Palmetto Flats Restaurant & Tavern

I think this might be one of the best Chicken Marsala dishes I've had! Definitely when I'm up that way again I would consider dining there and will recommend it to my friends.

This is not our first time at PF, we have been here three times wanting to support local business. Seeing that Friday evening prime rib was an option, we decided to give this restaurant another chance. To the point, my husband ordered the 16oz prime rib (medium rare) ($55). The prime rib arrived stone cold, he showed the hostess by touching it and made her aware. She took his prime rib, literally 4min later she returned with the exact same piece of meat. This meat was now grayish, he asked if it was microwaved and did it look medium rare, he received a slight grin with a comment "I don't eat meat". The hostess then walked away. The waitress then stopped by and asked how was the food, he told her that it was poor and no longer medium rare and cool. She looked at him and said "ok" and left. My burger was dry, also gray and really peppery, and I left 3/4 of the burger on the plate. This was also shared with the waitress with no response. We paid for the prime rib as he was sadly, really hungry. I can say, he was not happy with himself for that, so I wanted to share our experience. This was our last time going to this restaurant, which is sad as it's not a far drive and it's a small local business which we try to support.

First time here and it was absolutely fantastic!!! Our server Mel was a great help. She was so informative with everything and the food didn't disappoint! The okra basket was cooked to perfection. The breading wasn't heavy and evenly coated each piece. The Chicken Marsala was the best I've had. The sauce is made in-house (as is all the food and sauces) and tastes so amazing. The potatoe casserole was great, too! My daughter enjoyed her buffalo chicken sandwich and said the fries were really good. Definitely recommend this place and will be back!!

My family’s been to Palmetto Flats numerous times and this is the first time I’ve been very disappointed. My granddaughter had scrambled eggs, bacon, and toast. Her toast was the last thing she received of course she had already finished her bacon and eggs when her toast arrived plus she was the last one to be served, my salmon benny was cold and the hash potatoes were definitely smaller portions than we ever received it looked like a tablespoon scoop. I’m not One that really complains but this was not very good service, the waitress who I found out later was the manager looked mad the whole time, like she didn’t want to serve anyone. There were 8 of us that went yesterday, which was Saturday. My bill was $225.60 and I left $80 cash tip which was good for eight people two of which were children for C- service, but when I checked my bank statement, my bank statement showed a different charge was made against my card. I called back talked to Emily who apologized once I told her about my charges and she said hang on I’ll get the manager and the manager picked up and when I heard the voice I realized she was also our server and felt like I wouldn’t be heard so I just hung up. Definitely don’t seeing us ever returning.

Totally excellent brunch spot on a weekend! Paige was outstanding, thoughtful, and attentive. The food was delicious. Pecan French Toast and Shrimp and Grits were our favorites! Will absolutely be back.

Update 9-17-2024 I came here for dinner and tried the chicken panzanella salad. It was very delicious and filling. I love coming to this little cozy restaurant. The staff is always super friendly and they remember the customers names. The food is always good my go to menu item is the Basil chicken flatbread - OMG is it delicious. They always have weekly specials along with their regular menu items.

The food was okay, the portion was a good size, especially the fried flounder. The fries were kinda greasy and seemingly not fresh. I would give this place another visit just to be sure.

One of our go to restaurants. They have a standard menu and a menu that changes depending on the time of year. ie Octoberfest. The food is always great, I need gluten free and they are always happy to accommodate. The staff is always friendly, knowledgeable and willing to work within food limitations. We have been there for lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. Never had a bad experience.

My wife and I are from NY and enjoy authentic Italian cooking. This place delivers the goods, as it pertains to great Italian cuisine, which incidentally can be hard to find in Summerville. Ownership is from Pittsburgh, PA and they are on top of their game. My wife and I usually dine at the bar where barkeeps Tiffany and Devon, are always on their game. They both have an extensive knowledge of the menu and provide extraordinary service. We have tried almost everything on the menu and have never been disappointed with the food or the presentation. This is our local go to restaurant! Nuff Said

Ok walked in and were immediately greated by Mel. She went over the entire menu with us making recommendations as she went since this was our first time in. We started with calamari and it was breaded lightly with homemade marinara that was delicious. I got the chicken Marsala which was made a bit different than the usual way but it was packed with flavor. My husband got a ribeye and said it was delicious. Mel made us feel like family during our visit. So much to the point we returned this morning (the next day) for brunch. When we arrived sat it was between lunch and dinner and was not very busy, by the time we left it was really busy! Today when we arrived for brunch they were already slammed and Mel not only remembered us but remembered our names and made us feel welcome! Looking from the outside you really don't know what to expect with a small place in a strip mall but do NOT sleep on this place. We have lived here 6 years and can't believe it took us this long to find this spot! We hope to return soon as their menu is huge and many more things we want to try!

Came all the way from West Ashley to try this restaurant. I was not disappointed. I had the fried bologna sandwich and it was the best! French fries were good too. I will definitely make the trip again! Service was excellent and ambiance was just what I was looking for: laid back and relaxed.

Definitely enjoyed my meal and would come back again. Always love a good pretzel bun. Great service.

I ordered the meatball and brisket flat bread 10/10 best I ever had since moving down south 3 years ago. Sorry I tried to get a good picture but I was way to good

Love this place!!! All the people are so helpful. The food is delicious. I always take our out of town visitors there. They love it too!! I would definitely rate this restaurant a 5.

Stumbled in here after hearing chatter about this place for many years and wish we did sooner! Love the menu, and it was such a treat to get some good pierogi! Staff was so friendly and there were definitely tons of locals pouring in because staff seemed to know half the place by name, which is always a great sign. My old fashioned was traditional and perfect, and drink prices are SO reasonable!

Great food with monthly special menus and daily activities and/or specials. Service is always top notch with a smile. Friendly neighborhood place. Eat, drink, watch sport games, enjoy with friends, and participate if you want.

Good food. Good drinks. Friendly. Competent bar staff. Enjoyable clientele. Very accommodating. Quiet enough to carry on a conversation

What a gem! First time tonight. Food was great. Many German/Polish dishes. We will be back.

Went here the other night for dinner. At first the waitress was fast and friendly. There was a few people sitting in my section when we began. The whiskey sours were strong and potent. My wife ordered the blackberry martini. Our appetizer the burg fries came out, nothing special, but was ok. My wife's drink came out wasn't what we expected, but ok. I ordered the blackened chicken Alfredo, my wife ordered a sandwich. The chicken Alfredo wasn't the best. They don't use Alfredo noodles, and the sauce was orangeish with a different taste. Overall not bad, but not typical Alfredo. My wife's sandwich had some spice sprinkled onto it, which gave it a little bite. Once the bar area had a few more people we had to ask for something's a few times before getting it, even though the bar area wasn't full. Overall not impressive.

As many times as I've been inside the strip mall this bar/restaurant is located I've never noticed it My boyfriend took me here just for a quick drink & snack. When I walked in I was pleasantly surprised to see stuff from my hometown I'm guessing the owner is from Pittsburgh which is awesome. I miss it but not the weather We were immediately greeted by a hostess but we opted to sit on the right side of the wall at the bar. The bartender was just as friendly. She gave us menus and got our drink order quickly. I ordered wings and Pinot Grigio & my boyfriend had a miller light. The wings were really good and I will definitely go there again when I'm in the area. The bar wasn't too bright or too dark and there were tvs on the wall.

This was our first time trying this place. We loved the atmosphere very comfortable and quaint! It was very clean and the service was exceptional!! The brisket sandwich with coleslaw and the prosciutto flatbread were AMAZING!! I love that it's a local and family owned business!! We will definitely try again!!

We've heard so many great things about Palmetto Flats so we had to try for ourselves. The service was great and the food was really good. Our kids gobbled theirs up and we definitely had no problem finishing ours. The dress is pretty casual and it has an upper scale pub feel. My only thing I wasn't a fan of his the sticky feel on the tables and little slipperiness on the floors. I think most places get like this with humidity though.

Everything was awesome !! Food , service , cleanliness. Was definitely a happy find . We will definitely go back . I will say that their roasted garlic Parmesan dressing was really good. Can't find it anywhere else !!

Good atmosphere, service and food. Good ambience and vibes too. I really liked the chicken marsala.

Everything has been great here!! I like it because it's a local place and I'm never disappointed!!

In Town on a road trip and found this place on Yelp. This restaurant/bar is tucked in the middle of an older strip center. It appears to be a popular place as it does not seem to be near any local draw or interstates. The staff is very nice and held several conversations with us. Very interesting menu with lots to choose from. My wife ordered the pierogies and I orederd german meatloaf with mash potatoes. We each ordered a side salad as well. The salads were a good size with tomato and cucumber. We both enjoyed our meals. The potato pierogies were pan fried and came with sour cream and onion. The meat loaf was a good size portion with a gravy on top and mashed potato on side. This was a good home town restaurant experience. Would visit again if in area.

Went here for dinner. The hostess and server were friendly. The cleanliness was a little bit below average. The food proportions were small for what you pay. My wife ordered garlic bread for an appetizer. When it was brought out the runner dumped part of it on our table. She did apologize but that was all she did. No offer to bring out a new one or replace it. The entire garlic bread appetizer was also only two tiny pieces of flat bread. My wife ordered meatloaf and said it was average compared to other places. I ordered the blackened chicken Alfredo. The chicken was well seasoned but the sauce was kind of bland. The small flavor that the sauce did have was over powered by the broccoli. Plus, $18.50 for a serving amount that I could fit in a small cereal bowl is crazy.

Went for the first time on Friday- had the fish and chips. The coating and seasoning on the fish was so good! Super crunchy and the fish was flaky. Saw the muffuletta sandwich on the menu and knew I would be back! Went back Sunday, not realizing they had a brunch menu. Becky, my server, asked if they could do the muffuletta and they did! It was excellent as well. The server from Friday recognized me and stopped by to say hello. Can't say enough about the service or the food!

My boyfriend got a new job so I decided to take him out to dinner after his first day. We scrolled yelp looking for somewhere to eat. I suggested this place because we had never been, and we both love trying new restaurants. From the outside, this place does not look all that impressive, being in a strip mall. Inside, however, is pretty nice. They seemed to have a wide selection of tables and booths. The hostess asked what we preferred and let us pick our table. She took the drink orders for our server. The waitress came back quickly to deliver our drinks. I ordered the blackened chicken alfredo. It came with a salad to start. The food came out in a reasonable amount of time. I was taken back by the macaroni looking noodles. The color was also mac and cheese like. However, it didn't taste that way. It didn't taste like typical chicken alfredo either. It was delicious though, and I'd order it again. For dessert, we ordered the brownie with chocolate ice cream, hot fudge and caramel drizzle, and candies pecans all on top. That was a dankilicous dessert! My boyfriend thought it was too much chocolate. That's probably my fault though. I could have chosen vanilla ice cram or even cookies and cream. But I chose chocolate on chocolate on chocolate because that's how I roll. The whole experience was great. I got out of there paying $60 for two people's meals plus dessert and soft drinks. Which, by the way that dessert was definitely ample enough for two people to share. The service was perfect the whole way through. I would definitely recommend trying this place out if you're in the Summerville area! I will be back to try it again soon!

I have been here a few times and overall enjoyed the food, especially seasonal specials. Lately, the quality of service, cleanliness and food have gone down considerably. At lunch on a Monday, the tables and bar area had dirty glasses out the entire time we were there, the bar servicer was completely preoccupied with receipts, outbound phone calls and what was going on in the kitchen. It was not busy yet we felt ignored. The sandwich I ordered was the muffuletta and it could have been a sandwich off a gas station self. It was tasteless, soggy and the size of a dinner roll for $13. It had a side of two tablespoons of cole slaw. Beers not exactly cheap either. $78 with tip for lunch

Nice bar atmosphere with a bandstand for regular life music and trivia. My wife had the fried chicken sandwich and I had a fresh ground brisket and chuck hamburger with fried macaroni. Both on brioche buns. Very tasty. I had the cole slaw and my wife had sour cream cucumbers...several other fresh made sides available. We both enjoyed local draft beers for lunch. Nice friendly atmosphere and not crowder for Th lunch. I will check me back when I'm in town again.

Great neighborhood vibe here, if you're looking for a place where everyone knows your name with a good daily menu then it takes just a couple of visits to become a regular. Check out their specials while you're at it.

It was my first visit and suggested by a friend. The food was delicious, timely, hot and worth the reasonable cost. Melody is an excellent server. I highly recommend finding this little place hidden away in the strip mall.

My induction got pushed back for the second time and we were told to grab dinner while we waited for a bed to open up. We decided to pick the closest spot to us on a whim (prego was hungry). Palmetto Flats did not disappoint! Although my induction was later cancelled (whomp whomp), we got a good meal in together (minus the little) and found a new spot to hit up for food/drinks.

We don't come here all the time, but when we do we're always pleased. The food is good. The staff is awesome. It's got a full bar talented bartenders. I sort of specialize in flatbread, not quite pizzas if your a pizza person. But they're inventive and taste good.

Unassuming restaurant located in a strip mall. The location is easy to miss because of that. Don't let that stop you from entering. The food is good and the menu is eclectic. I had pierogies for appetizer and Jägerschnitzel as my entree. Both were very good and a nice change from Summerville's typical fare.

In a word: Outstanding in every way. Once you get past the strip mall location, inside you're in for an incredible meal.

Have eaten there frequently with the food always being good, the prices fair and the service consistently good.

We had a party of about 17 people. The service was amazing! The food was delicious. Highly recommend to try them, you will not be disappointed.

The food is usually really good here so we ordered take out today. First, I didn't receive the drink I ordered but didn't correct it because it wasn't charged on our ticket. So no big deal. Then by the time I got home I see my second side that's offered with the chicken Marsala was not in the box. It wouldn't have been a huge deal but the portion of chicken received was disappointing too. Left feeling still hungry and not even getting the full meal we paid for.

I have eaten here several times and had lunch with the girls last Friday. WOW, it was SO good. Mom loved the tomato/okra soup (could have been heated up a bit) and the calamari was tasty as an app. I had the prosciutto flat bread and it was incredible. Mom has the pecan chicken flat bread and she loved it too. The ingredients were so fresh. They take a very thin flat bread and topped it with spring mix (just the right amount), diced tomatoes and crispy prosciutto and parmesan ... SO good. About $15 per flat bread and big enough to share, but we ate the whole thing. Service was excellent. Highly recommend based on fresh and clean ingredients and so tasty.

The food was really good but the bartender needs training on making an old fashioned. I received a glass with what might of had 1.5 shots total. One shot should have been bourbon so only .5 for everything else? Nah. Not an $11 drink ever. Waitress was great and food was good. Overpriced but good. A piece of fish and coleslaw should be about 8 bucks, not 14. Guess where I'm not going back to.

I've been here many times and have never been disappointed, always pleasantly pleased with the high quality of food and service! I have tried nearly everything on the menu and this time we had lunch and I had the smoked brisket flatbread with grilled onions and mushrooms! The ambiance is quaint and warm. Service is top notch and very friendly and courteous. This is one of our favorite places to take friends and family to, as well as date nights.

The food was absolutely amazing, all made in house. Our service was great too. Local restaurant that I would certainly visit again!

Went there for lunch today, first visit there and wanted to try the wings. Wanted to order only the flat wings (not drumstick) and was told they were already prepped as a mix of both kinds. Strike 1. Ordered them anyway and asked if I could get them kind of on the crispy side (Well Done). Received the wings in a state that I can only call barely cooked through and mushy. Strike 2. Ate two wings and took the rest home to put them in my hot air fryer at the house to get them to the crispy stage I requested. Overall the place was clean and service was good for a crowded lunch hour and the flatbread my friend ordered was really good so I would go with that next time.

Very nice, cozy atmosphere. The food was good, price was comparable to other places in the area. What I thought was awesome, was if you purchased the hummingbird cake for dessert, all the proceeds went to help the hurricane victims in the Bahamas. Only reason for 4 vs 5 stars is....my Salad came out after I was almost finished with my meal. My husband said there wasn't enough Shrimp and grits. Pasta was really good. Cake was dry, but worth it for donation.

Stopped in for late lunch after a movie. we were concerned when we arrived since there was a large group and quite noisy. We started with a potato pierogi appetizer. The potato filling was very good. 3 of the 6 pierogi were way over done. Some of the onions were burnt as well. Hubby had the fish and chips on the recommendation of the waitress. He had coleslaw and the orzo as his sides. The cole slaw and orzo were excellent. The fish was just ok, the breading was light and very crunchy. He only ate a bit of the fish. I had the brisket flatbread. The brisket was good but some of the onions were again burnt They gave us a piece of lemon cake to make up for the issues. It was delicious. Not sure if we'll be back.

My husband and I with our 2.5 munchkin stopped by for a mini vacation. Ummm, yummmmm. Flatbreads Are freaking amazing. I got the balsamic chicken flatbread and it was amazzzinnggg. Presentation was beautiful. I got my 2 year old the fish and chips and the cod was still steaming when it arrived. The breading was yums. But didn't want to feed my baby boy that. He enjoyed it!! Fried okra side was OK, more breading than okra per bite. But seasoning was bomb. Flavorful. Service was definitely better than average. They were kind and attentive. Overall I probably would come back to try all the other flatbreads. The brisket flatbread is on my to-eat list. The beer selection was average but not bad. My husband and I enjoyed the beer we got. But I think this place must be a definitely try. Great food, live music, family friendly environment!!

Amazing food! It's my spot with my fiancé. We go here as often as possible. I'm in love with the chicken Marsala and my fiancé loves the Jagerschnitzel. We've have wonderful service all the times we go.

On a bit of a whim my husband and I came here for dinner! We ordered way too much food but it was very delicious. We decided to start with the perogies because where else can you order those in Summerville?! And they were delicious. When it came time to order my husband and I decided to both order the specials, he ordered German meatloaf with coleslaw and fries. (German meatloaf is part beef, part pork, with a hard boiled egg in the middle). I ordered the Italian shrimp and house made Italian sausage pasta special. Both were very tasty. There were a few drawbacks in our visit, the salad dressing for my salad was wrong the first time and it took a really long time to get our food (but I understand meatloaf does take a while to cook) regardless of these small issues, we had a pleasant experience. Side note: their creamy balsamic dressing is delish!

This place is awesome. The food is great. The service is great. The atmosphere is just unbelievable. They got one of the best chefs in the area. His name is Mike you can't go wrong with anything this guys cooks.

My last review was centered on the Food. They messed up on a burger, badly. This time it was a Caesar salad. It was Romain lettuce which was 1/2 ribs. The leaves had some brown edges, they were cut with a knife and some had circles in them like an insect had a snack. It was only the lettuce and grated cheese. I would have expected bacon, or sliced red onions or maybe chopped boiled eggs. The focaccia points were good. That was the substitute for croutons.

Food is great. We sat outside. The resturant is in a strip mall. Did I mention the food was great? All the food is homemade. Out waitress was Mel. She was amazing! Very knowledgeable and super friendly but not overly intrusive. We will be back for sure. If in Summerville it's a must go!

At 4:00Pm you can order off of the dinner menu, which is great if you care for a late lunch gourmet Italian meal. All dinners come with two sides and one side when you order a pasta dish. The salad as a side is a great choice, quality deep green ruffage, not the yellow/white/off green 90% H2O based balls sold in the supermarkets. The homemade dill vinaigrette is a perfect addition as the blended olive oil and the fresh dill sprigs add just a hint of earthy spicy bite to the top of the palate The Butternut Squash Ravioli was one of the best meals I have had in Charleston in years. The contrast of the sweet squash meeting the saltiness of the cured Prosciutto de Parma, topped with the homemade sage infused cream sauce! Happy hour is $1.50 domestic beers, discounted house liquor (-$1.00), however no food choices during happy hour. If you care to break the chain of restaurants and bars (Buffalo Wild Wings---Wild Wings) and desire a step up in service and surroundings, I would Highly recommend you try Palmetto Flats out for Saturday college football or Sunday NFL, Tis the season!

This was my first time eating here and I can tell you, it will not be my last. I had pork cutlets broccoli and mashed potatoes. I followed that with a 22 once lager. Broccoli was perfectly done, al dente. The cutlets were done in the Italian way with a wine sauce. The potatoes were perfect as well. Everything was well seasoned and delicious. I cannot wait to return.

I have been here several times. I have taken different friends with me. Everyone was impressed. Service is excellent and the food is very good. Never have I been disappointed.

I aways try something I haven't currently partook in at Palmetto Flats everytime I go. Each and everytime, I have been ultimately pleased, happy and fulfilled with every choice my husband and I have chosen. The meals along with the perfect accommodating staff staff are beyong personal, professional and always treated us as if we were the only guests here. Considering this, I have also ordered and picked up our entries. The food is just as wonderful as if I had placed an order as dining in. They have THE BEST of EVERYTHING! While dining in, there is also live music which adds another fun atmosphere. The owner whom I regard is gracious and warm. Greeting you as someone he knows. (even during our 1st visit). I do not understand why this restaurant doesn't have 5 stars. You WILL enjoy EVERY experience and entrie you request and would appreciate at Palmetto Flats!!