Eli's Table

The waiters and waitresses were absolutely amazing and were very friendly! We loved the beignets most definitely! Made delicious and powdery taste with cooly sauce! Pasta was amazing as well! Thank you for adding enjoyment to our visit to Charleston!

This place was great. Went there for an anniversary dinner and they took great care of us. Handed my wife a rose and couldn't have been kinder. The food was also fantastic and we ended the dinner with a great creme brulee. I'd strongly suggest this place! +++ Came back again and the food was still good. Service was a bit slow but they offer a complimentary app so completely made up for it. The shrimp and grits are too thick, maybe more gravy was needed? The beignets we're delicious and the highlight of our meal. It's good and I'd recommend it but I'm not as excited the second time around.

This place was beautiful and definitely a place to try! My husband and I wanted to try it because our sons name is Eli and has autism and doesn't like restaurants so we just had too 😁 our waiter was Jordan and he was pretty awesome! Any questions we had he answered easily with honest opinion, was very attentive also very informative with the menu. The food was amazing, we had the lamb and filet and our taste buds was for sure dancing around. We had some drinks wasn't a fan of the very berry margarita but if your lemonhead Charleston tap water is a must try! We ate outside and it was a really nice atmosphere 10/10 definitely recommend!

Eli's Table is one of my favorite breakfast/brunch spots in Charleston. The food is delicious! I recommend the breakfast sandwich (bacon, egg & cheese on croissant) and the beignets. The sweet tea is exactly like it should taste in the South -- made perfectly sweet.

I feel I should start this with: We attempted to come yesterday. The website stated you're opened for brunch and dinner. When we arrived it was dark and obviously not opened. Perhaps update this, I'm sure we aren't the only ones to walk directly into the dark restaurant. The gentleman there didn't question why 4 people walked in, just saw us and kept walking. I asked; even though it was obvious if they were opened or opening and he said no. Just no. Very disappointed as soon as I walked in for this visit. I was with a group and didn't want to disappoint them. A few times I wanted to just leave. The serving staff seemed to have no direction and wandered around. No communication from hostess to the server who claimed our table, pretty sure the hostess should be the one seating. I had company from out of town and they always heard me talk about how much I love Eli's table. We had a great table but since one in our party had to use the restroom it was given to a party of 2 when we were a larger party and felt cramped where we were placed. The saving grace in the start was the bartender Billy was fantastic. He happily made drinks for my friends that were not on the menu. Which then turned into a large table next to us also ordering the drinks, so that was fun. Billy has a lot of personality. The thing that bothered me the most was my friend wanted a switch of bread on a sandwich and was told the chef would refuse to do so. Terry reassured us Corey is an excelled chef but I feel it's just bread. And a first time customer should have had a wow experience, we're in Charleston and are suppose to known for Southern Hospitality. I respect integrity of the dish but this is simply a bread switch. My Beet salad came out missing its basil oil and ricotta. I was told the person who put it together, it was their first day. I get that, I have grace for that; nonetheless, it's Expo's job to send out the food correctly. I did not send it back since I didn't want to waste it, did receive my cheese but not the oil. I could not tell if the Expo was a kitchen manager or a floor manager. She was not put together well. The first comment from my friend was, "who is she touching the plates?" She had a buttoned top but instead of it being buttoned she was sporting a low cut tank and her chest tattoo was on full display. Definitely out of place. Terry, Billy, the hostess and other servers all looked their parts. She was not an elevated staff member by sight. Nor did she play the role, seeing as how the food was sent out incorrectly. With that being said, if we retained our original table (reservation called in) we wouldn't have been able to see this person until her many trips away from Expo. Seems a lot has changed in a year, might try dinner or something in the future. Not sure. Change is good but not always.

OMG. Hands down Eli’s Table is my favorite restaurant in Charleston and one of my favorites in the US. Best customer service I’ve ever received anywhere - attention to detail, communicative, would come at the right times, gave recommendations for events that week, saved us from two people who were harassing us with joining a membership, etc. Every plate that is pictured not only had a great presentation but was at the perfect temperature and had excellent mix of ingredients. My favorite was the Green Fried Tomatoes. It’s an explosion of flavor and texture in your mouth. There’s outside seating as well, albeit small. Will absolutely come again and definitely recommend this place.

I loved this little spot. I made reservations on ‘open table’ for the same night. It includes a fully stocked bar, not just beer and wine. It’s not pretentious, just beautiful food in a business-casual, dining atmosphere. There was a gentleman playing jazz on keyboards that evening (Saturday.) Jordon was our waiter. He made great recommendations and is genuinely a nice guy. The she-crab soup was delicious, hands down probably the best l’ve ever had. The crostini was remarkable! I’m going back just for that, wow. Everything was truly perfect. We’ll definitely be back. A truly great find!

Eli’s table is a special place. The host and staff were very welcoming, the place was cozy, the service was impeccable. We had a drink at the tiny bar, which has an extensive and colorful drink menu. I tried the Charleston tap water (gin, honey simple syrup, lemon) We ordered the Caesar salad, fried green tomatoes, blackened mahi with Gouda grits and Brussels sprouts, and scallops with truffle risotto. Every bite was delicious. We were full but had to try the dessert. Cheesecake and beignets, truly scrumptious. Meals like these help my husband understand my foodie tendencies, so thank you! The host, bartender and our server Brooke all went above and beyond, we even met the chef! But, sadly, didn’t get his name. There was even live music which we really enjoyed. We will be back any time we’re in town. Truly outstanding 🏆

the hospitality here was so warm and welcoming from the moment I stepped in. Such incredible staff and great atmosphere.

I went to Eli's table for takeout brunch and cant wait to come back on my next trip. The shrimp and grits were extremely well seasons and flavorful. The beignet are well worth it. The chef was at the front when I picked up my order and he was extremely friendly and attentive. Although I didn't sit inside and eat the ambience was warm and welcoming. The decor was essentially south carolina.

I feel I should start this with: We attempted to come yesterday. The website stated you're opened for brunch and dinner. When we arrived it was dark and obviously not opened. Perhaps update this, I'm sure we aren't the only ones to walk directly into the dark restaurant. The gentleman there didn't question why 4 people walked in, just saw us and kept walking. I asked; even though it was obvious if they were opened or opening and he said no. Just no. Very disappointed as soon as I walked in for this visit. I was with a group and didn't want to disappoint them. A few times I wanted to just leave. The serving staff seemed to have no direction and wandered around. No communication from hostess to the server who claimed our table, pretty sure the hostess should be the one seating. I had company from out of town and they always heard me talk about how much I love Eli's table. We had a great table but since one in our party had to use the restroom it was given to a party of 2 when we were a larger party and felt cramped where we were placed. The saving grace in the start was the bartender Billy was fantastic. He happily made drinks for my friends that were not on the menu. Which then turned into a large table next to us also ordering the drinks, so that was fun. Billy has a lot of personality. The thing that bothered me the most was my friend wanted a switch of bread on a sandwich and was told the chef would refuse to do so. Terry reassured us Corey is an excelled chef but I feel it's just bread. And a first time customer should have had a wow experience, we're in Charleston and are suppose to known for Southern Hospitality. I respect integrity of the dish but this is simply a bread switch. My Beet salad came out missing its basil oil and ricotta. I was told the person who put it together, it was their first day. I get that, I have grace for that; nonetheless, it's Expo's job to send out the food correctly. I did not send it back since I didn't want to waste it, did receive my cheese but not the oil. I could not tell if the Expo was a kitchen manager or a floor manager. She was not put together well. The first comment from my friend was, "who is she touching the plates?" She had a buttoned top but instead of it being buttoned she was sporting a low cut tank and her chest tattoo was on full display. Definitely out of place. Terry, Billy, the hostess and other servers all looked their parts. She was not an elevated staff member by sight. Nor did she play the role, seeing as how the food was sent out incorrectly. With that being said, if we retained our original table (reservation called in) we wouldn't have been able to see this person until her many trips away from Expo. Seems a lot has changed in a year, might try dinner or something in the future. Not sure. Change is good but not always.

This was one of the worst dining experiences I have had in a very long time. The food was mediocre at best. The Fried Green Tomatoes were coated in a very thick batter, much of which was burned. I also ordered the Salmon with Truffle Risotto. The salmon was a very tiny portion and very salty. The risotto was gluey and gloopy and totally inedible. But the service is where Eli's Table completely falls apart. When I was seated the hostess said she would bring me a drinks menu, which she never did. My server came by and asked about water. She brought the bottle of water and a glass (no ice, no lime or lemon) but never even poured it. She came by later to ask about drinks, which I ordered, but didn't receive until I was halfway through my appetizer (the aforementioned Fried Green Tomatoes). I had to ask about specials (catch of the day). She then brought my entree when I was only about halfway through the appetizer and had had about two sips of my cocktail. I also had to ask for utensils and a napkin. Sigh. The only saving grace was that the manager came over to apologize and he did comp my entire meal. He acknowledged that he has his work cut out for him to improve things. Another table (same server) was also complaining about the service, and another table (different server) got wrong drink orders. Maybe tonight was a one-off? But given the manager's reaction it doesn't sound like it. Too many other good places in town. Try elsewhere.

Too hot-no air conditioning, fruit flies, do not get the salmon!! It was so salty that we had to send it back!! That's saying something since I worked in restaurants for 7 years. Do not waste your time unless you have a dog.

Stopped here for brunch on a Saturday at noon since the wait at Poogan's porch was over 90 minutes and we definitely could not wait. We sat indoors and the restaurant didn't seem too busy when we arrived, however, service was so slow and painful the entire time. Our waitress seemed to forget about us and ignored simple asks like getting me a spoon - I'm convinced this establishment only offers forks and knives despite having soup on their menu. I took about 20 minutes to get a cup of coffee since they were 'brewing' a new pot.... A new pot shouldn't take that long. Coffee comes and i have no spoon nor a stirrer. Have to wait several more minutes to get a paper stirrer and more creamers. I ask for a spoon again since it would have been nice to use to scoop up some of our appetizer. Nope, simply ignored and never got a spoon. Food was average - the avocado on my sandwich wasn't fresh avocado - it was browning when it came out. Croissant was had as a rock. The fried green tomato napoleon was good but small portion for $13. Took forever to get our bill and pay. I would not return here again.

We were drawn to Eli's Table as there was live jazz on Friday and Saturdays. However, it was a gentlemen playing the keyboard. No singing, only live music. It was still very nice. The service was very friendly, our server Raymond was welcoming and made out night! We stopped by after dinner for a night cap and live music. We ordered the southern Gentlemen drink (which was made with Bourbon) a, a fruity non alcoholic drink and beignets, which is a speciality of this spot. Wow the beignets were delicious! I'm still craving it today! Overall, the service was too, Raymond was the nicest! The music was relaxing and the beignets made my night!

OMG.... What an incredible breakfast place! We were lucky to find this restaurant so we made this our morning breakfast spot during our visit to Charleston. We were greeted and shown to a great table in front of a window. Jess B, server, had greeted the three of us. Jess, very personable, had went over the menu. I had ordered the Two Eggs Your Way and my friends had ordered the Crab & Egg. While were waiting, Jess, would cover and chat with us. Within a few minutes, our meals were delivered. All of our meals were good size portions and seasoned just right. With my meal, I had a homemade biscuit with an incredible jam that we couldn't get enough of. Jess was so nice and gave us a complimentary order of Beignets with the same jam. The Beignets were out of this world. The dining area is well lite and inviting. I would highly recommend this restaurant for the food and service!! Thanks again, Jess for the incredible service.

Had a wonderful experience at Eli's Table which has incredible Southern Charm that was exemplified by their Bartender Billy who made an amazing Bloody Mary and my favorite the Blueberry Martini which was exactly what I wanted. His customer service was impeccable to not only me but was fascinated in his ability to assist a large table next to me ensuring all got a drink that met their expectations. A true gentleman to be sure, so stop in and see him! Already looking forward to my next visit!

Amazing service from Jared. We had duck and waffles, broccolini and cheddar soup , fig prosciutto appetizer and the Charleston tap water drink amazing. Compliments to chef for the risotto and creole sauce on the chicken. Great ambiance. We will be back for the southern courtesy :))

The service was a little off this day. I'm sure it's typically a wonderful experience but they were short staff, it took a while to get our food and when I ordered coffee I was told they did not have any creamer. Our waitress was just overwhelmed. She did her best. Our food was pretty good.

Best Bloody Mary ever!!! Our go to place anytime we come to Charleston. A great place to stop for a drink and a snack.

Eli's Table provides a remarkable sense of family and quality. There is a sense of belonging and caring from the staff that is so prevalent from the moment you check in to your final bite. The staff is informed, fun, energetic and there to cater to your needs. You will know what I mean when you experience this dining. The menu is small, because each meal and appetizer is prepared with quality and love. When you see the Fried Green Tomato Tower, you will be like "Wow". Overall, for an intimate, fun, high-paced yet relaxed experience, come to Eli's and on the weekends, there will be some light jazz to accompany your meal.

Service was awful! Took 20 minutes for our sparking water and 45 minutes for lemon for the sparkling water after 4 requests. Overpriced and food was meh. My risotto with scallops had raw garlic throughout. My cocktail was a disappointment and I didn't even finished it.

My husband and I dined at Eli's table on Friday evening. It was an amazing experience. Sat at the bar and had the best service on the planet from Billy Reilly. We loved sitting at the end of the bar where we could see the street traffic. It felt like you were outside but the inside vibe was even more entertaining! We really enjoyed the food and atmosphere. And the people watching was phenomenal. Billy made our evening so memorable and we adored chatting with the server Raymond, who was hilarious. His southern accent cracked me up!! We were treated like family from the minute, we sat down. I am a native of Charleston who moved away, but kind of a She crab soup snob and I can tell you that Eli's soup is the best i have ever had - Huge amounts of crab in every bite. The next time you're in Charleston, do yourself a favor and step into Eli's table for a dining experience, that you will never forget!!

Came back to Eli's Table for dinner and was wildly disappointed. From the service to the seasoning on the food, I would not recommend. The manager was yelling at employees, the kitchen was out of multiple menu items/beverages/even utensils, all of the food was over seasoned and the potions were much smaller than the last time we visited. Sad to say Eli's Table has become a skip.

I have some dietary issues, and to say that the staff was accommodating would be an understatement. The waitress, despite being new, found out everything about the dishes for me and spoke with the chef to make sure I got something that was exactly perfect. I think the manager, he told me he just wanted to ensure that everyone had a good experience. The service was simply incredible in terms of accommodation. The food came out quickly, and well prepared.

Great food! The ABLT and salmon dinner plate is what we had. Both were fantastic. Chef Cory prepared them perfectly. We did take out so I can't comment on the ambiance but the restaurant looked very inviting. We will go back.

Everything about this place is awesome. The servers truly love their job. The owner is a gem. The food is amazing. Fried green tomatoes appetizer is perfection. Trout with red rice risotto was perfection. Definitely give Eli's table a try.

Came here for brunch on a weekday. Charleston is a fantastic place to find brunch every day if the week and this place is no exception. Shared the sweet potato pancakes (with cinnamon butter) and avocado egg croissant. Both were good and both were mildly soggy. The cinnamon butter was quite good however- note to self, should make at home for the future. The bill came with a credit card service fee, not sure if that's standard here but I want aware of that prior to paying. All in all it was a decent meal. Not dying to go back but no major complaints either.

Eli's Table seems like it's had one too many years being bombared with tourists and needs a bit of a break to rest and recoup. I remember when they first opened and it was the hot new thing in town, and I think since then it has just been hard to keep up. The ceilings tiles look like they've been having some sort of water damage and are all discolored, sagging, and pretty off-putting. The bathroom is similarly over-used looking. The food was all in all pretty good at prices typical for that part of town (which means, largely speaking, overpriced), but I wouldn't say it was anything super special. The servers, however, were fantastic. We went on a day when it was absolutely pouring rain and the servers let us hang out at the restaurant long after we had eaten to try and wait for the rain to stop. They also were very attentive to older customers and tried to help them figure out transport plans to avoid the torrential downpours. I am up for trying out Eli's table again, and maybe my opinion will change with another visit!

Fantastic food, service, and atmosphere. My mom and I sat at the bar with Billy the Guinness book of records fastest bartender. It was dinner and a show. We had the fish special of fresh caught wreckfish. It was spectacular! Best she crab soup with tons of crab

We arrived a few minutes before opening, at 9:00 a.m. we did not require a reservation but we had one! Our server happily let us take a table while she finished getting the restaurant set up for opening. We did not order brunch cocktails but got right to the breakfast part. I had the wild mushroom omelette with grits. My spouse had the Southern omelette with breakfast potatoes. By the time our food arrived there were several other tables that had already gotten theirs, which I found was odd because we were the first ones in the place. But the plates arrived eventually, a very simple presentation with zero garnish. The mushroom omelette had spinach , gruyere cheese and a nice variety of fungi . The grits were extremely creamy and when I inquired the server informed me they had heavy cream and Gouda cheese in them. They were delicious and rich, but you might want to mention this dairy to people before they order. The Southern omelette included breakfast sausage, peppers, onions, cheddar cheese and he really enjoyed it. The breakfast potatoes appeared to be little batter coated cubes from a freezer bag, dropped in the deep fryer and then thrown on the plate. If these are homemade I would be surprised. Husband didn't even finish them. Overall it was a reasonably priced breakfast and quality was good, but this restaurant has a little ways to go to satisfy the foodie in me.

Service was fantastic- kitchen was flexible with our request- food great especially grits and fried tomatoes... would definitely come back.

Stopped in on a Saturday night for dinner around 6pm. The space is cute. We sat in the back courtyard because we had our dogs so they are dog friendly which is a plus! Our waitress was nice but not that attentive. We order the Gouda fondue, friend green tomatoes, and the goat cheese crostini for appetizers. The Gouda fondue was delicious but came out with out the pretzel bread which was one of the things we were looking forward too. When we asked the waitress about it, she checked and then let us know the kitchen didn't have any bread. The green apples, grapes, and sausage were good in the cheese but would have loved to dip the pretzel bread. Our waitress did apologize and take it off the bill which was very nice. She also let us know that they didn't have anymore green tomatoes for the friend green tomatoes so we didn't end up getting to try that. The goat cheese crostini with prosciutto was very tasty. For our entree we had the vegetable risotto. It was okay but it says it's supposed to be a truffle risotto but I didn't taste any truffle. Overall, cute place but a little disappointed that there weren't a few menu items so early in the night.

Here for Sunday brunch. Some poor reviews mention service. Ours was outstanding. As an out of Towner I appreciated the low country specials like the fried oyster Benedict. If we were staying in town longer we would go back for dinner

Had breakfast here today - no biscuits or avocados for breakfast which was odd since they were on the menu. My husband's order was wrong so we had to send it back. Not a place I would recommend

We left full, full of disappointment. We were sat outside with the most wobbley table that no one bothered to fix. Our server was never to be seen, trying to get a soda alone took forever. Would never go back there or recommended. I'm shocked at how they're still operating.

Great Steaks ! Able to seat last minute late. Great Service- it was recommended to us by Rosco . Thank You (just rolled into town and everything was booked )

Just want to give a special thanks to Corey . He made such a small gesture that went the long green mile. When I first called the restaurant, he answered and said, "Thanks for calling Eli's Table how can I make your day great?" I said, " I am about to ask a question and depending on your answer will determine if you will succeed." So then I told him, I wanted to pay for some food over the phone. He said due to fraud they couldn't, which I totally understand. I asked was there any kind of way because I made a reservation for my mom's (it's her birthday) and friend in my name and really wanted to pay for it over the phone. ( Of course, I could have easily cashapp my mom for the food. But it wouldn't have been personal and it wouldn't have felt as special). So Corey, said he could do it but I had to verify who I was and my card. We were able to make it happen over the phone. He later found my mom and friend in the restaurant and asked them do they know me and once they confirmed, he told them that their food was taken care of. But he didn't stop at that, he serviced them and went above and beyond to ensure my mom's comfort and enjoyment. He was attentive without being intrusive. My mom was extremely pleased with the ambiance, staff, food, and overall establishment. And most of all she was shocked I was able to take care of her bill from afar without sending her the money. Corey thank you so much for making that extra small comment on how to make my day great and then living up to doing so. Becuse not only did you make mine day great, you had an impact on making my mom's day special, enjoyable and memorable. It's the small things that makes a HUGE impact. Again, thank you so much Brother. You made us all feel like we were family with that gesture.

My family and I had a great experience eating at Eli's today! We were in Charleston waiting for some of us to catch a flight, before the rest continued on a long road trip home. We were a group of 5 ( plus a dog ) without a reservation. We were so pleased with the smiling faces, and quick seating not often given to a walk-in table of five. We were quickly accomodated on the outdoor patio. We were a little nervous due to a bit of a time crunch and less than stellar planing, but thanks to the great service, it was no problem. Our cold drinks were kept fresh and filled, and all the food was delivered piping hot, quickly.. oh, and it was delicious! At the end of a long family trip, this was exactly what we all needed.

Not the place we had chosen, but being a first-time visitor didn't really appreciate how important a reservation is in Charleston Had taken a sightseeing break in a downtown pub but wanted a nice place for dinner especially as it was the last night of vacation. Walking we spotted this and others and decided here. There were full for indoors, but the night was beautiful and had outdoor seating. We were not in any hurry so enjoyed the meal and service. I had a chicken dish, don't remember the exact name of it. She had a shrimp dinner. The food was excellent. A couple of times I think our outdoor location got lost by the servers, but it was once again a beautiful last night before home. Prices seemed reasonable for Charleston.

Last time we went was great. This time was ... pathetic. Party of three. Was seated and waited better part of an hour. Waters, Diet Coke never came. Order never taken. Just left. Truly remarkable in the very worst way. We let them know we were forgotten one time. Somehow. Some way... they forgot us again. We were parched. Somehow even getting us water was not possible.

The service the food the atmosphere was exceptional. Visiting Charleston for a wedding and this place happened to be next door. I would drive 50 miles for this place! Best beignets! Must try!!!!!

The meal was worse than our experience at Hymans. We made reservations and were beyond disappointed. There was lipstick on my dirty coffee mug and the waitress stated it may have been hers. Our food was SWIMMING in oil. My pancakes were burned and had pieces of green spinach stuck in them as well as only my plate. It was disgusting. When we complained to the waitress she insisted the chef come out to see what happened and then she returned to say he "was not presentable enough" to come out and told us we didn't need to pay as though we had received a gift of some sort. I'm shocked people like this place. It was one of the worsts breakfasts I've ever seen. Do not waste your money here. I

Branden our waiter was so kind. I ordered the roasted vegetables and he added specially made dairy free risotto to go with it and at no charge. The food and service was great. The patio just needs a little bit of ambiance. Great job Branden!!

What does one do when he flies back home to visit briefly, celebrate his April fools "21st" Bday, but is in the mood for live Jazz and great company? Ask a person whom I've never met face to face to join & suggest a great place to dine! Being single I frequent a lot of restaurants & have a lot of first dates that result in the same, boring and mundane "getting to know you" talk. This runs parallel to dining, the same food just with a different spin & lacking the wow factor. My gracious host was most interesting, much like Eli's with many enjoyable & contrasting nuisances. Walking up to Eli's many long-lost emotions begin to manifest themselves. This is my hometown yet I'm a foreigner. I paused to take pictures of the majestic buildings that adorn the street, namely the churches & the outside of Eli's. Outside are a few tables with smiling customers sipping adult beverages in front of off-white brick façade complimented by a pastel green color, fresh flowers & a few small signs as if finding the place is an Easter egg hunt. Walking in, dark wood interiors adorn the bar area & light wood furnishings compliment the transitional light yellow toned walls. I had some time to kill so I sat at the bar striking up conversations w/ patrons & employees alike. I find it hard to compete against todays copilots, aka "smart phones" for verbal tomfoolery. Alas, I'm a persistent extrovert so I beat Apple & Samsung! Talking with the staff at Eli's, it prepared me handsomely for my new friend, knowledgeable, attractive, elegant, entertaining & downright fun. Being a southern gentleman & traditionalist, I brought my friend fresh flowers. Please note I have no earthly idea what the flowers were, just that they look pretty. The feminine spring breeze walked in & woken my senses, jazzing up the atmosphere, that is the band & the woman, but I digress. At the same time our hostess who "was the mostest" who's name wasn't Beetlejuice rather Carson introduced herself. Jovial, prompt, knowledgeable & able to trade barbs quickly meant I knew things were going to be enjoyable! The menu is fun much like the person sitting across from me who had a funny bone, all in the backdrop of southern dining with jazz. She ordered the Four Graces Pinot Noir while I opted for the Backhouse Cab Sauv, a beautiful wine, deep in color w/ black berry on the palate & lighter than I expected. The lone disappointment was no escargot. I'm now convinced the universe is against me as this is the third restaurant in a row that didn't have snails. We complimented our wine w/ prosciutto & fig crostini. I'll admit this was the best version I've ever had. The goat cheese is slightly tart yet super flavorful on an extremely soft ciabatta topped with a salty prosciutto, and fig compote all on a sherry reduction. Our table was 10 feet from the band & the music was skillfully crafted, lending its own signature upon an already sophisticated yet laid back ambiance. Complimenting the band our smoked gouda fondue arrived. While the cheese was phenomenal as were all the accoutrements I found the grapes to best the best pairing. The slight acidity cut the richness of the cheese with surgical precision! The smarter of us two ordered her same glass of wine while I wanted to travel the world from the comfort of my chair. I opted for the Remanso Melbec from Argentina. This wine didn't agree with my palate which is odd for a Melbec. It started off without legs & easy on the tongue then a bold peppery aftertaste which lingers. We opted against a formal main course, trying the fried green tomato napoleon instead. Another absolute win! The tomatoes were slightly bitter, the pimento cheese, a toast to Charleston! As the night wound down the libations allowed a jovial tongue. Our waitress brought us bday beignets w/ a raspberry melba. The lady in gray switched to a very southern twang, playfully mocking the southern charm, which complimented the pillows of doughy goodness perfectly. The desert wasn't overly sweet so I didn't mind indulging in a fantastic, simple finisher. Finally, I enjoyed a Napa Valley Merlot & while I love merlot, it's so common I can't hold my pinky up. That said, it was wonderful, fruit forward with notes of oak & a nice mellow afterglow. The evening engaged in many paradoxes, intelligence juxtaposed w/ mindless goofiness, simple ingredients in an elegant design, audio foundation of jazz supporting great conversations. Eli is in many ways like the perfect date. The menu is informative without being overbearing, familiar yet adventurous. The staff are professional yet giving jokes as well as they take them. The interior is beautiful while not being pretentious or intimating. I very much enjoyed Eli's & hopefully unlike Charleston it will stay the same with the whimsy of the premeditated spontaneity that first lead me to their wonderful establishment.

I like the food and ambience very much very casual and it has a lot of food options. I've been here several times

First and only time that we will be coming here. Unfortunately our entree was less than appealing. Not to say we didn't enjoy the time with our friends. The wine was delightful, the two appetizers were the highlight of the meal and the Caesar salad was obviously good. The staff was knowledgeable and attentive. Other guest in our party did enjoy their meal such as the streak and salmon. Our scallops were yummy, but sadly the sweet corn risotto was crunchy and not cooked all the way, and the seasoning in the scallops was minimal. For the price point of this food, we will not be returning.

The food was delicious once it was cooked properly. My steak was over cooked and my sister's lamb chops were undercooked. They fixed it but only after we had to find a manager. Our server was new and told us that. She also disappeared once the food was brought to the table. The food took forever to recook. We had to get up and go looking for it. They did comp my steak but probably only because it was my birthday. I probably wouldn't go back.

Gave Eli's Table another try because Husk was full when we tried to walk-in on a weekday. We were sat immediately. Ambiance was very poor... the border on the garden bed next to our table was dislodged and laying flat on the ground and in that bed laid a knife and plastic straw. The food wasn't bad but it wasn't great either... 82 Queen, Miller's All Day, and Poogan's Porch are better options for brunch by far. Won't be back.

Eli's table was fantastic!!! The atmosphere was amazing but even better was the food! The chef was perfection. My filet was absolutely perfect and my husband had the salmon with risotto and was blown away. We also at at the bar for awhile and the bartender was fantastic!!! Highly recommend it!

It was a nice day and I was hungry, and this seemed like a great option so I went in. Food - Good, their beignets were okay, the avocado toast is good, as it comes with breakfast potatoes and 2 eggs made your choice. Service - Good Parking - It's better to walk as the weather here is great and parking may be difficult. Overall, this place is good.

Food was on par. Chicken and waffles and also the shrimp and grits were tasty. But the SERVICE was an abomination. Walked in and empty tables everywhere. Told there would be a 20 minute wait. Fine... looks like they might be a little understaffed. Every single staff member wouldn't look at us as we patiently waited by the registered. It was as if the would rather look at the floor then acknowledge us! Final got a table(still a little dirty). Got our food, ate it... no one ever checked in. Time to leave-- a waiter saw us sitting there and kept going about his business. Almost considers walking out but stood again by the register until someone finally took out payment. Back of house- good luck! Your front of house service is killing you.

Started off with mimosas, wedge salad, & fried green tomatoes. Finished off the meal with Steak & Eggs and Eli's Breakfast (not pictured). Feels very "mom & pop" and the food was wonderful. So glad we tried this little spot!

Good service, and amazing food. We got the bay scallops and they were cooked perfectly. Drinks were delicious as well. Only thing I would change in the seating. We got tucked in a corner behind another table and it was crowed and hot. Aside from that it was the perfect date nihht spot. Will definitely return next time in Charleston.

Very disappointing considering the previous reviews. Maybe the chef was off that day or our waitress was having issues First of all our waitress forgot we ordered iced tea, and we had to remind her twice. The food took a very long time to come to the table When it finally arrived, the crab cakes were cool and the soup a bit coagulated (like they both had been sitting awhile) The portion in the bowl of soup, was at most, 1/2 cup. itty bitty. It was very tasty, tho The menu is unclear and I thought fries or cold slaw came with meal. The waitress did not correct me; and, on top of that, she brought me grits instead of the slaw. Once we told her she again made a mistake, it took a long time for the cold slaw to arrive, we were done with our meal, and finally here comes the slaw. They brought sweetened iced tea to refill our glass when we said unsweetened several times. The beignets were delicious We came here after visiting the Bo Bartlett next door at the Gibbes Museum of Art. We had walked out to The Battery earlier

There are a lot of places in Old town Charleston to select for Sunday brunch and Eli's Table is definitely a winner! Nice ambiance, great service & all of the Southern favorites with a great bacon Bloody Mary! What else can you ask for to start off your Sunday!

They were short staffed but Katie got us in! So grateful she did because this was a wonderful meal. My wife had the scallops and I had the shrimp and grits. Both were delicious and the server Dylan was a great conversationalist. He just finished his masters in chemistry (very impressive) and we had a great table side conversation about nuclear fusion and aerospace propulsion. Seriously. Katie stayed after a long shift to chat with my wife and I. Lovely.

All of the food was great and the service was great! I ordered the avocado and egg croissant and ordered the egg on it to be over easy. It was messy but sooo worth it. I don't usually care for potatoes but I loved them here. They were crispy on the outside and full of flavor. The fried tasted similar. My husband enjoyed his burger and it looked like it had a nice thick, juicy patty. I would absolutely come here again.