The Kingstide

Name: The Kingstide
Address: 32 River Landing Dr, Daniel Island, SC, United States, 29492
Telephone: (843) 216-3832
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

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4.6 (1645)

$30 and under

Seafood

32 River Landing Dr, Daniel Island, SC 29492

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2 people

Jul 5, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 25 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Great for outdoor dining
Great for scenic views

The Kingstide is Daniel Island's first and only waterfront restaurant. Boasting a pristine setting along the Wando River's meandering waterways, the beautifully appointed two-story space features an abundance of windows that maximize natural light and picturesque views. Envisioned and executed by renowned Charleston-based Cortney Bishop Design, The Kingstide's rustic yet refined interiors offer a nautical nod that goes beyond coastal expectations The menu offers a variety of seafood dishes thoughtfully presented in both raw and wood-fired preparations. Inspired by the beautifully simple flavors of the sea, The Kingstide partners with local and regional fisheries, farmers, and purveyors to showcase the Lowcountry's bounty through fresh, seasonally driven cuisine.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, American, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(843) 216-3832
Website
https://www.thekingstide.com/?y_source=1_ODE4NDQwNjQtODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU%3D
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
The Kingstide is Daniel Island's first waterfront restaurant. Boasting a pristine setting along with Wando River's meandering waterways, the beautifully appointed two-story space features an abundance of windows that maximize natural light and picturesque views.
Private party contact
The Indigo Road Event Team: (843) 216-3832

Location
32 River Landing Dr, Daniel Island, SC 29492
Neighborhood
Daniel Island
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,645 people are saying

The Kingstide 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

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Charleston
Great for outdoor dining
Charleston
Great for scenic views
Charleston
Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Kingstide offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent service" and "beautiful water views." Guests rave about the "best She Crab soup," "outstanding seafood," and dishes like the snapper and blackened grouper. The ambiance is both "upscale and easygoing," making it a "gem on the water" for special occasions and regular visits alike.

1,645 Reviews

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Debbie VIP
South Carolina33 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We enjoyed our dinner on July 4th. The snapper was amazing as well as all the fresh vegetables. The new fried okra appetizer was a hit with the table. Appreciate the whole pod presentation. Dessert was wonderful as usual. Always a consistently great place to dine!
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Brian
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of our favorite spots. Took the boat to dinner and parked at the hourly slips, which was seamless. Food was fantastic, the new burrata starter was great and the grouper and swordfish were prepared perfectly. Great drinks, great service.
The KingstideResponded 2 days ago
Brian, Thank you so much for your 5-star review!!!! I am so glad that the Kingstide is one of your favorite spots. So great to hear that you were able to take the boat over and dock just steps away from the restaurant. I am thrilled to hear that the food was fantastic! I love the new burrata starter as well with the peaches, toasted baguette, arugula and prosciutto. I am also happy to hear that your service was great as well; we really hit the trifecta on your dining experience. I do hope that you will come back and visit us again soon and often. Thank you again so much for the kind words, Jacqueline Dornick, AGM
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Paul
Denver / Colorado1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food excellent although portion size to price is a little high. Quality is exceptional though.
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lisa
Asheville / Western North Carolina5 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was excellent and Caroline with a K took great care of us.
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Dave
South Carolina1 review
5.0
Dined on June 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food, outstanding service, we will be back again!
The KingstideResponded 5 days ago
Dave, Thank you so much for your 5-star review!!!!! I am so glad that you had excellent food and outstanding service. Both service and food go hand in hand to make that memorable dining experience that we strive for here at the Kingstide. We do hope to see you again soon and often! Thank you again so much for the kind words and raving review. Jacqueline Dornick, AGM
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Amanda
Atlanta11 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
They took great care of us! Great food and service. They remembered it was my parent’s anniversary!
The KingstideResponded on June 25, 2025
Amanda, thank you so much for your kind words !!!! I am so glad that Hudson and the team made you and your parents feel special!!!! I am so thrilled that you chose us to celebrate your parents anniversary here with your family! We do strive to make your dining experience memorable. I do hope that you will come visit us again soon and often. Thank you so much for your raving review and kind words, Jacqueline Dornick, Assistant General Manager
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Laura
South Carolina1 review
5.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the most spectacular dinner date last night at The Kingstide, and I can’t stop raving about it! I ordered the snapper with butter bean succotash, grilled zucchini, and the most heavenly roasted carrots I've ever tasted. Each bite was a symphony of Southern elegance and coastal flair. My husband had the grilled tuna, perfectly paired with gigante beans, wood-fired cherry tomatoes, fennel, romesco, and asparagus — every element was bright, fresh, and expertly prepared. And let’s not forget the cocktail. I had “The Hurt Doctor,” and oh my stars, it was the citrusy, tropical daydream I didn’t know I needed — Mt. Gay Rum with pineapple, orange, coconut, and nutmeg. Light, refreshing, and the perfect complement to a golden-hour water view. Speaking of views — breathtaking. Watching the sun melt into the water while enjoying a perfect meal made the evening feel like a little slice of vacation right here at home. The service was gracious and attentive, and the ambiance strikes that perfect balance between upscale and easygoing. We left full, happy, and already planning our next visit. Run, don’t walk. The Kingstide is a gem on the water!
The KingstideResponded on June 25, 2025
Laura, Thank you so much for your raving reviews and your kind words. I am so thrilled to hear that you had the most spectacular dinner date here with us at the Kingstide! I love the succotash that comes with the snapper as well. I am so glad you loved the grilled tuna as well. That was one of our additions to our spring/summer menu! The hurt doctor truly is tropical and delicious; it really does compliment the ambiance and that beautiful water view. I am so happy to hear that your service was so gracious and attentive. I do hope that you come to the Kingstide again real soon and often! I love that you think Kingstide is a gem as I do. Please visit soon. Jacqueline Dornick, Assistant General Manager
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John VIP
East Tennessee33 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went to Kingstide w high expectations and left somewhat disappointed. My wife and I were celebrating an anniversary and decided to put Kingstide on our agenda for dining while in the Charleston area. It had great reviews and was in a wonderful location there on Daniel Island. We stated w She Crab soup and a Ceasar salad- both of which were very well prepared. Probably the best She Crab soup I’ve ever had! With much anticipation for the upcoming entrees we were disappointed by the next dishes in the main course. I had the lobster pasta. The lobster was good; meaty and tender but the mushrooms overwhelmed the flavor of the dish and the past was very bland. My wife had the blackened grouper on grits. Blackening usually means the flavor of the seasoning and not the texture of the meat. The grouper was over prepared and had a hard crust of blackened seasoning covering it. Not at all appetizing and quite frankly it took away from the quality of the fish. We did finish up w the lemon/blueberry crème brûlée which was very nice. Our server must have sensed our disappointment. However he was absolutely excellent in his ability to provide for us a nice dining experience. Great atmosphere and location. Excellent beginnings and finishing of the meal but the main dishes did disappoint.
The KingstideResponded 5 days ago
John, I am so sorry that you were disappointed with your visit. The location here on the island with the water view really is tough to beat. I am so glad to hear that you loved the She Crab Soup and the Ceasar salad. I am sorry you were disappointed with your entrees. The oyster mushrooms are local from Bradford farms; we can always omit them for you on your next visit with us. I do hope that you will come back and see us and let us get you that dining experience that you do deserve here with us. The lemon/blueberry creme brulee is a house made dessert that was just added to the menu recently as well, I am glad that you did enjoy that. I am so happy to hear that the atmosphere, location, and service was excellent. I do hope you will come back and try the food. Jacqueline Dornick, AGM
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Laurie
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill5 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, ambiance and service. Overall superb experience. I had the ecto cooler cocktail which was well balanced and not overly sweet. Great snapper.
The KingstideResponded on June 25, 2025
Laurie, Thank you so much for your 5-stat review!!! I am so glad to hear that you had great food, a great ambiance and great service. I love the ecto cooler as well. It's one of signature specialty drinks! We do hope that you will come back again to dine with us real soon. Thanks again so much for the kind words, Jacqueline Dornick Assistant General Manager
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OpenTable Diner
South Carolina2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server was fantastic! We were there with our two very young nieces, which can be challenging, and he was absolutely wonderful with them. Food was also great. We’ll definitely be back!
The KingstideResponded 5 days ago
Thank you so much for your 5-star review! I am so happy to hear that your server was fantastic! I am so glad he made your dining experience with your two young nieces so memorable. I do hope that you will come back again and often to have more great food and good times. Thank you again so much for your kind words, Jacqueline Dornick, AGM
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FAQs

The Kingstide is rated 4.6 stars by 1645 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 5, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 25 times today

32 River Landing Dr, Daniel Island, SC 29492

Additional information

Neighborhood
Daniel Island
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, American, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.thekingstide.com/?y_source=1_ODE4NDQwNjQtODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU%3D
Phone number
(843) 216-3832
Private party facilities
The Kingstide is Daniel Island's first waterfront restaurant. Boasting a pristine setting along with Wando River's meandering waterways, the beautifully appointed two-story space features an abundance of windows that maximize natural light and picturesque views.
Private party contact
The Indigo Road Event Team: (843) 216-3832

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