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The Charleston

The Charleston

(Now Closed)
Bar, Gastropub, and Cocktail Bar$$$$
Santa Monica
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  • Evan W.
    Evan WhiteFebruary 21, 2012
    by far the coolest new spot on Wilshire. Finally a place that has style. If you're looking for the wannabe nightclub spot in SM keep walking a few more steps, if you want something unique - walk in
  • Brian T.
    Brian TothNovember 11, 2012
    Sunday brunch, live jazz, bottomless mimosas, and... Chicken & waffles (with the best garlic lemon butter ever!) .. Pulled pork Benedict really good as well!
  • Manda C.
    Manda CurrellFebruary 24, 2013
    Nice place with friendly bartenders. It seems the uniform requires that they have their bras on show..somewhat at odds with the feel of the place. Also, note happy hour is only on weekdays
  • Christina B.
    Christina BrehmSeptember 14, 2012
    Ginger Kiss. Short rib tacos. Charleston burger. Chocolate chip bread pudding. Enjoy! :)
  • Brian J.
    Brian JensenMay 19, 2010
    Happy hour is 6-8, all night Tuesday. 2 for 1 well drinks. Chicken Schnitzel Salad was great. Start the night with a glass of wine, finish with a few scotches. Bartenders are fun. Read more
  • Debby B.
    Debby BlumenthalMay 6, 2012
    Try the chicken and waffles for brunch. Delicious! Also had the cucumber gin martini- tart and delightful.
  • LIVESTRONG_COM
    LIVESTRONG_COMSeptember 10, 2010
    A funky, dimly lit piano bar with an American jazz-era feel. Check out their live music schedule so you can get in a little dance to alleviate the day's stress.
  • sarahelizabeth m.
    sarahelizabeth masonAugust 21, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Best kept happy hour secret. 2 for 1 drinks and awesomely creative apps. All you worker bees in the area...check it out. Great opp for office happy hour parties
  • Stephanie L.heart icon on user image
    Stephanie LeskyOctober 1, 2013
    Great Happy Hour 5:30-8 Daily. Great combo - Short rib tacos and truffle mac.
  • Gregory M.
    Gregory MJuly 9, 2010
    Been here 50+ times
    Grilled Chicken Breast & Cucumber Tomato salad is fantastic. Garlic fries rule. Great talent. Say hello to Ronnie and Louie the owners, friendly guys!
  • Marelina W.heart icon on user image
    Marelina WilfordSeptember 2, 2012
    Great brunch spot!! Bottomless mimosas ($12) and live jazz! Heaven!!!
  • Joel M.
    Joel MillerJuly 31, 2010
    The vintage ambiance and the variety of talented jazz musicians make this the best joint in town!!
  • Nigel S.
    Nigel StewartJune 6, 2012
    GREAT version of a Moscow Mule. Copper mug means they mean business here.
  • Katie A.
    Katie AndersonJanuary 4, 2011
    LOVE this place! Low-key but chic. Try the berry mojito... So good!
  • Caroline O.
    Happy hour Mon-Fri 5-7pm, well, beer, wine $5
  • The Park
    The ParkJuly 19, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    The burger is solid. Manhattan is fresh and balanced. Love the live music!
  • Ryan W.
    Ryan WilliamsAugust 21, 2010
    Ask garet about the chaquita banana. You won't regret it. And order the bar b q sliders.
  • Frosty
    FrostyMay 6, 2011
    Sit in front of any bartender and watch cocktail madness happen. Then order something NEW.
  • Dan F.
    Dan FaganJuly 15, 2010
    Been here 25+ times
    I had a great spicy shrimp pizza tonight and my girlfriend had the Arctic Char - delicious.
  • Matthew S.
    Matthew SugarmanDecember 10, 2011
    Ummmmm Absinthe done right with a good selection
  • Gregory M.
    Gregory MDecember 27, 2009
    Been here 50+ times
    Tell David the bartender that Gregory sent you and try the fruit infused Angels water!
  • Gregory M.
    Gregory MDecember 13, 2009
    Been here 50+ times
    great band on Sony, magnolia memories, tonight. tell the owner Louie your a friend of mine
  • Larry H.
    Larry Haertel Jr.October 18, 2013
    Like jazz? Me neither
  • Nicole B.
    Nicole BochAugust 21, 2010
    Saw great band (Leftover Cuties) with great food and drink!
  • KickTickets
    KickTicketsNovember 23, 2012
    New Year's Eve Pub Crawl Santa Monica at Monday, Dec 31, 2012 Read more
  • Gregory M.
    Gregory MJanuary 3, 2010
    Been here 50+ times
    The chicken and the egg is distinctively delicious
  • Gregory M.
    Gregory MJuly 16, 2010
    Been here 50+ times
    They gave me a free second glass of wine for being Foursquare mayor!
  • Gregory M.
    Gregory MDecember 13, 2009
    Been here 50+ times
    the BBQ ribs with Ginger are fantastic
  • Flavia F.heart icon on user image
    Flavia FaustiniApril 20, 2013
    (At night) Way too loud. Ordered food 35 min ago & didnt get it yet.
  • Justin M.
    Justin MalvinMay 11, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Delicious Posiflex here!
  • Louie R.
    Louie RyanApril 5, 2011
    hello everybody........thanks for the kind shout outs!
  • Tim M.
    Tim M.April 17, 2011
    It's a good Cougar den in Santa Monica.
  • Ryan W.
    Ryan WilliamsAugust 21, 2010
    Ask garet the server about the waiter
  • Torrey N.
    Torrey NommesenJune 13, 2011
    Watch something live
  • Novena C.
    Novena CarmelAugust 18, 2010
    Been here 100+ times
    Now serving lunch Wed thru Sat!
  • Gregory M.
    Gregory MDecember 31, 2009
    Been here 50+ times
    The manager Deatiny is fantastic
  • Gregory M.
    Gregory MDecember 4, 2009
    Been here 50+ times
    this place is chill for swanky ambience..
  • Gregory M.
    Gregory MDecember 5, 2009
    Been here 50+ times
    Louie the owner rocks!
  • Gregory M.
    Gregory MFebruary 13, 2010
    Been here 50+ times
    Absinthe experience
  • Gregory M.
    Gregory MDecember 17, 2009
    Been here 50+ times
    willie's jazz band
  • Gregory M.
    Gregory MDecember 9, 2009
    Been here 50+ times
    get a crush fro Iisher
  • Robbie S.
    Robbie S.June 23, 2010
    Pleasant waitstaff, but vomitously awful food that took forever.
  • Mark Q.
    Mark QuestMarch 13, 2010
    No. 209 w/ a twist
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