Circa 1886 Restaurant
Southern Food Restaurant$$$$
Harleston Village, Charleston
The experts at Travel + Leisure and W magazine recommend this place
"Try the Carolina Gold Rice and Popcorn Cake; it's delicious."(2 Tips)
"Night Blossom cocktail"(4 Tips)
"The antelope is fantastic as well as any of the seafood."(6 Tips)
"Entree lacked flavor, but salad and dessert were delicious."(2 Tips)
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W magazineFebruary 20, 2015Ideal for a romantic meal for two. The menu tends toward gamier options like antelope loin with chick pea barigoule, olive oil cured olives and feta, a nod to the region's hunting traditions. Read more
Erik CintronJuly 4, 2017Now this is the place to go in Charleston. This is the top notch sexiest place. It's in the rear of the Wentworth mansion. All the guest and workers are dressed up. The food is more towards game.
AbSeptember 14, 2016What a meal! Go with the win pairing. It's worth it, up until their specialty port. Too raisin-y for my taste. Menu changes, but if they happen to have the beef, plain as it seems, go with it!
Ashley 🌵November 20, 2015Definitely a good restaurant. Go with a larger party and you can get the room to yourselves! Desserts! You have to save room for one... Maybe two. That. Good.
CJ GartlandJune 13, 2015Everything was absolutely amazing! Service, food, atmosphere. ..everything. I wish we had a place like this near my home in NYC.
Charming Inns of CharlestonOctober 15, 2012After visiting Middleton Place, Penelope went to Circa 1886 for Plantation Rice Rolls. A nod to Charleston's past, made from rice flour & served with whipped olive oil. A delicious starter.- Carmen DwigginsSeptember 16, 2013If you haven't been you really should go! It's amazing. The antelope is fantastic as well as any of the seafood.
Lou PaskalisMarch 9, 2021Ambiance, service, food presentation, reasonably priced and well chosen wine list
The service is always impeccable! The food is delicious no matter what you get.
Randy McClureNovember 4, 2018We went for a three course meal. Everything was excellent. Best for dates and special occasions.- The Tastes that Make the CityJune 2, 2015The Carolina gold rice is the best rice in Charleston, which is why it’s on our list of The Tastes That Make the City: Charleston. Read more
- MaryJane ZuccaroAugust 10, 2014Expensive but the food was amazing--sweetbreads and halibut were winners. Try the Night Blossom cocktail straight up with the 'dirty ice' on the side to add as you wish.
- The shrimp and grits is delicious as is the grilled cheese. Very inventive.
- Charming Inns of CharlestonJune 14, 2012Our menu changes with the season, but antelope is a permanent fixture. This summer Chef Marc Collins dreamed up an Antelope Schnitzel preparation. So delicious.
Lauren CurlerNovember 27, 2010If you get nothing else in winter '10-'11, get the pear souffle. I'll be back weekly for a cocktail and this until it's off the menu.
Travel + LeisureDecember 20, 2012From #TLSponChat: “@TJtheGreyt: Dining at Circa 1886 is always amazing.”- Trae FSeptember 2, 2012Very good, but not great. Entree lacked flavor, but salad and dessert were delicious. Our server Peter was excellent.
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Tucked behind the stately Wentworth Mansion is one of Charleston's hidden gems. Circa 1886 Restaurant is home to Charleston's finest fare.
Closed until 5:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Sat
- 5:00 PM–9:00 PM
(843) 853-7828
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Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating
No
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