Peninsula Grill

Great location, impeccable service, wonderful presentation, and delicious food. Charleston is a favorite vacation and business spot, and the Peninsula calls us back every time we are in town. Chef Robert has done a superb job with every aspect of the restaurant business. If you have only one night in Charleston, do two things -- first, extend your stay; then call and have dinner at the Peninsula. Pros: Delicious food, Impeccable Service, Location Cons: Crowded, Not for kids more

Excellent, excellent, excellent! What a terrific restaurant. I ate there last Thursday while traveling on business and could not have been more pleased. Started with the delicately flavored Lobster and Corn chowder, just delicious. My traveling companion had the Grilled Jumbo Sea Scallops in truffled corn coulis which were the finest I've ever tasted. For the main course I had the Bourbon Grilled Jumbo Shrimp with lobster basil hush puppies, the sauce was just incredible. My partner had the Tempura Soft Shell Crab - very good. For dessert we tried the ""bannana pudding"" what a great variation on this traditional dish, and the ginger creme brulee - so good! Overall a sensational meal. I would go back in a heart beat. Pros: Food, Service, Ambiance more

This is the best restaurant in Charleston. When we have to entertain important visitors from out of town, this is the place. Elegant, delicious local dishes. Service is the best in town as well. more

Any place with such an extensive raw bar AND full menu will fast become a favorite of mine. Only problem is that there are too many choices! Luckily we had a large group at our last visit so I got quite a wide menu sampling and it was all good. Pros: extensive menu, fab wine list, service Cons: pricey, parking, noise more

I had a great meal at Peninsula Grill, but it wasn't only the wild mushroom grits and double cut pork chop that still have me smiling, but it was the service, too. From the second I walked in the door, I was treated as if I was their favorite customer and had been going there for years, even though it was my first time. I can't wait to go back! Pros: great ambiance, fresh ingredients, creative menu Cons: tough to get a table more

Peninsula Grill offers up some of the best food anyhwere - I'd put it up aginst 99% of the restuarants in NYC and it would come out the winner, not only in trms of food, but service and value. And no better outdoor town in town. It's a Charleston must! Pros: Sensational food, Service, Location Cons: Parking more

Having gone to Peninsula Grill about 7 times on various vacations, I feel confident in recommending this restaurant to anyone willing to pay for an excellent meal with impeccable service in a beautiful (although gloomy) dining room. Those who are price-sensitive may have a great meal at a reasonably affordable price (about $40) by foregoing wine and drinks and making a meal by eating an appetizer, soup, salad, and dessert. A few recommendations: crab salad with fried green tomatoes, lobster chowder, crab cakes, coconut cake, lemon tart. Peninsula Grill's entrees are, of course, wonderful, but I think that the other courses are even better (and have huge portions), so you will not be disappointed if you choose this route. Recommendations are essential. People come in varying states of dress, from elegant traditional Charlestonians to gauche tourists, but if you are at all self-aware and self-conscious, dress well. Pros: excellent food, ambience, impeccable service Cons: noisy more

What an experience! Try to sit outside if the weather permits. The courtyard makes for a romantic evening. Everything was perfect, from food to service! more

I wouldn't recommend this restaurant to my worst enemy. I booked a program at this venue and a week before the event was bumped from the dining room I had reserved. Their lack of communication made them very difficult to work with and nothing was done to compensate for our inconveniences. As a result they have lossed business with a large reputable corporation. more