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Ground Floor - Anson, Charleston, SC

Anson

4.9 (5062)
$50 and over
Southern
12 Anson St, Charleston, SC 29401

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 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 5,062 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
  • 4.9Food
  • 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 in Charleston is a standout dining gem, praised for its exceptional service and delectable food. Patrons rave about the "amazing service," "divine" goat cheese gnocchi, and "rich and silky" She Crab Soup. The atmosphere is charming and cozy, making it perfect for special occasions or a memorable meal.
5,062 Reviews

  1. Leanne

    South Carolina1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We come to Charleston at least once a year and always make it a point to get to Ansons. Specifically we get the whole crispy flounder!! Oh my! It is the best! And the ice cream basket for dessert! This time we included grits in our meal and they literally were the best I’ve ever had. Thank you for a beautiful experience yet again. Anson’s is well worth it and a perfect find for your special dinner!

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  2. John VIP

    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Definitely one of our favorites during our 4-day Charleston visit. The food was excellent. I had PEI oysters, grouper with curry/pistachio sauce, and wife had a nice salad then shrimp pasta. We also had a side of their house-ground grits that was delish! It was all great, as was the service and ambiance. This will be on our list to re-visit next trip, one of only two to make that list.

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  3. Joe VIP

    South Carolina105 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    great find in Charleston. from the time we walked in the door to the time we walked out amazing service and wonderful food! look forward to our next visit!

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  4. Barry

    East Tennessee4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food and service here are excellent. It's a nice setting. We were there long before our 6:30 reservation and they gladly seated us and served us promptly. If you are a past customer, as we were, you pretty much know that you are most likely to get an excellent meal but you will pay for it. The prices are pretty shocking, even compared to two years ago. That's the down side. The upside is nice people, with excellent food and service.

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  5. Corina

    South Carolina1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff was amazing, warm and welcoming! Food was DELISH! I loved the beet burrata for an appetizer as well as the brussels! Had the goat cheese gnocchi and it was divine! Overall great experience in downtown, with the charm and cozy atmosphere! Feels like you're in someone's house! Ambiance was amazing! And food incredible! We'll definitely be back soon!

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  6. Kevin VIP

    Austin6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was wonderful, including she crab soup, trout dip, filet, and corn. Kyle was a great waiter. Best meal we’ve had in a long time.

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  7. Caroline

    Philadelphia County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful service from start to finish - food was excellent and not overwhelming-flavors were wonderfully blended. Ambience and overall setting really special. We had a wonderful experience all around.

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  8. Bill

    South Carolina8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Anson's is our go-to restaurant when we dine out in Charleston. The food never disappoints and the service is superb. From the moment you walk through the doors, Mike and his staff are genuinely welcoming, seating us very comfortably. Our server, KJ, was especially helpful in describing the specials and the portions. The three courses were timed perfectly, no overlapping. I highly recommend Anson's for your next dining experience.

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  9. Sean

    Los Angeles4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food. Friendly staff and great service. Will be back forsure.

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  10. Paul VIP

    South Carolina10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A five star experience all around. Great food, service and ambience.

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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 5062 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
7:00 PM
Booked 34 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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