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High Cotton

  • Address: 199 E. Bay St., Market area, Charleston, SC, 29401 | Map It
  • Phone: 843/724-3815 | Reserve Online
Write a review | Avg. member rating: 4.6/5

Fodor's Review:

Chef Anthony Gray, who has been with the restaurant since 1991, has taken over as chef, and so far the transition has gone smoothly. Lazily spinning paddle fans, palm trees, and brick walls still create a plantation ambience. As for the food, Gray combines wonderful flavors and flawless presentation for memorable meals. His Southern and Italian background translates to such specialties as homemade sausages and excellent sauces and marinades for meat. You can feast on bourbon-glazed pork and white-cheddar grits. The chocolate soufflé with blackberry sauce and the praline soufflé are both remarkable. Sunday brunch is accompanied by musicians who sweeten the scene. At night the bar is enlivened with jazz.

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

Member Reviews and Ratings

Reviewed by tdavid from Westport, CT on 4/1/08
Excellent presentation, beautiful surroundings and excellent service. Tuna Tartare was innovative and well conceived. Duck breast was perfectly cooked and the ginger infused apples were a great counterpoint. Souffle was very tasty if a bit too sweet.

Member Rating: 4.4
Ratings details: Food: 5.0 Atmosphere: 4.0 Service: 4.0 Value: 4.0

Reviewed by Blue_Warrior from Atlanta on 12/21/06
An elegant experience from beginning to end. Jazz playing in the background, a fine dining clientele, a great menu and great food. Our waitress was very friendly and took very good care of us. I travel for a living and have eaten at restaurants all over the world ... High Cotton is definitely a great restaurant.

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