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Blind Tiger, Charleston, SC

Blind Tiger

4.5
4.5
173 Reviews
$30 and under
American
36 - 38 Broad St., Charleston, SC 29401

About this restaurant

  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Romantic
  • Great for brunch
The term “Blind Tiger” was coined in the late 1800’s to describe the illicit drinking and gambling establishments opening their doors as temperance legislation swept across the country. The first “Blind Tigers” in South Carolina sprung up in the Holy City in 1893 as a defiant rebuttal to the “Dispensary” laws mandated by the infamous Governor Ben “Pitchfork” Tillman.
Local lore suggests Broad Street was home to many houses of “ill repute” throughout the years. In 1992, ninety-nine years after the first “Blind Tigers” appeared, the “Blind Tiger Pub” opened in its current location, paying homage to a historic tradition.
Despite changing hands several times throughout the years, the Blind Tiger Pub has always remained a fixture of Charleston society. In 2016, after painstaking restoration, the “Blind Tiger Pub” was reborn. Striving to continue to honor the legacy of its previous caretakers, we invite you to join us in celebrating this Charleston institution.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Gastro Pub, Grill
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–10:30 pm Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Derek Falta
  • Private party facilities
    Interested in hosting a private event. Please email our coordinator Sofie@kshgevents.com
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown Charleston
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 173 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5
4.5 based on all time ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

173 Reviews
  1. vanyamoo

    Chicago1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 11, 2020

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, good drinks, okay service. Wish we would have known it was happy hour before we got our check. Place looks cute, music is cool, Apparently they have the best patio in Charleston but they don’t offer it unless you ask. We were there for my wife’s birthday and they didn’t make any effort to make it special. Overall I would def go back for the food and drinks but manage my expectations on service.

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  2. lizs

    San Francisco2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 7, 2020

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Cozy place decent food great drinks. However our waitress wasn’t the best.

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  3. KWien

    San Diego6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 7, 2020

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food. Good drinks. Service was okay. We made a reservation and then were placed at a table next to the bathroom...so we ended up moving to the bar which was much better service and ambiance. The charcuterie board was delicious and I loved the cocktails.

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  4. RiaSC1776 VIP

    San Francisco33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 6, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistent and comfortable. The Blind Tiger is the best! But, do not tell every joker from Ohio that it is good! It is a local favorite and we expect a home town feel.

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  5. brewjack98

    Charleston12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 5, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wow! Avocado toast with pickled shrimp, crispy Brussels sprouts, hanger steak frittes (truffle fries) and Boyrbon bread pudding. Absolutely fabulous! Great cocktails, and truly excellent service! One of my favorites, and very reasonable prices!!!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 3, 2020

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good time, enjoyed our friends.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 3, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food, fantastic service, fantastic location, and fantastic drink options - an overall great experience!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great pub! Food was delicious. Cannot wait until slightly warmer to sit on patio! Definitely make a reservation!

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  9. Daggar

    Atlanta13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and atmosphere! Will come back and recommend to others

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love their brunch! We shared all the sides and mimosas. The way to do it!

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FAQs

Blind Tiger offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (843) 872-6700.

Blind Tiger is rated 4.5 stars by 173 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Blind Tiger

36 - 38 Broad St., Charleston, SC 29401

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Downtown Charleston
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–10:30 pm Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Gastro Pub, Grill
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Derek Falta
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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