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.

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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.

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Live Music + Special Events

Join us on Broad Street every Friday and Saturday night from 8pm - 11pm 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.


Demetrius & Corinthian

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Demetrius Doctor plays live jazz at The Establishment

Fri, Sep 20, 2024

Local favorites Demetrius and Corinthian Doctor will play their favorites and yours most Friday nights at The Establishment. Join us for dinner or just cocktails and listen to a monumental local talent on the piano playing jazz and beyond.
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Grace McNally

Sat

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Charleston musician Grace McNally performs at The Establishment

Sat, Sep 21, 2024

Bandleader and classically trained guitarist, Grace McNally, crosses genres and cultures with her arrangements, original music and interpretations of jazz standards and folk songs. As featured on TEDx, her concerts have been described as captivating and imaginative, as audiences journey through the rich cultural landscapes of West Africa and the Americas.
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Emily Curtis

Fri

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Demetrius Doctor plays live jazz at The Establishment

Fri, Sep 27, 2024

Emily Curtis, described as a "soulful pop artist with a southern flare", began making waves with her guitar and soulful vocals in the Charleston music scene in 2015. She has since released original music including her latest release, Battleshade. Some of her more prestigious show credits include opening for the country band, Parmalee in July 2019, and hometown favorites Hootie and the Blowfish with Carolina Country Music Awards’ Band of the Year, The Blue Pickups Band.
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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 — like the pictured Limoncello Spritz, featuring house-made Limoncello, vanilla, and Prosecco — for only $10.




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

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A huge thank you to @robertfmoss and @postandcourier for featuring The Establishment in this week’s food review. Executive Chef Elliott Howells and our team are wildly proud of the cuisine and experience we provide customers, and we’re thankful to Robert Moss for sharing. Cheers!
A huge thank you to @robertfmoss and @postandcourier for featuring The Establishment in this week’s food review. Executive Chef Elliott Howells and our team are wildly proud of the cuisine and experience we provide customers, and we’re thankful to Robert Moss for sharing. Cheers!
The Gnudi is calling your name… #chseats #broadstreet #charlestonsc #chsfoodie
The Gnudi is calling your name… #chseats #broadstreet #charlestonsc #chsfoodie
a sweet goodbye to one of our favorite dishes this summer. but don’t worry friends, our buttery grouper is getting a new do for Fall, along with a delicious array of new dishes this season 🍂 #fallmenu #fall #charlestonfoodie #chseats
a sweet goodbye to one of our favorite dishes this summer. but don’t worry friends, our buttery grouper is getting a new do for Fall, along with a delicious array of new dishes this season 🍂 #fallmenu #fall #charlestonfoodie #chseats
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National Red Wine Day is today, and we’re celebrating with 1/2 off glasses of red! Join us for happy hour or dinner!
National Red Wine Day is today, and we’re celebrating with 1/2 off glasses of red! Join us for happy hour or dinner!
Always local, always fresh. Chef Elliott Howells creates a daily menu based on the freshest local catch. #sustainableseafood #charlestonseafood #chseats #charlestonfoodie #charlestonrestaurants #broadstreet #localseafood
Always local, always fresh. Chef Elliott Howells creates a daily menu based on the freshest local catch. #sustainableseafood #charlestonseafood #chseats #charlestonfoodie #charlestonrestaurants #broadstreet #localseafood