Peninsula Grill
Southern restaurant (US) · Charleston ·
Elevated Southern fare, world-famous coconut cake, posh space
Elevated Southern fare, world-famous coconut cake, posh space
"A fine-southern-dining restaurant where guests can opt for light bites at the Champagne bar (oysters, caviar, lobster) or enjoy the full, posh dining room menu." - Evie Carrick Evie Carrick Evie Carrick is a writer and editor who’s lived in five countries and visited well over 50. She now splits her time between Colorado and Paris, ensuring she doesn't have to live without skiing or L'As du Fallafel. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"This fine-dining restaurant was led by Chef Robert Carter from 1997 to 2011, a formative period when Charleston was beginning to emerge on the national culinary scene. Under his stewardship it became influential both for its cuisine and as a training ground, where he mentored future chefs and restaurateurs such as Steve Palmer, Sean Brock, and Jacques Larson, helping shape the city's modern food identity." - Erin Perkins
"After you finish dinner and take a walk down to the waterfront, head to Peninsula Grill inside the Planters Inn for dessert. While it’s also a very popular dinner spot, we recommend avoiding the packed dining room and just ordering a slice of their Ultimate Coconut Cake on the cobblestone patio instead. Yes, you still have to adhere to their dress code even if you’re just there for a slice of cake, but it’s worth throwing on a blazer or dress to try the most famous dessert in the city. " - jai jones, emily yates
"The holidays are traditionally a sold-out event at Peninsula Grill, but give the reservation line a try. Better yet, slide into the champagne bar if there’s a free seat. If you get it, you’ll be dining on chestnut bisque, herb-crusted prime rib, and that famous coconut cake." - Erin Perkins
"Thanksgiving is traditionally a sold out event at Peninsula Grill, but give the reservation line a try. Better yet, slide into the champagne bar if there’s a free seat." - Erin Perkins