Fodor's Expert Review Carolina's
Editor's Note: This location is no longer in operation.
On a quiet side street between East Bay Street and Waterfront Park, this longtime favorite occupies a former wharf building. The recently renovated decor includes romantic banquettes, and an evolving menu under chef Jill Mathias has a strong emphasis on healthful ingredients. (Owner Richard Stoney also owns Kensington Plantation, where most of the produce is grown.) Lowcountry favorites stand next to original dishes like scallops with roasted cauliflower. Local grouper works amazingly well with a port-wine broth. Ask about the special prix-fixe dinners, including ones with beer pairings. On Sunday and Monday bottles of wine are half price. The free valet parking is another nice touch.
