Tempest

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

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   Donna

   New York City3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had 8 of us in our party. All of our food came out together. The service was excellent! The food was delicious. The Ocean bread was out of this world. Definitely recommend. We had the PEI muscles, roasted shrimp cocktail, and calamari, all were very good. Half of us enjoyed the filet, the chicken and the pasta. We all enjoyed our dinner. The servings were all plentiful. I will most certainly be coming back!
   

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   Virginia

   Charleston6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   Five of us celebrated Easter brunch buffet at the Tempest. The food was delicious, especially for a buffet. From appetizers to dessert, we all enjoyed it. The wait staff was very helpful and attentive. The only thing I would change is the music. It was too loud & rock for a nice Easter celebration. We could hardly talk. Not relaxing.
   

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   Sean

   Charlotte2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Awesome first time. Great atmosphere, even better food.
   

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   daniel VIP

   Charleston212 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 17, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Appetizers, salads were really good Entrees just a bit dry, bit tasty Service was nicely performed
   

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   Catherine

   New York City1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 17, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The wait staff was amazing ! I was so happy to have picked this as my first dinner in Charleston
   

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   Tammy VIP

   Nashville2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 11, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We loved our dinner! We had the rigatoni and the short rib.iMckenna was delightful as our server. Loved the special touches to end our meal also. Very thoughtful . Loved that tradition. We will be back !
   

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   Patricia

   Charleston3 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on April 11, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   This was our 1st visit to Tempest- the menu looked amazing and we were excited to try a new venue instead of the same old standbys. The bartender Nick was friendly and Joe, our server was wonderful. The food however was way too salty - it would have been delicious but we couldn’t get past the salt. Maybe we will give it another try.
   

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   Jordan

   Unspecified4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 6, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   My wife and I are visiting Charleston for our 15 year anniversary. We had never been to Tempest before. The wait staff was extremely kind and accomodating, sitting us next to a window overlooking The Market. We were the first ones to be seated in this area. My wife commented about about how cold ot was, which they immediately addressed. Our server was absolutely incredible, and 100% made our anniversary dining experience incredibly special. I'd say more, but it's almost like spoiling the experience. Dining at Tempest will be a must do anytime we visit Charleston in the future now. Thank you!!!! And thank you to Cory, and to Nick. You guys rock. My wife had the wedge salad and Roasted Shrimp. I had the Rigatoni Bolognese. We both each had one roll. My wife had a cocktail, which she loved. We also add their "Some More" desert, which was the perfect ending to the night.
   

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   Melanie VIP

   San Francisco2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 6, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We grabbed a last minute reservation here at the end of the night to celebrate, and we were worried we were cutting it too close, but they were so kind and welcoming to us. We got a round of cocktails and asked to split a cheeseburger and roasted shrimp. Everything was delicious, presentation was great, and they even cut the cheeseburger for us. At the end of the night, even though they were closed by this point, they shared their restaurant tradition with us but giving us each red carnations and a brandy tasting, while telling us a little history about the historic church the restaurant is located in. Best last minute decision ever!
   

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    Jacki VIP

    New York City46 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Loved it! Ate outside and it was lovely… We were a party of 9. Service was literally perfect…we never wanted for anything. Food - from appetizers to dessert was fantastic. Will definitely visit again and highly recommend.
    

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