Charleston's Seafood Restaurant.


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.



Our chef's counter, where you can enjoy a curated menu with wine pairings.

Enjoy the Chef's Counter

The Chef's Counter is The Establishment's most intimate dining experience: a front-row view of the kitchen, the techniques, and the team behind every dish. Watch it come together before you order.

Your Options


Fresh Snapper with rice and peas
Fresh grilled peaches
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.



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.




Live Music + Special Events

Featured Event: Summer Spirits Series

The variety of spirits created and perfected in the New World is on full display this summer at The Establishment's second dinner in the Summer Spirits Series. Try small batch spirits from Martinique, Panama, Brazil, and, of course, the good old USofA.

Every course presents a signature cocktail that showcases the spirit’s complexity, and a spirit sidecar served neat, for a pure tasting experience. Paired with dishes that celebrate authenticity of all the Americas cuisine, adding a little spice to your evening.

Spirits of the New World



Live Music Every Saturday Night

Join us on Broad Street every Saturday night from 6pm - 10pm for live music 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

Fri

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Fri, Aug 7, 2026

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

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8

Sat, Aug 8, 2026

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

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15

Sat, Aug 15, 2026

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


Scenes from last week’s Summer Spirits Dinner ☀️ 6 courses curated by Chef Elliott Howells paired with 6 spirits from North, Central, and South America. Many thanks to Jayce from @winebow for sharing your knowledge and passion with us, and to our amazing bar team for putting together such fantastic cocktails. 

Don’t miss out on our last Spirits Dinner of the year: Spirits of Italy on August 27th 🇮🇹 Tickets available at the link in bio or by giving us a call at 843.789.4028
Scenes from last week’s Summer Spirits Dinner ☀️ 6 courses curated by Chef Elliott Howells paired with 6 spirits from North, Central, and South America. Many thanks to Jayce from @winebow for sharing your knowledge and passion with us, and to our amazing bar team for putting together such fantastic cocktails. Don’t miss out on our last Spirits Dinner of the year: Spirits of Italy on August 27th 🇮🇹 Tickets available at the link in bio or by giving us a call at 843.789.4028
Burrata, but dressed up Establishment-style...
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Burrata, but dressed up Establishment-style... ㅤ ㅤ #chseats #charlestonfoodie #charlestonfood #charlestonloca #eatlocal
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Our take on Frogmore... ㅤ ㅤ #eatlocal #charlestonrestaurants #Charlestonfoodie #michelin #culinarysouth
Smoky, tangy, earthy 🍑 Chef Elliott skips the typical sweet and goes savory with barbecue-grilled South Carolina peaches.
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Smoky, tangy, earthy 🍑 Chef Elliott skips the typical sweet and goes savory with barbecue-grilled South Carolina peaches. ㅤ ㅤ ㅤ #scpeaches #localpeaches #chseats #chslocal #eatlocal #charlestonfoodie
{insert yourself here} Ordering from our daily changing menu is like art...each evening is always stunningly different.
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{insert yourself here} Ordering from our daily changing menu is like art...each evening is always stunningly different. ㅤ #chseats #charlestonfoodie #michelin #chsrestaurants
Words cannot convey the tender deliciousness of the crispy eggplant. Topped with sweet chili and Thai basil from our rooftop hydroponic garden. 
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Words cannot convey the tender deliciousness of the crispy eggplant. Topped with sweet chili and Thai basil from our rooftop hydroponic garden. ㅤ #chseats #charlestonfoodi #eatlocal #localproduce