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.


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

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Sat, Oct 18, 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

OCT

25

Sat, Oct 25, 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

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1

Sat, Nov 1, 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


Low lights. High spirits. Join us at our bar for our full dinner menu, and an up-close view of the craftsmanship from our exceptional bar team.
Low lights. High spirits. Join us at our bar for our full dinner menu, and an up-close view of the craftsmanship from our exceptional bar team.
The Impressionist · One of our most ordered cocktails is crafted to truly impress all year long. Prairie Gin, house-made pear puree, house-made rosemary and clove syrup, topped with freshly squeezed lemon juice, Prosecco, and a rosemary sprig.
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#chsdrinks #gincocktail #charlestonrestaurants #charlestonbars
The Impressionist · One of our most ordered cocktails is crafted to truly impress all year long. Prairie Gin, house-made pear puree, house-made rosemary and clove syrup, topped with freshly squeezed lemon juice, Prosecco, and a rosemary sprig. ㅤ #chsdrinks #gincocktail #charlestonrestaurants #charlestonbars
{duck} butternut squash purée, freshly sliced apple and fennel salad, with a tart cherry agrodoce 

#fall #fallincharleston #charlestonsc #chsfood #chsrestaurants #chsfoodie
{duck} butternut squash purée, freshly sliced apple and fennel salad, with a tart cherry agrodoce #fall #fallincharleston #charlestonsc #chsfood #chsrestaurants #chsfoodie
{the scene} cozy autumn date night at The Establishment
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#broadstreet #charlestonrestaurants #chseats #charlestonfoodie
{the scene} cozy autumn date night at The Establishment ㅤ ㅤ #broadstreet #charlestonrestaurants #chseats #charlestonfoodie
Meet Jackson 👋 one of the newest members to the culinary team, who works as a Cook for the last 9 months. He works the line during service and also makes desserts and breads, and whatever else Chef throws his way!

Before joining the team, Jackson was a culinary student at the @culinaryinstituteofcharleston at @tridenttech and has taken The Establishment kitchen by storm ever since. He is creative and fast, and his calm, cool, collected demeanaor is a joy to have on our culinary team!

Jackson loves the ever-changing menu of our restaurant, which allows him to constantly learn and adapt new techniques. 

We are honored to recognize his dedication and skills, and we invite everyone give him a cheers 🥂
Meet Jackson 👋 one of the newest members to the culinary team, who works as a Cook for the last 9 months. He works the line during service and also makes desserts and breads, and whatever else Chef throws his way! Before joining the team, Jackson was a culinary student at the @culinaryinstituteofcharleston at @tridenttech and has taken The Establishment kitchen by storm ever since. He is creative and fast, and his calm, cool, collected demeanaor is a joy to have on our culinary team! Jackson loves the ever-changing menu of our restaurant, which allows him to constantly learn and adapt new techniques. We are honored to recognize his dedication and skills, and we invite everyone give him a cheers 🥂
A stunning must-try menu item, BEETS {smoked walnuts, feta, lentils, burnt honey mustard}

#chseats #charlestonfood #beets #eatlocal #fallproduce
A stunning must-try menu item, BEETS {smoked walnuts, feta, lentils, burnt honey mustard} #chseats #charlestonfood #beets #eatlocal #fallproduce