Diners' Choice: Great for fine wines restaurants in Charleston

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the most notable wine lists 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!

Anson

4.9

4.9 (5081)

$50 and over

Southern

Downtown Charleston

About the restaurant

Anson was named one of OpenTable's 50 Best Southern Restaurants in America for 2018 |

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HeatherVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Wonderful evening. Mike is the ultimate Southern gentleman and host. His management of the restaurant makes every guest feel like they are home. Lea Melissa provided 5 star service. My daughter felt well celebrated on her birthday with lovely chocolate scripting on her dessert plate. The salads we ordered were refreshing and creative. The beet salad with fresh burrata made our hearts smile. The summer salad of arugula, fresh strawberries, candied sunflower seeds, balsamic vinegar drizzled with local honey was a song of summer. The fried green tomatoes with pimento cheese (sans the bacon jam) for us, were scrumptious. Our entrees, grouper in a curry sauce, and halibut in a lighter lemon butter sauce were delicacy dives. The chocolate cake with ice cream and chocolate sauce delighted my daughter. Bravo, Anson!! Always a treat on our trips to Charleston. A dining must for anyone visiting or living in the area.

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Whole Crispy Flounder

4.9

4.9 (1823)

$31 to $50

French

Downtown Charleston

About the restaurant

Maison is a French Bistro located in downtown Charleston, SC. Our concept is food forward with bright, balanced beverages to compliment. Maison's cuisine is inspired by classic French fare recreated with a breath of modernity and local influence. Tradition meets au courant innovation. The space is intimate and paralleled with energy.

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Hannah

Dined 3 days ago

My boyfriend, Tony, took me for a beautiful birthday dinner and Nate and Johnathan were amazing! The experience was phenomenal!

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Experience

Happy Hour at Maison

Indaco

4.8

4.8 (3972)

$30 and under

Italian

Downtown Charleston

About the restaurant

Located on Charleston's Upper King Street, Indaco (Italian for "indigo") serves rustic Italian cuisine. Wood-fired pizzas, hand-crafted pastas, housemade salami and cured sausages fill the restaurant's menu which can be enjoyed family-style or a la carte. With community tables, an open kitchen, and a comfortable atmosphere, Indaco can accommodate 100 guests for a casual night of food and drinks. The wine list is focused on affordable Italian varietals, the Negroni cocktail is on tap, and the fresh sodas are made in-house. The massive wooden doors on Upper King Street are your first indication that Indaco is different from the typical Charleston restaurant. Rustic details continue inside with butcherblock tables, lime-wash walls, and white brick. An open kitchen with nearby community tables lets interested diners keep an eye on the action inside the kitchen. Outside, a patio puts you streetside to watch Upper King Street's vibrant nightlife scene.

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Michael

Dined 4 days ago

We had a great experience! Service to food it was well worth the trip

The Establishment

4.8

4.8 (2830)

$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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Nicholas

Dined 6 days ago

The food and service was wonderful. Everything was paced well and our server made sure we were taken care of.

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4.8

4.8 (137)

$30 and under

American

Summerville

About the restaurant

Coming Soon!

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JenniferVIP

Dined 2 days ago

We LOVE the garlic bread and are always given as much as we request. The food is consistently good and the service is excellent.

Sorghum & Salt

4.7

4.7 (397)

$31 to $50

Farm-to-table

Downtown Charleston

About the restaurant

Vegetable & seafood driven small plates with a seasonal, always-revolving menu served in a trendy, industrial setting combining upscale fare with a laid back experience. Our tasting menu is available in the entire restaurant 6 days a week. Selected for OpenTables "Top 10 Diners' Choice Winners in Charleston" in 2024!

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AlbertoVIP

Dined on Jun 7, 2025

One of our best meals in Charlotte. The flavors were all delicious and had a great variety of Vegetarian and Vegan options.

Bistronomy by Nico Downtown

4.7

4.7 (306)

$31 to $50

French

Downtown Charleston

About the restaurant

Bistronomy by Nico invites you to experience a Parisian bistro in the heart of Charleston. Led by acclaimed French Master Chef Nico Romo, this charming restaurant offers a delightful mix of classic French dishes and innovative culinary creations.

The warm and inviting ambiance features a sleek, modern interior and a long marble bar, ideal for pre-dinner drinks. The menu tempts with dishes like escargot, goat cheese spring rolls, steak frites, and tuna crudo.

Chef Romo's dedication to French cuisine is evident in every dish, crafted with fresh, seasonal ingredients and expert technique. The impressive wine list focuses on French varietals, and the cocktail menu includes craft cocktails, and mocktails.

Please be sure to include every member of your party in your reservation. Reservations made for a smaller party than arrives may not be able to be accommodated. Kiddos count, as well! Merci!

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DianaVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Food was delicious and the staff provided us with a lovely card for our anniversary. We also received an unexpected treat at the end of our meal. Highly recommend!

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Bastille Day with Bistronomy

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Mercy of the Chef

Peninsula Grill

4.6

4.6 (8158)

$50 and over

American

Downtown Charleston

About the restaurant

Peninsula Grill is an AAA Four-Diamond restaurant located in the heart of Charleston’s renowned Historic District. It has garnered recognition from prestigious publications such as Departures, Condé Nast Traveler, Food & Wine, The New York Times, Southern Living, Travel + Leisure, and Wine Spectator.

The Peninsula Grill Dining Room exudes the luxurious atmosphere of a supper club, with velvet-lined walls in shimmering oyster tones, woven seagrass accents, and indigenous cypress molding. Adjacent to the dining area, the Peninsula Grill Champagne Bar is an intimate jewel-box space offering a selection of champagnes.

A proud member of Relais & Châteaux, an exclusive collection of exceptional restaurants and hotels in romantic destinations worldwide, Peninsula Grill invites guests to experience unparalleled dining. Business casual attire is requested, with collared shirts required for gentlemen in the Dining Room.

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Diana

Dined 3 days ago

Service was extraordinary(as always). Food is fantastic and beautifully presented. Excellent selection of wine and great cocktails. Highly recommend stopping by for a drink and/or eating at the bar if you’re unable to get a reservation.

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The Ultimate Coconut Cake

4.6

4.6 (1702)

$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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Jenny

Dined on Jun 24, 2025

Everything was amazing! We felt so taken care of and was overall satisfied with our meal and service! The only issue we had was the temperature- I believe that air flow was different for us bc we were in an enclosed booth- but both my husband and I were visibly sweating when we left the restaurant. When we got up to leave and use the restroom it didn’t feel nearly as hot- so I do believe it was airflow in the enclosed booth. We did have coffee with dessert bc it is a tradition for us- but though it didn’t help matters- we were both hot prior to that. Just felt like the temp was worth mentioning! Overall- it was one of our top 5 experiences! We will be back!

Well Hung Vineyard and Restaurant

4.1

4.1 (799)

$30 and under

American

Downtown Charleston

About the restaurant

Well Hung Vineyard was started in 2008 by three women in Virginia! “Well Hung” is a well known term within the wine industry for robust grapes hanging low.

Well Hung Vineyard’s wine is sourced from California, Washington & Oregon. Five of our twelve wines have won medals in the last few months. Our Petit Verdot won best in class, out of 200 wineries a few months ago.

Come by and try out our amazing food, wines and cocktail selection from the beauty of our second floor patio, our grand second floor dinning room, or our white oak bar!

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Jackie

Dined on Jun 20, 2025

Food and service was very good. Wine flights were good as well. Would highly recommend the chicken and fried potatoes, best sauce i have ever eaten.

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Well Hung Waffle Burger

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Shrimp and Grits

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