Charleston's Seafood Restaurant.


Executive Chef Elliott Howells preparing a whole fish, with text above image saying Recommended by the Michelin Guide to the American South

Now Recommended by Michelin Guide to the American South.

We're excited to share the news. Along with fourteen other restaurants in Charleston (including three Michelin Star winners), The Establishment has been recognized as one of the top restaurants in the American South. A total of 228 restaurants across Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and the metro-Atlanta region of Georgia have received recognition in the guide.



Rediscover Seafood.

Everything at The Establishment begins with fresh, sustainably sourced seafood. Our menu will always reflect our clean, non-complex, and balanced approach, delivering a selection of thoughtful and refined cuisine. Join us on Broad Street in historic downtown Charleston for a meal you won't soon forget.


Pinot Noir with our chicken roulade
An incredible assortment of food and wine
Incredible cocktails paired with local cuisine

A Wine Bar. With Cocktails.

The Establishment is a sophisticated wine bar with a curated wine list offering unique and interesting varietals. We also offer an eclectic menu of classic and modern cocktails, rare and hard to find bourbons, and fine scotches.


Live Music + Special Events

Join us on Broad Street every Saturday night from 6pm - 10pm for live jazz by some of Charleston's finest musicians! There's never a cover charge - so make your reservation and select the Music Room to enjoy dinner (or drinks) and great tunes.


The Spare Kings

Sat

NOV

8

Sat, Nov 8, 2025

Enjoy incredible live music from local legends - The Spare Kings! Complimentary live music with great vibes, perfectly poured cocktails, and one of the finest menus in the city.

The Spare Kings

Sat

NOV

15

Sat, Nov 15, 2025

Enjoy incredible live music from local legends - The Spare Kings! Complimentary live music with great vibes, perfectly poured cocktails, and one of the finest menus in the city.

The Spare Kings

Sat

NOV

22

Sat, Nov 22, 2025

Enjoy incredible live music from local legends - The Spare Kings! Complimentary live music with great vibes, perfectly poured cocktails, and one of the finest menus in the city.

Happy Hour on Broad Street, Charleston.

Happy Hour on Broad Street.

Enjoy discounts on select wine, spirits, and cocktails at the bar daily from 5pm - 7pm. Enjoy specialty cocktails and martinis for only $12 and glasses of wine from around the world starting at $9. View Menu




Located in Historic Downtown Charleston on Broad Street.

Located in the historic James Gregorie House at 28 Broad Street in downtown Charleston, The Establishment is a seafood-centric restaurant focusing on the fresh and sustainable ingredients surrounding the area. Comfortable fine dining at its best, the spacious and elegant eatery houses two large and comfortable dining areas, a full bar and wine cellar, two private dining rooms, and an open kitchen with a chef’s counter.

Open Tuesday - Saturday at 5:00pm
28 Broad St, Charleston, SC
843.789.4028


The Latest Dish


The Establishment is truly honored to be listed among 159 Michelin Recommended Restaurants in the inaugural Michelin Guide to the American South. We are among 9 Charleston restaurants to receive this recognition and we just couldn’t be more excited. We want to thank our incredible team, our patrons, and those on the Michelin team that put us up amongst such fine company.
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We tip our hats to the eight other Charleston Recommended Restaurants and to the three Charleston restaurants to earn a Michelin Star (@malagoncharleston, @verns_chs, @wildcommonchs)—what a moment for our city’s culinary community!
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Cheers everyone!
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#michelinguide #michelin #awards #charleston #southofbroad #seafood #sustainableseafood #foodie
The Establishment is truly honored to be listed among 159 Michelin Recommended Restaurants in the inaugural Michelin Guide to the American South. We are among 9 Charleston restaurants to receive this recognition and we just couldn’t be more excited. We want to thank our incredible team, our patrons, and those on the Michelin team that put us up amongst such fine company. ㅤ We tip our hats to the eight other Charleston Recommended Restaurants and to the three Charleston restaurants to earn a Michelin Star (@malagoncharleston, @verns_chs, @wildcommonchs)—what a moment for our city’s culinary community! ㅤ Cheers everyone! ㅤ #michelinguide #michelin #awards #charleston #southofbroad #seafood #sustainableseafood #foodie
Sweet Lil Nellie · Named after one of our Bar Manager's daughters, this cocktail brings out the citrus spice of the season 🍊 House-made burnt orange honey is mixed with High West Double Rye, St. Elizabeth Allspice Dram, Giffard Orgeat, and finished with a few drops of Burlesque Bitters.
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#charlestoncocktails #chscocktails #chsdrinks #fall cocktails
Sweet Lil Nellie · Named after one of our Bar Manager's daughters, this cocktail brings out the citrus spice of the season 🍊 House-made burnt orange honey is mixed with High West Double Rye, St. Elizabeth Allspice Dram, Giffard Orgeat, and finished with a few drops of Burlesque Bitters. ㅤ #charlestoncocktails #chscocktails #chsdrinks #fall cocktails
We specialize in romantic evenings for two ♥️
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#charlestonrestaurants #chseats #charlestondatenight
We specialize in romantic evenings for two ♥️ ㅤ #charlestonrestaurants #chseats #charlestondatenight
Chef abides, The Dude imbibes. Happy Halloween from The Establishment kitchen crew! 🎃👻
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#BigLebowski #TheDude #JeffBridges #WhiteRussian #ItsaSacredThing #thedudeabides #therugreallytiedtheroomtogether
Chef abides, The Dude imbibes. Happy Halloween from The Establishment kitchen crew! 🎃👻 • #BigLebowski #TheDude #JeffBridges #WhiteRussian #ItsaSacredThing #thedudeabides #therugreallytiedtheroomtogether
Don't let Chef Elliott Howells at the pass spook you 🎃 Happy Halloween!
Don't let Chef Elliott Howells at the pass spook you 🎃 Happy Halloween!
We can't get enough of the delicious colors of fall 🍂
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#fallmenu #chseats #charlestonrestaurant #chsfoodie #charlestonsc
We can't get enough of the delicious colors of fall 🍂 ㅤ ㅤ #fallmenu #chseats #charlestonrestaurant #chsfoodie #charlestonsc