Best meal I've ever had in Charleston

We went to this establishment with very high expectations. While the food was OK, it wasn't great or outstanding so we were let down. It was Southern cooking in fact, but without incredible flair. The Steak Tartar was decent but lacked depth. My son got a $42 New York Strip that was pretty tough (maybe choice at best). My wife had the fresh pasta and shrimp which had a nice flavor but was so OVERSALTED that it was rooky cooking. The Rhode Island raw oysters were melt in your mouth. If I was the chef, I would have thrown an extra oyster on the plate because these bod boys were tiny. The Sean Brock chain has been bought up by a group and I think this Tavern is closed for now. Let's see if a Rennaissance takes place next round.

We loved McCrady’s Tavern for the atmosphere. Sorry to see it close and hoping it reopens as another restaurant in this space. So beautiful and historic.

So sorry they are closing!!!!

Service, atmosphere, and food were exceptional. Very sorry this facility is closing.

The special of the day was a delicious white fish, but the winner of the dish was the sauce the fish rested on... corn, sweet sauce... to die for! My medium rare NY Strip was cooked to perfection, the pork chop was delicious! The peach cobbler yummy! Service was impeccable. The help with the wine list was very much appreciated. A place to keep going back... :-)

Smelled like a sewer leak

McCrady's Tavern has been a Charleston dining institution since I moved to Charleston in 2004, and it will be sorely missed. All the best to Chef Brock! Our meals were fantastic, and the steak I ordered was HUGE! Paige did an excellent job of being attentive and friendly, without smothering us. The bar had the best Sazaracs in town... I will miss those! And I loved sitting at the bar for a nightcap and small plates after an evening show. Au revoir, McCrady's Tavern!

The food was awesome!

Didn’t know what to expect and was surprised and pleased by the attention to detail in both the food prep and the restaurant decor. Creative presentation of food. Bread was awesome. Somewhat loud as the night progressed but caused more from the room design. A little ambitious in pricing but id recommend.

Anniversary

Not good. Scallops undercooked. Duck was suppose to be “lightly” dipped in batter but wasn’t even close. It was heavily battered and taste of duck was washed out. This was not perfection.
Cheers.

Great menu, service, and ambiance.

Always amazing!

We had great food and met a nice couple. The service was top notch!

Great food and wonderful staff! Kudos to Becka for being so helpful with menu options.

GO, I cannot recommend enough. Local ingredients, rotating menu that is always unique and amazing. Staff are attentive without being overbearing. Servers are knowledgeable and provide great guidance. Cocktails are handcrafted, and the wine list is quite impressive. Atmosphere was great, dimly lit, but not so much so that you cannot see. Exposed brick throughout. Loved every minute.

Beyond great!

Went to celebrate our 24th anniversary. The restaurant was quaint, tucked in a little alley. Loved the ambiance, and the staff was first rate. Loved our waitress, and she made the whole experience memorable. We live locally, and will be back again. Highly recommend!!

Simply outstanding.

The food was excellent, beginning with our appetizer. Each course was well prepared and very tasty. Our server was great and gave some good suggestions.

Family Vacation

I was frustrated that when I wanted to sub for another side I want able to. Wouldn't go back or recommend.

Wonderful wait staff, excellent food, atmosphere/ambiance is amazing. Felt like we had gone back in time yet had modern conveniences like AC and updated gas lights. BACK TO THE FOOD!!!!! Swordfish was prepared perfectly and the bar makes a mean Margarita. Please try out this beautiful restaurant you won’t regret it

Limited menu but everything we tasted was excellent. From the tomato salad to the pasta entree to the dessert. The service was outstanding. We love this place!

Our server was a little on differential side, she didn’t seem interested in giving us good service. When we received the check and signed she whizzed by, picked it up on the gallop, and didn’t even thank us for dining there. Food was ok but nothing special. There are a lot of better options in Charleston, I would suggest dining somewhere else at this price point.

Amazing meal and ambience! Excited to learn George Washington celebrated in this historic landmark! Plan on returning on our next trip to Charleston.

Very good place but a limited menu. Atmosphere was fine. Service was good.

Absolutely love the ambiance and the service! The food was very good too but would have liked a few more menu options. I had the scallops and did not love the smokey sauce that was with them. It seemed to over power the mildness of the scallops. My husband had the fillet and that was excellent. We also had the cheese selection which came with an amazing pecan spread and crackers that were all made In house. The cocktail and wine selection were exceptional! We will definitely be back. Very romantic spot and loved that it’s down a short alley off East Bay.