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Ground Floor  - Anson, Charleston, SC

Anson

4.9 (5039)
$50 and over
Southern
12 Anson St, Charleston, SC 29401

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 29 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 5,039 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

NoiseModerate

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 a captivating dining experience with "exceptionally attractive" ambiance and "superb food." Renowned for its impeccable service and standout dishes like crispy flounder and fried green tomatoes, Anson is a "tradition" for many. Visitors appreciate the "friendly and attentive staff," making it a "highly recommend" spot in Charleston.

5,039 Reviews
  1. Donald

    Coastal Georgia5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Anson was outstanding. Food was great but our server was the best! My wife and I both had the filet and it was cooked to perfection.

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  2. Patterson VIP

    Atlanta11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We had a fabulous waiter ! It was very loud downstairs so I would suggest to go up. Great wine list ! Food was very good. Halibut and grouper- nice. Our friend really likes the She Crab Soup.

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  3. Rachael

    Cincinnati1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The appetizer of Brussel sprouts are amazing. The entrees of crispy flounder and spicy lobster pasta (not the official names on the menu) were also very good!

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  4. Todd

    Washington, D.C. Area5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptionally attractive restaurant with delicious roaster oysters and halibut. Highly recommend!

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  5. Denise VIP

    Detroit / Eastern Michigan80 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding service and awesome quality food prepared in excellence. Love the spices and herbs. The broccolini was great as was the fillet and lobster pasta. Our group loved the grouper. Thank you for a great Dining experience !

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  6. Nancy

    Atlanta2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every part of our dinner was outstanding! The service was amazing with attention to every detail. The food never disappoints. The flounder was perfection! This beautiful restaurant is always on our list of musts whenever we are in town!

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  7. John

    Baltimore / Maryland1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The rating and the stars don’t lie. Everything was wonderful and beyond delicious. Will be back!

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  8. Rowland

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great location with lots of parking surrounding the restaurant. Had a great meal in the upstairs room which is quieter than downstairs, but if you want to be seen, get a downstairs table. Service was excellent, food was excellent and the service was attentive and friendly. Definitely a favorite spot for us.

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  9. Larry

    Washington, D.C. Area8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a fabulous dinner. Each person had something different and they were all magnificent our way waitress was extremely attentive. Keeping our water and wine glasses filled taking care to make good recommendations for dinner and dessert. I could not recommend it more Holly.

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  10. Debbie

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a perfect dining experience. The quality and taste of the food was superb and the entire wait staff was attentive and kind and sincere. Beautiful decor and music…..a solid choice !

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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 5039 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
11:00 PM
Booked 29 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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