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Peninsula Grill

Name: Peninsula Grill
Address: 112 North Market Street, Charleston, SC, United States, 29401
Telephone: (843) 723-0700
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.6

$50 and over

American

112 North Market Street, Charleston, SC 29401

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2 people

Jun 12, 2025

9:00 PM

Booked 43 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Fancy
Romantic

Peninsula Grill is an AAA Four-Diamond restaurant located in the heart of Charleston’s renowned Historic District. It has garnered recognition from prestigious publications such as Departures, Condé Nast Traveler, Food & Wine, The New York Times, Southern Living, Travel + Leisure, and Wine Spectator.

The Peninsula Grill Dining Room exudes the luxurious atmosphere of a supper club, with velvet-lined walls in shimmering oyster tones, woven seagrass accents, and indigenous cypress molding. Adjacent to the dining area, the Peninsula Grill Champagne Bar is an intimate jewel-box space offering a selection of champagnes.

A proud member of Relais & Châteaux, an exclusive collection of exceptional restaurants and hotels in romantic destinations worldwide, Peninsula Grill invites guests to experience unparalleled dining. Business casual attire is requested, with collared shirts required for gentlemen in the Dining Room.

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Executive chef: Courtney Van Dyke

From the OpenTable editors: It’s always a special time at Peninsula Grill, a AAA Four Diamond Restaurant inside Charleston’s historic Planters Inn. Start with a drink in the Champagne bar before taking a seat in the brick courtyard surrounded by Palmetto trees and carriage lanterns. The Lowcountry menu offers elegant seafood towers, thick steaks and chops, and the Opulent Spud topped with caviar and gold leaf. Don’t miss the signature 12-layer coconut cake and the award-winning wine list.

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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
American, Southern
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Bar Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(843) 723-0700
Website
http://www.peninsulagrill.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Jacket Preferred
Private party facilities
In Charleston, the most delightful & most memorable private dining events take place at Peninsula Grill. When exceptional cuisine and world-class service are combined with a lush garden courtyard, a beautifully restored circa 1844 building, and three private dining venues, the result is spectacular.

Location
112 North Market Street, Charleston, SC 29401
Neighborhood
Downtown Charleston
Cross street
Meeting Street
Parking details
Off street parking available with a parking garage on Hayne street
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Classic Continental$20.00
Fresh Baked Muffin, Greek Yogurt, Fresh Fruit Your Choice of Cereal: Oatmeal, Corn Flakes, Bran Flakes, House Made Granola & Juice as well as House Blend Coffee or Hot Tea
Parfait$15.00
Greek Yogurt, Granola, Berries & Local Honey
Chia Overnight Oats$16.00
Chia Seeds, Oat Milk, Rolled Oats, Vanilla Bean, Strawberry Puree

Signature Breakfast

Served With Choice of Creamy Grits, Fruit & Berries, Home Fries

Southern Country Breakfast$24.00
Two Farm Fresh Eggs Any Style, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Country Sausage Patty, House Made Buttermilk Biscuit
Farm Fresh Omelette$22.00
Choice of Fillings: Goat, Cheddar, Ham, Onions, Tomato, Mushrooms, Spinach, Bell Peppers. Choice of: Applewood Smoked Bacon, Country Sausage Patty
Egg & Avocado Tartine$22.00
Two Sunny Side Eggs, Avocado, Tomato, Ciabatta Toast, Petite Greens, Radish, Everything Seasoning

Lowcountry Favorites

Shrimp & Grits$26.00
Local Shrimp, Country Ham. Peppers, Caramelized Onions, Tomato, Stone Ground Grits
Corned Beef Hash$24.00
Caramelized Onions, Crispy Home Fries, Two Eggs Any Style, Stone Ground Grits

Eggs Benedict Offerings

Traditional$24.00
English Muffin, Canadian Bacon, Poached Farm Fresh Eggs, Hollandaise
Cajun Shrimp$26.00
English Muffin, Local Pink Shrimp, Poached Farm Fresh Eggs, Avocado, Pickled Onion, Hollandaise
Steak & Eggs$24.00
English Muffin, Prime Petite Filet, Poached Farm Fresh Eggs, Grilled Tomato, Scallion, Hollandaise
Smoked Salmon$30.00
Smoked Salmon, Poached Eggs, Citrus Hollandaise

Something Sweet

Brioche French Toast$22.00
Chantilly Cream, Macerated Berries
Buttermilk Pancakes$20.00
Powdered Sugar, Macerated Berries
Ultimate Coconut Cake$17.00
Coconut Anglaise, Strawberries

Sides

Bacon, Sausage Patty, Country Ham, Fruit & Berries or Biscuit$6.00
Greek Yogurt, Creamy Grits, Toast or Home Fries$5.00

Coffee, Tea, & Juice

Selection of Juices$4.00
Choice of Orange juice, Cranberry Juice, Grapefruit Juice, Apple Juice or Tomato Juice
Coffee$4.75
Espresso$5.00
Latte$6.50
Hot Tea$6.75
Mocha$6.50
Macchiato$5.50
Cappuccino$6.50
Hot Chocolate$5.00

What 8,149 people are saying

Peninsula Grill 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

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

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Charleston
Great for fine wines
Charleston
Romantic
Charleston
Good for special occasions
Charleston
American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Peninsula Grill offers a "classy and luxurious" dining experience with "fantastic food and cocktails." Guests rave about the "unforgettable" coconut cake, "perfectly cooked" steaks, and "superb" service. The restaurant is praised for its "beautiful ambiance" and "attentive staff," making it ideal for "special occasions." However, some guests note occasional service inconsistencies.

8,149 Reviews

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Valerie VIP
New York City36 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This restaurant was extraordinary The food was artistic, delicious and lovingly presented We were very impressed and enjoyed it immensely!!
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Kate
Tampa / Central Florida West3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Every bite was exquisite and service was exceptional.
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Meg
Toledo / Northwest Ohio10 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything about our dinner was amazing ... and the coconut cake lived up to its billing! We appreciated being able to share our steak and it was prepared perfectly. This is a must-stop for dinner while in Charleston.
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randy VIP
Portland / Oregon36 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Top notch restaurant. Food inspired and perfectly cooked. Presentation very special and serving staff a 10. The salad and lamb chops were the best that we've ever had. I'd make reservations and go there as our top place in Charleston.
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Alice
Atlanta9 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As usual, we had the most excellent experience at The Peninsula Grill last night. We loved our delightful server, Adam, and enjoyed his friendly and consistent service.
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Don
South Carolina1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent dinner. Save room for the coconut cake. Great ending.
Peninsula GrillResponded 5 days ago
Thank you, Don! We’re so glad you enjoyed your dinner with us and truly appreciate the recommendation. And we couldn’t agree more — saving room for the coconut cake is always a great call! We look forward to welcoming you back for your next special occasion. Warm regards, Peninsula Grill Management
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Don VIP
South Carolina28 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding steaks 🥩 the bernaise sauce is very nice, and their famous coconut 🥥 cake 🍰 is a must have. The mixologist did a great job and there’s quite a variety of restaurant signature cocktails 🍹 For wine 🍷 enthusiasts, you won’t be disappointed with the selection. Definitely a top 10 pick for Charleston😉
Peninsula GrillResponded 5 days ago
Thank you, Don! We’re thrilled you had such a fantastic experience with us. From the steaks and béarnaise to the cocktails and wine selection, it’s wonderful to hear everything hit the mark. And we couldn’t agree more — the coconut cake is definitely a must! We truly appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back to one of Charleston’s top dining spots. Warm regards, Peninsula Grill Management
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Roy
South Carolina4 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We’ll be back next year for Spoleto and will again dine at Peninsula, the best experience in Charleston.
Peninsula GrillResponded 5 days ago
Thank you, Roy! We're honored to be part of your Spoleto tradition and truly appreciate your kind words. It means a great deal to be considered the best experience in Charleston. We look forward to welcoming you back next year! Warm regards, Peninsula Grill Management
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Samantha
Coastal Georgia1 review
5.0
Dined on June 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful is the word that comes to mind. I had the double cut pork chop, and it was fabulous. My husband had the salmon and said it was very good and cooked to perfection, but we both agreed, the pork chop was better. We had a side of mashed potatoes that was average, but it was not that important when considering the quality of the other foods. The coconut cake was every bit as good as reviewers had said it would be. Our server, James, made the evening extra special because he was everything you expect a server to be...knowledge of the food, attentive, never too far away nor obtrusive, anticipated our needs, and was as fine as the restaurant and food. Peninsula Grill helped make our 30th wedding anniversary one that we will never forget, and I thank them for that!
Peninsula GrillResponded 5 days ago
Thank you, Samantha, for such a kind and thoughtful review. We're truly honored to have been part of your 30th wedding anniversary celebration. It’s wonderful to hear how much you and your husband enjoyed the pork chop and salmon — and we’re especially glad the coconut cake lived up to its reputation! We’ll be sure to share your compliments with James — your words perfectly capture the standard of service we strive to deliver. We’re so pleased we could help make your milestone occasion memorable and look forward to welcoming you back for future celebrations. Warm regards, Peninsula Grill Management
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Scott VIP
Phoenix / Arizona63 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 2, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food and cocktails. Arrived a bit early and enjoyed a great experience and cocktail in the bar. The bartender was first class and a true mixologist. The restaurant is classy and luxurious. We started with the caviar, then enjoyed the she crab soup. Ordered a very nice bottle of wine to enjoy with the foie gras and waygu steak. The food was delicious and unforgettable. Unfortunately, the service was surprisingly poor. We had to ask to have plates cleared before other servings arrived. The wine was poured and decanted. However when I tried unsuccessfully several times to have our glasses refilled, the decanter was across the room, I finally had to get up and retrieve the decanter myself. Surprising for all we had heard about the Peninsula. The manager was kind, apologized, and the coconut cake was no charge...which we appreciated. However, It just wasn't the experience we expected for the $$$$.
Peninsula GrillResponded 5 days ago
Thank you, Scott, for your thoughtful review. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the cocktails, bar experience, and the quality of the cuisine—it means a great deal to know those aspects stood out. We also appreciate your kind words about the manager’s attentiveness. We’re truly sorry that parts of the service did not meet expectations. Your feedback has been shared with our team to help us improve, and we hope to have the chance to welcome you back for a visit that reflects the level of hospitality we always aim to provide. Warm regards, Dutch Andrus General Manager
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Peninsula Grill is rated 4.6 stars by 8149 OpenTable diners.

Peninsula Grill 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.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 12, 2025

9:00 PM

Booked 43 times today

112 North Market Street, Charleston, SC 29401

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Meeting Street
Neighborhood
Downtown Charleston
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Bar Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
American, Southern
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Jacket Preferred
Parking details
Off street parking available with a parking garage on Hayne street
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.peninsulagrill.com/
Phone number
(843) 723-0700
Private party facilities
In Charleston, the most delightful & most memorable private dining events take place at Peninsula Grill. When exceptional cuisine and world-class service are combined with a lush garden courtyard, a beautifully restored circa 1844 building, and three private dining venues, the result is spectacular.

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The Ultimate Coconut Cake

8 oz Grilled Swordfish

Diver Scallops

Healthy Start

Classic Continental$20.00

Parfait$15.00

Chia Overnight Oats$16.00

Signature Breakfast

Southern Country Breakfast$24.00

Farm Fresh Omelette$22.00

Egg & Avocado Tartine$22.00

Lowcountry Favorites

Shrimp & Grits$26.00

Corned Beef Hash$24.00

Eggs Benedict Offerings

Traditional$24.00

Cajun Shrimp$26.00

Steak & Eggs$24.00

Smoked Salmon$30.00

Something Sweet

Brioche French Toast$22.00

Buttermilk Pancakes$20.00

Ultimate Coconut Cake$17.00

Sides

Bacon, Sausage Patty, Country Ham, Fruit & Berries or Biscuit$6.00

Greek Yogurt, Creamy Grits, Toast or Home Fries$5.00

Coffee, Tea, & Juice

Selection of Juices$4.00

Coffee$4.75

Espresso$5.00

Latte$6.50

Hot Tea$6.75

Mocha$6.50

Macchiato$5.50

Cappuccino$6.50

Hot Chocolate$5.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

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Does Peninsula Grill offer gift cards?

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