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Circa 1886

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Near Wentworth Mansion, in a former residential home full of hand-carved marble fireplaces and Tiffany stained-glass windows, rests the intimate Circa 1886 restaurant. The award-winning eatery sets a sophisticated tone with low lighting and a yellow rose atop each table. Executive chef Marc Collins emphasizes seasonal offerings, highlighted by the menu's heirloom-tomato salad, a deconstructed BLT made with bacon gelée, Romaine espuma (foam), and white-grain toast. Collins also shows off his Texan extraction, serving an antelope dish, the free-range game procured from the Broken Arrow Ranch in Texas hill country. The tender variation spiced with horseradish is a must-eat for the adventurous.

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  • Address: 149 Wentworth St., Lower King, Charleston, SC 29401 | Map It
  • Phone: 843/853-7828
  • Hours: Closed Sun. No lunch
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  • Location: North of Broad

    Restaurant Details

  • Reservations essential.
  • Credit cards accepted.
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    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.

    by mclaren67, 10/8/07

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