Linnette's

Linnette’s is a gorgeous place to meet up with friends for drinks and a meal. Located on a resort, there isn’t much to do after or before visiting the restaurant. They had complimentary valet parking. The service was wonderful and the drinks were powerful. The tricky part for me was that since we went during restaurant week, we got a great value for our meal but while good there just wasn’t anything I would say someone had to get. Definitely a cute spot though.

The environment is lovely. It feels authentic and perfect for the South Carolina coastal area. Jessica was an amazing server and made us feel welcome. The food was all amazing. The pickled shrimp was really delicious. The valet recommended the Duck and Dumplings, and he was spot on! The cobbler was delicious, too!

We had a lovely time at Linnette’s. The atmosphere downstairs at the cocktail bar was cozy and chic. Once our table was ready, we ventured upstairs and had such an incredible dinner - Oysters, warm crab dip, the “bacon and egg”, flounder, and the beef cheek. Every dish was to die for, and Felix was attentive and knowledgeable. We cannot wait to come back!!

What an EXPERIENCE - the attention to detail is out of this world, from the warm welcome to the exquisite decor to the elevated menu. Austin and Finn made our night especially sparkly, recommending exactly the right selections for us and helping us feel perfectly at home. The pickled shrimp was my favorite dish, plus I enjoyed the best mocktails I’ve ever had (and equally delicious cocktails for my husband). We began our evening with drinks downstairs in the Willet Room and then proceeded upstairs to Linnette’s for dinner. The building is stunning, absolutely gorgeous. I am smitten with the birdcage decor, modern southern furnishings, handbound vintage-inspired menus and depression era glass bowl for my sorbet. This wasn’t just dinner, it was truly a magical night!

Our experience at Linnette’s was exceptional. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable and goes out of their way to ensure everything is perfect, and the food is simple, delicious, and made with obviously fresh ingredients (the tomatoes tasted exactly like what we grow in our garden at home, etc). The property (and its design, both interior and exterior) and its scenic location are really impressive and we look forward to staying there and dining with you again on our next trip to Charleston.

Bavette was lukewarm, tough, and extremely bland. Crab dip was devoid of crab. Our server appeared to stop caring the moment nobody in our party ordered a cocktail, and tried to clear plates without asking. For a hotel that charges $1k per room, you’d think their only restaurant on property would be better than an Applebees’s…there are so many amazing restaurants in Charleston - don’t waste your time or money going here unless you’re staying at the hotel.

We sat at the bar and Pete was great and very accomodating. The atmosphere is southern charm and the violoinist adds to the loveliness. For our dinner, I began with the Bavette. I usually like this type of cut but understand it needs to be marinated for a while to achieve tenderness. My serving was not tender and was a bit gamey. Pete was happy to replace it with my choice of another entree. I was not in the mood for fish so I opted for the beef cheek. It was much better but for the prices, I was left wanting for the food quality. My husband had the grouper, which was fine, but not special. They have not been open long so I hope they will up their game and we can return soon.

We ate at Linette’s twice. Once for dinner and once for lunch. You’ll find my hotel review under The Dunlin Resort reviews. Further to that review I would like to further comment on the restaurant itself. The restaurant sells itself heavily on being Farm- To-Table and intermeshed with the farming community on Johns Island. Well, , curious about the menu, I did some research. From what I understand most if the produce is bought from RoseBank Farms, who in turn buy most of their produce from Lime House