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Diners' Choice: Romantic restaurants in Charleston

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Updated September 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants that are the most romantic in Charleston? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

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Burwell's Stone Fire Grill

4.9

4.9 (3536)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Downtown Charleston

About the restaurant

Diners Choice Ten years running, aligned with extraordinary cocktail bar, make this 14 N Market Street stop a must for steak and seafood lovers. Burwell’s is a true leader in progressing hospitality, from use of the entire resource to local ingredients not harmful to our communities or environment. From shrimp to beef, you’ll only taste the best at Burwell’s. One of a kind, unlike any steakhouse back home, and one of the must visits in Charleston. Visit while in the historic Market Distirct.

You can expect a casual, thoughtful design features highlighting Charleston and its rich history throughout. Burwell’s takes great pride in being approachable to all, with high craft memorable food, ensuring guests a warm and welcoming Charleston visit. Don't miss the Wagyu!

Best place to dine in the low country - South Magazine
One of Charleston’s “local favorites” - bon appetit grub crawl

Walk-ins welcome, Burwell’s popular bar is available for full menu dining

Plenty of parking near by

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Khloe

Dined 6 days ago

Food is delicious! Service is excellent! and the ambience is perfect! Just go you won't regret it at all.

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8 oz Filet Mignon

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Hummingbird Cheesecake

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The Establishment

4.9

4.9 (2538)

$50 and over

Seafood

Downtown Charleston

About the restaurant

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.

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Penelopevip

Dined 2 days ago

We love The Establishment! Excellent cuisine, cocktails, wines and personal, professional, warm friendly service. Those are the reasons we keep returning to one of our favorite neighborhood restaurants. Having The Establishment so close to us with fine dining and wonderful music is one of those things that makes life worth living in a beautiful city like Charleston. The Cuban Eats and Latin Beats dinner was amazing and we’re hoping for more dinners like this. Extra special thanks to Shane and the entire staff.

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4.9

4.9 (57)

$30 and under

American

Summerville

About the restaurant

Coming Soon!

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Colleen

Dined 3 days ago

We had a delightful evening. Our waiter was excellent! He was very timely in checking back with us for our cocktails and appetizers. There six of us however he made certain all of our needs were met. Our main course was delivered at the appropriate time. We didn’t feel rushed. The food was as always delicious! We have been to LaRustica many times and never disappointed. The staff and owners are very personal and check to make sure all our dinners were as expected. Highly recommend this wonderful restaurant!

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Oak Steakhouse - Charleston

4.7

4.7 (5426)

$30 and under

Steakhouse

Downtown Charleston

About the restaurant

Located on Charleston's historic Broad Street, Oak Steakhouse is a classic American steakhouse. A classic array of both wet and dry aged Certified Angus® Beef are featured on the menu. Ingredients are sourced locally and regionally from sustainable farmers and fisherman to accent the steakhouse menu. Items including local oysters on the half-shell, Clammer Dave's caper clams and a daily fresh fish selection depending on the season. Other popular dishes include the whole fried lobster, goat.sheep.cow artisanal cheese plate, wedge of Kurios Farms bibb lettuce salad, the house-made pasta and vegetarian plate. The expansive and impressive wine program at Oak Steakhouse emphasizes big California Cabernets and Old World reds from Italy and Bordeaux with more than 200 wines by the bottle and 20 wines by the glass. The bar attracts a loyal, local following from nearby businesses and neighborhoods with its great cocktails and happy hour. Inside a historic bank building that dates back to 1848, Oak's stately setting features three floors with five distinct dining areas. Arched windows, 20-foot ceilings, original metal work, fireplaces and 150-year-old heart pine floors, offers the perfect setting for enjoying a special evening.

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David

Dined 4 days ago

Great food. Very hospitable. Would go back again.

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Pan Seared Scallops

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Peninsula Grill

4.7

4.7 (7849)

$50 and over

American

Downtown Charleston

About the restaurant

This AAA Four-Diamond restaurant located in the very heart of Charleston’s famed Historic District has been recognized by Departures, Condé Nast Traveler, Food & Wine, The New York Times, Southern Living, Travel + Leisure, Wine Spectator, and others for serving the finest and freshest ingredients sourced locally and globally.

With velvet-lined walls in shimmering oyster tones, woven seagrass, and indigenous cypress molding, the Peninsula Grill Dining Room ambiance is supper club sumptuousness. The Peninsula Grill Champagne Bar is an intimate jewel box space that offers several outstanding champagnes by the glass and a delicious bar menu.

Peninsula Grill is a proud member of Relais & Châteaux, an exclusive collection of restaurants and hotels in romantic destinations around the world. Business casual attire, Collared Shirts are required for Gentleman in the Dining Room.

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RosemaryCvip

Dined 1 day ago

The server Michele was phenomenal. She embodies all the characteristics of a professional server. The food was presented exquisitely and tasted the same. Outstanding experience.

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4.7

4.7 (1632)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Downtown Charleston

About the restaurant

As Charleston's premier steakhouse, and member of the Great Steak Houses of North America, our menu is one of the few in the country that features 100% USDA Prime Beef. Located at the luxurious Market Pavilion Hotel in the heart of historic Charleston, we offer a dining experience like no other. All of our beef selections, including the filet mignon, are hand-selected and wet-aged 42 -50 days to ensure tender texture and unsurpassed flavor.

At Grill 225 we place a great deal of emphasis on seafood harvested from both local and International waters. Using only premium ingredients such as local sustainable seafood as well as exclusive premium domestic and international offerings.

Private Dining for up to 110 guests for indoor events.
Private gatherings for rooftop cocktail receptions and events up to 275 guests.

Dress Code:
For Men, smart business attire. Jackets are requested, but not required. Flip flops, T-Shirts, non collar shirts and baseball caps are not permitted.

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Kirk

Dined on Aug 3, 2024

Exceptional in every way!! Jimmy Goings is exceptional and made this dinner special in every way. Gerald made the most amazing bananas Foster table-side. The entire meal was perfect and we can’t wait to return.

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4.7

4.7 (2326)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Downtown Charleston

About the restaurant

USA Today 10Best, #1 Best New Restaurant in the Country. Located on historic Market Street next to sister location, Church and Union Charleston. Tempest features hyper-local, sustainable Coastal Modern-American food, with a seasonal menu curated by Chef Adam Hodgson and Bravo Top Chef Alum Chef Jamie Lynch.
Tempest’s noteworthy raw and roast menu features both chilled and charcoal roasted options, with a variety of meats, fresh produce, and chef curated accompaniments that go beyond the sea, offering a taste for every palate.

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Julie

Dined 1 day ago

The food was exceptional, especially enjoyed the sautéed mushrooms. We were celebrating an anniversary and the staff was attentive and went out of their way to make the evening a special experience.

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ÉLEVÉ at Grand Bohemian Hotel Charleston

4.4

4.4 (1320)

$30 and under

European

Downtown Charleston

About the restaurant

Coastal cuisine infused with southern heritage and prepared with classic French culinary techniques make Élevé unmatched. The elegant rooftop restaurant with views of Charleston’s charming cobblestone streets complete this sophisticated dining experience.

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Christina

Dined 6 days ago

Great setting and service. I love that it was not full.

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Kessler Calamari

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Victor's Seafood and Steak

4.4

4.4 (477)

$31 to $50

American

Downtown Charleston

About the restaurant

Victor’s Seafood & Steak featurees an elegant dining room with a menu serving shareable appetizers such as seafood towers, and oysters and classic steakhouse entrees, and local seafood specialties. The centerpiece bar offers signature cocktails, as well as a selection of barrel-aged cocktails, beer, and wine.

*menus subject to change, pleas visit www.holycityhospitality.com for current menu

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Dave

Dined 7 days ago

Service was excellent. My spouse had the swordfish. It was less than hot when served and somewhat less than moist. I had the pork chop. It was hot and very tasty

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Oysters Rockefeller

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Stars Restaurant - Rooftop & Grill Room

3.6

3.6 (2393)

$31 to $50

American

Downtown Charleston

About the restaurant

Stars Rooftop & Grill Room is located on Upper King Street, Charleston’s iconic downtown dining and entertainment district. Housed in a restored historic Arts and Crafts building, Stars upscale bar and grill serves signature Carolina Cuisine in a stunning 1930’s style Grill Room with a gorgeous Walnut Bar. Make a reservation with us today to experience the best fine dining in Charleston, SC!
Join us before of after dinner at our rooftop bar with a 360-degree view of downtown Charleston.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Jul 27, 2024

Our experience was outstanding! Food was delicious and Dakota an excellent server. We would certainly go back.

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