Prohibition

Name: Prohibition
Address: 547 King Street, Charleston, SC, United States, 29403
Telephone: (843) 793-2964
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5

2130 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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It's true that Prohibition is a nod to the classic 1920's Speakeasy, but our elevated cuisine and progressive cocktail program are anything but old-fashioned.

At Prohibition you can expect the culinary delights of Executive Chef Greg Garrison to leave you completely Jazzed, from savory local seafood to the finest cuts of meat, each dish is prepared with perfection.

Kick back in our relaxing surroundings and sample the Mixology Expertise of our award winning Bar Team, led by Jim Mc Court. Our professional and passionate team are constantly striving to push the boundaries of excellence with cocktails like the 547 Manhattan and our signature Bacon Maple Old Fashioned to name but a few. Our extensive and imaginative beer, wine and liquor selection insures we can cater to all tastes.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 7, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 40 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
American
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat 11:00 am–2:30 pm Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(843) 793-2964
Website
http://www.prohibitioncharleston.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Greg Garrison
Private party facilities
Located in beautiful downtown Charleston, Prohibition is a 300 capacity full service restaurant with a beautiful, self contained and climate controlled outdoor patio. Choose from 3 different spaces for your event or talk to us about a complete restaurant buyout to accommodate larger parties.
Private party contact
Ray Burns: (843) 793-2964

Location
547 King Street, Charleston, SC 29403
Neighborhood
Downtown Charleston
Cross street
Wolfe
Parking details
There is metered parking on the street (meter stops at 10pm) and a nearby public parking garage.
Public transit
The city of Charleston offers a free trolley- please check their website for details.
Entertainment
Live Jazz, Swing and Big Band Music. DJ's late night on the weekends. Dance floor for dancing.
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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BRUNCH MUSIC
Multiple dates available
Sun - 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM,Sat - 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
The superb talents of Bluegrass band New Ghost Town play at Prohibition every Saturday & Sunday from 11am-2pm

Popular dishes

American Caviar$21.00
yellow corn johnny cakes, sweet onion jam, house-made creme fraiche
Local Tuna Crudo*$16.00
X.O. oil, black vinegar, chili garlic crisp, tempura Heron Farms sea beans, shiso
Oysters on the Half Shell
Lowcountry Cups, pickleback mignonette, house-fermented hot sauce
- per 1/2 doz.$18.00

Snacks & Starters

Fall Squash & Kale Salad$13.00
radicchio, honey roasted local squash, pepitas, creamy tahini dressing, green apple, falafel crunchies
Local Greens Salad$14.00
radish, olive oil croutons, local parmesan, buttermilk chive dressing
House Made Charcuterie$21.00
served with house crackers, pickles and provisions
Local Cheeseboard$21.00
Firefly Farm Merry Goat Round, Moo & Blue, Forx Farm Aged Gouda. Served with crostini, preserves & condiments
Charred Wings$16.00
Memphis dry rub, sweet vinegar, gorgonzola ranch, carrot chili emulsion
Smoked Beef Tartare$19.00
salt & vinegar dill potato chips, anchovies, capers, radish, cured egg yolk
Roasted Red Pepper Romesco Dip$9.00
local goat's milk feta, sorghum syrup, warm pita
Street Corn$10.00
garlic aioli, cotija, lime, house chili flakes
Crispy Brussel Sprouts$14.00
chili-lime sauce, cilantro, pickled carrots
Whipped Ricotta Toast$16.00
Normandy Farm sourdough bread, pistachio pesto, roasted broccoli, hot honey

Entrees

Catch of the Day$38.00
butternut squash risotto, parsnip cream, watercress, shiitake mushroom conserva
12oz Strip Steak$39.00
creamed spinach crusted steak, smashed red potatoes, horseradish, house steak sauce
7oz Grass-Fed Angus Burger*$20.00
bourbon bacon jam, cheddar, pickles, onion ring, garlic aioli, salad or fries
Shrimp & Grits$32.00
Marsh Hen Mill grits, red curry butter, carrots, kale, blistered tomatoes
Saffron Fideos$30.00
toasted angel hair pasta, spinach, garlic cream, peas, roasted broccoli, gremolata
Steamed PEI Mussels$28.00
Calabrian 'ndujasausage, fingerlings, leeks, sweet peppers, white wine, garlic bread

Dessert

Warm Doughnuts$13.00
Mexican chocolate, coconut, RumChata dulce de leche
Vanilla Cheesecake$11.00
pistachio shortbread cookie, bruleed ruby red grapefruit

4 Course Chef's Tasting Menu

4 Course Chef's Tasting Menu
a progressive tasting menu featuring Chef's choice of local and seasonal ingredients to be enjoyed by the entire table
- per person$75.00

Cocktails

547 Manhattan / Aged 547 Manhattan$14.00
Templeton Rye, sweet vermouth, Grand Marnier, bitters
Castle Sour$14.00
Vanilla Irish Whiskey, clove, lemon, egg white
Margarita Picante$14.00
jalapeno tequila, Cointreau, blood orange, lime, agave, smoked chili salt
Bourbon Thyme$14.00
Granny Smith Bourbon, Aperol, lemon, thyme, honey, bitters
Bacon Maple Old Fashioned$14.00
bacon-infused Larceny, maple syrup, bitters, citrus zest
The Warthog$14.00
Striped Pig Gin, spiced pear, lemon, honey, rosemary
Aged Negroni$16.00
Tanqueray Gin, sweet vermouth, Campari
Rusty Chain$14.00
Lunazul Reposado Tequila, Drambuie, lime, orgeat, orange, cherry bark vanilla bitters
Tariff$14.00
Del Maguey Vida, grapefruit, black pepper, peach bitters
Stateline Swizzle$14.00
silver rum, passionfruit, lime, demerara, mint, bitters
Carolina Wren$14.00
apricot vodka, lemon, honey, apricot liqueur, egg white, bitters
S'Express$14.00
espresso vodka, coffee liqueur, cold brew, lemon oil
Schrute Sour$14.00
beet vodka, rosemary, lemon, egg white
Pimm's Cup$14.00
Pimm's No.1, cucumber, lemon, mint, ginger ale

Wine

Red

Gonnet : Cotes du Rhone Blend : France$14.00
medium bodied, balanced, cherry, asian spice
Mogollon : Malbec : Argentina$14.00
dark berries, smooth texture, red fruits
Firestone : Pinot Noir : California$14.00
fresh raspberries, rhubarb, earthy, smooth tannins
Ultraviolet : Cabernet Sauvignon : California$14.00
rich, seductive, fearless, bright red fruits, floral aromatics
Epifanio "Erial" Tempranillo : Spain$65.00
intense fruits, bold flavors, blackberry, fine vanilla
Adelaida : Zinfandel : California$80.00
red and black fruit, boysenberry, nutmeg, black pepper
Mark Ryan "The Dissident" Red Blend : California$95.00
big, juicy fruits, powerful chewy tannins, chocolate
Carneros Springs : Cabernet Sauvignon : California$95.00
black stone fruits, cassis, leather, rich luxurious finish

White

Montefresco : Pinot Grigio : Italy$14.00
crisp, light bodied, pear, honeydew, citrus zest
Massey Dacta : Sauvignon Blanc : New Zealand$14.00
fresh exotic fruit, green apple, kiwi
Primary : Chardonnay : California$14.00
rich fruit and oak notes
Vina Cartin : Albarino : Spain$14.00
dry, crisp, saline, granny smith, spring flowers
Clement Berthier : Sauvignon Blanc : France$65.00
clean mineral, flint, complex fruits
Husch : Chenin Blanc : California$60.00
honeysuckle, peach, rich mouth feel
West County : Chardonnay : California$70.00
creamy and zesty, ripe orchard fruit, sweet spice
Vassaltis : Assyrtiko : Greece$90.00
fresh mineral, zingy yellow fruits, lively acidity

Sparkling

Montefresco : Prosecco : Italy$13.00
light, refreshing, pear, green apple
Col Mesian : Rosec : Italy$13.00
raspberry, white peach, bright acidity

Rose

Mirabeau : Rose : France$14.00
elegant red fruits, zesty citrus, refreshingly dry

Orange

Demarie : Arneis "Orange" : Italy$62.00
dried apple, peach, apricot

Beer

Draught

Guinness : Stout : Ireland$8.00
Edmunds Oast : Hefeweizen : N. Charleston$8.00
Plankowner Hidden Harbour IPA : Boiling Springs SC$8.00
Lofi : Mexican Lager : Charleston$8.00
Wicked Weed : Rotating Handle : Asheville, NC$10.00
New Sacrum : Blood Orange Wheat : Charleston$8.00
Creature Comforts Tropicalia IPA : Athens, GA$8.00
Munkle : Brune Ale : Charleston$8.00
Ghost Monkey Yoga Pants : Kolsch : Mt Pleasant, SC$8.00
Holy City : Pluff Mud Porter : Charleston$8.00

Packaged

Blue Moon$6.00
Budweiser$5.00
Bud Light$5.00
Coors Light$5.00
Corona$6.00
Doc's Cider$7.00
Michelob Ultra$5.00
Miller Lite$5.00
Yeungling$6.00

Seltzer

High Noon Grapefruit$12.00
High Noon Mango$12.00
High Noon Watermelon$12.00

What 2,130 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

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PamS
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience4
Very loud restaurant. Very cozy, more casual than dressy. Food was great. Staff was very friendly.
AM
AliciaM
Baltimore
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved it! Delicious food and cocktails; will definitely go back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Charleston
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was fabulous!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful outside patio. Enjoyed dinner with the family. Burgers are exceptional!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 27, 2023
overall3food2service4ambience3
Very small menu, limited options
WM
WillM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service from our waiter and bartender who both provided great recommendations both from the menu and also with creative drinks not listed.
RJ
RJWalker68
Charleston
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Good service. Really good food, fantastic spicy margarita!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on January 19, 2023
overall2food2service4ambience1
Very average with limited menu items.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were in town for a sisters reunion. This was our last night. Hands down our best experience as we found 99.9% of the food in Charleston wonderful prohibition was a differentiator! Paige our server was amazing made awesome recommendations and joined some of our banter. The staff from host to kitchen were interactive. The ambiance is amazing just wish it was warmer to have a cocktail outside it was beautiful ha. We had the pasta and mussels. Both were so good The only downside was music started at 10pm on a Monday. We were too tired to stay out would be great if it was a 9 pm start for us 40 plussers 🤣
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Sandra
Charleston
2 reviews
vip
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall2food1service1ambience2
We were highly, unimpressed with our dinner and service! Took 25 to get tea, lemonade and even a glass of wine! We’ve dined with brunch, but won’t be back for dinner!
JR
JRupp25
New Mexico
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on January 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Definitely make a reservation! I loved the cheeseburger and fires I ordered.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlanta
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on January 14, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
The food was outstanding and so were the drinks. 3 people shared the Shrimp and Grits, Crispy Chicken Wings, and Brussels Sprouts.
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Anna
Miami
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My favorite cocktails and the charred wings are always a must.
MP
MP0114
Charleston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely the best wings I’ve ever had! Brussels and whipped ricotta toast were equally delicious. Can’t wait to go back for some more
CH
CaissonH
Charleston
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Prohibition is one of our favorites! The food is always exceptional, drinks are delicious and service is outstanding. We enjoy letting the bartenders come up with original drinks as well. We have come to get the Brussels as a dessert - they are so good!
JR
JamieR
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall4food3service4ambience4
Service and food were very good. Disappointed with the outdated menu provided on "OpenTable". In the future I will check the actual website of the restaurant for the menu. I'm not sure if it's the responsibility of Prohibition or OpenTable for the update, but I did mention it to our server.
RW
RobertW
Jacksonville
26 reviews
vip
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great waitress and food
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best wings ever!! Loved the music and all of the food. Definitely my favorite restaurant I’ve been to in Charleston!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
8 reviews
vip
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience5
Took a while to get the check (the waiter was nowhere to be found toward the end so asked someone else to help), but other than that, everything was good. I recommend this place for the awesome foods and ambience.
JF
JenniferF
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall2food3service2ambience2
It was an extremely young crowd and the prices were very high for what you are getting.
CD
CarenD
New England
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 29, 2022
overall3food3service2ambience3
Very cold, service was slow. Apps, wine and dinner arrived all at same time. Good good but pasta was strange and not good
B
Blake
Western NC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The drinks were amazing our burgers were cooked perfectly.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 28, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience4
The shrimp and grits were excellent. But otherwise the food was just ok.
TC
TiffC
Chicago
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service and food!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Detroit
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food! We will be back!
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Pablo
Charleston
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good service, tasty food. Neat atmosphere. Will return!
JB
JimB
Baltimore
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Christmas Eve dinner. Excellent food and great hosts. We went back for drinks later that week
OT
OpenTable Diner
Charleston
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 22, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Reservations were easy, staff was good and professional. Food was huge portions. Wings were delicious, salmon was fresh and fabulous. I’d go back and also recommend it to others.
DW
DWS7
Charleston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 20, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
This was a special Christmas day out for family. We decided to gather her before the Christmas concert. Prohibition was a perfect choice for our gathering and the experience was wonderful. We chose to get several appetizers and share like Tappas. This was a great choice and all our dishes were excellent. I can strongly recommend this to anyone who enjoys sharing a meal and having time to talk with loved ones.
EF
ElizabethF
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nice brunch with my daughter-in-law and niece. Band was a nice festive touch.
CC
ChsCulinaryTours
Charleston
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a delight! Prohibition brunch rocks my socks!
DG
DebG
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 10, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience3
Ambiance is a bit strange and it's very loud but the food was very good.
WT
WendyT
Atlanta
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Came here with my mom who’s never been to Charleston. We chose the chef choice 4 course meal and since I have a food sensitivity, she catered our meal to ensure I was taken care of. It was DELICIOUS! Nice presentation, great service. Enjoyed immensely.
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Aamazing
Kansas City
18 reviews
vip
3.0
18 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience4
Limited menu and the options that are currently on the menu, not everyone will like. It would be nice for the restaurant to ADD a few more options and entree's. The atmosphere is more bar than restaurant and this should be considered before going to this establishment. Overall, it was good but we won't be back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Great food in a fun location. Fantastic cocktails.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Tulsa
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on December 4, 2022
overall1food1service4ambience5
I had the chicken wings and the oysters. Oysters were good, the chicken wings were not. Pretty hard to eat as the bones were almost all broken, meat wasn’t cooked well and they were pretty dry. Just wasn’t impressed.
LR
LRWG
Charleston
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Brunch was great!
J
Joseph
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was delicious Service was amazing Drink were fantastic 10/10 would recommend Their craft cocktail menu is expansive Had a Disaronno sour made with care the Luxardo cherries were amazing
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service was outstanding and the food was great.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 20, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience5
Great unique cocktails

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Prohibition is rated 4.5 stars by 2130 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 7, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 40 times today

547 King Street, Charleston, SC 29403

Additional information

Cross street
Wolfe
Neighborhood
Downtown Charleston
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat 11:00 am–2:30 pm Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
There is metered parking on the street (meter stops at 10pm) and a nearby public parking garage.
Public transit
The city of Charleston offers a free trolley- please check their website for details.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Greg Garrison
Entertainment
Live Jazz, Swing and Big Band Music. DJ's late night on the weekends. Dance floor for dancing.
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
http://www.prohibitioncharleston.com/
Phone number
(843) 793-2964
Private party facilities
Located in beautiful downtown Charleston, Prohibition is a 300 capacity full service restaurant with a beautiful, self contained and climate controlled outdoor patio. Choose from 3 different spaces for your event or talk to us about a complete restaurant buyout to accommodate larger parties.
Private party contact
Ray Burns: (843) 793-2964

Prohibition

Make a reservation

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BRUNCH MUSIC

Shrimp & Grits

Steak & Eggs

Whipped Ricotta Toast

Raw Bar

American Caviar$21.00

Local Tuna Crudo*$16.00

Oysters on the Half Shell

Snacks & Starters

Fall Squash & Kale Salad$13.00

Local Greens Salad$14.00

House Made Charcuterie$21.00

Local Cheeseboard$21.00

Charred Wings$16.00

Smoked Beef Tartare$19.00

Roasted Red Pepper Romesco Dip$9.00

Street Corn$10.00

Crispy Brussel Sprouts$14.00

Whipped Ricotta Toast$16.00

Entrees

Catch of the Day$38.00

12oz Strip Steak$39.00

7oz Grass-Fed Angus Burger*$20.00

Shrimp & Grits$32.00

Saffron Fideos$30.00

Steamed PEI Mussels$28.00

Dessert

Warm Doughnuts$13.00

Vanilla Cheesecake$11.00

4 Course Chef's Tasting Menu

4 Course Chef's Tasting Menu

Cocktails

547 Manhattan / Aged 547 Manhattan$14.00

Castle Sour$14.00

Margarita Picante$14.00

Bourbon Thyme$14.00

Bacon Maple Old Fashioned$14.00

The Warthog$14.00

Aged Negroni$16.00

Rusty Chain$14.00

Tariff$14.00

Stateline Swizzle$14.00

Carolina Wren$14.00

S'Express$14.00

Schrute Sour$14.00

Pimm's Cup$14.00

Wine

Red

Gonnet : Cotes du Rhone Blend : France$14.00

Mogollon : Malbec : Argentina$14.00

Firestone : Pinot Noir : California$14.00

Ultraviolet : Cabernet Sauvignon : California$14.00

Epifanio "Erial" Tempranillo : Spain$65.00

Adelaida : Zinfandel : California$80.00

Mark Ryan "The Dissident" Red Blend : California$95.00

Carneros Springs : Cabernet Sauvignon : California$95.00

White

Montefresco : Pinot Grigio : Italy$14.00

Massey Dacta : Sauvignon Blanc : New Zealand$14.00

Primary : Chardonnay : California$14.00

Vina Cartin : Albarino : Spain$14.00

Clement Berthier : Sauvignon Blanc : France$65.00

Husch : Chenin Blanc : California$60.00

West County : Chardonnay : California$70.00

Vassaltis : Assyrtiko : Greece$90.00

Sparkling

Montefresco : Prosecco : Italy$13.00

Col Mesian : Rosec : Italy$13.00

Rose

Mirabeau : Rose : France$14.00

Orange

Demarie : Arneis "Orange" : Italy$62.00

Beer

Draught