I recently dined at this restaurant with a party of seven, and our experience was excellent from start to finish. We were seated right away, which was a great start to the evening. The service was top-notch--our server was attentive and frequently checked on us, ensuring we had everything we needed. We ordered a variety of appetizers and drinks, all of which were delicious. I tried the daiquiri, which was a bit strong for my taste, so I opted for a Diet Coke instead. I appreciated that they offered to crush the ice, as I love my drinks with plenty of it. The steak frites were a standout--absolutely amazing and incredibly delicious. I would definitely return just for those! Overall, a fantastic dining experience. Highly recommend!

We stopped into, The Ordinary the other night for an impromptu appetizer-dinner date. You can never go wrong eating at The Ordinary, maybe broke (because everything is so amazing)! The bar scene is super chill and fun, the bartenders are great to talk to, and they will spend the extra time to walk you through the menu. We came in already knowing that you MUST always order the oyster sliders. I could eat hundreds of these small sandwiches, they are SO good. It's like a Bahn-Mi-style sandwich with a fried oyster. We tried the heirloom tomato & cucumber salad; everything was so fresh and loved the dressing. We were talking with our bar neighbor (Hank) and he asked us if we had ever tried the smoked oysters, which we had not. He was so nice that he got us the dish and we have now found our 2nd MUST order dish! There is a special way to eat them too: flip the cracker, cream fresh, hot sauce, oyster, and all down the hatch in 1 bite! If you're looking for a romantic bar, with amazing food and great vibes head to the Ordinary! Chef Mike Lata is an OG Chef in Charleston so you will not be disappointed.

Excellent raw bar choices and the cooked old bay shrimp was fantastic. The oyster slider was an experience and the bread it came on was homemade. The grouper dish surprised me how fresh and clean it was. The waitress was super friendly. Cant wait to go back.

I had been wanting to try the Ordinary for awhile and snagged a reservation through a Resy notification for a Thursday night around 8:30 PM. We were seated right away. We ordered a crudo appetizer and the blistered shishito peppers to start. I wish the cocktail menu was a little more expansive, I didn't find anything I loved, so I tried the cocktail with bitters and pineapple juice. It was refreshing but a little pricey for what it was. It probably could have been made better with at least a garnish. The crudo was fresh and delicious. For my dinner I got fish (I now forget exactly which type) with summer tomatoes and a potato purée. It was absolutely delicious! We did have to wait awhile though for our food. The place itself has a lot of atmosphere, I believe it is located in an old bank. It is fairly pricey as well, but I felt it was worth it for the most part.

I have had the pleasure of coming here three times in the last few years. Every time I've had a wonderful experience from staff to finish. I made a 5pm reservation on Resy and arrived at 5 on the dot. The hostesses welcomed us in, located our reservations and we were led upstairs to our table. The interior is as beautiful as the exterior, great photo opportunities especially upstairs. Our server, Kaitlyn, was just incredible. I love having a server who is excited about detailing and describing the menu, she sounded like she truly had a passion for food and we ended up ordering everything we inquired about. She was quick and attentive, refilling our sauces, relishes, drinks and water. She checked on us throughout our meal which was almost 2.5 hours! We started off with the middle tiered seafood tower with the addition of the Supreme caviar and drinks. We could have done without the little neck clams to be honest, they were good just not as good as everything else going on. The single ladies oysters have always been my absolute favorite oysters in Charleston so I'm glad we had a generous serving of them. Kaitlyn brought us extra creme fraiche and hotcakes to finish it off the caviar. Tackling a tower is delicious and so fun! We ordered our entrees: the swordfish schnitzel for my friend and I had the slow baked wreckfish. My friend said the swordfish was the best thing they've had in Charleston! I had a bite and it was lovely from start to finish. Initially the crust tasted nutty and sweet with some crisp texture, that fades and then you get the fish alone. Perfectly prepared. My dish was meant to be, as a hardcore lover of Tom Kha Gai I was thrilled with the first bite of my wreckfish. It was in a soup-like base that was creamy and citrusy, with the cutest spring veggies. Every bit of fish was tender and flavorful. We also had Pete's beets vinaigrette. I personally love beets, and these were loved too. The salad had some slices of blood orange, ricotta and walnuts. Absolutely refreshing. We did not see desserts on the menu so we asked Kaitlyn, we ordered both options available: chocolate hazelnut budino and the blueberry panna cotta. Both were excellent but if I had to choose I'd have the budino again. Make sure you scoop all the way to the bottom so you get some of the caramel with each bite. My choice of cocktails: frozen limonada, the ordinary daiquiri, and an espresso martini... Thanks for a great meal and experience! I'm looking forward to my next visit.

This restaurant is far from ordinary. They pay attention to even the smallest details. Restaurant is large but still feels intimate. What a great place to take a date or have a business dinner. The menu itself is relatively small, seafood focused. I started with some oysters and finished with New England clam chowder. Chowder was the best I have ever had. No question about it. Oysters were good. I bought half dozen and then bought a half dozen more. Service was fast, friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive. The Wine list was great. They even had the proper stems. I'll be back.

Having stayed in Charleston frequently nearby I had the opportunity to try out the Ordinary several times. Built in a former bank The Ordinary has a tremendous amount of character. The high ceilings, the large bar, the thick heavy doors - The Ordinary is anything but ordinary. They even have a cute little outdoor dining area. Service is delightful once past the hostess station. I don't know what it was but every time I came in the hostesses would simply stare at me without saying a word and with solidly neutral expressions. I would then say I would sit at the bar and scurry over. The bar was always delightful. The service here is wonderful with everyone always being so friendly and helpful. The food was good. Great oysters for sure and the little crispy fried oyster slider was delightful. The smoked oysters were not my favorite, but I suspect that is a personal preference. I thought the crudo was very good. I'll admit, I liked the cocktails more than the food. The food was good, but the cocktails shined.

Catching up on my final review for my last trip to Charleston this spring. It was also the first place we went to for dinner on arrival. If you are into fresh seafood this is your stop. It's located in the busier side of King Street where they close the road to foot traffic in the evenings so if you take an uber here later in the weekends prepare to be dropped of a block away. Since it was St. Patrick's Day weekend it was very festive on the way. The building is an old bank and it is stunning inside. It's quite the destination restaurant for young and old so a pretty mixed crowd. Definitely have reservations which I think can be booked up to a month in advance. Oysters are king here. We got half a dozen of the raw oysters and about 4 of the dressed oysters which had a nice mignonette and were topped with trout roe. I also added some raw clams which I've never had before; the clams were interesting and I was surprised they still had the same texture as cooked clams just more of seawater taste. Another must are the oyster sliders. Only got a single portion but you can definitely down a couple or more orders of these as they are delish. We also got the flounder lab - which is a great dish if you are into chili. The flounder had a nice oily texture to it as well. Their cocktail menu pairs well with the seafood as well. The daiquiri is their signature cocktail and was very fresh with freshly squeezed lime juice and simple sugar. They also have an interesting dirty martini with soy brine - a must. This restaurant is run by the same group that runs FIG so you know the Food Is Good!

Had a light dinner here on my recent one day trip to Charleston, and everything was excellent. We stopped in on a whim, after reviewing the menu posted outside the restaurant for desserts, and the outcome was a delightful surprise. Btw, if the restaurant feels like it could be an old bank, that's because it's literally inside an old bank. One of the doors near the kitchen looks like the door of a vault. Anyway, we ordered the oyster sliders. If I had not consumed a gigantic lunch, I would have ordered two more of these. They were that good. We also got the dressed oysters, a few regular oysters, and snapper ponzu. For dessert, we ordered the panna cotta. No regrets on any of the items we ordered. I would definitely come back the next time I'm in town.