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Ground Floor - Anson, Charleston, SC

Anson

4.9 (5049)
$50 and over
Southern
12 Anson St, Charleston, SC 29401

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2 people
7:00 PM
animated flamesBooked 34 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
    (843) 577-0551
  • Website
    http://ansonrestaurant.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Shaun Connolly
  • Location
    12 Anson St, Charleston, SC 29401
  • 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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Menu

Anson's menu was last updated on 9/8/2023.

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What 5,049 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
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • South Carolina

    Best Ambiance

  • South Carolina

    Southern

  • Charleston

    Best Overall

  • Charleston

    Best Food

  • Charleston

    Best Service

  • Charleston

    Best Ambiance

  • Charleston

    Best Value

  • Charleston

    Great for fine wines

  • Charleston

    Romantic

  • Charleston

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Anson offers an enchanting dining experience with "amazing food" and "impeccable service." Its ambiance is both "captivating" and "superb," making it perfect for special occasions. The menu features standout dishes like "crispy flounder," "soft shell crab," and "filet cooked to perfection." Expect attentive service and a welcoming atmosphere, ensuring memorable visits.
5,049 Reviews

  1. Tim

    South Carolina4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had business guests in from out of town and wanted to share a Charleston iconic dining experience. Anson's is the spot of one of the best meals of my life nearly 30 years ago trying She Crab soup for the first time. Our party of 5 was seated at a great corner table and the service was great. Several of us had the whole fried flounder and it was delicious. Two of our guests ordered the Veal special only to be disappointed later to learn that they were out. That unfortunately that was the case for the second choice special as well. Other than that it was an great dining experience as usual at Anson and I look forward to my return. Its a great Southern atmosphere and usually less crowded than the Upper King Street hot spots.

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  2. Boss

    South Carolina1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love, love, love this place!! First time dining and the food and drinks were amazing, especially the Brussels sprouts! Definitely recommend and definitely will be back. Staff was great from the moment we walked through the door ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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  3. Clark

    Asheville / Western North Carolina3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Some of the best food, service, and ambiance in Charleston...and that is saying a great deal! The Almond Bowl Dessert is the BEST dessert in Charleston.

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  4. Faye

    Washington, D.C. Area10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Anson! Great vibe, service & food. Brandon & Billy are fantastic bartenders!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    West Palm Beach1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent and inventive food. Service was impeccable, both friendly and timely/efficient. Decor was excellent as well Ambiance was superb highly recommend Amazing meal overall

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  6. Harold

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good food and service! The atmosphere was also nice. We really enjoyed ourselves.

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  7. Cynthia

    Houston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time at this restaurant. Made a rez last minute and it was excellent. Highly recommend

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  8. Matt VIP

    Greater Boston8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing as always. The Veal Parm special was Delicious.

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  9. Gene

    South Carolina4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Anson is one of my favorite restaurants in Charleston. The ambiance, food and service are top notch. Definitely recommend.

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  10. Willow

    Louisville5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just a really excellent experience here. It wasn’t our first time but it was our first time seated upstairs- a little quieter and much more intimate. We had excellent food and outstanding service. I can’t believe this place doesn’t get more press. We will be back every visit. Thank you!

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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 5049 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
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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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