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Peninsula GrillvsHigh Cotton Charleston
Both establishments are praised by those who travel for a living. On balance, Peninsula Grill ranks significantly higher than High Cotton Charleston. Peninsula Grill is ranked #2 in Charleston with endorsements from 8 sources such as Forbes Travel Guide, concierge.com and Gayot.
Peninsula Grill
Concierge
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
Zagat
Gayot
Forbes Travel Guide
Where
Tasting Table
The Infatuation Travel + Leisure Show All Reviews
112 N Market St, Charleston, SC 29401-3157
From $10/night
Concierge "This award-winning restaurant in the chic Planters Inn oozes sexy sophistication."
Fodor's "Chef Graham Dailey incorporates Lowcountry produce and seafood into traditional Peninsula dishes, at once eyeing the past and the future." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Servers slip past to present Chef Graham Dailey’s savory steak au poivre or Carolina game hen, and fill your glass, again." Full review
Zagat4.8
"Diners are “lavished with attention” from servers who are “amazingly in sync” as they work the “elegant” but “not over-stuffy” velvet-walled space." Full review
Gayot15.0
"The Champagne Bar menu features raw oysters and other cold dishes. Hot appetizers such as the lobster and crab cake duo arrange two meaty cakes beside a small arugula salad." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"Located in the Planters Inn, the Peninsula Grill has the sophisticated feel of an urban eatery without losing sight of its Southern charm." Full review
Where "Rich velvet walls, antique cypress woodwork and large, 19th-century oil paintings, all combined with lush gardens outside, create a pampered setting for exquisite local cuisine." Full review
Tasting Table "The quintessential "fancy" restaurant, but with excellent food to boot, Peninsula Grill achieves an almost cinematic elegance." Full review
The Infatuation "After you finish dinner and take a walk down to the waterfront, head to Peninsula Grill inside the Planters Inn hotel for dessert." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Transports diners into the state’s historic past with its southern-inspired décor, courtesy of designer Amelia Handegan, and innovative interpretations of southern cuisine. " Full review
High Cotton Charleston Fodor's Travel + Leisure Zagat
Condé Nast Traveler Where
Frommer's
199 E Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401-2605
From $31/night
Fodor's "This place remains unchanged by time: lazily spinning paddle fans, lush palm trees, and exposed brick walls." Full review
Travel + Leisure "High Cotton, which serves roughly 800 Espresso Martinis a month, takes its name from an old southern term for living well." Full review
Zagat4.4
"This “elegant” French Quarter mainstay supplies “generous portions” of “excellent” Southern fare sourced from “local ingredients” with a side of “charm and seamless service”." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "For a true Southern brunch, make your way to High Cotton on bustling East Bay Street." Full review
Where "Mahogany woodwork, old brick walls and ancient, heart-of-pine floors give a feeling of warmth and style." Full review
Frommer's "High Cotton is a committed member of the Charleston farm-to-table movement, with local suppliers the sources of wonderful small plates...meals are served in an elegant dining room." Full review
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Don’t skip the sides: the fried Brussels sprouts and roasted fingerling potatoes are attractions in themselves.
