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Charleston GrillvsHigh Cotton Charleston
Both establishments are endorsed by those who travel for a living. Overall, Charleston Grill ranks significantly better than High Cotton Charleston. Charleston Grill ranks #3 in Charleston with praise from 8 sources like Afar Magazine, Forbes Travel Guide and Fodor's.
Charleston Grill
Concierge
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
Zagat
Forbes Travel Guide Travel + Leisure
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224 King St, Charleston, SC 29401-3102
From $31/night
Concierge "Bob Waggoner's inventive New South cuisine, consistently a favorite among critics, is showcased in this plush dining."
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For a quieter meal, choose the more secluded bar area over the bustling main room.
Fodor's "Quite simply, this restaurant provides what many regard as the city's highest gastronomic experience." Full review
Travel + Leisure "I love the live jazz, upholstered chairs and comfy banquettes. Meanwhile, Alabama-born chef Michelle Weaver’s southern menu is scrumptious." Full review
Zagat "The “romantic” setting features “soothing”, nightly live jazz and windows overlooking the courtyard, but since “you pay” for it all, you might want to save it for “important occasions.”" Full review
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"The Charleston Grill is a clubby spot located in the Belmond Charleston Place hotel." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Night after night, live jazz is played into the wee hours at this swanky, wood-paneled restaurant inside Belmond Charleston Place." Full review
Where "This acclaimed, Mobil Four-Star restaurant features a unique balance of Southern and French cuisine that, along with local jazz musicians playing nightly, creates an elegant yet relaxed ambience." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Housed inside the Charleston Place Hotel in downtown the Charleston Grill offers diners a unique blend of southern, French, and contemporary cuisines, courtesy of executive chef Michelle Weaver." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Housed inside the Charleston Place Hotel in downtown the Charleston Grill offers diners a unique blend of southern, French, and contemporary cuisines, courtesy of executive chef Michelle Weaver." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "This place is elegant without being overly stuffy, and there's a general anticipation that this is old school fine dining as its high-level best...service is old-school white tablecloth" Full review
High Cotton Charleston Fodor's Travel + Leisure Zagat Condé Nast Traveler Where
Frommer's
199 E Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401-2605
From $31/night
Fodor's "This place remains unchanged by time: lazily spinning paddle fans, lush palm trees, and exposed brick walls." Full review
Travel + Leisure "High Cotton, which serves roughly 800 Espresso Martinis a month, takes its name from an old southern term for living well." Full review
Zagat4.4
"This “elegant” French Quarter mainstay supplies “generous portions” of “excellent” Southern fare sourced from “local ingredients” with a side of “charm and seamless service”." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "For a true Southern brunch, make your way to High Cotton on bustling East Bay Street." Full review
Where "Mahogany woodwork, old brick walls and ancient, heart-of-pine floors give a feeling of warmth and style." Full review
Frommer's "High Cotton is a committed member of the Charleston farm-to-table movement, with local suppliers the sources of wonderful small plates...meals are served in an elegant dining room." Full review
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Don’t skip the sides: the fried Brussels sprouts and roasted fingerling potatoes are attractions in themselves.
