There is a special place in the very heart and soul of Charleston’s Historic District, where a longstanding tradition occurs every evening. At dusk, Peninsula Grill’s copper carriage lanterns are lit by hand—one-by-one—until the courtyard comes alive. Palmetto trees are illuminated and tea lights flicker in this magical twilight tableau.
With its resplendent sense of arrival through a garden illuminated by flickering lanterns, iconic velvet-lined dining room, award-winning wine list, and Relais & Chateaux service, Peninsula Grill is where Charlestonians dine in style. And no visit is complete without ordering the legendary 12-layer Ultimate Coconut Cake, Charleston’s most famous dessert.
Renowned hotel eatery serving elevated Southern fare in a roomy, posh space. Based on 846 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.6 stars. Price $$$$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No delivery
Address:
112 N Market St, Charleston, SC 29401
Phone: (843) 723-0700
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Hours
| Sunday | 5:30–9:45 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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5:30–9:45 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday | 5:30–9:45 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30–9:45 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30–9:45 PM |
| Friday | 5:30–10:45 PM |
| Saturday | 5:30–10:45 PM |
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Reviews
Cameron Castleberry
My fiancée and I went here for a romantic night out and it exceeded our expectations. We made a reservation ahead of time which is what I would recommend. The place itself had a true charleston feel. Our server, Rick, was truly amazing. The food was of high quality and truly matched the feel of the restaurant. The experience is worth the price.
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Jeanne Sutton
This was a last minute change to our itinerary and we are so happy we went. We were under dressed and we felt bad but we did dine outside. Our server was gracious and made us feel at home. Some of the first things are that she addressed us by our surname. Nice touch! She had all kinds of recommendations and was helpful. We had She Crab soup which we found out is made individually and not a “big pot” of soup sitting in the back. I had the salmon which was very good. My dining partner had ordered some delicious oysters (he shares) and the Duck Breast with risotto. He let me have a bite and it was delicious! While it was pricier than our original dining plans, we are thankful that they were slammed and we were able to get a table here.
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K Davidson
Delicious food from an eclectic menu. I had an oysters plate appetizer before my swordfish main course (both sourced locally in SC). My companion had roast duck. YUM! The food was simply amazing, and my view of the kitchen added a nice element of WOW to the experience (lots of fire flamboyance). Our server was very accommodating as well, patiently defining the words on the menu I could not interpret, while keeping good humor at my indecisiveness over narrowing down what I wanted. It was fairly busy (dinnertime), and is in a primo location for downtown (not many parking options, so prepare to approach on foot). There was also a very cozy, sturdy bar at / near the entrance foyer for those awaiting guests or reservations. Highly recommend!!!
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Sylvia Sheridan
Wow! We were super impressed! Everything was great, exceptional, personalized service. I have gluten-free restrictions and they were all over it. Ribeye and filet steaks were seasoned and cooked to perfection! We ordered the Oscar side and lobster tail. The lobster was cooked perfectly as well. The accompanyments for our oysters on the half shell were exceptional! The she crab soup was fabulous with an additional lump of crab meat added. Michelle was outstanding as our server and we had at least seven different waiters at any given time. Wonderful experience. Definitely recommend this place for a special occasion or to pamper yourself with an amazing dinner.
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Eric Granick
Outstanding food, service and atmosphere!! More than accommodating on Thanksgiving weekend. Mark the sommelier is terrific. He guided us to some amazing wines to pair with our meals. The bar is a great place to unwind at the end of the day and meet new people. This restaurant is not to be missed !! And yes the coconut cake is out of this world.
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Khek Dengmanivanh
Went there for drinks and dessert at the bar. Cory was awesome and made it special for our 25th. The coconut cake lived up to ALL the hype!!!
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Allan DiSimone
Beautiful, elegant dinning room & bar made for a great dining experience. Food was excellent as was the service, really & truly made for an overall wonderful evening.
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Monica M
What a wonderful experience. Started out with a perfect Ketel citron martini. Our waitress Suzzie was outstanding. She made amazing recommendations . My water glass was never emptied. I had the crispy duck with mushroom risotto and it melted In my mouth. Will 100 percent be back and recommending this establishment to others
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Larisa Sondenaa
We were in town for our 10th Wedding Anniversary and this was the place I was most excited to visit. Our waiter , James, was amazing. I appreciated the attention to my husband’s gluten allergy throughout the meal. The meal was paced perfectly and the food was very good. I also highly recommend the coconut cake! The only negative that we don’t have one of these back home!
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Matt Morrow (Pepman – CFI)
Professional all the way through. Chris was out server and did a great job answering questions and making sure we had everything we needed. We enjoyed our food – we got the Lobster 3 way for an appetizer which was good. The complimentary bread was soft and delicious. My wife had the diver scallops and loved them – they were a good, healthy size. I had the ribeye medium well and it was delicious – one of the best steaks I’ve had in my life. The bourbon au jus was a nice topper as well.
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