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Ground Floor  - Anson, Charleston, SC

Anson

4.9 (5010)
$50 and over
Southern
12 Anson St, Charleston, SC 29401

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 19 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
Anson was named one of OpenTable's 50 Best Southern Restaurants in America for 2018 |

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Southern, Contemporary American, American
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Shaun Connolly
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown Charleston
  • Parking details
    Parking on the street as well as a pay-lot next to the restaurant and across the street.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wine
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What 5,010 people are saying

Anson reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • South Carolina

    Best Ambiance

  • South Carolina

    Southern

  • Charleston

    Best Overall

  • Charleston

    Best Food

  • Charleston

    Best Service

  • Charleston

    Best Ambiance

  • Charleston

    Great for fine wines

  • Charleston

    Romantic

  • Charleston

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Anson in Charleston offers an unforgettable dining experience with "phenomenal food and service." The standout dishes like crispy flounder and soft shell crab are consistently praised, while the "ambiance is romantic and beautiful." Attentive staff and a warm atmosphere make it perfect for special occasions. Highly recommend!

5,010 Reviews
  1. George

    Charleston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service Julia was fabulous and we loved the second floor

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  2. Steph

    Charleston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
     Incredible food, incredible service and an overall incredible experience!

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  3. Margaret VIP

    Tahoe8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food, service and atmosphere!!! Truly a special evening!

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  4. Matthew

    Charleston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Anson never disappoints. Great food. Great service. I came there for my 8th or 9th visit & I knew everything would be on point. Just a great place.

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  5. Bob VIP

    San Francisco23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent restaurant with great service, awesome cocktails and wonderful food. Overall a great experience in this very busy and loud restaurant. I would highly recommend for locals as well as tourists.

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  6. Ashley

    Western NC1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was phenomenal. I had the goat cheese gnocchi and it was outstanding. My husband had the pork chop special and it was amazing.

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  7. Amy VIP

    Charleston6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fantastic but would rather be upstairs. Our fault, we didn’t mention when booking. Next time! Thank you!

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  8. Robert

    Columbus1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    With all the restaurant choices in Charleston, Anson stands out. It offers incredible service and an atmosphere. I prefer the upstairs (more classic and quieter). Try the Ravioli with Blue crab; it is so delicious!

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  9. richardm

    Coastal Georgia4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere, good service and the food is amazing. We had the Tomahawk pork chops and the royal red shrimp appetizer, both were very tasty. It's located next to the Old Town carriage tours so you can roll right out of the restaurant and scratch the horses' noses. Recommend highly.

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  10. Davis VIP

    Richmond25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had dinner here during a short stop over in Charleston that was hastily arranged. So I trusted the reviews and booked it since other more well known restaurants weren’t available. Everything about the dinner exceeded expectations except price which was on par. First, the hospitality at the reception. Then the wait staff. But mostly it was the food that surprised us. The arugula salad and gnocchi with short ribs were two of the best items I’ve tasted this year. The pea risotto that came with the halibut was very unique and exceptional. Book this place before it gets as popular as some of Charleston’s other legendary venues and you can’t get a reservation.

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FAQs

Anson offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (843) 577-0551.

Anson is rated 4.9 stars by 5010 OpenTable diners.

Anson does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 19 times today
Google Map for Anson

12 Anson St, Charleston, SC 29401

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Downtown Charleston
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Southern, Contemporary American, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Parking on the street as well as a pay-lot next to the restaurant and across the street.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Shaun Connolly
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wine
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