Tempest

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4.7

2351 Reviews

$50 and over

Contemporary American

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Charming
Good for groups

Tempest has been named the country’s #1 new restaurant by readers of USA Today’s travel guide, 10Best. Located on historic Market Street next to sister location, Church and Union Charleston. Tempest features hyper-local, sustainable Coastal Modern-American food, with a seasonal menu curated by Chef Adam Hodgson and Bravo Top Chef Alum Chef Jamie Lynch.
Tempest’s noteworthy raw and roast menu features both chilled and charcoal roasted options, with a variety of meats, fresh produce, and chef curated accompaniments that go beyond the sea, offering a taste for every palate.

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Dining style
Elegant Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Seafood
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
Phone number
(843) 996-4966
Website
http://www.tempestcharleston.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Jamie Lynch
Private party facilities
We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
Private party contact
Sales Manager: (843) 996-4966 ext. 3

Location
32 N Market St, Suite C, Charleston, SC 29401
Neighborhood
Downtown Charleston
Cross street
East Bay Street
Parking details
None
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

3-Course Thanksgiving Dinner | $75 per person
$30.00 - $75.00 per person
Nov 28, 2024 only
Celebrate Thanksgiving with us and enjoy a special 3-course prix-fixe menu from 11am-9pm, featuring traditional favorites alongside dishes with a modern twist. $75 per person / $30 for children 12 and under, plus tax and gratuity. Please note, our regular à la carte menu will not be available. We look forward to celebrating with you and your loved ones!
Happy Hour at the Bar
Multiple dates available
Join us at the bar for $8 Chef Snacks and $10 feature cocktails from 5pm-6:30pm every Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday
4pm-7:15pm New Year's Eve 2025
$90.00 per person
Dec 31, 2024 only
We will be offering a special 3-course prix-fixe menu on New Year's Eve. Pricing is based off of reservation time + tax and gratuity: -$90: 4-7:15pm Reservation includes 1/2 bottle of champagne for parties of 2; 1 full bottle of champagne for parties of 4. A credit card is required to book the reservation and we have a 48 hour, $50 cancellation policy. Please note, your credit card is NOT being charged for the cost of the dinner, it is simply being put on file to hold the reservation.

Popular dishes

Cucumber Salad$12.00
English cucumber, benne seed tahini, pickled shallots, cilantro
Baby Gem Salad$15.00
Miso dill vinaigrette, pistachio, daikon radish, greens
Tuna Crudo$21.00
ajo blanco, grapes, dressed herbs, benne seed
Beef Tartare$21.00
Capers, shallot, chili, poached egg yolk, aged cheddar
Pickled Mussels$17.00
House-made sourdough, crème fraîche, fresh herbs
Roasted Mushrooms$13.00
Ginger scallion sauce, shoyu, lime

Mains

Swordfish Schnitzel$39.00
Warm tartar sauce, trout roe, dressed bitter lettuces
Flounder$37.00
Vadouvan curry, carrots, black garlic purée, fennel
Heirloom Tomato Spaghetti$28.00
Confit heirlooms, torn herbs, burrata, chilis
Chicken$33.00
Grilled spring onion, chimichurri, butter sauce
Beef Ragu$35.00
Mafaldine pasta, stracciatella
The Burger$23.00
Onion, bay sauce, fries
Steak Au Poivre$45.00
Leek purée, shoestring fries
Short Rib$52.00
Fingerling colcannon, natural jus

Raw & Charcoal Roast

Single$70.00
Double$105.00
Tempest Tower$135.00
1/2 lb Local Shrimp$25.00
Oysters
Lowcountry cups, Northern, Southern
1 lb Local Shrimp$48.00

What 2,351 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

South Carolina
Contemporary American
Charleston
Best Ambiance
Charleston
Good for groups
Charleston
Romantic
Charleston
Great for scenic views

Review summary

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Tempest offers a "truly southern charm" with its exceptional service and delectable seafood dishes, like the flounder and roasted oysters. Its beautiful setting, including a "spectacular" ambiance and patio dining, enhances the dining experience. Although portions can be small, the "unbelievable" food and "fantastic" cocktails make it a must-visit in Charleston.

2,351 Reviews

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MaryW
Charleston
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dalton was excellent from the moment we arrived. He was so kind and seated us immediately.
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Keith
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
spectacular service from Naomie and the milk bread is a must!
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JT
New Orleans
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had multiple drinks and apps. Service was great and the food was delicious.
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Gwen
San Francisco
49 reviews
vip
5.0
49 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Joe took very good care to make this a top notch dining experience !! Great recommendations and descriptions of what we ordered. A very perfect dinner - thanks Joe !!
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NISBDA
Charleston
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I enjoyed another wonderful experience at Tempest. The service at the bar was excellent and the Happy Hour specials delicious bargains. Certainly recommend!
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Cole
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sat outside, ambience was gray and food was outstanding. Best beef tartare i’ve had. Dalton served us and was attentive and helpful. Had a great time and will return.
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jane
Washington DC
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Service was impeccable. Venue is charming. Two of 5 dishes were disappointing. Steak tartare was okay but served on a slice of toasted sour dough or other crusty bread that could not be cut with a knife and was difficult/awkward to bite into as well. The flounder did not seem to be flounder at all. It was thick, dense, dry , not like buttery flounder filet with which I'm familiar. Once home, I read that halibut is often a flounder substitute and this seemed quite a bit like halibut. Since it was prepared under what is essentially a broiler, the fish was very dry and dense. Desert was lovely.
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Mark
Orlando
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food very good. No bread even though they put out bread plates and butter knives. No sides with most entrees. No sides on menu. Good service. Pricey.
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Robert
Houston
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on October 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great little place with excellent service and ambiance.
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Niki
Western NC
128 reviews
vip
3.0
128 reviews
Dined on October 24, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Not the upscale experience we were expecting. Very limited and overpriced menu. Mostly a bar/ cocktail scene . Most annoying was the ridiculously loud James Brown and Aretha Franklin hits. Inappropriate for the small intimate space.
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FAQs

Tempest is rated 4.7 stars by 2351 OpenTable diners.

Tempest 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

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

Experiences are available.

32 N Market St, Suite C, Charleston, SC 29401

Additional information

Cross street
East Bay Street
Neighborhood
Downtown Charleston
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Seafood
Dining style
Elegant Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Jamie Lynch
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.tempestcharleston.com/
Phone number
(843) 996-4966
Private party facilities
We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
Private party contact
Sales Manager: (843) 996-4966 ext. 3

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Tempest

Make a reservation

Private dining

Additional information

5 cutting-edge restaurants to visit now in Charleston

Gift card

3-Course Thanksgiving Dinner | $75 per person

Happy Hour at the Bar

4pm-7:15pm New Year's Eve 2025

Flounder

Grouper

Oysters

Small Plates

Cucumber Salad$12.00

Baby Gem Salad$15.00

Tuna Crudo$21.00

Beef Tartare$21.00

Pickled Mussels$17.00

Roasted Mushrooms$13.00

Mains

Swordfish Schnitzel$39.00

Flounder$37.00

Heirloom Tomato Spaghetti$28.00

Chicken$33.00

Beef Ragu$35.00

The Burger$23.00

Steak Au Poivre$45.00

Short Rib$52.00

Raw & Charcoal Roast

Single$70.00

Double$105.00

Tempest Tower$135.00

1/2 lb Local Shrimp$25.00

Oysters

1 lb Local Shrimp$48.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

How is Tempest restaurant rated?

Does Tempest offer gift cards?

Is Tempest currently accepting reservations?

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