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Charleston's best seafood and fine cocktails. - The Establishment, Charleston, SC

The Establishment

4.8 (2829)
$50 and over
Seafood
28 Broad St, Suite 100, Charleston, SC 29401-3004

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 12 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for fine wines
Everything at The Establishment begins with well-sourced ingredients from sea and field. Through developing relationships with local farmers and fishermen, our ingredients will be consistently seasonal, fresh, and pure. Chef Elliott Howells' menu will always reflect a clean, focused, and balanced approach, delivering a selection of thoughtful and refined cuisine.

Located in Charleston’s historic French Quarter a few blocks away from Rainbow Row, Charleston City Market, and Waterfront Park, The Establishment features an award-winning wine cellar, over 150 bourbon and whiskey offerings, and a lively bar scene complete with daily happy hour. We feature Live Music every Friday and Saturday starting at 8:00 PM, featuring multiple local artists performing an array of musical genres. Our private dining rooms are perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, or business meetings. We look forward to hosting you for a casual night out or an elevated dining experience.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (843) 789-4028
  • Website
    http://establishmentchs.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Elliott Howells
  • Private party facilities
    The Establishment offers incredible, local seafood paired with an award-winning wine list. If you’re looking for elevated cuisine paired with fine wine, or for a room that is perfectly situated in Charleston’s French Quarter, look no further than The Establishment.
  • Private party contact
    Shane Diviney: (865) 292-1218
  • Location
    28 Broad St, Suite 100, Charleston, SC 29401-3004
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown Charleston
  • Cross street
    On Broad Street between Church and State
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • Summer Spirits Series Part 2-Not Your Mother’s Gin

    $150.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Jul 31, 2025 only
    Thursday, July 31 - Not Your Mother’s Gin Back by popular demand, this event is all about gin. Not Your Mother’s Gin, but the delicious versatility of gins from all around the world. From classic London Dry to modern, floral, citrus-forward, or herbaceous expressions, you will leave the evening a Gin lover. This 6-course tasting dinner presents a signature cocktail that showcases the complexity of each gin, and a spirit sidecar served neat for a pure tasting experience. Paired with unique dishes from Executive Chef Elliott Howells, this will be a sensory-driven evening where cuisine and cocktails come together in perfect harmony. Guests will be guided through the tasting by spirits experts, sharing the story behind each spirit–its origin, distillation process, unique anecdotes, and tasting notes. Tickets are $150 per guest (all-inclusive of food, beverages, taxes and gratuity). Attend all three events and receive a $50 gift card. Space is limited so please book quickly! You may book through OpenTable, The Establishment website, or call us at 843 789 4028. All ticket prices include taxes and gratuity. Sorry, no menu substitutions / adjustments for this experience. Cancellations will be honored until 12pm July 24th, 2025. Cheers!
    Summer Spirits Series Part 2-Not Your Mother’s Gin Photo

  • Summer Spirits Series Part 3-Spirits of Japan

    $150.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Aug 28, 2025 only
    Thursday, August 28 - Spirits of Japan Japan is secretly one of the most diverse distillers of whiskies in the world, from traditional to contemporary innovations and beyond. Unlike the previous two Summer Spirits Series dinners, this 6-course tasting dinner will feature neat pours of each spirit to experience the extraordinary complexity, with craft cocktails to greet and send off your evening. Executive Chef Elliott Howells will offer a taste of the rich history that defines Japanese culture for each course pairing. Guests will be guided through the tasting by spirits experts, sharing the story behind each spirit–its origin, distillation process, unique anecdotes, and tasting notes. Tickets are $150 per guest (all-inclusive of food, beverages, taxes and gratuity). Attend all three events and receive a $50 gift card. Space is limited so please book quickly! You may book through OpenTable, The Establishment website, or call us at 843 789 4028. All ticket prices include taxes and gratuity. Sorry, no menu substitutions / adjustments for this experience. Cancellations will be honored until 12pm August 21st, 2025. Cheers!
    Summer Spirits Series Part 3-Spirits of Japan Photo

Private dining

Menu

The Establishment's menu was last updated on 6/28/2025.

Taste

  • Dressed Oysters$4.00

    • Peaches$18.00

      • Bao Buns$21.00

        • Gnudi$28.00

          • Yellowfin Tuna Tataki$18.00

            • Garlic Noodles$18.00

              • Ghost Grow Greens$16.00

                • Wagyu Tartare$22.00

                  • Kid Pasta (Party)$0.00

                    • Kid Pasta w/ Chicken (Party)$0.00

                      Savor

                      • Halibut$45.00

                        • Hokkaido Scallops$38.00

                          • Ssam Whole Fish$67.00

                            • Prime Ribeye$77.00

                              • Peruvian Half Chicken$40.00

                                • Caldo Verde$31.00

                                  • Kid Pasta (Party)$0.00

                                    • Kid Pasta w/ Chicken (Party)$0.00

                                      • Flounder$43.00

                                        • Swordfish$41.00

                                          Sides

                                          • SD Creamed Corn$10.00

                                            • SD Roasted Greek Potaoes$10.00

                                              • SD Eggplant$10.00

                                                • SD Bread Service$8.00

                                                  • SD Cantaloupe$10.00

                                                    Last updated: June 28, 2025

                                                    What 2,829 people are saying

                                                    The Establishment 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

                                                    4.8
                                                    4.8 based on recent ratings
                                                    • 4.8Food
                                                    • 4.9Service
                                                    • 4.8Ambience
                                                    • 4.4Value

                                                    Noise • Moderate

                                                    Loved For

                                                    • South Carolina

                                                      Seafood

                                                    • Charleston

                                                      Best Overall

                                                    • Charleston

                                                      Best Food

                                                    • Charleston

                                                      Best Service

                                                    • Charleston

                                                      Best Ambiance

                                                    • Charleston

                                                      Innovative

                                                    • Charleston

                                                      Great for fine wines

                                                    • Charleston

                                                      Good for special occasions

                                                    • Charleston

                                                      Seafood

                                                    Review summary

                                                    AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                    The Establishment in Charleston is a culinary delight, offering an "amazing menu" with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. The service is "superb," with staff going "above and beyond" to make dining experiences special. The ambiance, complemented by live music, creates a "romantic setting" perfect for celebrations. Highly recommended for foodies and special occasions.
                                                    2,829 Reviews

                                                    1. Nicholas

                                                      South Carolina2 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      Dined 3 days ago

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      The food and service was wonderful. Everything was paced well and our server made sure we were taken care of.

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                                                    2. Jerie VIP

                                                      San Francisco Bay Area15 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      Dined 3 days ago

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 3
                                                      The food was amazing. Our waiter was wonderful. It does get loud in the back by the kitchen so that may not be for everyone. My dirty martini was absolutely delicious with creamy blue cheese stuffed olives. My favorite eats of the evening were the watermelon and feta salad and the rhubarb desert. Great place for a celebration or date night dinner.

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                                                    3. Lon

                                                      New York City3 reviews

                                                      4.0

                                                      Dined 7 days ago

                                                      1. Overall 4
                                                      2. Food 2
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                      The service was incredible, appetizers we enjoyed were th Gnudi and the Oyster which were both excellent. I got the scallops which were under seasoned amd had a burnt oil taste as opposed to a good sear. The papaya salad it came with was light which was what I was looking for. The misses got the group which was good. We ordered sides of fried eggplant and creamed corn. The eggplant was overly oily and the creamed corn sauce tasted split. Overall a good experience but over priced.

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                                                    4. andy

                                                      Iowa1 review

                                                      5.0

                                                      Dined on June 21, 2025

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Amazing experience. Will be back. Hoping the owner calls me about the table I want to buy. Live music was 💯

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                                                    5. Michelle VIP

                                                      Denver / Colorado3 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      Dined on June 21, 2025

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Great experience from start to finish! We had to change our reservation last minute on a Saturday night and they accomodated us happily. Our server was fabulous! We were in a hurry (bummer for us - they have live music!) and he provided excellent service without making us feel like we were hurried. Food was top notch! We hope to go again when we can linger and enjoy the music

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                                                    6. James VIP

                                                      Charlotte34 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      Dined on June 21, 2025

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      I have eaten at every staple in Charleston but have yet to eat at The Establishment until this past weekend. Limited menu so check online prior to booking but it will not disappoint. The Burrata and Peaches are a must for starters along with the Wahoo Crudo. Unreal!!! The buttery Grouper was by far unbelievable but make sure you order the cream corn as a side to go with it. The two best desserts were the blueberry sherbet and the chocolate Mousse. Not to mention they had a 3 piece jazz band playing in the background. You have to add this to your dinner itinerary when visiting.

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                                                    7. Karla

                                                      San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      Dined on June 20, 2025

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Food was fabulous and our server was great! I think this is a hidden gem.

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                                                    8. David

                                                      Las Vegas5 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      Dined on June 20, 2025

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Grouper was unbelievable. All portions were excellent. Service was on par with fine dining. Great choice.

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                                                    9. James VIP

                                                      South Carolina2 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      Dined on June 19, 2025

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Summer spirit series- tequila pairings were amazing!

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                                                    10. Don VIP

                                                      Tampa / Central Florida West31 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      Dined on June 18, 2025

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Excellent food. Outstanding service. I highly recommend The Establishment as a special occasion dinner destination. If possible, ask for Nathan as your server. He will make your dinner truly special.

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                                                    FAQs

                                                    The Establishment is rated 4.8 stars by 2829 OpenTable diners.

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

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                                                    Make a reservation

                                                    2 people
                                                    9:30 PM
                                                    Booked 12 times today
                                                    Experiences are available.
                                                    Google Map for The Establishment

                                                    28 Broad St, Suite 100, Charleston, SC 29401-3004

                                                    Dining areas

                                                    Additional information

                                                    • Cross street
                                                      On Broad Street between Church and State
                                                    • Neighborhood
                                                      Downtown Charleston
                                                    • Hours of operation
                                                      Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
                                                    • Price
                                                      $50 and over
                                                    • Cuisines
                                                      Seafood, American, Contemporary American
                                                    • Dining style
                                                      Elegant Dining
                                                    • Dress code
                                                      Business Casual
                                                    • Parking details
                                                      Street Parking
                                                    • Payment options
                                                      AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                    • Executive chef
                                                      Elliott Howells
                                                    • Additional
                                                      Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                    • Website
                                                      http://establishmentchs.com/
                                                    • Phone number
                                                      (843) 789-4028
                                                    • Private party facilities
                                                      The Establishment offers incredible, local seafood paired with an award-winning wine list. If you’re looking for elevated cuisine paired with fine wine, or for a room that is perfectly situated in Charleston’s French Quarter, look no further than The Establishment.
                                                    • Private party contact
                                                      Shane Diviney: (865) 292-1218

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