The Watch Rooftop Kitchen & Spirits

4.3

464 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

Great for scenic views
Great for outdoor dining
Romantic

Notably, the hotel has the city’s highest rooftop bar and restaurant — The Watch Rooftop Kitchen & Spirits — offering indoor and outdoor seating with impressive views of downtown Charleston, the Ravenel Bridge and more. At the helm is Chef Jordan Moore. The Watch takes a cue from the rich history and coastal location, artfully serving modern American food with low country and global influences.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Low Country
Hours of operation
Open for Lunch and Dinner. Monday 11-10 Tuesday 11-10 Wednesday 11-10 Thursday 11-10 Friday 11-11 Saturday 11-11 Sunday 11-10 Bar Hours Monday 11-11 Tuesday 11-11 Wednesday 11-11 Thursday 11-11 Friday 11-12 Saturday 11-12 Sunday 11-10 Outdoor seating is limited, and contingent on weather.
Phone number
(843) 518-5115
Website
http://therestorationhotel.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Chad Anderson
Private party facilities
The Restoration is all about community and bringing people together so it’s only natural that the hotel has multiple event venues. From The Observatory perched atop The Restoration’s main building, to any of the private suites with rooftop terraces and sweeping views of the city and Charleston Harbor, The Watch is perfect for an intimate seated dinner celebration to a more casual cocktail reception.
Private party contact
Karen Winn: (877) 221-7202

Location
75 Wentworth Street, Charleston, SC 29401
Neighborhood
Downtown Charleston
Cross street
King & Wentworth
Parking details
None
Entertainment
Tuesday Music Series at The WatchStop by and let the sweet sounds of The New South (and maybe a few of those special drinks) carry you away. 5-8 PM
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Deviled Eggs*$6.00
Deviled local farm eggs, Dijonaise, Smoked spanish paprika, Bacon
"Take Out" Wings
Orange-Sambal glaze, Nori, Sesame, Hibachi Dip
- 1/2 Dozen$7.00
- Dozen$14.00
House Truffle Frites$9.00
White truffle oil, Grana Padano, Fines herbs
Ham and Cheddar Hush Puppies$9.00
Deviled Egg Mayo
Raw Oysters
Smoked Cocktail Sauce, Pineapple & Basil Mignonette; Available in 1/2 dz
- Mkt
Cheeseburger Sliders$10.00
House ground custom blend, Caramelized vidalias, Cheese, Special sauce
Tarvin Shrimp Ceviche$11.00
Lime Juice, Fresno Chilis, Tomato, Tortilla Chips
Beet Toast$8.00
Sourdough, Crème Fraiche, Lime, Mint, Almonds
Alligator Corndog$6.00
Smokey Creole Mustard

Salads

The Jewel of the South$14.00
Sweet gems, Fishing creek farm's goat Cheese, Granny smith apples, Walnuts, Pomegranate vinaigrette
Caesar Salad$12.00
Anchovy dressing, Sweet gems lettuce, Grana padano, Sourdough croutons
Carrot and Grains Salad$10.00
Farro, Quinoa, Watercress, Walnut & Lime Dressing

Small Plates

Pork Belly Bolognese$13.00
Tagliatelle Pasta, Pecorino Romano, Basil
Seared New England Scallops$16.00
Butternut Squash, Pistachio Pistou
Charcuterie & Cheese$16.00
Artisan Meats & Cheeses, Accoutrements, Crackers

Large Plates

Shrimp and Grits$26.00
Local shrimp, Geechie boy mill grits, Corn, Asparagus, Prosciutto, Gravy
Pizzoccheri$21.00
Buckwheat Pasta, Salted Fingerlings, Savoy Cabbage, Fontina
The Watch Burger* 2.0$14.00
Double 1/4lb patty, Buttermilk roll, Fancy sauce, Smoked cheddar, Black pepper bacon, Fries; No Temperatures
Katafi Roasted Chicken$23.00
Farro, Mushrooms, Spinach, Eggplant Butter
Fish of the Moment
Roasted Potatoes, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Dill, Capers & Mustard
- MKT
The Watch Steak*
Seasonal Side, Smoked Salt, House- Made Steak Sauce
- MKT

What 464 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.3

4.3 based on all time ratings

4.1Food
4.1Service
4.5Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Energetic

464 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
VIP
Charleston
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on March 22, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sophie was a great server. It was our first time there and she knew the menu well . She was very knowledgeable about the cocktails also. Loved the Nutty Professor.
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LisaG
VIP
New York City
48 reviews
5.0
48 reviews
Dined on February 28, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Greet service, good food and excellent view.
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JeffM
Charleston
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 26, 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is only a "yes" or "no", there is not a maybe here, but the rooftop view is one of the best. Drinks? Yes. The food? No. Nothing to write home about. Overpriced - specifically for a traditionally cheap cut of meat (not filet, ribeye - not even strip, porterhoue), and poorly seasoned/prepared. The vegetables were uninspired at best. My coworker's mahi similarly a flop. The very best thing about the meal was the smoked cocktail sauce served with the raw oysters - hands down, but how hard does one have to work to prepare a raw oyster? Service was very good, friendly, attentive without being overly intrusive. Frankly, they need more options, better options and something remotely creative on the menu. Atmosphere is great, but like my Great Uncle Allen says, "You can't eat atmosphere".
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OpenTable Diner
Charleston
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 23, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great view, wine and sliders!
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Karenbug
Greater Boston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 18, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, atmosphere and service!! I would highly recommend!
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KMde
Charleston
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 17, 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Food choice is pretty limited so definitely review the menu online. We went here to have dinner on the “rooftop” but outdoor seating was not an option although it was a really nice night so sitting inside was just the same as any restaurant. Very small dining space and we were right next to a large party so could not hear anything my guest said without having to repeat everything. Wine selection by the glass very disappointing.
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jsg1517
Charleston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 12, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great evening at the Watch. Great service and beverages. Appetizers were very good. View cannot be beat BTW. Will be back.
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OpenTable Diner
Charleston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 10, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I live in the Charleston area, but my friend was visiting. It was delicious - thanks for this Charleston experience!
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OpenTable Diner
Charlotte
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 9, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Bachelorette
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OpenTable Diner
Charleston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 3, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Waiter was wonderful even with the kids! Great birthday brunch!
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The Watch Rooftop Kitchen & Spirits is rated 4.3 stars by 464 OpenTable diners.

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75 Wentworth Street, Charleston, SC 29401

Additional information

Cross street
King & Wentworth
Neighborhood
Downtown Charleston
Hours of operation
Open for Lunch and Dinner. Monday 11-10 Tuesday 11-10 Wednesday 11-10 Thursday 11-10 Friday 11-11 Saturday 11-11 Sunday 11-10 Bar Hours Monday 11-11 Tuesday 11-11 Wednesday 11-11 Thursday 11-11 Friday 11-12 Saturday 11-12 Sunday 11-10 Outdoor seating is limited, and contingent on weather.
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Low Country
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chad Anderson
Entertainment
Tuesday Music Series at The WatchStop by and let the sweet sounds of The New South (and maybe a few of those special drinks) carry you away. 5-8 PM
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://therestorationhotel.com/
Phone number
(843) 518-5115
Private party facilities
The Restoration is all about community and bringing people together so it’s only natural that the hotel has multiple event venues. From The Observatory perched atop The Restoration’s main building, to any of the private suites with rooftop terraces and sweeping views of the city and Charleston Harbor, The Watch is perfect for an intimate seated dinner celebration to a more casual cocktail reception.
Private party contact
Karen Winn: (877) 221-7202

The Watch Rooftop Kitchen & Spirits

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Additional information

Menu

Snacks

Deviled Eggs*$6.00

"Take Out" Wings

House Truffle Frites$9.00

Ham and Cheddar Hush Puppies$9.00

Raw Oysters

Cheeseburger Sliders$10.00

Tarvin Shrimp Ceviche$11.00

Beet Toast$8.00

Alligator Corndog$6.00

Salads

The Jewel of the South$14.00

Caesar Salad$12.00

Carrot and Grains Salad$10.00

Small Plates

Pork Belly Bolognese$13.00

Seared New England Scallops$16.00

Charcuterie & Cheese$16.00

Large Plates

Shrimp and Grits$26.00

Pizzoccheri$21.00

The Watch Burger* 2.0$14.00

Katafi Roasted Chicken$23.00

Fish of the Moment

The Watch Steak*

What 464 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

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