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Muse Restaurant, Charleston, SC

Muse Restaurant

4.6 (3453)
$30 and under
Mediterranean
82 Society Street, Charleston, SC 29401

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2 people
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10:30 PM
Booked 11 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
This Charleston locals’ favorite is nestled away in a historic home in downtown Charleston. The charming restaurant and intimate bar are reminiscent of a Mediterranean Villa, where Executive Chef, Josh Ogilvie, melds the cuisines of Italy, Spain, France, & Greece, featuring fresh preparations of Seafood, Fish, Savory Meats, Homemade Pastas, Homemade Bread, and Salads, all served by a warm and friendly serving staff. The extensive wine list complements the experience and offers 75 selections by the glass. The cozy bar empties out onto a terrace, offering outdoor dining and drinks. There are numerous menu items, which are gluten and dairy free and vegetarian, and there are vegan options as well.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Italian, French
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Nightly: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Josh Ogilvie
  • Catering
    We offer full service catering. Please send an email to Bethanne@charlestonmuse.com for more information.
  • Private party facilities
    Muse is comprised of five separate dining rooms, all of which can be used for private parties. The entire establishment may also be booked for special occasions.
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown Charleston
  • Cross street
    King Street
  • Parking details
    A city parking lot is 1/2 block away.Also plenty of on Street Metered parking. FREE after 6 PM and all day Sunday!
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,453 people are saying

Muse Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Charleston

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Charleston

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Muse Restaurant in Charleston offers a delightful dining experience with its "beautiful courtyard setting," "amazing food," and "excellent service." Diners rave about the "individualized selections" by Donnie, ensuring memorable meals. The cozy, eclectic atmosphere and "tantalizing drinks" make this a must-visit spot. "Highly recommend" for any occasion!
3,453 Reviews
  1. Josh

    Atlanta1 review

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was very good! The service we recieved was meh. The guy was knowledgeable, but we were waiting around a good bit for him. The place was cool though. And overall experience was fine.

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  2. Vesta

    Baltimore / Maryland3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful courtyard setting, excellent food, just right size portions

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  3. Mary beth VIP

    Minneapolis1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Don the manager immediately greeted us and provided info on restaurant and recommended food (and shared adorable picnic his son). Gabby was attentive to serve our table of 7. Food was great.

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  4. Sean

    Brighton1 review

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Were able to help us even when increasing to 14. Food and service very good.

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  5. Tika

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful place, great service and delicious food - highly recommended!! 😊

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  6. Renee

    South Carolina7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great meal and time at Muse. Donny is wonderful making sure all guests are well taken care of. Food is delicious…never disappoints! A true gem in Charleston 🩷

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  7. Leslie

    Houston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I cannot say more than what an awesome experience! Donnie provided our group an amazing individualized selection from drinks to appetizers to the main course. The drinks were over the top, the appetizers were great. The family style dinner was perfect for our group so each of us could try the many different selections he prepared for us. The size portions were great, plenty for all to have a great dinner and take home for later. Desserts were simply fabulous!! And, all the servers were excellent! Thank you for adding a special experience to our Girls Trip!! Also, even though it was all women the portions would be plenty for men. Will definitely be back our next time in Charleston. Thank you!

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  8. Allan VIP

    Pittsburgh86 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Although not expressly stated, Muse leans towards Italian fare as its featured cuisine. My veal dish was nicely prepared, without the Mediera being too prominent. The wine by the glass selection is good, and the prices are reasonable. Bread service is free in an age where this is disappearing. Our server was ebullient while those at other tables appeared demure. I believe we drew the major domo of the group, and he regaled us with some local ethnic history. Food here is filling, especially after the meatball appetiser, so we eschewed dessert in favor of a Sambucca digestive.

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  9. William VIP

    New York City93 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 14, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Our experience was unlike prior visits. There was a party of 20 that siphoned off all resources. Cold food, no wine as ordered, overcooked everything. Waiter was apologetic but not his fault. Comped salad. Big whoop! This restaurant cannot handle large parties in season. SAD. Was One our favorite dining destinations for years. Will not return.

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  10. Jevonna VIP

    Atlanta17 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    We had dinner at the Muse and left with mixed feelings on this restaurant. Liked the menu and pretty enjoyed every item we ordered but the service was a disappointment because of our server. He didn’t have the best attitude and it showed. He didn’t tell us that there were specials so we were annoyed to hear other servers giving a list of specials to their tables after we had already ordered from the menu. I will say that the other servers looked very attentive to their tables and were really hustling to provide great service. We think our experience would have been quite different if we had a different server. So our advice, ask for any server Not named Kurt.

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FAQs

Muse Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (843) 577-1102.

Muse Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 3453 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 11 times today
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82 Society Street, Charleston, SC 29401

Additional information

  • Cross street
    King Street
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown Charleston
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Nightly: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Italian, French
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    A city parking lot is 1/2 block away.Also plenty of on Street Metered parking. FREE after 6 PM and all day Sunday!
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Josh Ogilvie
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    We offer full service catering. Please send an email to Bethanne@charlestonmuse.com for more information.
  • Private party facilities
    Muse is comprised of five separate dining rooms, all of which can be used for private parties. The entire establishment may also be booked for special occasions.
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