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Circa 1886 Restaurant

Circa 1886 Restaurant

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4.8 Google Review
149 Wentworth St, Charleston, South Carolina, 29401, United States
(843) 853-7828 www.circa1886.com
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May 9, 2018
Fabulous food in a very cool setting. The restaurant is set in one of the outbuildings of the Wentworth Mansion. In addition to food a reservation gets you the chance to go up to the top cupola of the mansion which has great views of downtown Charleston (we didn't get around to doing this). The bar we waited for our tables in was comfortable, with some very tasty cocktails on offer. Got our table on time, and were subjected to some fabulous cooking. Highly recommended.

May 6, 2018
I've eaten at many of the restaurants in Charleston and this is one of the best that I've been to. Our waitress was simply spot on. She made great recommendations and was extremely helpful. The food was amazing. We will be back without a doubt.

Mar 22, 2018
What a wonderful place for a special dinner. We came here for my wife's birthday, with our 18 month old daughter in tow (on vacation so no babysitter). They weren't fazed at all: she got her own amuse bouche, a cup of milk, greatly enjoyed sampling from our duck and beef entrees, and totally hijacked my pecan dessert. The service was expert whilst remaining friendly, the food was excellent and the wine recommendations sound. So a top quality establishment that doesn't take itself so seriously that they can't cope with a diminutive diner. Top marks.

May 19, 2018
If we could rate it higher, we would. Maybe this is one of Charleston's best kept secrets. After living here over 20 years, I'd never heard of it. Circa 1886 Restaurant was everything we could have expected and more.We loved everything about it! Service, choices, ambiance, did not feel rushed, we didn't have to yell across the table to carry on a conversation. My husband ended up getting a free appetizer. He was surprised that I didn't order the oysters Rockefeller appetizer and mentioned it when I ordered the salmon parfait. Turns out the waiter delivered it to my husband and told us it was compliments of the house for our anniversary. The samples of food was something else we loved. The Woodlands in Summerville used to do that. They are no longer in business but were equally as excellent. Presentation was fabulous and the food was delicious...all flavors melding together perfectly. I hope to go back with my husband next May for OUR 20th anniversary. My husband is also going to plan his office Christmas luncheon or dinner. Thanks so much, Circa 1886 and thank you, Austin for fabulous and impeccable service!

Apr 30, 2018
Elegant, formal except for the wayward diners who "dress down" in flip flop and shorts attire! 🙃 Fine dining at its best. Attentive, knowledgeable service. Had the loup del Mar sea bass...delicious while husband had the antelope which is a signature dish and was very happy with. Be sure to visit the Wentworth mansion next to circa 1886 and ask about it's history!

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Opening Hours

Mon:5:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Tue:5:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Wed:5:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Thu:5:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Fri:5:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Sat:5:30 pm - 9:30 pm

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