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Prohibition, Charleston, SC

Prohibition

4.4
4.4
2219 Reviews
$30 and under
American
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.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 32 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 Happy Hour Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (843) 793-2964

  • 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

  • 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

Offers

  • BRUNCH MUSIC

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 11:00 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

What 2,219 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • South Carolina

    Hot spot

  • South Carolina

    Lively

  • Charleston

    Great for brunch

  • Charleston

    Hot spot

  • Charleston

    Lively

  • Charleston

    American

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience and if you are a bourbon enthusiast this is a great place.
  2. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic food and drinks. Best Eggs Benedict I’ve had!!
  3. OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall2food4service3ambience3
    We typically wouldn’t choose to eat such a late dinner, but 8:15 PM was the only time they had available and I really wanted to take my friends to this spot while they were in town. I’ve been once before and had a phenomenal experience. Our dining experience was pretty good. The waitress was polite, friendly, and attentive. The food was delicious. The only negative part of our experience was after we paid the bill, an employee of the restaurant (I assume) approached our table rushing us to leave because the DJ was about to start and they needed to push our table to the wall…he was NOT polite about it nor apologetic by any means. It was incredibly rude and my entire party was genuinely flabbergasted that it happened at such a nice place. Had he left us to our own devices, we would have been up and gone in less than 10 minutes. Accommodating his request, however rude, we all got up and waited in the corner while a member of our party of 4 used the washroom and in that time, the other 2 tables in front of the stage were still enjoying their meals and the DJ had not started. I’m truly disappointed by how the night ended and I fear it may have turned me off from returning to this spot in the future.
  4. JanetB

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    The service was good, but our food was cold the wings were cold the corn seemed old. Do not order the Gnocchi it was hot water with truffle oil no other spices….. horrible. The drinks were ok.
  5. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    my boyfriend and I are here on vacation. We love finding cute places to eat. Loved the vibe and aesthetic of prohibition and the food is amazing!
  6. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    If you go, get the brussel sprouts!!! So delicious! We had excellent service, all the recommendations were great.
  7. OpenTable Diner

    Columbus

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    we walked in on sunday afternoon and were told there was no way we could get a table. we looked on open table and saw open reservations for every time slot that night. a little slow service but food was very good!
  8. jenniferR

    Atlanta Metro

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely fantastic Mother’s Day brunch!! We sat on the back patio which is adorable. The service was impeccable. Can’t wait to return on our next visit to Charleston.
  9. KeonnaP

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service. We would definitely patronize this restaurant again.
  10. Mimi

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    It sadden me that I felt that everyone stared at us because we were not from South Carolina. To top it off everyone got up and moved to the patio. We are American with Latin. So sad. This world is never going to change.
  11. ScottG

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall1food2service2ambience2
    Made a reservation over a week in advance for Mother’s Day weekend brunch but was seated at the worst table right next to the bar work table/silverware tub. It was a very loud and very dark setting—we couldn’t talk to one another. We asked to be seated elsewhere and the hostess very rudely told us that couldn’t be done even though half the tables around us were empty. The food came and was mediocre at best. Only bright spot was our server was polite and prompt. We will never go back.
  12. DavidF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service was great and the food was awesome. Derrick our waiter was fantastic. Coctails were perfect. We had friends in town and this is one of our "Go-Tos". Always lives up to expectations. Thanks!
  13. DanaD

    Seattle

    10 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Has a very fun vibe. The Nicois salad split was yummy. Mussels were very flavorful with toasted sourdough wit garlic spread. Just a bit too loud for date nite or much conversation - and we were there on Monday
  14. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Girlfriend’s birthday dinner with the added bonus of her son being in town and introducing us to his girlfriend. Perfect place for a special night out.
  15. veteranDiner

    San Antonio

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience2
    Limited menu, seating is awkward. The charred chicken wings were excellent. Wait staff was undermanned but pleasant enough.
  16. JeannaJ

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall1food1service3ambience1
    Go elsewhere-what a disappointment -server was lovely. Food terrible, noise level ridiculous
  17. KimeishW

    Caribbean

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was great….. the smoked salmon toast was awesome. The drinks were incredible and the live band was the cherry on top.
  18. klynn

    Charleston

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience3
    My husband and I have been going to Prohibition for years. It is a fave date night spot of ours or at least… used to be. I think some changes have been made that we weren’t expecting so it through us off. I put in our reservation on Open Table that this was a date night, and our table that we sat at was placed directly underneath the music speaker. We could hardly hear each other talk! We have always loved the creative selection of entrees, and drinks but this time there were very little choices of entrees. Muscles, 1 pasta dish, steak, “catch of the day”, burger and shrimp & grits. We ordered the Red Pepper dip appetizer & it was amazing! I think they shortened the list of their specialty drinks as well. The food was good. We had the swordfish & Mei muscles. The swordfish was great. The muscles were okay. The red pepper dip was amazing. The only special was the catch of the day. The service was also not our typical experience. We always eat dessert and after we finished our dinner we were asked if we were ready for the check. So, we felt like we were being rushed out - left and ate dessert somewhere else.
  19. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Nice restaurant. Enjoyed the drinks and shrimp and grits. Cheese plate was a little weak,
  20. Karen

    Corpus Christi

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Great food and atmosphere. The music was an added bonus that helped the overall experience.
  21. Saram

    Washington DC

    13 reviews

    3.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall3food2service2ambience2
    Disappointed. Just too busy and loud and neither service or food made up for it.
  22. happycamper

    New Orleans

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The four of us enjoyed a great Saturday brunch listening to the Bluegrass duo. Very memorable and I would love to return!
  23. dld2005

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My boyfriend and I planned to eat here on our first night in Charleston. The restaurant was busy but not overly crowded. Our waitress was amazing! She was friendly and checked in frequently with us. The food was absolutely wonderful! The fish of the day was swordfish so I decided on that dish with the fried okra, baby potatoes, and corn chowder. It was cooked perfectly. My boyfriend ordered the steak which was equally delicious. We split the dessert, and I would have licked the plate had I been at home. Seriously though, stop by Prohibition the next time you are in town.
  24. JJB24

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food was exceptional. A little noisy under their outside tent though.
  25. DfromCT

    New York Area

    25 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience2
    Food was good. French toast was crispy which is hard to find. Eggs Florentine were good. Wait staff and kitchen seemed overwhelmed- food took a long time and they seemed to forget about the coffee order The band controlled the sound board but the ratio instrumentation to voice was off. The instruments overwhelmed the voices. All that said, we’d try it another time. I’m
  26. AmyW

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall2food1service4ambience5
    Go for the drinks! The cocktails are fantastic! The ambience is wonderful! They only had 2-3 servers on a Saturday night so there were running like crazy. Unfortunately the food was cold and subpar. My husbands steak was cool, his sides were cold. My mothers swordfish was hot and good, her potatoes were cold and we never got a spoon for her soup. My pasta was suppose to be in a rich cream sauce but instead was sitting. In oil (and not tasty oil) the pasta tasted as though it had been reheated a time or two. To the point that I’m wondering if it was leftover from dinner the night before. The waiter was kind enough to take my meal off the ticket, I left hungry and a little buzzed from my 2 spicy margaritas.
  27. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great experience at the Darling! Our server Mike was extremely knowledgeable about the menu. Our food was served timely and was delicious.
  28. BillyE

    Houston

    34 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on April 13, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience4
    Cocktails tasted weak - strong syrup taste, weak taste of the spirits. Took a long time to get drinks, then food delivered surprisingly quick. Atmosphere was lively and fun.
  29. ElizabethH

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 13, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Great cocktails. Appetizers were superb- ricotta toast and charred wings.
  30. RenS

    New England

    9 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on April 12, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience3
    Small menu and they were out of two main courses. Staff was attentive though. Cute back patio.
  31. Yayaya

    San Francisco

    24 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on April 12, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience4
    Waitress was awesome but food was disappointing. Shrimp were probably from a bag of frozen. Worst of all: drink was watered down. Friend's burger was ok. Ambiance was fun and looks like great place to party but I wouldn't eat here!
  32. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 10, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience5
    The drinks were stellar, the appetizer good. Brussel sprouts were delicious. Main Course, they were out of multiple items. The sword fish was overcooked and salty, the pasta dish was tasteless and our steaks were chewy and fatty with very little flavor. We asked for a substitution on on plate which was the vegetable and they stated that substitutions weren’t available even though there was other vegetables available with other meals. Overall the meals were priced from mid teens to $40 for entrees. We liked the ambiance and differently would recommend the appetizers and drink’s. Family of 4, drinks apps and dinner with tip roughly $300.00. Overpriced for what we purchased.
  33. JosephF

    New York Area

    36 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Solid experience all around. Comfortable, very good food and service.
  34. MillieG

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    We were grateful for the reservation because it was so last minute on a very busy day! Ideally we would have preferred to sit inside due to the weather. Overall, I look forward to going back...looks like a very fun place AND the food was fantastic!
  35. Scott

    Charleston

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Brought my daughter to brunch for her birthday and the experience was great! The service, food and music was amazing!
  36. BobB

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had dinner and drinks on a busy Saturday evening. Food, service and overall vibe were all excellent. We didn't mind but it's definitely on the louder side.
  37. NicoleS

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Food and service excellent. A little too loud. Could keep the music down or maybe some different music.
  38. EricB

    Alabama

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went for brunch, food was excellent. Would highly recommend, look forward to going back.
  39. AlistairR

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Have been to Prohibition a few times for drinks, but this was first time eating there. The food was uniformly excellemt, and that they could work around my nut allergy without problems was much appreciated. The charcuterie board was magnificent and it was great to get a rare steak that was actually rare.
  40. CraigB

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Creative menu , fantastic food - Really a wonderful spot - patio is next level and the main dining room bar is cool/ classy. Definitely put Prohibition on your list.

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 4.4 stars by 2219 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 32 times today
Google Map for Prohibition

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 Happy Hour Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–6:00 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

  • 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

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