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Church and Union - Charleston, Charleston, SC

Church and Union - Charleston

4.5
4.5
7412 Reviews
$30 and under
Unspecified
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A 5th Street Group Concept. New American cuisine served in a casual yet refined atmosphere. Cutting edge design, stellar service, and world class food by Top Chef Alum Jamie Lynch and Executive Chef Tyler Cook are all to be expected.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 132 times today
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  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Cuisines
    Unspecified, American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed 10:00 am–12:00 am Thu, Fri 10:00 am–2:00 am Sat 9:00 am–2:00 am Sun 9:00 am–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    (843) 937-8666
  • Website
    https://churchandunioncharleston.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Tyler Cook
  • Private party facilities
    Whether an intimate dinner party or an extravagant gala for 250, our team can create a truly memorable experience for you and your guests. Please contact our sales team for details and availability.
  • Private party contact
    Sales Manager: (843) 937-8666 ext. 3
  • Location
    32B, N Market Street, Charleston, SC 29401
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown Charleston
  • Cross street
    N. Market Street and East Bay Street
  • Parking details
    Parking can be found on the street at meters or in approved parking lots around the area
  • Entertainment
    Live Music Wednesday's 6PM-10PMLate Night DJ 1Saturday's: 10PM -2AM
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • South Carolina

    Most Booked

  • Charleston

    Great for brunch

  • Charleston

    Hot spot

  • Charleston

    Lively

  • Charleston

    Most Booked

7,412 Reviews

  1. kmcrthr

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Church and Union exceeded our already high expectations in every facet of our dining experience. Food was incredible, service was fantastic, and we had a lovely date night. I’ll be talking about this place for awhile, and we can’t wait to return to Charleston for a visit!

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a date here and both the Ravioli and the Filet were great . They have a hummus appetizer that was awesome. Also a shout out to the cherry tomato and onion dish that came on the steak!!

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  3. DanitaK

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall2food1service2ambience5
    We had to send the wings back. They were pure salt. The beet and burrata salad was good. Waiter was kind of spacey. Very cool atmosphere though.

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  4. RogerG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Having dinner in an old, remodeled church is a unique experience. The ambiance is unique and the service is stellar.

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  5. Indiana

    Indiana

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Eating in the historic church was very interesting. The food and service were great.

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  6. DonnellG

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Food was fine, the wait staff was awesome, and the building was amazing as usual. Totally awesome for myself and my mother-in-law. Will come back, maybe

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our final meal while visiting Charleston, and it was by far the best meal we had. The unique atmosphere of this place was the first thing that really set this restaurant apart from others. Then our waiter-exceptional! He knew the menu and drink selection and provided us guidance on the best selections. The food was incredible. The humus and chips along with the salad were a great way to start a meal. The main entrees were the hand-made ravioli and the steak with potato hash. So flavorful! If you’re looking for a unique atmosphere, exceptional food, and wonderful service then this is the place!

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  8. Dana

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    This was a perfect place to try during restaurant week. The ambiance was beautiful. It is an old church with preserved stained glass windows, vaulted ceilings, cozy booths, high tops and a glorious bar set against the far wall with liquor/wine shelved almost up to the roof. We tried all 4 starters (burrata and beet, watermelon and feta salad, chorizo meatballs and flank steak skewers). They were all very tasty and are part of their normal menu with the exception of the skewers. Highly recommend any of them. Entrees were pan roasted chicken, flat iron steak, cacio e pepe and filet. All were amazing and would recommend as well. The only niggle I had was the pasta had no garnish. A few roasted tomatoes would have been a lovely accompaniment. The desserts were not impressive and I would suggest passing on them. The white chocolate lava cake (no lava, unless the ice cream was supposed to be the lava) was overdone, dense and dry. The peanut butter and raspberry layer cake was a touch better but the raspberry was a gelee consistency and the peanut flavor lacking. The service was impeccable and they were packed on a Sunday evening. Overall an 8 out of 10. I would definitely go back.

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  9. EmilyW

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great atmosphere. Perfect brunch spot. Wasn't crazy about the lack of variety of beers on draft. Two IPA's and a Bitter... Waitress was very knowledgeable and was able to recommend and give us great options for eating and drinking. Love the vibe of the place and there is a public parking lot right beside it.

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  10. BrianM

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    We went for restaurants week menu, good food, nice bar. I little loud and I didn’t like the music loop.

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  11. FamOfFive

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very cool. Great food and service. They also gave us a gift card because it was Restaurant Week! We loved it!

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  12. Girlstrip2023

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food, service and waitress was all so amazing and worth it!!

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  13. Brian

    Charleston

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Restaurant Week menu was a great deal. I had the beet and burrata first course, which was interesting and well prepared. My 9 oz filet and my companion's flank steak were overcooked quite a bit (medium well instead of medium rare), but we were offered replacements or complimentary drinks. The dessert of white chocolate lava cake was delicious and just the right portions. A main attraction was the building itself, an old church that has (at least) three separate seating locations including the large lively bar area and an intimate patio in the back.

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  14. JessicaL

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Went for the restaurant week and it was good but the iced tea was really watery and my dessert was something completely different from what I ordered.

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Amazing venue, beautiful! Brunch was wonderful, service was great! Made whatever I requested even tho not on the menu.

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall3food3service1ambience3
    Ahh I really wanted to love this place. The atmosphere is amazing!! Beautiful all around! The service how ever was lightly off. I’m not sure why or maybe they didn’t care for taking care of a large group but it definitely could’ve been better.

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  17. TerryJ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went here for our anniversary. It was our first visit, and it was during restaurant week. The food was great, and the service was even better. Even though the noise levels were rather high (due to multiple bachelorette and other large parties), we had a great evening, and my wife ranks it as her favorite anniversary (out of 16).

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall2food5service5ambience1
    I was excited to try this restaurant. However it has become a bachelorette go to. So large tables and it noise level is very high. If you want a nice dinner with a normal noise level restaurant then this place is not for you. We are in our 40’s and basically had to yell at each other. I would avoid on weekends. Staff was fantastic and food was good.

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  19. MarkP

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience5
    Turn the air conditioning down, way too cold. Food was good atmosphere really nice.

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Great Interior and atmosphere. The presentation food was ok but the taste of food was great. A bit too crowded and loud. Probably would be a better choice for a night out with friends than for a date.

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food. Excellent service. Beautiful space.

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall1food1service4ambience4
    Way over rated. Wings super salty. Ravioli way too cheesey. However, The Ghost drink was very good. Overall, just know the ambience is what you are paying for. I’d say get a drink soak it up and then get food else where. 

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  23. WilliamL

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Great service. Food was very good. We will return

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  24. Lyndsay

    Charleston

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience5
    Both Steaks were over cooked. The white chocolate lava cake was over cooked and dry. Even the table next to us had the same complaint.

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  25. SandraS

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Nice venue, eclectic atmosphere, gorgeous bar. Noise level can get out of hand because of the high ceiling. Tables are close to each other BUT if you can get a corner ANYTHING this place does have a romantic vibe (my opinion) Food is good could be excellent.

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My food was delicious and loved the vibe of the old church.

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  27. MelissaA

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful anniversary dinner and samplings for restaurant week! Our server was delightful!

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  28. ElizabethC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service! Will be back! The noise was off the charts but the building is an old church, so nothing can be done about that.

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  29. Terry

    Charlotte

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    I have eaten at Church and Union many times and it has been great. We had many issues last night, maybe because it's restaurant week. It was very cold, the baked chicken dish was salty and inedible. The manager explained they got a new hvac system and were still trying to get it to the right manager and he shut if off for a few minutes. He also offered to get me a new dish but I didn't care about it at that point. Our server was nice and tried to accommodate our needs. I would definitely try them again because they have always Bern great. Just a bad night!

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  30. SusanC

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food, great service, nice ambiance. We really enjoyed the food during restaurant week.

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  31. StephanieF

    Baltimore

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience3
    We went for restaurant week and had a great time. The appetizers and entrees were fantastic! The dessert left a lot to be desired. My husband got the white chocolate lava cake and unfortunately there was only the tiniest drop of "lava". I got the peanut butter raspberry dessert. The cake was a little dry and you couldn't take the peanut butter because the raspberry was too strong. The service was great except for the fact that we had to ask for water refills (my husband's biggest pet peeve while dining out). Besides that all of the staff was very friendly and attentive.

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  32. EternalFoodie

    New York Area

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved the setting and history and generous space. Our server Mikes was very attentive. The onsite manager was very kind as well. Brunch Bacon was so very tasty! Would like to see non-dairy options for coffee creamer.

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  33. StevenP

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was fantastic and loved the ambiance. Fun, lively place for great food and creative drinks. Our server Rhett was top notch, attentive without being over bearing.

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Tori was great, just very loud inside due to all the people

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  35. TThompson

    Dallas

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful restaurant amazing food and great location.

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience5
    Super cool environment, but it is loud. We were there for restaurant week and the value was pretty good for what we spent. However, the service felt very rushed and the food was good but not amazing. We were underwhelmed.

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience4
    Food was very mediocre to be honest. Could be because it was restaurant week and they were busy but I was bummed. Asked for a steak cooked medium and had practically no pink in the middle. You pay for the environment, not the food

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  38. RobertU

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We decided to try it out for Charleston Restaurant week, and loved the food as well as the history behind it (being in a old Shipman Church). Definitely will have to return again in the future.

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  39. darlad

    Los Angeles

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, great service and a cool place to dine. Got a little loud after awhile but other than that it was a great experience

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  40. DaisyD

    Miami

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience5
    We were not thrilled with the brunch menu. It was limited and we were looking for more of a lunch menu instead of brunch.

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Church and Union - Charleston is rated 4.5 stars by 7412 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 132 times today
Google Map for Church and Union - Charleston

32B, N Market Street, Charleston, SC 29401

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    N. Market Street and East Bay Street
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown Charleston
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed 10:00 am–12:00 am Thu, Fri 10:00 am–2:00 am Sat 9:00 am–2:00 am Sun 9:00 am–12:00 am
  • Cuisines
    Unspecified, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking can be found on the street at meters or in approved parking lots around the area
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Tyler Cook
  • Entertainment
    Live Music Wednesday's 6PM-10PMLate Night DJ 1Saturday's: 10PM -2AM
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://churchandunioncharleston.com/
  • Phone number
    (843) 937-8666
  • Private party facilities
    Whether an intimate dinner party or an extravagant gala for 250, our team can create a truly memorable experience for you and your guests. Please contact our sales team for details and availability.
  • Private party contact
    Sales Manager: (843) 937-8666 ext. 3

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