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Name: The Ordinary
Address: 544 King Street, Charleston, SC, United States, 29403
Telephone: (843) 414-7060
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

The Ordinary

4.5 (1183)

$30 and under

Seafood

544 King Street, Charleston, SC 29403

About this restaurant

Innovative
Good for special occasions
Hot spot

In Charleston, The Ordinary is a fancy seafood and oyster bar centered on traditional Southern hospitality with coastal Carolina charm. Guests to The Ordinary have the privilege of dining in a historical building that has been altered just slightly to accommodate the American brasserie it currently holds. High energy atmosphere, detailed service and great food and drink pairings make an excellent meal. The menu at The Ordinary is based largely off of market availability from the local Charleston fishermen. Some classic favorites include East Coast oysters, fish chowder, American caviar and whole roasted flounder. Each day of the week features a different dish on special.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood
Hours of operation
Dinner: Tuesday - Sunday: 5:00pm - 10:30pm Closed on Monday
Phone number
(843) 414-7060
Website
http://www.eattheordinary.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Mike Lata

Location
544 King Street, Charleston, SC 29403
Neighborhood
Downtown Charleston
Cross street
Cannon Street
Parking details
Validated Lot, Located one block south on Wolfe Street
Additional
Bar Dining, Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wine

What 1,183 people are saying

The Ordinary reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5

4.5 based on all time ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.3Ambience
0.7Value

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1,183 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Norfolk/Suffolk1 review
1.0
Reviewed on September 29, 2017
1. Overall 1
It is not unusual to occasionally get a bad plate, even from a good restaurant, so when we got a plate of badly undercooked peel-n-eat shrimp we were not upset, however, when the manager came to our table he was argumentative, condescending and seemed to take our complaint as a personal insult. That we take exception to! Even if the manager had never heard the old adage that the customer is always right, common courtesy should have been observed. There was no action taken on our complaint and we were charged for the plate we sent back. Unacceptable! We will not recommend this restaurant until the management has been properly trained, or replaced. (09/28/2017).
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Getitbright
Greensboro / Winston Salem / Highpoint11 reviews
3.0
Dined on July 23, 2016
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Nothing extraordinary about The Ordinary. I was quite disappointed with both the oyster bar and the dinner menu. Great cocktail selection, though, with a head bartender who really knows his stuff. Better choice: O-Bar in the French Quarter.
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avocat VIP
South Carolina171 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 13, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The Ordinary it simply spectacular. It stands at the front of my list of great Charleston restaurants. I have never been disappointed except for the fact that it is hard to get reservations. one can always get full menu at the first-come-first-served bar. Go for the cold-smoked oysters. Ask for your server to bring you a libation of their choice. Heaven.
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beltlinebandit VIP
Atlanta109 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 12, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Top quality seafood, prepared simply. Judging from the presentation towers arriving at the tables around us, massive amounts of seafood is apparently why they come. We chose small plates including a mahi mahi salad (spread), broiled oysters, lobster roll and crab cocktail. All pricey, but excellent. Service was absolutely superb!
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mlaforge
South Carolina16 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 9, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
One of the best in Charleston. Do not miss the delicious yellowfin tuna ceviche and smoked oysters. Delicious!! Great cocktails, too. We loved the atmosphere and decor. Upscale but comfortable.
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MitchellM VIP
Dallas - Fort Worth132 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 7, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My wife and I have eaten here on more than 10 occasions. Wonderful. Oyster selection from NE cold water is the best. Rum drinks varied and imaginative. The Chef has serious talent. Recommend multiple small dishes to try as many as possible. We love cerviche, offered most of the time. The fish stew is amazing and you have to have at least one oyster slider!
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Horton
Los Angeles31 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 6, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great dinner here. Delicious oysters, ceviche and other dishes. Let the servers guide you. They know what's good.
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meres
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill4 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 2, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Ordinary is one of the best restaurants I've ever visited. Period. Hands down top notch EVERYTHING. The servers are very friendly and knowledgable. The wine som was accommodating and fun to chat with. The space is spotless, classy and very comfortable. Definitely sit upstairs if you can, or at the raw bar. If I lived in Charleston, I'd be at The Ordinary far too often.
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MatthewS
Coastal Georgia5 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 2, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The waitress we had gave great recommendations for food, which was excellent. It's a little bit more expensive but very worth it. Highly recommend. My new favorite restaurant in Charleston.
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JohnB
South Carolina3 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 1, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome seafood, great atmosphere and fantastic cocktails. Highly recommend the specials - the whole grouper special was out of this world!
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544 King Street, Charleston, SC 29403

Additional information

Cross street
Cannon Street
Neighborhood
Downtown Charleston
Hours of operation
Dinner: Tuesday - Sunday: 5:00pm - 10:30pm Closed on Monday
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Validated Lot, Located one block south on Wolfe Street
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Mike Lata
Additional
Bar Dining, Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wine

Website
http://www.eattheordinary.com/
Phone number
(843) 414-7060

The Ordinary

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Cold

Smoked Fish Pâté, Pumpernickel$13.00

Pickled Shrimp, Cumin, Coriander$15.00

Smoked Oysters + Saltines, Hot Sauce$16.00

Jumbo Lump Blue Crab Toast, Lemon, Basil$18.00

Beef Tartare + Crispy Oysters$15.00

Hot

Oyster Sliders

BBQ White Shrimp, Charred Bread$17.00

Squid Ink Tagliatelle, Clams, Chorizo$14.00

Broiled Oysters, Hotel Butter, Parmesan$14.00

Squid a la Plancha, Olive, Paprika$13.00

Oyster Bar

East Coast Oysters

Capers Inlet Littleneck Clams

Lobster Cocktail$28.00

SC Peel + Eat Shrimp (1/2 lb.)$15.00

Jumbo Lump Blue Crab Louie$18.00

Oyster Moscow

American Caviar Service

Oyster Shooter$5.00

Shellfish Towers

Condiments

Soup and Salad

Arugula, Apple, Walnut, Parmesan$10.00

Squash Salad, Fromage Blanc, Bacon$11.00

New England Style Fish Chowder$13.00

Fennel Soup, Turnip, Lobster$10.00

Large Plates

Slow Baked Black Bass, Matsutake, Sherry$28.00

Diver Scallops, Butternut Squash Romesco$29.00

Grilled Wahoo, Brussel Sprouts, Mustard$28.00

Horseradish Crusted Amberjack, Winter Greens$25.00

Vegetables and Sides

Sautéed Winter Greens, Chili, Garlic$8.00

Roasted Onions, Charred Scallion Vinaigrette$8.00

Sea Salt Potato Chips$3.00

Baked Hawaiian Rolls$4.00

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