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Muse Restaurant, Charleston, SC

Muse Restaurant

4.6 (3451)
$30 and under
Mediterranean
82 Society Street, Charleston, SC 29401

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 22 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
This Charleston locals’ favorite is nestled away in a historic home in downtown Charleston. The charming restaurant and intimate bar are reminiscent of a Mediterranean Villa, where Executive Chef, Josh Ogilvie, melds the cuisines of Italy, Spain, France, & Greece, featuring fresh preparations of Seafood, Fish, Savory Meats, Homemade Pastas, Homemade Bread, and Salads, all served by a warm and friendly serving staff. The extensive wine list complements the experience and offers 75 selections by the glass. The cozy bar empties out onto a terrace, offering outdoor dining and drinks. There are numerous menu items, which are gluten and dairy free and vegetarian, and there are vegan options as well.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Italian, French
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Nightly: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Josh Ogilvie
  • Catering
    We offer full service catering. Please send an email to Bethanne@charlestonmuse.com for more information.
  • Private party facilities
    Muse is comprised of five separate dining rooms, all of which can be used for private parties. The entire establishment may also be booked for special occasions.
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown Charleston
  • Cross street
    King Street
  • Parking details
    A city parking lot is 1/2 block away.Also plenty of on Street Metered parking. FREE after 6 PM and all day Sunday!
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,451 people are saying

Muse Restaurant 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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Charleston

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Charleston

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Muse Restaurant in Charleston offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food" and "top-tier service." Nestled in a charming historic home, the ambiance is both cozy and elegant. Guests rave about the "wonderful wine selection" and the expertise of servers like Donnie and Hunter. It's a "must-visit" local favorite, especially for those seeking a unique, memorable meal.

3,451 Reviews
  1. Renee

    Charleston7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great meal and time at Muse. Donny is wonderful making sure all guests are well taken care of. Food is delicious…never disappoints! A true gem in Charleston 🩷

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  2. William VIP

    New York City93 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Our experience was unlike prior visits. There was a party of 20 that siphoned off all resources. Cold food, no wine as ordered, overcooked everything. Waiter was apologetic but not his fault. Comped salad. Big whoop! This restaurant cannot handle large parties in season. SAD. Was One our favorite dining destinations for years. Will not return.

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  3. Jevonna VIP

    Atlanta17 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    We had dinner at the Muse and left with mixed feelings on this restaurant. Liked the menu and pretty enjoyed every item we ordered but the service was a disappointment because of our server. He didn’t have the best attitude and it showed. He didn’t tell us that there were specials so we were annoyed to hear other servers giving a list of specials to their tables after we had already ordered from the menu. I will say that the other servers looked very attentive to their tables and were really hustling to provide great service. We think our experience would have been quite different if we had a different server. So our advice, ask for any server Not named Kurt.

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  4. Max

    Charleston28 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food and service were very good. It was a little too noisy.

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  5. Bob

    Charleston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always the food and service at Muse was excellent.

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  6. Bri

    Western NC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staying in Hilton Head for our honeymoon and decided to take a day trip to Charleston. I found Muse through Open Table and loved what I saw so decided to try it out! The food was amazing- tons of flavor (only wish my portion of Carbonara was a little bigger for the price). We had two servers, which was strange, but we really only saw Hunter. He was awesome- super sweet, helpful and patient. Would recommend this restaurant to anyone!

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  7. Lindsey

    Charlotte4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cannot recommend Muse enough. We had the Donnie experience and the food was incredible. Service was top tier. We will be back.

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  8. Christine VIP

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lenoirs was our fav in Charleston. The food was absolutely delicious and service was great too.

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  9. Emma

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have been to Charleston several times for leisure and have never dined at Muse. This was easily probably the best meal I have had in Charleston. Our server was incredibly attentive, caring, and entertaining. The food was incredible. I do not believe a single piece of food was left on our plates. I could not recommend this restaurant more.

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  10. Kimberly

    Philadelphia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous experience on a fun girls trip. Our Jewish Comedian Maitre D was perfection. Highly recommend, atmosphere, entire staff and food.

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FAQs

Muse Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (843) 577-1102.

Muse Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 3451 OpenTable diners.

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 22 times today
Google Map for Muse Restaurant

82 Society Street, Charleston, SC 29401

Additional information

  • Cross street
    King Street
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown Charleston
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Nightly: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Italian, French
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    A city parking lot is 1/2 block away.Also plenty of on Street Metered parking. FREE after 6 PM and all day Sunday!
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Josh Ogilvie
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    We offer full service catering. Please send an email to Bethanne@charlestonmuse.com for more information.
  • Private party facilities
    Muse is comprised of five separate dining rooms, all of which can be used for private parties. The entire establishment may also be booked for special occasions.
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