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Stars Restaurant - Rooftop & Grill Room

4.3
4.3
2234 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
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Stars Rooftop & Grill Room brings the art of live fire cooking to Charleston. Stars exemplifies an artistic appreciation for live fire cooking by focusing on the details of each dish – the seasoning, balance, pairing and presentation. The restaurant has a full bar and grill room on the first floor and multiple event spaces on the second floor. The rooftop bar has a 360-degree view of downtown Charleston. Dedicated to serving locally sourced food within 100 miles of Charleston, Stars’ food and beverage menus are fresh and seasonal. Stars brings a new tradition of open flame cuisine to Charleston and is not to be missed.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 25 times today
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Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    American, Grill, Steakhouse

  • Hours of operation

    Bar Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–2:00 am Fri 12:00 pm–2:00 am Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon, Tue, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (843) 577-0100

  • Website

    http://starsrestaurant.com/

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Private party facilities

    Stars creates an exceptional event venue to host private dining events, both social and professional. Our Event Coordinator, Jessica Jacobs, has experience in hosting, catering and managing all event types from business meetings to intimate weddings.

  • Private party contact

    Jessica Jacobs : (843) 317-2474

  • Location

    495 King Street, Charleston, SC 29403

  • Neighborhood

    Downtown Charleston

  • Cross street

    Morris Street and King Street

  • Parking details

    After 5pm we recommend the pay and park lot located behind Stars off of Morris or St. Phillips Street. There is a flat rate of $10.00 payable by cash or credit card at the parking kiosk. To enter Stars walk down Morris and take a right on King. We are located 5 buildings down on the right!

  • Public transit

    The Charleston Visitor center and bus shed is located one block from Stars at the corner of Meeting and Ann St and on-street parking on King is always available

  • Entertainment

    We have live entertainment starting at 11pm on Friday and Saturday.

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • Charleston

    American

  1. ChristopherB

    Louisville

    3 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall1food1service2ambience2
    The food was not good. Stay away from the oyster stew. It was nothing more than 4 oysters and broth, and the oysters were so chewy that they were inedible. I had to spit them out one by one. Mashed potatoes were dry as could be, and the meat was extremely undercooked and had to be sent back by multiple people in our party. It was an overall terrible dinner and we were all highly disappointed in our choice.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Went for Sunday brunch. we got the chicken and waffles, shrimp and grits, and a biscuit with gravy. they were all delicious!

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  3. ChrisP

    Washington DC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    Basically all good. Very short menu different than what we saw online. Basically a steak house. Waiter did not know the menu. Wine fantastic.

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  4. Dawnie

    Charleston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were there during the jazz brunch and it was fantastic. Can’t wait to go back.

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  5. Nayzie

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on June 2, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience1
    We had an amazing dinner at this restaurant 10 years ago. We went on a date night on vacation and couldn't wait to go back to this restaurant. However, we were very disappointed. The table was terrible - we had a booth next to us and could hear their conversation all night. All the booths had a tall wall dividing them but this one. We had a bachelor party on the other side of us and we couldn't carry on a conversation and hear each other (and no, we are not hard of hearing - we are in our 30's). One steak was over cooked, and the other steak was not seasoned at all. The red wine selection was not the best - mediocre. For a restaurant of this caliber, the selection should have been better. The food for the value, and service was very dissatisfying. Unfortunately, we are taking this restaurant off of our list to visit the next time we are in Charleston.

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  6. Heather

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 2, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    Rooftop closed. Nice restaurant and outstanding service! Food mediocre for the exorbitant price. Would go back when rooftop open.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall2food3service3ambience1
    Bugs were swarming us while we were eating inside. I ate at least 3 bugs with my filet and they were swimming in my wine.

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  8. Megan

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I’ve been here twice now and both times have been absolutely delicious!! I would highly recommend. Rooftop drinks then a killer dinner. Such a great place!

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  9. Lawrence

    Charlotte

    17 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    An absolutely horrible experience. Will never return to this restaurant. Had to send the food back multiple times and the service was really terrible. DO NOT GO TO THIS RESTAURANT!

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  10. SydneyG

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience3
    The service was fabulous, but the food was not good. Cornbread was dry, risotto was like white fluffy rice, whipped potatoes were dry, and wagyu beef was under cooked to what we asked for. Rooftop is closed, and didn’t know that.

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  11. AllieP

    Denver

    3 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience2
    A group of us went here for dinner on a Sunday night. The cocktails and apps were very good. We got the shrimp, corn bread, and mussels. All were very flavorful. The entrees however were almost inedible. I got the steak frites and I understand the quality of steak used is lower, but I could not cut it at all. The chimmichurri tasted like nothing. The only thing you could taste was charcoal. I had three bites and couldn’t do any more than that. Some of our entrees desperately need salt, while others were overly salted. Half of our table ended up getting sick. I would not go back.

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  12. CShaw

    Washington DC

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was fabulous! Can’t wait to try the newly renovated rooftop when it opens next month.

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  13. MarkL

    Coastal Georgia

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience2
    Food was excellent. Bar and Dining service was good too. It was disappointing that there was no mention of the rooftop bar being closed ANYWHERE in the reservation process. The rooftop is obviously an attraction. It was a major reason why we chose Stars. We had friends from NY visiting Charleston for the first time. Excitement turned to disappointment. Now... I will give credit when it is due. The food was very good. All 6 of us enjoyed their meal and drinks. Lessoned learned... Don't just assume anything. Call Stars first if you are interested in the rooftop experience.

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  14. jmed1117

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    From the time we walked in until we left we had a wonderful experience. The bartenders were fantastic. Only the highest praise for our server Logan. We would have gone up after dinner for cocktails on the rooftop but it was closed which we didn't know until we arrived. This was a Saturday evening. Other than that, it was a good meal and experience.

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Memphis/West TN

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great brunch with a jazz saxophonist playing in the background! We were glad we got sat in the back because it didn’t get a little loud, but the music was fabulous and worth it. Beautiful restaurant!

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Private party upstairs that took away from the experience

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Stars was amazing! My boyfriend and I went here on a date and it was perfect. The food was 10/10, and came out at a reasonable time. The drinks where great. Attentive service. Great ambiance. Reasonably priced for such a nice place. Perfect date night spot.

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  18. RachelF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding service from the moment our group walked in! Waitress was outstanding as well. We can’t wait to come back!

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  19. TCHchs

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience4
    Restaurants everywhere are struggling with staff these days and it was clear that Stars was missing a few folks. There was a wedding party upstairs that seemed to overwhelm the place for a bit. Lots of confusion on the special which was a tile fish which we learned about a half hour after our order was actually sold out. The bar experience before dinner however was great. The bartenders are outstanding craftsmen and make excellent drinks. Our servers were good and did the best they could. The rooftop bar was closed due to rainy weather. I've dined here before and will certainly return. Any place can have an off night. Still great food and a happening area on Upper King st.

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Bartender/Server was amazing and the food was delicious!

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  21. Brent

    Charleston

    16 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall3food1service4ambience4
    Emphatically requested a RARE steak; it came medium at its thickest part. The second steak (bavette) was RARE but tougher than tripe and too salty!…

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  22. CrystalB

    Charleston

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Great Mother’s Day brunch!! Wish the rooftop was open!

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  23. ChucktownS

    Charleston

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Great spot! Brunch menu is limited but the food is very good and very much value priced…We’ve never had a bad experience there…

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We ate here for Sunday brunch. The food was very good but not as good as their dinner service. Same for the service. Perhaps the limited menu is to blame but our server was pleasant but not helpful.

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  25. GinnyC

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Acoustics were horrendous. Corn bread crumbled, couldn’t cut it properly. Salad was without dressing, had to ask for it

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  26. joeyw

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience2
    Rooftop wasn’t open food was eh Disapoonting blah

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  27. yviz

    New England

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Wonderful service, very attentive, excellent food - I ate the halibut special and it was indeed special! I had hoped to sit on the roof top at least for a drink, but it was unfortunately closed.

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  28. ElliottH

    Las Vegas

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great spot for great food and service. Loved the oyster stew.

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  29. SteveW

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food great service. Wait staff and bar tenders took great care of us

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  30. JoannC

    Tahoe

    26 reviews

    4.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Table a bit crammed in but ok. Food was good. Our server Justin was great, really took care of us. We would eat there again but the rooftop was closed for renovations and that wasn’t disclosed when we made our reservations. A bit disappointing

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    Alabama

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was great and food was good. We had 9 people and our waiter was attentive and efficient (also very nice)

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and service was excellent. We will definitely be back.

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Good service but the food was average and music was way too loud.

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  34. DAN0123

    New York Area

    30 reviews

    4.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    We requested the rooftop for a special birthday brunch. Unfortunately, the rooftop was closed due to renovations which I strongly believe should be POSTED on Open Table and Tripadvisor when booking. The restaurant contacted me the evening prior to the reservation to report the rooftop was unavailable even though I requested a PROMPT reply when booking the reservation. The brunch was good, the service was great, the El Diablo cocktail was very nice. The highlight of our brunch experience was the very talented violinist who played throughout our dining experience. That beautiful music made up for the untimely response to the rooftop. She even played a special request for our table as it was a celebration brunch with visiting family. Very nice!

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  35. VickieC

    New York Area

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great upscale bar vibe. Our waiter was friendly and attentive. Loved being able to sit near the kitchen. Food was excellent,, we had the smoked ribeye and the short ribs and the strawberry white chocolate dessert was amazing. We hope next time we go there won’t be any lightning in the area so we may sit rooftop.

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  36. DaveD

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    food and service were great; too loud for us though

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  37. CrystineC

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall1food1service3ambience4
    The worst steak I’ve ever had. I ordered medium rare and it was well done all around the edges and then raw in the middle. My friend ordered medium and it was middle around the edges and then raw in the middle. The trio mushrooms are suuuper sweet with a cooked wine taste. The cornbread and the prawns were good

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  38. NavieD

    Las Vegas

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good food, service, and drinks! The rooftop was closed so we unfortunately didn't get to check it out.

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  39. mbarton

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    The only downside was the rooftop bar was closed. It would be nice to know when that is closed when making reservations in the future.

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  40. Swayze

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service! Thank you for a wonderful time.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Stars Restaurant - Rooftop & Grill Room offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (843) 577-0100.

Stars Restaurant - Rooftop & Grill Room is rated 4.3 stars by 2234 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 25 times today
Google Map for Stars Restaurant - Rooftop & Grill Room

495 King Street, Charleston, SC 29403

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Morris Street and King Street

  • Neighborhood

    Downtown Charleston

  • Hours of operation

    Bar Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–2:00 am Fri 12:00 pm–2:00 am Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon, Tue, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    American, Grill, Steakhouse

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking details

    After 5pm we recommend the pay and park lot located behind Stars off of Morris or St. Phillips Street. There is a flat rate of $10.00 payable by cash or credit card at the parking kiosk. To enter Stars walk down Morris and take a right on King. We are located 5 buildings down on the right!

  • Public transit

    The Charleston Visitor center and bus shed is located one block from Stars at the corner of Meeting and Ann St and on-street parking on King is always available

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Entertainment

    We have live entertainment starting at 11pm on Friday and Saturday.

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Website

    http://starsrestaurant.com/

  • Phone number

    (843) 577-0100

  • Private party facilities

    Stars creates an exceptional event venue to host private dining events, both social and professional. Our Event Coordinator, Jessica Jacobs, has experience in hosting, catering and managing all event types from business meetings to intimate weddings.

  • Private party contact

    Jessica Jacobs : (843) 317-2474

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