Sermet's Courtyard

Checked out this local spot on Daniel Island tonight and was seriously impressed. If you go, do not miss the P.E.I. Mussels — they were incredibly juicy and full of flavor. The curry sauce they come in is out of this world; we couldn’t resist asking for extra bread just to soak up every drop. For our entrée, we went with the Scallop Risotto, and wow — just wow. When our waitress asked how it was, I was honestly too stunned to say anything but “delicious” doesn’t even begin to cover it. The venue itself is beautiful, with a welcoming atmosphere that makes the whole dining experience even better. Highly recommend this place — you won't be disappointed!

I recently moved to Daniel Island and I'm looking for great food and great places. Well Sermet's Courtyard is a lovely place in the Waterfront area. I had a Bees Knee's and it was delicious!!! For food I had their Hand Pulled Mozzarella Salad and The Parmesan Crusted Eggplant with Agnolotti. Sooo good... so, so good. Looking forward to going back and trying more.

Amazing experience! A charming place perfect for every occasion, incredible service and amazing food. You must try the beef spring rolls, I also tried the scallops risotto, was tasty and perfectly cooked. I’ll be back :)

Very cute patio and the food was EXCELLENT. THE BRAISED Beef short rib was excellent. I would skip the gnocchi only because I felt like I could have made something like that at home. Would highly recommend to go here. They even had live music playing and he was very talented. Cute spot and cozy courtyard.

one of my favorite restaurants on daniel island, maybe in south carolina period. food and cocktails are incredible and it’s an amazing experience every time we go. best espresso martini too!

Sermet's Courtyard is a little jewel of a restaurant on Daniel Island. They have both indoor and outdoor seating. Our server was funny and delightful. Food was overall very strong. The buttermilk fried shrimp with a very special remoulade was absolutely delicious. Perfectly cooked, light, juicy, and paired with an amazing sauce. The seared salmon was also done perfectly and the orange tarragon aioli on top was a lovely addition. Mashed potatoes and side veggies were good too. A creamy tomato soup with mushrooms was an interesting twist on the classic, and was excellent. A few things we liked less... the Moroccan beef spring rolls were nice and crunchy, but the cumin was so overpowering that you don't taste anything else (including the accompanying yogurt sauce). The "lobster" ravioli had no lobster. It was cheese ravioli in a sauce that clearly had an essence of lobster, topped with some good shrimp. It was very tasty, but also very misleading. They need to rename that dish. Finally, the desserts are fantastic. The coconut tres leches cake is moist and delectable and the flourless chocolate cake is the lightest and tastiest we have ever had. Definitely a win overall.

Great dinner and service. We are inside but the courtyard looked very nice, too, with live music. Portion sizes were just right.

This has been my favorite spot to go for my Bday for the past 8 years almost and every so often for a date night, Mother's day or Father's. I've gotten to know the owner and always superb. Very nice place. It you're willing to wait for quality and excellent food this is the place to go. Service has always been great. Sermets is the spot on Daniel Island to go for a romantic, relax and even casual dinner experience. I dont recommend places often. But definitely give this one a 100 🌟 review... Always a pleasure

The sun was setting, my bride was shimmering, and our evening at Sermet's was glistening like my forehead in the summer SC humidity. Weekends on the patio means live music all night, and tonight's acoustic guitar selections were lovely. There were some local draft choices that sounded interesting, so I went in that direction while my wife was deciding how many mussels she'd order. I tried to talk her into two plate, but she has more restraint than me in that arena. The lemon curry creme on those mussels wafts through the entire establishment, and clearly there were many others with the same idea. The smell makes it double-good! Their menu is simple yet complex. How is that even possible? It just is. Envision hanging out in a sailboat around the Tyrrhenian Sea (of course I can find that on a map). You'd touch Morocco but mostly hang out in Italy, so I guess it's "Italian Fusion"? Whatever its all tempting. My wife settled on the fish special which had an amazing creamy sauce. After nearly getting the salmon (which I still think is lovely), hearing the Parmesan Encrusted Eggplant was a favorite around here won me over. It was a strong choice. Many chose the chicken scallopini and appeared to love it, since it vanished in five minutes everywhere. Your kids will love the penne with red or cream sauce, and while I'm guessing most kiddos won't add shrimp, they can:). Desserts are always great; too bad I couldn't imbibe tonight, but it was the perfect anniversary celebration. We will anticipate our return greatly.

Great atmosphere inside and out. Perfect courtyard for any size crowd. Tables can be moved quite easily to meet your needs. The food is phenomenal. The mozzarella was perfectly seasoned to bring out the smooth, creamy flavor and paired deliciously with the heirloom tomato mix. $13 For my entree, the Scallops over the Southwestern corn risotto and a sprinkling of queso fresco was divine. A different twist on Risotto that I'd gladly try again! $32 Dessert beckoned and I was graced with a Flourless Chocolate Mousse Cake. $? (As, I didn't peek at the menu, I was described an array of delicious desserts!) I got a Courtyard 75 (their spin on a French 75) -- the lemon and St. Germain Elderflower paired nicely with my entire meal. $13

First time trying Sermets and it did not disappoint. Such a cute restaurant on Daniel Island. The menu is small but very thoughtfully put together. All of the flavors were delicious. Wine menu is decent and they have a nice cocktail menu. All of us were happy with our service and food. Great place for a date night.

Without a question still the best food on DI and honestly one of my favorites in all of Charleston! Our waitress last night was absolutely wonderful, which was the only complaint I had from my last visit so I'm glad to have had such a different experience this time around! The Eggplant fish is soo good and the warm bread and oil is a must.

Based on their website, the seriousness of their reservation policy, and their straightforward menu, I anticipated Sermet's to be a rather elegant dining experience. I think their wait staff believed the same thing too, offering to remove my appetizer before my entree as if my meal were a course-by-course Michelin special. The reality is that Sermet's presents much more as a family dinner spot. Nevertheless, the food more than made up for my confusion over the vibe. I had the fried okra, which was middle of the road. The surf and turf, on the other hand, was impressive. Beautifully presented and just as delicious (the shrimp, the braised beef ravioli, and the tomato base came together in great unison), I was quite happy with my entree. For dessert, my partner and I had (you guessed it) key lime pie. We just can't say no to it! If you find yourself on Daniel Island for a casual evening, Sermet's serves a great bite.

Amazing food, service, and I love sitting outside at the courtyard on a nice day! The mussels are our favorite, and the scallops a close 2nd. Make sure you save room for dessert because they are all also delicious!!! Definitely worth the trip to Daniel island to visit this restaurant!!

Second time coming here, and I really enjoyed the outdoor seating this time. P.E.I Mussels: There isn't a better combination with mussels. The sauce tasted amazing. The cilantro, curry, and lime flavor was so delicious that my friend and I started scooping up the sauce with the shells. Seared Salmon: The salmon was a bit overcooked. The sauce was very orange-y taste, but it went really well with the asparagus. I personally liked the appetizer more. There are parking spots in front of the restaurant. If not there is a parking lot across the street. Overall, 8.6 out of 10.

Food was delicious, location was great and walkable, ambiance was chill. We got a last minute seat at the bar without a reservation

This place is absolutely fantastic!! What a gem. We came here by chance when visiting Daniel Island after having a terrible experience at a place close by. Coming here and being greeted by the lovely hostesses was a breath of fresh air! The moment you walk in, you can feel the warmth and welcoming vibe of Sermet's. Everyone seemed happy to be here, both the patrons and workers alike. The service was top notch, as was the food. Wow oh wow the food!!! We were so blown away by our experience at Sermet's, that we came two nights in a row. Which says a lot since I had a long list of other places I was wanting to try as well. We tried four different entrees and our favorite was the short rib over risotto. Insanely good!!! If we had to put them in order, our next favorite was probably the shrimp and polenta, then the skirt steak, then the halibut special. Each were delicious in their own way. You can tell that they take their food seriously and know how to execute rave-worthy dishes. The atmosphere on the patio was nice and peaceful, especially with the soft acoustic music. They also serve complimentary bread, which was warm and fresh. Their drink menu was extensive, too. We weren't blown away by the cocktails that we tried, but they were good! Would probably recommend going with a glass of wine instead. But still...we loved loved loved our experience here and would recommend it to anyone!!

Great service, atmosphere, and tasty food but small portions! The service was very good- food came out relatively quickly, wait staff was excellent, and overall I was very pleased with the service. The restaurant itself is very cute, has indoor and outdoor seating, and seems very clean. It's classy but still casual and the crowd here is mainly 40+. The bread and oil was very good. The oil was sun dried tomato basil! The long braised short rib was very tasty but there wasn't much risotto. I wasn't very full at the end of the meal although it was delicious. For $31 I thought it would be more filling. The coconut tres leches was tasty although I'm not sure if it's worth $9. Overall, very pleasant experience. I don't believe the price was fair for the portion but everything tasted good and the service was great.

Really enjoyed this experience! Sermet's Courtyard came highly recommended, and it did not disappoint for a date night with some friends. We sat in the courtyard. It's really beautiful and good noise level, but the service was slightly slow to start out. The food was so perfectly rich and interesting, fresh flavors. I got the fish special. The ravioli addition and THE SAUCE were so so good!

Terrific food, truly, but the loudest place we've ever been to in decades of nice (pricey) dinners. Could not have any dinner conversation across a longish table. Had a reservation. Waiter too busy. Don't have them sit you next to the hostess stand -- the young gals chat the whole time and make it even louder (and slam the menus into the bookcase right where you are sitting).

The Hungry Detective has been coming here for years and Sermet's never disappoints...it's solid and always on point with service. I started with the mussels and they were fantastic and truly the best mussels you I'll find Charleston. The halibut was on special over penne pasta...cooked to perfection and fresh!!! VERDICT: Guilty as sin for great European atmosphere dining inside or on the patio...you can even buy some art!!!

The food was cooked very well and textures were great. I believe it could use some more seasoning, but could be personal preference. The atmosphere is cozy and a great spot to catch up with friends with a glass of wine!

Yes! Love this place. Sermet himself is a super cool artist and host. I always look forward to eating here.

We were excited to eat here but were extremely disappointed. The bread to start tasted almost stale. The gnocchi entree came out lukewarm and had little flavor. The salmon was tastier but there was so much heavy rich sauce on it it drowned out the dish. Our server was terrible. We barely saw her. She never came to offer a drink refill and was virtually nonexistent but had time to do shots with the table next to us. We won't be back.

Great atmosphere. Food was good, but not great. Portions are on the small side for the price but adequate. We're they lose the stars for me is the slow waitress service. I won't be back for this reason alone . Glass of wine ordered and requested with meal shows when almost done. Just one example of how bad. I really wanted to like this place.

Sermet's is my favorite DI restaurant. There is a cozy interior filled with eclectic art, as well as a well-appointed courtyard. I would say it's the perfect spot for a date night, but also great for dinner with friends, family, or business. We've tried several things on the menu and they're all delicious. My top recommendation is the chicken scallopini, but you can't go wrong with anything. My top recommendation? Stick around for dessert

Out-of-towner foodies rightfully flock excitedly to Charleston for our food scene of coastal southern cuisine and award winning barbecue. Look online at guides to Charleston and you'll find award winning ribs, brisket, flounder and oysters, and as local, sometimes this gets to be a little... old. At some of Charleston's more upscale restaurants, the menu is nearly portable from one place to another. I submit that if you took the name off the menus at half of the Internet Recommended restaurants in Charleston, and asked a local to pair the menu with the restaurant, they wouldn't be very successful because the menus aren't unique. Sermet's is a different story. Just looking at their menu you can tell the kitchen means business. If the Charleston culinary experience was hip-hop, well, Sermet's would be a Tribe Called Quest, the under-appreciated original influencer of Charleston's modern day cuisine. Inside it feels humble -- like an upscale hole in the wall. It's quaint in there, just a few tables, and in the courtyard, it's beautiful. Sometimes there's live music playing, and in the early summer, there's a citrus fruit tree that you can pluck from if you want. The last time I went, I ate something relatively basic: a pan seared salmon, mashed potatoes, and asparagus. I was honestly just trying to keep some weight off in prep for the holidays. And well, I feel like Velvet Jones came out and kicked me in the butt with love. It was as close to a religious experience as I could get. Frankly, Sermet's is the most underrated restaurant in Charleston. You can go for the trendy, shiny, and new, or you can go for the sure thing. If you want the sure thing, just go to Sermet's, bring an untrained monkey, and let the untrained monkey order for you. You will leave happy.

Great spot. Disappointed the weather didn't cooperate as had planned to eat in the courtyard. But inside was nice. Good cocktails and NA options. Eggplant parm came over the most delicious ravioli in a pesto cream sauce. Short rib ravioli delicious. Halibut dinner and the gnocchi bolognese all delicious. Also best dessert of all the restaurants we visited in Charleston. Get the salted caramel cheesecake. !

Great local spot with outstanding food. Delightfully quirky as well. The food is consistently excellent and staff is wonderful.

My mouth is still watering from the delicious meal I ate here last weekend! On a Saturday night, without reservations, we took a chance to eat here. To our surprise, they were able to seat us right away, and they were considerably busy. We were served promptly and politely. My husband and I both LOVED our dishes. I enjoyed mine so much, I finished the whole thing and had to lie down after because I was so stuffed! Not only was the food good, but the portion sizes were excellent and the prices were reasonable. We also enjoyed the quiet, intimate atmosphere. Excellent spot for a romantic dinner.

Came here for dinner with friends. We had the curry mussels and pulled mozzarella for appetizers. Both was great. Entrees we had were the gnocchi bolognese, shrimp penne. Chicken scallopini and long braised short ribs. All was excellent. We also shared the key lime pie and tres leche but failed to photos before the forks went in. ,

My first time to Sermet's and Charleston. I was really impressed! The tomato mushroom soup is one of the best things I've ever eaten. Good job!!

First time eating at Sermet's tonight in over a year, and I'm glad to say the food still tastes as great as I remember it! I ordered the Moroccan Beef Spring roll as an appetizer and it was amazing. The beef had a nice spicy flavor to it, and was pleasantly sweet as well thanks to the raisins in the spring roll. The yogurt sauce that came with it took it to a whole new level, making it slightly tangy. I also had the chance to try the Roasted Tomato and Mushroom Soup. It was thick, sweet, creamy and filling, as well as being piping hot. I chose the Sweet Potato Agnolotti for my main dish, which I hadn't ordered before. It exceeded my expectations. I especially liked the chicken on the dish. There were some large pieces placed around the center of the dish, and had a nice chewy texture to them. They tasted even better when dipped in the sauce that came with the dish, which was thick and creamy. The ravioli was cheesy, the bacon bits were perfectly salted, the sweet potatoes were juicy and flavorful, and the mushrooms paired well with everything. After my main dish, I was still hungry, so I decided to get Key Lime Pie for dessert. Let me tell you, this pie does not disappoint. It's crust is crumbly, but hard enough that it doesn't break into a bunch of tiny pieces, and the filling of the pie tastes amazing. It has a cool, limey flavor which tastes refreshing on a hot day. To put it simply, it's one heck of a pie. The verdict: Sermet's Courtyard is amazing, and you should give it a try!

Chimichurri Steak - decent flavor but slightly over cooked when ordered medium rare Beet salad - decent Good wine selection. Not much of a whiskey selection. Good service!

My fiancé and I had an excellent excellent dinner. Our waiter Andrew was fantastic and his recommendations were spot on. Recommend reservations, can't wait to come back!!

Five star food, service and atmosphere. From cocktails to dessert this always go well. My favorite Daniel Island restaurant. It is like a trip downtown but we can bike over! Anything seafood or pasta related is always amazing. Not inexpensive but worth it.

Everything about this gem of a restaurant is amazing! The food , the service the people it just couldn't be better.

Sermets is our favorite restaurant on DI. Food is consistently excellent. Best time to go is when the weather is a bit cooler and you can sit comfortably outside.

What could be better. Walking distance from home, great service, music and fantastic food. After one year in South Carolina we have officially declared Sermet's Courtyard our go to place for special occasions. This past Friday we made a reservation (highly recommended) and were seated outside in the courtyard. It's so relaxing and when you add in the guitar playing in the background you just know it's a special place. The food is every bit as special. We had scallop dinner, pork ragu and the braised short rib. Each meal the best. We will hopefully be celebrating many more special occasions or perhaps we'll just be in the mood for great food so I know we will be back quite often.

Absolutely wonderful! The food, the staff, the drinks! All 10/10. Our server Cameron was outstanding. She was funny and her food descriptions were perfect! I had the chicken special and it was pure perfection! The lemon drop martinis and key lime pie also wonderful. The food comes out quick! The space is clean and comfortable! I highly recommend this restaurant! My only regret is that my camera died before I could get a picture of my dinner.

Go for the Beet Salad and the Scallops Risotto, Stay For the BEES KNEES! Sermet's Courtyard Never Disappoints ... Great Service, Interesting Menu and Exceptional Bar ... I'm not a big 'bar' guy ... and they always impress. You MUST make reservations or risk disappointment ~ that's the only downside.

Truly the best of the best. We dined Friday night with some good friends who had been before. This place is nicely appointed but small, make sure you have reservations! Our table shared the curried broth mussels and the sweet potato fries, and both were really good. For my main dish I ordered the short rib, and this was mouth wateringly tender and tasty. (Looking so forward to my lunch leftovers today!) . Because I knew the dessert order was coming, and that there were a lot of yummy choices to choose from, I saved most of the entry. I finished every bit of that creamy Nutella cheesecake - done with mascarpone cheese. This dessert was so delicious, you did not have time to feel guilty about eating the whole slice. Service was spot on, attentive, but not cloyingly so. And every single question she was able to answer, without hesitation, from wine notes, to specials, to possible menu choices. Impressive. Just an overall wonderful dining experience.

Unfriendly service with average to good food but often over seasoned. The food is worth more than one chance. The unfriendly poor service is not. Plenty of other choices in Charleston area. Sermet has been in the business long enough to know staff should be hospitable or exit the hospitality business.

Great food. The restaurant is very small so reservations needed. Daniel Island is very pretty so it's fun to walk down to the waterfront before or after your meal.

My wife and I came here by happenstance because we had an awful experience at a patio bar down the road and oh wow...what an experience! We came in and our hostess was so happy to greet us and find us a spot outside. Once we found our spot outside by the live music, we were full of joy. Keith Miller did such a good job playing his guitar. We ordered the Short Rib with Risotto and Flat Iron Steak, and it's better than anything we have had in Dallas, TX or Florence, AL! We actually came two nights in a row because both enjoyed it so much. Cassidy was also such a great server. She helped us dissect the menu and figure out the best food for us! 12/10. Would recommend.

food is absolutely phenomenal but service is extremely poor and slow every time i've visited.

Food and service was amazing! Great recommendation by a friend! Met a friend from here for dinner as were visiting from NY

The first time we went we weren't too impressed so we didn't return for almost two years. What a difference-the food and service were so much better!

This established gem on a beautiful street in Daniel Island has no further to impress as its loyal clientele keep coming back for more. Bonafide Chef Sermet Aslan works his magic every time, producing consistent yet adventurous full bodied flavor combinations. The roasted tomato and mushroom soup is by far the most amazing tomato soup I have ever had. The Parmesan encrusted eggplant is just brilliant. But every dish will surprise you. The staff goes above and beyond to make their customers comfortable and happy- inside or outside. The inside is very lively and typically packed. The long mahogany bar makes you want to order a martini up with olives. (The bathroom is clean!) Their courtyard is truly inviting and charming, creating a perfectly balanced ambiance of peace and joy. Which... I believe is equally as important as the food and the service. Bravo, Sermet!

This food was actually DELISH. Chef has wonderful ideas for dish concoctions - some of which you'd never think of. My favorite was that he was accommodating of those in our party who strive to eat vegan, whipping up my sister's girlfriend a dish out of the blue complete with fried basil, veggies, and jasmine rice. While she could've ordered a variation on a pre-existing meal, chef was thrilled to show us what he's got, and he's got the goods. The bread was light and thin but warm. It came with a sundried tomato EVOO that was delectable. Our waitress told us all the ingredients and how to make it. She was more than accommodating when the bread dish hit low and offered to bring us out more until we couldn't bread no mo'. My salmon with a pesto crust over mashed potatoes with string beans was delicious. My dad got the savory chicken which was basically the same dish but with chicken. He ate every last bite. My sister got, hands down, the best dish on the menu - a Marsala chicken in a creamy sauce with apples (weird right!? But surprisingly complementary), plus sweet potato ravioli & mushrooms - it did come with bacon but she nixed that for the heaviness factor and I definitely back her up on that decision. But boy oh boy when I tried that dish - it was incredible! If you're in the mood for something savory, this dish will hit the spot. This restaurant is definitely Mediterranean mixed with Italian with a modern American touch, it's not at all in your average genres of food which I think just makes it more interesting. What held me back from giving this a 5 star review, you might be wondering? This was a great meal but not a full fledged experience. The art on the walls was a bit weird and I wasn't prepared to sit down for a cocktail, long evening there, etc. the ambience was fine but not overly inviting, clean but not blissful and romantic - these are the elements that make a 5 star review, at least for me. Also, portion sizes. They were GREAT for the average person but for 5 people sitting down to din I would recommend one more app to leave fully satisfied. For people who don't order another basket of bread, the salad and pesto octopus could've been small if everyone was excited by it. I also love ice in my table water and lemons on the table if I so choose to squeeze. But that's just me. I think the menu could be a bit bigger too. Not just for vegans of vegetarians but honestly - this chef seems talented enough to offer at least 3-5 more dishes. Maybe a great/interesting flat bread on the menu or a different salad? Something along those lines. All in all, I'm happy I came, I would absolutely go back, but I wouldn't say this was life-changing. Sarah is definitely FULL though which doesn't happen often. Kudos, mashed potatoes, kudos.

We love sitting at the bar. Great atmosphere. Many locals frequent this place. We've been multiple times!

Was having dinner at Sermets and was told Very rudely by the waitress that we would need to get up from our table and move to the bar because they had a line outside, so we moved. Shortly after she came back and told us we needed to make room for people and we would need to give up our bar seats. This was after dinner and drinks. Service was disgusting. Friday - 2/4/22

The only reason I give Sermet's a 4 instead of 5 is because there was no vegan option on the menu at all. The menu was overall small but I couldn't think of another negative thing to say about Sermet's if I tried. They did create a vegan dish for me which was veggies over rice with a spicy sauce. It was very good and I always appreciate when a restaurant will do this but more often than not I won't visit a restaurant if I don't see an option on the menu to meet my dietary restrictions. I'm happy I gave this place a chance though because of how accommodating they were. Overall I was super impressed with my experience. The service was perfect and every person at the table loved their food. Good bread, nice portions, great service, and awesome food!!!

Last night was our family's 5th visit to Sermet's Courtyard and again it didn't disappoint. Wonderful food and service. The Mussels starter remains our favourite start to the night along with the fresh bread. Our Waitress was also wonderful (and thank you for arranging us that extra 6th chair)

Small and quaint. Food is some of the best on Daniel Island. Staff is super friendly and their drinks are amazing! Get the espresso martini!

Charleston best kept secret on Daniel Island. Daily specials and live entertainment on the courtyard. This place is our favorite date night location.

Always spit on for service and food quality. A must visit on Daniels Island when you are in Charleston.