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The Honey Hive, Charleston, SC

The Honey Hive

4.7
4.7
133 Reviews
$31 to $50
Dessert
A late night, elevated Desserterie with savory offerings & a sophisticated craft cocktail program. We have house made artfully executed desserts and a speakeasy bar that entices all the "one mores".

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Elegant Dining

  • Cuisines

    Dessert, Cocktail Bar, Tapas / Small Plates

  • Hours of operation

    Wed, Thu 5:30 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–1:00 am Sun 11:00 am–5:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (843) 576-4700

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Executive chef

    JJ Kern

  • Neighborhood

    Downtown Charleston

  • Cross street

    King Street and Cannon Street

  • Parking details

    None

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Wednesday Special (ALL DAY)

    Multiple dates available
    Get yourself the best deal in town and enjoy half price bottles and selections of wine and a chefs choice complimentary appetizer!
  • Burlesque Brunch

    $55.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Join us for the most delicious brunch in town while being entertained by some of the most talented, show stopping women around. Try our upscale take on Burlesque with specialty items, local and seasonal options as well as the best dessert in town. You will be welcomed by a glass of delicious bubbles or choice of a crisp glass of white wine. We have a full cocktail bar if you’d still like to imbibe after that. We are here for Brunch! Now lets make sure you are! Purchase tickets now and save the date! 55$ per person, plus tax and gratuity. Brunch includes a welcome glass of bubbles or white wine as well as a three course brunch. Regular cocktail and dessert menu are available for purchase. No refunds or substitutions after purchase.

What 133 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • South Carolina

    Best Ambiance

  • South Carolina

    Lively

  • Charleston

    Best Ambiance

  • Charleston

    Great for brunch

  • Charleston

    Neighborhood gem

  • Charleston

    Good for special occasions

  • Charleston

    Lively

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  1. GP

    GeneP

    Charleston

    47 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What an awesome dessert experience. We highly recommend the Honey Hive for dinner and then dessert ! Alexis made our night very enjoyable and special . This place is a must in Charleston
  2. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2022

    overall3food5service5ambience5
    We were visiting Charleston for the first time. Service was very good, but due to staffing issues food from the kitchen took a really long time to come out. Everything we had was delicious and light. This place will be great again once staffing is worked out! Will come back again when we return!
  3. BM

    BrianaM

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great evening at the Honey Hive! The desserts were amazing, the cocktails were also top-shelf, and the ambience is wonderful. Highly recommend!
  4. TK

    TomK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Found a vegan option. Too bad this gem is on King Street.
  5. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great for after dinner dessert and drink
  6. JB

    JillyBeanz27

    Jacksonville

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This warm lighted piece of heaven was amazing. The savory tomato pie is perfect for a light snack. My chocolate martini was amazingly smooth. The signature Kinsey cake was beyond what I was expecting. It was delicate and delicious. The sign in book was a great touch. Our waitress was friendly and on top of our needs. Before I forget I loved the free little muffins that were sent out. What a way to end my birthday.
  7. d

    dave

    Charleston

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on October 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great brunch. Have had most of the food on the menu and all is great. The French pressed coffee and chicken and waffles are great!!!
  8. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous as always! I love introducing people to The Honey Hive, we always have a wonderful time.
  9. b

    bazbaz65

    Jacksonville

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on September 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Thoroughly enjoyed everything about our visit. Martinis were yummy and our savory and sweet selections were all tasty. Our server, Aliya, was really great too.
  10. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    13 year anniversary with my lady!
  11. ES

    EmilySchutte

    Charleston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Wow, wow, WOW! Camilla's has been our 'go to' downtown dessert place for years, but, WOW did that change last night! Our first of what will be many years coming to the Honey Hive! Love the ambiance (music could be turned down just a notch) but service was incredible and the drinks and desserts unmatched in Charleston! Can't wait to go back!
  12. AB

    AprilB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is the perfect spot for a cocktail with your girlfriends! A must visit!
  13. CB

    CBluvsAdventure

    San Francisco

    32 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2022

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    Positive: Beautifully plated food and Wednesday's 50% off bottles. Now for the disappointment - underwhelming flavors, over-priced in all aspects of the food items and one of the noisiest dining experiences, ever. Despite a nearly empty restaurant, the hostess sat a group right next to our table and the table's waitress was SO LOUD! Our entire dining experience was miserable after the seating. We ordered 4 dishes and 1 dessert before the seating. I am sad to relay that not one dish was worthy of the price tag. We were so anxious to leave because of the loud table/server and boring food, we actually left hungry ($140 later) and went across the street for a slice of pizza. Crazy.

    The Honey HiveResponded on September 24, 2022Hello! Truly sad to read this review. Can’t imagine disliking every single thing you ordered-would love to hear more about your taste profile and what you find to be acceptable. Also, with what you mentioned to be a “mostly empty” restaurant -my thoughts immediately go to how you did not feel comfortable asking to be reseated? The restaurant is almost 4,000sq ft? Please email us at: thehoneyhivechs@gmail. We are here to make sure you have an amazing experience.

  14. S

    Swagger

    San Diego

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing. The spot had excellent service and a touch of panache and ganache 😋
  15. N

    Natasha

    Baltimore

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience3
    Worst dining experience in Charleston. First, despite having made reservations for my Bachelorette party several months ahead, we were sat at the first table by the entrance door, which is probably the least aesthetic dining space in this restaurant and right by entrance. nothing was said about the special occasion, not one word of congratulations were made by the hostess or the server. Ok i thought maybe they are stressed (not sure why since our reservation was right when they open, so its not like anything else had been going on prior to us coming in) Then it took about 40 minutes for our drinks to arrive (despite there only being 3 other tables sat at that time). These drinks were a disaster: the coffee foam had melted into the coffee and the cappuccino had spilt all over the saucer.. the server just dumped these on the table, we handed them out to whoever ordered the drink...and they looked so ugly. What was so sad, was one of my girlfriend's is pregnant and can only have one cup of coffee a day, she was so excited for her cappuccino it completed disappointed. The cocktails also arrived all spilt looking without any of the pretty designs that I had seen in the pictures. It looked like our drinks had just sat waiting to be delivered for 20 minutes. Third, it took 1.5 hours for our food to be delivered. When it arrived the waffles (from the chicken and waffles) were BURNT, yes 100% burnt (completely black)?? And then eggs were all cold. Again no care was made into the food or how it was delivered. At this point we just asked for our check and wanted to leave and get the heck out of this crap place. Seriously for the prices and marketing we had high expectations, and I can honestly say that there was absolutely nothing about our experience here that was pleasant. We went to so many other cute brunch spots and would recommend you go anywhere else other than this crapy place.

    The Honey HiveResponded on September 24, 2022Thank you for leaving such a detailed review. I am very sad to hear you think our beautiful restaurant is “crap”. Having said that, I looked up the date and the time your group arrived and realized you were given our most popular table”window seating”. Im sorry if you didn't think that was a good fit. Also noticed, 28 people were sat at the very same time as your group. Im so sorry our one bartender didn't execute all the drinks in house in the manner you expected. Our Best Wishes .

  16. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very unique experience with dessert. Well done! Will come back
  17. AD

    AmyD

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Dined at The Honey Hive to celebrate my daughter’s bridal party. We absolutely love the atmosphere and decor. Very well done! Our waitress Courtney was very nice, helpful, friendly and inviting. The drinks, savory and sweet items we ordered were presented gorgeously. Everything was spot on. Highly recommend and will visit again!
  18. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    I loved it, cannot wait to go back!
  19. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were celebrating my husband graduating from the Naval Nuke Program and they truly made it special. Thank you everyone for your amazing care!
  20. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 21, 2022

    overall3food3service5ambience5
    Service and cocktails were amazing. The brunch menu was a bit pricey but would have been fine if not for some issue with each dish. Overcooked, just shy of burnt, pastry and strong residual alcohol in several dishes was off putting.

    The Honey HiveResponded on August 23, 2022Hello! I would love to speak with you about your meal? I need a bit more information about the time you visited and what you ordered please. Will you email me at thehoneyhivechs@gmail ? We don’t use alcohol in our brunch menu so I am confused. I also was working Brunch on Sunday and would love to have been made aware of your issues? please contact me to discuss. I want you to have the best experience possible!

  21. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    9 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 14, 2022

    overall2food3service4ambience3
    It was fine. I wouldn’t seek it out. Desserts were fine but not better than other places. Went for my daughter’s birthday but not as good as we expected. Service was very good but just didn’t feel worth the cost etc.

    The Honey HiveResponded on August 15, 2022Hi! Thank you so much for leaving your thoughts on our page. “fine” is not what we are striving for. We would love to have a more specific review of your visit? I am hoping this is not the “daughters birthday” in which we made sure to send our signature ice cream flavor on the house, check the table at least four times and ask you specifically if everything was perfect? You then stated that we had made the best effort to ensure she had an amazing birthday ?

  22. S

    Stacyleebee

    Philadelphia

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely loved every part of this restaurant, loved the decor and the atmosphere was gorgeous and empowering woman.

    The Honey HiveResponded on August 15, 2022Thank you so much for such an amazing review!! We love having such lovely guests.

  23. AH

    AshleyH

    E. Tennessee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 7, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love this place! Ambiance, food/drink selections, employees, everything- was perfect! Went twice in 2 days!

    The Honey HiveResponded on August 15, 2022You are amazing. Thank you so much for all the love !!

  24. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 7, 2022

    overall2food2service2ambience5
    Dessert was very underwhelming

    The Honey HiveResponded on August 15, 2022Let’s talk about this. What did you order and what do you love in desserts?

  25. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 7, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    loved the atmosphere and everything had the upmost details!

    The Honey HiveResponded on August 15, 2022Thank you so much for your time!! We love our guests!

  26. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing service from Tito.
  27. PA

    PAulN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service, unique food Right on King’s street
  28. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    We reserved a table a day in advance we came all the way from Summerville. When we got there was told we are close with no explanation.

    The Honey HiveResponded on May 22, 2022Thank you so much for leaving your thoughts. We appreciate choosing us as an option on such a busy Friday night! We seated all of our reservations, then stopped seating walk-ins. All our reservations were accommodated and we actually did not say we were closed-we said we were at full capacity, because we were. No walk-ins could be taken and have the level of service remain high. We are so sorry for any inconvenience you felt.

  29. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Bachelorette
  30. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My husband and I came to the honey hive for dessert for our anniversary. It was divine. The attention to detail in the decor made the atmosphere absolutely dreamy. The wait staff were all so kind and professional. The food was exquisite. My husband got the peanut butter crème brûlée and I enjoyed the coconut Samoa. I would highly recommend coming to the honey hive any time you are in Charleston and hope to come back soon!
  31. RF

    RandallF

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Honey Hive has only been open 6 months but I have to say WOW. I picked this for my daughter's Mother's Day celebration and it was perfect. Each part of the experience is so well thought out - form the decor, to the menu, to the service, it all works together to create such a nice experience. The food is incredible. On Mother's Day they had a special brunch menu that included chickens and waffles and banana bread pancakes. We had both and they were out of this world. I want to go back and try some of the other dishes. However, the ultimate dish for me was the peanut butter creme brûlée. It was incredible. Rich peanut butter taste, and a perfect texture. It was topped with a blackberry jam that was a perfect addition. The cocktails were delicious and beautiful. Each served in a beautiful glass, vibrant colors, and creative mixology. Finally the service. Attentive but not obtrusive. The dishes arrived promptly, beautifully arranged, and our waiter was there to check on us and to see what we needed soon after. I can see this as a great date night, cocktail, or light dinner before or after the an evening out. There is paid parking just across the street so don't worry about having to park and walk a long distance.
  32. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely incredible brunch for Mother’s Day!
  33. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a blast! Food and drink were spectacular as was the service! The place it’s self is so beautifully decorated!! Highly recommend!
  34. MB

    MattB

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Incredible Mother’s Day brunch! This place is an experience. The food is outstanding and service is incredible. Perfect spot for dates, special occasions, or if you’re looking for something different and elevated.
  35. EB

    ElizabethB

    Calgary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We loved the Honey Hive. The food was SO good and our waiter, Riley, gave excellent recommendations for what to try. We’ll definitely be back!
  36. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    E. Tennessee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Tito was a great server!
  37. n

    n9alia

    Charleston

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious as always
  38. LR

    LauraR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 1, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    The peanut butter cremé brulee was amazing! The cannoli's were unfortunately something that we wanted to like and didn't at all. The after taste from them stayed with us just from one bite each for quite a while. We will be back though for more of the cremé bruleé.
  39. NW

    NatalieW

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The most beautiful restaurant I’ve ever been to! Perfect for a girls night. The food was as delicious as it was beautiful and the service was on point! Come looking cute because you’re going to want to take pics! Peanut butter crème brûlée was to die for.
  40. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Super cute place! Love how it is decorated. Dessert was absolutely amazing. Lexi really made our experience great!

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

The Honey Hive is rated 4.7 stars by 133 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 3 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Honey Hive

563 King St, Charleston, SC 29403

Additional information

  • Cross street

    King Street and Cannon Street

  • Neighborhood

    Downtown Charleston

  • Hours of operation

    Wed, Thu 5:30 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–1:00 am Sun 11:00 am–5:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Dessert, Cocktail Bar, Tapas / Small Plates

  • Dining style

    Elegant Dining

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking details

    None

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    JJ Kern

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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