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Ground Floor  - Anson, Charleston, SC

Anson

4.8
4.8
4908 Reviews
$50 and over
Southern

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 24 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Romantic
Anson was named one of OpenTable's 50 Best Southern Restaurants in America for 2018 |

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Southern, Contemporary American, American
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (843) 577-0551
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Shaun Connolly
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown Charleston
  • Parking details
    Parking on the street as well as a pay-lot next to the restaurant and across the street.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wine
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What 4,908 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • South Carolina

    Best Ambiance

  • South Carolina

    Southern

  • Charleston

    Best Overall

  • Charleston

    Best Food

  • Charleston

    Best Service

  • Charleston

    Best Ambiance

  • Charleston

    Great for fine wines

  • Charleston

    Romantic

  • Charleston

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Anson in Charleston is a standout dining experience with "excellent service" and "delicious food." The crispy flounder and pecan pie are crowd favorites. Guests appreciate the "warm atmosphere" and "attentive staff," making it a "must-visit" for both locals and tourists. Perfect for special occasions, with "impeccable service" and "innovative menu items."

4,908 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Will not be coming back our waiter missed half of our order and ignored us. Worst anniversary dinner ever

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Don’t skip on the desserts, never had a better slice of pecan pie!

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  3. Joe

    Western NC

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We are locals and frequent Charleston restaurants frequently and know the high cost of dinning out. However, there comes a breaking point and Anson was it. This was our first time here. We usually try the She Crab Soup in every restaurant but could not bring ourselves to pay $14 for a cup. I had the Lobster Bruccatini. For $44 there should have been some pasta that was covered with Lobster but it was just the opposite. A few pieces of Lobster in a bowel of Pasta. Restaurants cannot keep increasing prices without value to the customer. There are at least a dozen other restaurants that provide that value in Charleston, unfortunately Anson is not one of them and we will not be returning.

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  4. Robert

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great dinner and experience with Darnel as our server. Food was fantastic and they provided decent sized portions. Food was fresh and authentic. We were checked on by various individuals during the course of our evening. Ambience was very nice. Would definitely come back for special occasions. Highly recommend this restaurant. Be prepared for $22 mixed drink prices although bottled beer was $8-9.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant is so good we drove from Greenville this morning to eat here and then drove back home! It’s that good. The building is beautiful. The staff is incredible!!! And the food!?! Perfection. We LOVE the fried green tomatoes. I also very much enjoy all the handmade pastas. My daughter got the cheeseburger and it was so flavorful and perfectly cooked. There are plenty of great restaurants in Charleston, but this one is simply the best. Hands down.

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  6. Adrienne

    Charleston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love this place. Food, service, atmosphere is excellent! A must not miss when in Charleston.

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  7. Doug

    VIP

    Charleston

    35 reviews

    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, excellent service. Paul was an excellent server - very professional.

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  8. rachel

    VIP

    Poconos

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Never disappoints!! Family favorite! Warm welcoming staff and the most delicious food!

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  9. Maranda

    Tallahassee

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time at this lovely restaurant. The filet was mouthwatering, the drinks were perfect and the pecan pie was so decadent that it melted in our mouths.

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  10. Tracy

    VIP

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So classy, yummy, and overall wonderful! A southern staple and must if you love Charleston classics.

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FAQs

Anson offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (843) 577-0551.

Anson is rated 4.8 stars by 4908 OpenTable diners.

Anson does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 24 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Anson

12 Anson St, Charleston, SC 29401

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Downtown Charleston
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Southern, Contemporary American, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Parking on the street as well as a pay-lot next to the restaurant and across the street.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Shaun Connolly
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wine
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