Circa 1886 Review

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Circa 1886

  • Address: 149 Wentworth St., Lower King, Charleston, SC, 29401 | Map It
  • Phone: 843/853-7828 | Reserve Online
Write a review | Avg. member rating: 4.8/5

Fodor's Review:

If you're celebrating, come to this dining room in a carriage house behind the Wentworth Mansion, where the sound level is low enough that you needn't strain to hear your companions. There's a formality here, and the wait staff has both skill and decorum. Chef Marc Collins has created dishes that are real originals; don't resist the Vidalia onion cream soup or the foie gras with crushed almonds. Crab is the central ingredient in his signature soufflé. The coffee-rubbed strip loin with corn pudding, asparagus, and truffles is remarkable. After all that beef, you may experience a chemical need for dessert—try the chocolate tasting with wonders like chocolate-chunk-brownie gelato.

  • Open: Closed Sun. No lunch.
  • Keep in mind: Reservations essential.
  • Credit Cards: AE, D, DC, MC, V

Member Reviews and Ratings

Reviewed by mclaren67 from Atlanta, GA on 10/8/07
We were not let down at all at Circa 1886. The food and service as well as atmosphere were outstanding. Trust your waiter's suggestions. We were not disappointed.

Member Rating: 4.8
Ratings details: Food: 5.0 Atmosphere: 5.0 Service: 5.0 Value: 4.0
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