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Grill 225, Charleston, SC

Grill 225

4.6 (1702)
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
225 E Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today

About this restaurant

  • Fancy
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
As Charleston's premier steakhouse, and member of the Great Steak Houses of North America, our menu is one of the few in the country that features 100% USDA Prime Beef. Located at the luxurious Market Pavilion Hotel in the heart of historic Charleston, we offer a dining experience like no other. All of our beef selections, including the filet mignon, are hand-selected and wet-aged 42 -50 days to ensure tender texture and unsurpassed flavor.

At Grill 225 we place a great deal of emphasis on seafood harvested from both local and International waters. Using only premium ingredients such as local sustainable seafood as well as exclusive premium domestic and international offerings.

Private Dining for up to 110 guests for indoor events.
Private gatherings for rooftop cocktail receptions and events up to 275 guests.

Dress Code:
For Men, smart business attire. Jackets are requested, but not required. Flip flops, T-Shirts, non collar shirts and baseball caps are not permitted.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, American
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Gerry Elliot
  • Catering
    Your next social gathering or corporate function deserves the very best, which is just what you'll find at Grill 225. Located at the Market Pavilion Hotel, we offer a one-of-a-kind, historic Charleston setting as well as our popular rooftop Pavilion Bar. <br /><br />Features:<br />Private Luncheons or Dinner Events for up to 110 guests.<br />Standing Receptions for up to 275 guests.<br />Corporate Boardroom that seats 12 guests.<br />Outdoor Rooftop Pavilion Bar - private events up to 300 <br />Luxury Market Pavilion Hotel, onsite with 70 guestrooms.
  • Private party facilities
    Larger Party sizes or limited availability? Please call reservations 843-266-4222.Information Request Form (24 hour - business day response) Events Management Contact Email (24 hour - business day response): Grill 225 Events Email Request
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown Charleston
  • Cross street
    Market Street
  • Parking details
    Valet parking for Grill 225 is provided at the entrance to the Market Pavilion Hotel based on availability, and is subject to being fully committed during high business demands. Parking fee for dinner is $10.00 Sunday -Thursday and $25.00 on Friday - Saturday. Pickup trucks and large SUV vehicles will not be accepted by our valet staff.
  • Entertainment
    Live Jazz quartet on Friday and Saturday nights from 7:30pm - 12:00am.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,702 people are saying

Grill 225 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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • South Carolina

    Romantic

  • Charleston

    Great for fine wines

  • Charleston

    Romantic

  • Charleston

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Grill 225 offers a mix of experiences, with standout "delicious food and excellent service." Guests often praise the "tender filet mignon" and the "fun nitro drinks." The ambiance is lovely, making it a great choice for special occasions. Some patrons note inconsistencies in service, but many highlight "exceptional dining" as a reason to return.
1,702 Reviews
  1. Jenny

    New Orleans / Louisiana3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything was amazing! We felt so taken care of and was overall satisfied with our meal and service! The only issue we had was the temperature- I believe that air flow was different for us bc we were in an enclosed booth- but both my husband and I were visibly sweating when we left the restaurant. When we got up to leave and use the restroom it didn’t feel nearly as hot- so I do believe it was airflow in the enclosed booth. We did have coffee with dessert bc it is a tradition for us- but though it didn’t help matters- we were both hot prior to that. Just felt like the temp was worth mentioning! Overall- it was one of our top 5 experiences! We will be back!

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  2. Dana VIP

    Dallas - Fort Worth6 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Where to begin. They require you provide your credit card AGAIN through their own email to hold the reservation... after having done so on Opentable. The AC vents drip from ceiling hopefully onto your table and not your food. The Green Apple Martini... without the Apple slice which when asked was "you didn't want that Apple slice" Arrived for 730 reservation left (no dessert) at 1000. The food was perfectly mediocre. Of our group of 7, there was not a dish or drink that I would suggest going here to have. The server was polite. This was for sure in my top 3 foodie disappointments, possibly #1.

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  3. Trina

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service! Beautiful restaurant. We had a nice private table. Nitro drinks were fun! Only reason not 5 stars was due to one of our meals where the chicken breast was not cooked thoroughly. However they brought another one and took off the bill.

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  4. Laura

    Cleveland / Akron / Canton4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and drinks. We ended up going two nights in a row. Clark at the bar truly made the experience for us. He was so fun and funny, gave great recommendations, and was so appreciative of us coming in.

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  5. Peter VIP

    New York City127 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on June 12, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Disappointing experience. Food, with exception of steak and potatoes, was mediocre. The restaurant had only 2 other parties in it at 7 pm. Service was very good, but the escargots, fish, and scallops, salad did not merit a return visit.

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  6. Melissa VIP

    Cincinnati / Dayton6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We eat a lot of steaks due to my husband doing the Carnivore diet. But I have to say my filet mignon was one of the best I have had in awhile. So tender and the seasoning was perfect. Ann our server was a top notch professional. Overall it was a wonderful experience.

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  7. joyce VIP

    Tampa / Central Florida West29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely! Start to finish ! Ann , our server, was perfect. Ambiance was just right for our special dinner.

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  8. Rena VIP

    New York City9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and our server were excellent. As far as the “surcharge” for a martini ordered at the bar because the martini glass was 7oz is the first time we have ever encountered this and it is the most ridiculous thing we have ever seen. We live in NY, my husband is a martini drinker and we have frequented top restaurants in Manhattan,Long Island, as well as many other states and countries and found this too be a major turn off, and the rude bartender when questioned what the surcharge was for will definitely stop us from returning to Grill 225.

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  9. Dianne

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wow! This restaurant delivered first class service and the food was top notch. Best meal we’ve had this year in Charleston!

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  10. Scott

    Chicago / Illinois3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and top notch service. For being a high end restaurant, portions were large and very flavorful

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FAQs

Grill 225 is rated 4.6 stars by 1702 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 4 times today
Google Map for Grill 225

225 E Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Market Street
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown Charleston
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, American
  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet parking for Grill 225 is provided at the entrance to the Market Pavilion Hotel based on availability, and is subject to being fully committed during high business demands. Parking fee for dinner is $10.00 Sunday -Thursday and $25.00 on Friday - Saturday. Pickup trucks and large SUV vehicles will not be accepted by our valet staff.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Gerry Elliot
  • Entertainment
    Live Jazz quartet on Friday and Saturday nights from 7:30pm - 12:00am.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Your next social gathering or corporate function deserves the very best, which is just what you'll find at Grill 225. Located at the Market Pavilion Hotel, we offer a one-of-a-kind, historic Charleston setting as well as our popular rooftop Pavilion Bar. <br /><br />Features:<br />Private Luncheons or Dinner Events for up to 110 guests.<br />Standing Receptions for up to 275 guests.<br />Corporate Boardroom that seats 12 guests.<br />Outdoor Rooftop Pavilion Bar - private events up to 300 <br />Luxury Market Pavilion Hotel, onsite with 70 guestrooms.
  • Private party facilities
    Larger Party sizes or limited availability? Please call reservations 843-266-4222.Information Request Form (24 hour - business day response) Events Management Contact Email (24 hour - business day response): Grill 225 Events Email Request
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