Meredith S.
Yelp
Wow! I'd give it more stars, if I could. We are in town so the kid can do an overnight college visit and after dropping him off, we wanted to find a really good steak place. Yelp did it again! The place is absolutely beautiful and super clean. We were greeted quickly by our amazing server, Aaron, and soon had drinks from the bar. Aaron was funny, attentive (without being overbearing) and really knowledgeable about the menu and food preparation/ presentation.
We started with salads - I normally go for a wedge, but after hearing about the seasonal salad, I was sold! Hubby had the Caesar, his usual. The Caesar was just perfect - the right amount of dressing (it was so flavorful. They must make their own), Parmesan and tiny croutons. Yum! But that seasonal salad? Oh my! A bed of greens (including spinach), strawberries, roasted red onions, sliced almonds, feta cheese and a really well done raspberry vinaigrette - yes please!!
Hubby had the 14 oz NY Strip and it was cooked perfectly rare, exactly as he had ordered. He chose the steak frites presentation and was thrilled. The frites were so well seasoned! And that maitre d'butter - wow. It's green, which is funny, but one taste and you know why - so herby and buttery. It was fantastic. I have never tasted anything like it.
I had the waygu hanger steak, mid-rare. It was so so good. Who knew hanger steak could melt in your mouth like that? Obviously the chef does! Paired with the seasonal presentation (fingerling potatoes, creamed spinach and this amazing red-eye sauce), I think I could eat it every night. It was just that good. The creamed spinach was exceptional- most places bathe it in cream. Not here, there was just enough cream, but the spinach was the star. We also split an add on of seared scallops - oh my! Expertly seared and so sweet and flavorful!
We finished our incredible meal with the creme brûlée, because if it's on the menu, we are ordering it. Just perfect. This one was obviously fired to order with the sugar crust crispy and warm. It makes me crazy when they have been torched in advance and thrown in a fridge to be served later. Not here! Event the berry compote on top was evidence of the chef and his team's attention to detail.
We are steakhouse junkies and have eaten in many up and down the east coast. This is by FAR one of the most memorable meals we have had in a very long time. The staff is phenomenal - so friendly. I even saw the Manager help bus tables. They run food for each other and it is very obvious that they take pride in what they do. I sure hope the kid chooses to go to school here, because we'll become regulars when we are in town. But well's is an absolute MUST visit if you are looking for a memorable steakhouse dinner in Charleston. Make sure you ask for Aaron! But no worries if he is off when you visit, from what we saw, the entire staff is amazing!