The Establishment

Name: The Establishment
Address: 28 Broad St Suite 100, Charleston, SC, United States, 29401-3004
Telephone: (843) 789-4028
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (2845)

$50 and over

Seafood

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 18, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 15 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 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!

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What 2,845 people are saying

The Establishment reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

South Carolina
Seafood
Charleston
Best Overall
Charleston
Best Food
Charleston
Best Service
Charleston
Best Ambiance
Charleston
Innovative
Charleston
Hot spot
Charleston
Great for fine wines
Charleston
Romantic
Charleston
Good for special occasions
Charleston
Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Establishment in Charleston consistently delivers a "wonderful dining experience" with "amazing food and service." Guests appreciate the "creative and fresh menu," complemented by "excellent cocktails." The ambiance is "romantic" with live music enhancing the atmosphere. Notably, staff members like Nathan and Tanner ensure "exceptional service." Highly recommended for special occasions.

2,845 Reviews

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Susan
South Carolina2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our party of 4 ordered a bunch of items from the tasting menu and shared the dishes. Everything was delicious! The figs had just been added to the menu and were a hit as well as the peaches. We saved room for dessert and shared those as well. The tables are far enough apart that it was easy to have conversation even though we were close to the bar. Our out of state guests were thrilled with our choice of dining at The Establishment!
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Douglas VIP
South Carolina7 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The innovative and changing menu is always interesting and delicious. The staff, menu food presentation and execution is spot on. I always look forward to my next visit because every time I have a smile after dining at the Establishment
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Grace VIP
Atlanta2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This restaurant was fantastic. The food and drink combinations were adventurous and surprisingly worked well! Will go again when in Charleston. Easily my favorite.
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Ed
South Carolina1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our first visit. We will definitely return. The jazz pianist was great. The fish which were flounder and grouper dishes were absolutely perfect. The fish portion size, texture, and flavors great. It was all perfectly prepared. It really was the best fish that my wife and I have eaten. The plating and especially the sauces were excellent. The gnudi appetizer was a most impressive start. The cocktails were such a delightful surprise. Once again. Some of the highest quality most inventive cocktails that we have ever enjoyed. It was a very memorable evening that we will anticipate repeating very soon.
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Greg VIP
South Carolina13 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great experience at The Establishment. From start to finish the service, food and experience it exceptional.
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nick VIP
Central Kentucky2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and exceptional service! Perfect for couple celebrating.
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Natalie Taylor
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Looking forward to our next visit already. We have been to The Establishment twice in 3 weeks and were able to try a lot of their ever-changing menu. The items we did get both times and will order again are the oysters, the yellowtail tataki, and the crab gnudi. The other small plates we tried were excellent and we have a few more to test out still. The eggplant side was a surprise hit and will be added to the rotation. The ghost greens salad was fun but really big. We had 3 different entree fish dishes there - halibut, scallops, and flounder - and all were cooked to perfection. This place is a dream for pescatarians. As for cocktails, we tried 5 on the menu and all were amazing. The Poet might be a favorite but I don’t think one can go wrong here.
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Daniel
South Carolina1 review
3.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Cocktails and service were good but the food wasn’t anything special.
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Andrea
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
wonderful atmosphere, excellent service, friendly employees and delicious food.
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Amy VIP
Kansas City / Kansas13 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible. There aren’t enough adjectives to describe the food, the experience, the service. Everything was beyond expectation. Everything we ordered (which was a lot) was amazing. Fresh, cohesive flavors, beautifully plated. Service was knowledgeable, funny and attentive. Drinks were composed and delicious. We will definitely be back again and again. Sometimes a second or third visit doesn’t feel as special as the first, but this was our 3rd dinner and it was just as amazing as the others.
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FAQs

The Establishment is rated 4.8 stars by 2845 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 18, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 15 times today

Experiences are available.

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

The Establishment

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

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Taste

Dressed Oysters$4.00

Figs$15.00

Peaches$18.00

Smoked Fish Tartine$17.00

Gnudi$28.00

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

Yellowfin Tuna Tataki$18.00

Savor

Hokkaido Scallops$38.00

Ssam Whole Fish$67.00

Prime Ribeye$77.00

Peruvian Half Chicken$40.00

Snapper$42.00

Green Curry Stew$44.00

Caldo Verde$31.00

Kid Pasta (Party)$0.00

Kid Pasta w/ Chicken (Party)$0.00

Flounder$42.00

Halibut$42.00

Sides

SD Creamed Corn$10.00

SD Roasted Greek Potaoes$10.00

SD Eggplant$10.00

SD Bread Service$8.00

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