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Ground Floor  - Anson, Charleston, SC

Anson

4.9
4.9
4994 Reviews
$50 and over
Southern
12 Anson St, Charleston, SC 29401

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
Anson was named one of OpenTable's 50 Best Southern Restaurants in America for 2018 |

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
  • 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 4,994 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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 offers a consistently extraordinary dining experience with "phenomenal food and service." The menu boasts standout dishes like the crispy flounder and almond basket dessert. The atmosphere is "beautiful and romantic," perfect for special occasions. Patrons rave about the "impeccable service" and highly recommend this Charleston gem for its culinary excellence.

4,994 Reviews
  1. Kimberly

    Western NC4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional food, kind and attentive service, an all-around wonderful experience.

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  2. Paul

    Philadelphia3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely amazing !!! Loved everything about it !!! The food was delicious and service impeccable…. Will definitely come back …

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  3. Mary VIP

    Charleston18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food selection was extensive . Everything we ordered was delicious ! Julia was an excellent server! Very knowledgeable and professional

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  4. Ritchie

    Charleston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and quality as always!!! Paul our waiter was awesome!

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  5. Peter VIP

    Western NC19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We go to Anson every time we visit Charleston. So close to Planters Inn, and with food and service as good as anywhere in the world, we’re always thrilled!

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  6. Jad

    Pittsburgh3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed our recent dinner at Anson. We had the beets, roasted oysters, trout dip and the crispy flounder. Paul was our server. He was very welcoming, explained the menu and provided some suggestions. The upstairs dining room was romantic and comfortable.

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  7. Cammie

    Charleston5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All entrees were delicious, as were the desserts. Service was impeccable. Will return on every trip!

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  8. Justin

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went as a family for a birthday dinner and they did not disappoint! The drinks, food, and service was excellent. Our server Jacksin was wonderful. Thank you for making a special occasion memorable for us.

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  9. Tad VIP

    Omaha5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The bartenders and the service were amazing! The food spectacular and the off the charts ! Thank you a wonderful evening allowing me to catch up with an old buddy! Cheers

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  10. Richard

    Jacksonville21 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    One of our party ordered the halibut. It appeared to be prepared perfectly, but was actually very dry. The server removed it and brought a fresh preparation. Sadly, it was better but not as palatable as halibut can be. At $44, she had higher expectations for the finished product. We were very pleased, however, to find and enjoy a Kistler wine that paired nicely with most of our dinners. Darnell was a friendly and attentive server in all the right ways. He did his best to solve the halibut issue. When we arrived, I explained to the Maitre D that we were familiar with the recent Commanding Officer of Her Majesty’s Ship ANSON - the Royal Navy’s newest fast attack submarine. The ship was named after Admiral ANSON who had been sent by the Crown to protect Charleston Harbor from pirates and privateers when South Carolina was still under English rule. The Maitre D kindly provided me with the Manager’s card with contact information. I will reach out to him in case he is interested in establishing correspondence with the restaurant’s namesake British vessel. The noise rating is a bit low owing mostly to a men’s business dinner at an adjacent table where several consecutive drinks were certainly fueling a crescendo in volume and hilarity. Overall, our first experience at ANSON was pleasant and probably worthy of a return visit when we return to Charleston. Thank you.

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FAQs

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

Anson is rated 4.9 stars by 4994 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.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today
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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