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The Ordinary Charleston Reviews
Service was impeccable, and the seating outside was nice.
They were very accommodating to two kids -- the children's menu was great and they brought out a little raw plate of fruit and veg for the kids as well while we waited. Everyone agreed the drinks were great and the food was good. Nothing to rave
The Ordinary is my favorite restaurant in downtown
The Ordinary is my favorite restaurant in downtown Charleston. The oyster sliders are life changing. It's that "oh wow" bite every single time. The service and ambience are also so nice - we prefer the outdoor patio, perfect amount of
I have no words on what to say.
Me and my wife went here for our anniversary and it is the best seafood restaurant I've ever had hands-down 10/10.
They haven't lost their touch
We recalled this restaurant as one of the highlights from a prior trip in 2017. In the years since, it's been features on TV shows and in magazines so we were hopeful when we returned. The surpassed our recollection and expectations. Our server
A really great experience.
Our server was great, friendly knowledgeable, she really made things easy. The Hawaiian roles were so good!! We tried all three types of oysters, i personally liked the dressed the best. The vinegary gardinera (sp) had just the right amount of tang
When is Charleston, a visit to the Ordinary is mandatory as
When is Charleston, a visit to the Ordinary is mandatory as it is anything but. Located in a historic bank building on upper King Street, it is a vibrant space that successfully incorporates its unique architectural details into its new purpose, incl
Delicious dinner at the ordinary! Make sure to get the
Delicious dinner at the ordinary! Make sure to get the fried sliders. I made a reservation ahead of time, which was the way to go. Good cocktails and a great stop on our tour of Charleston. Was pumped to see that they had stone crabs in from South Fl
Overpriced and TINY portions
The place is overrated. Prices are expensive, portions are tiny, service is just ok. The location is convenient and the place is nice but you are better off going to Hall’s for better food and a nicer experience
Not ordinary, just extraordinary
The Ordinary isn't an ordinary seafood restaurant and oyster bar. It is an extraordinary eatery where ingredients are sourced from local and regional fishermen, oystermen, crabbers and farmers. Located at 544 King Street, in an old bank building
I came here because this is a top restaurant in Charleston.
I don't partake in oysters and instead chose to eat the selected fish. The swordfish was a good dish presented with a vegetable medley broth. The dishes here are smaller portion and this seemingly would be a great choice for someone who likes to
First off, the service was incredible--attentive,
First off, the service was incredible--attentive, thoughtful, and knowledgeable. The seafood was excellent and fresh. I had the gumbo and it had a rich flavorful broth. We all shared peel and eat shrimp, oysters in the half shell (it's been a mo
THIS is what people are talking about when they speak
THIS is what people are talking about when they speak highly of the Charleston food scene. Every bite was heavenly from the seafood platter to the beef tartare to the oyster sliders. The wagyu steak Diane was a personal favorite- if you like steak an
This was the highlight of our weekend trip.
The food, the service, the atmosphere, the drinks, everything was top of the line. Michael was our server and not only went through every item on the menu for what was dairy free or could be accommodated to dairy free, he was helpful, hysterical and
Amazing place.
My wife and I really, really loved it, and we've eaten at most of the better restaurants in Charleston.
High-level food, but not as balanced or delicious as The
High-level food, but not as balanced or delicious as The Darling Oyster Bar's. Not everything missed the mark. Our salmon larb appetizer was crunchy, fresh, and punctuated with chili oil and raw salmon. 5/5. But everything else fell short of e
Bad oysters - shocking in this town.
beware, our table was sick after this dinner. Service was okay.
Absolutely superb!!!
We go here several times a year … and it seems to improve every time we come. Both in food and service. Well, the wine list could afford some more Napa Cabs … but not bet either. What really stands out is the food. Every dish we had was superb. S
Happening Place!
From the moment we walked in the door, The Ordinary was alive and buzzing. So, if you want a quiet, chatty dinner, you may want to choose a different restaurant setting. However, if you want an energetic setting, this is your place. We enjoyed a se
So underwhelming for the premium price
Came here from a recommendation. Portions were tiny. Ordered Stone Crab. Probably frozen. Wagu Tar Tar was ok Grouper was 4 oz for $50, nothing special.
Great Food & Atmosphere
The food was delicious and the building was once a bank with high vaulted ceilings. We ordered the crispy oyster sliders and I had the wreckfish which was tender and cooked to perfection.
Disappointed
Disappointed! Was here a few years ago and this wasn’t the same experience at all. The service was mediocre. The menu is extremely limited so you would think that ever item would be spectacular. The shrimp in the peel’n eat shrimp were only large
Great experience
We love our experience, they have a good menu with sea food but also excellent steak option. They take food allergies serious and are very respectful about it. We didn’t have a reservation but I strongly recommend you to reserve a table because the
3 cold entrees
I went there with 2 other college friends. We ordered 3 different entrees and split them up before tasting them. All 3 entrees were cold! Shame on us for not sampling them before we split them. I could go on with other issues. 3 drinks and 3 cold
Over rated!
A very average meal at very high prices. Ambience is loud and cold. Hoping for much more. Very surprised at the ratings. We will not return.
Best in Town!
We've been coming to Charleston for many years now and I'm confident in saying The Ordinary is the best restaurant in town. First, the vibe of the restaurant is amazing. It is in an old bank building and the minute you walk in you know the place is
I recently dined at this restaurant with a party of seven,
I recently dined at this restaurant with a party of seven, and our experience was excellent from start to finish. We were seated right away, which was a great start to the evening. The service was top-notch--our server was attentive and frequently c
We stopped into, The Ordinary the other night for an
We stopped into, The Ordinary the other night for an impromptu appetizer-dinner date. You can never go wrong eating at The Ordinary, maybe broke (because everything is so amazing)! The bar scene is super chill and fun, the bartenders are great to t
Excellent raw bar choices and the cooked old bay shrimp was
Excellent raw bar choices and the cooked old bay shrimp was fantastic. The oyster slider was an experience and the bread it came on was homemade. The grouper dish surprised me how fresh and clean it was. The waitress was super friendly. Cant wait t
Disappointing experience
The Ordinary has some delicious dishes (smoked oysters and swordfish schnitzel are 2 of our favorites) but on our most recent visit we had a $750 bill for 4 guests (1 bottle of wine, 1 round of drinks + food), and found the portions to be very small,
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Cocktails were underrated, house martini with too much vermouth and the Pachego&son cocktail was different but confusing flavors and overall not good. We started with the seafood tower, oysters very good, the fish salad it comes with was chewy an
I had been wanting to try the Ordinary for awhile and
I had been wanting to try the Ordinary for awhile and snagged a reservation through a Resy notification for a Thursday night around 8:30 PM. We were seated right away. We ordered a crudo appetizer and the blistered shishito peppers to start. I wish t
Exceeded any expectations that I had prior to coming here.
The food is fantastic, the staff are very attentive and the place is beautiful. Great place to go for any occasion!
- Wanted to like this place but unfortunately my partner
- Wanted to like this place but unfortunately my partner and I got food poisoning - We went for dinner Saturday night and the next morning my partner woke up sick in the middle of the night and had to continue getting up to use the bathroom for hours
This restaurant is awesome.
The service was great. Very cool building with a great atmosphere. Everything we ate was amazing. Very expensive but worth it. We had the oysters, ahi tuna, fish dish, and steak- everything was perfect!!
I have had the pleasure of coming here three times in the
I have had the pleasure of coming here three times in the last few years. Every time I've had a wonderful experience from staff to finish. I made a 5pm reservation on Resy and arrived at 5 on the dot. The hostesses welcomed us in, located our reserva
Came here form a recommendation from a bartender earlier in
Came here form a recommendation from a bartender earlier in the day. Greats options at the raw bar. Triggerfish schnitzel was amazing!
This restaurant is far from ordinary.
They pay attention to even the smallest details. Restaurant is large but still feels intimate. What a great place to take a date or have a business dinner. The menu itself is relatively small, seafood focused. I started with some oysters and fini
Delicious and NOT Ordinary
We had a lovely meal here. We had an early reservation and the place was still full with a great vibe. High quality service to match the food (and prices) Definitely a special occasion restaurant for us. The stunner was a Maryland fish cake over pick
A waste of a LOT of money for an average experience
Not worth the exorbitant tab. While this seafood restaurant has solid service and a few tasty menu items, you will leave with a massive hole in your pocket, disappointed that you’re still hungry after averaging well over $100 per person for a sligh
Perfect dinner
This is a restaurant that you absolutely have to visit in Charleston. Be sure to reserve in good time. Very good food, especially fish and seafood, very friendly service. A very nice ambiance in a former bank. Place where you must have been.
Aptly named.
This place served great oysters. Staff is friendly, wine is good. Can’t say the same for the overly spiced peel and eat shrimp (I’m always suspicious that this is a cover-up for poor quality), and the beef tartar was…what was it? Anyway, an
This restaurant is anything but ordinary despite its name.
Our server Eric was a superstar who guided us through our culinary journey and we couldn't have been happier. We had a great conversation with a couple seated next to us, and couldn't believe seeing them again when we were enjoying our amazing wine o
ExtraOrdinary!
This was our choice for our last night in the amazing city of Charleston. It did not disappoint! We started with the chicory salad and fish cake (both large enough to share)—delicious! The fish cake was light on the breading and perfectly prepared.
Enjoyed every bite!
Loved our visit to The Ordinary and it was anything but. Every bite was delicious! I especially loved the Shrimp with rice dish. Our server seemed tepid about it, but the combination of flavors was delicious. The chicory salad with shallot d
Very nice restaurant.
Excellent selection of oysters. Staff very pleasant. I was by myself and the server, Chelsea, was wonderful. She made sure I knew not to rush, take time and enjoy the experiences.
Thoughtful, creative, and delicious food beautifully
Thoughtful, creative, and delicious food beautifully presented. Extremely fresh seafood. World-class service. Condiments with the oysters were lackluster and the tartar lacked flavor (I would have liked more salt and a raw egg yolk), but entrees (fis
Outstanding.
In fact, outrageously delicious. Tonight was day three of Charleston culinary adventure and both my wife and I felt The Ordinary was the most creative of our top-notch choices. We shared seven small plates and a dessert. None disappointed. The flo
Great hospitality and staff! The gumbo was yummy! Right by
Great hospitality and staff! The gumbo was yummy! Right by the Hyatt hotel and a great atmosphere overall!
If you are visiting Charleston let this be the first place
If you are visiting Charleston let this be the first place you eat! Every single plate was mouth-watering DELICIOUS! Worth every dime.
I stopped by The Ordinary for some snacks and a nightcap on
I stopped by The Ordinary for some snacks and a nightcap on my trip Charleston. It was very close to my hotel, so was a very easy, convenient first night stop. I sat at the bar, and the bartenders were friendly and helpful. The oysters and shishito p
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