Experts' Choice Award Second Empire Restaurant & Tavern
What the experts agree on
AAA Four Diamond–rated fine dining in a restored 1879 mansion with elegant wood-paneled rooms and well-spaced tables. Seasonal menus showcase locally sourced proteins and produce—think pan-roasted halibut and buttermilk-fried quail—while the casual
“Wood paneling, muted lighting, and well-spaced tables make for an elegant dining experience in this restored 1879 house.”
– Fodor's
Frommer's "Among the restaurant's well-prepared menu items are buttermilk-fried quail and arugula salad, steamed local clams with penne pasta, pan-roasted halibut, and grilled Angus beef rib-eye." Full review
Gayot13.0
"His menu changes frequently, offering such starters as a butternut squash and braised duck leg salad that includes roasted golden beets and kohlrabi, and a cioppino made with coastal Carolina shrimp." Full review
Where "Secon Empire has been recognized by the AAA Four Diamond rating. Dining in the tavern is more casual, a lively spot for drinks or a relaxed meal featuring lighter fare." Full review
