Sorghum & Salt

Edit: 1st posted 2 years ago. They have since moved and I can’t wait to try the new spot… ***TOP TEN ALERT*** Do the tasting menu, trust Chef Tres, and you're in for an amazing culinary experience! Plates that I would probably never order open new dimensions of taste. Description is futile, just trust the process and you won't be disappointed. Ok, not having the 40oz Miller Hi-Life's was a disappointment, but that's my own personal nostalgia talking. There are plenty of quality beer options and the wine pairings are perfect! This spot should be on every adventurous foodie's must try list and is my first official Top Ten Alert!

Solid fine dining option in a brand new location. Was told they were day 2 in the new digs, so will excuse the lack of signage and confusing directions (to the old place). Still could smell fresh paint. Wife and I got the 4 course tasting menu. We started with a 5th bonus meal of Radishes in a charcoal and buttercream sauce which is one of the strangest apps I’ve had - and was fantastic! A good palate cleansing start. Second course was a single scallop topped with a creamy sauce. Id say this was a bit of a stretch for a “course”, it was a single scallop. A bit stingey, but it was a good scallop. No shortage of seafood in the town so serving just one scallop? Hmm. Next course was a plate of the most delicious oyster mushrooms I’ve ever had. I could eat multiple plates of this stuff, incredibly savory. Main was slow roasted waygu short rib which eats like the most luxurious pot roast you have ever had. Ended with cheesecake and blueberries. Cocktails were decent, old fashioned was a little weak for $18. Overall - worth a try and a fine addition to Charleston’s foodie scene. Definitely more of a fine dining vibe. Id say this place sits firmly under the upper tier of eat spots dominated by the likes of Vern’s and a fee others, but overall will not disappoint!

Food was lovely. All fresh ingredients and great flavors. The place is small and noise travels immensely. Was barely able to hear my dinner companions. Even worse, the table behind was a group of 4 drunk persons who were actually yelling. At the outset we were told portions were small and it was recommended to order 2-3 dishes per person. In fact the portions were not very small and one dish would have been fine for me. It felt like upselling on the part of the waitress. Parking is also rather challenging.

My new favorite restaurant in Charleston! We absolutely loved everything we had in the wonderful ingredient-forward restaurants that is a rarity in Charleston. My favorite aspect is that they know how to highlight vegetables! Each vegetable dish was unique, incredibly delicious, and honors the vegetable in a beautiful way. I do hope they'll get some mocktails on the menu, but the lemonade we had were nice. Carrots were an absolute highlight. Cooked to sweet and smoky perfection, we almost ordered a second. Acorn squash pistachio butter was amazing. The eggplant was great, but I almost wish it were breaded in smaller sections because the crispy, amazing crust was so delicious. The fish dish was delicious, cooked perfectly. The potato gnocchi was the only thing to outshine those superb carrots. This is what they mean when people say gnocchi is supposed to taste like "little pillows." Crispy outside, soft, perfect texture, favorite of the meal. Oh, and definitely get the beet dessert! It's not really beet flavored, but it's also hard to describe. It's like a mousse consistency, sweet but unique flavor. If you get the custard, cocoa nibs, sauce, and blackberries in one bite, it's perfection.

Welcoming atmosphere, good service and a nice leisurely dining experience with each “flora” course being brought out separately so that we could share and enjoy each dish. We had the house made ricotta, little gem lettuce, roasted cauliflower, sunchokes, savoy cabbage and house made pasta and the “fauna” course of short ribs….all delicious and we especially appreciated the veggie dishes that were prepared with great imagination and flavour profiles. The short ribs were succulent. Desserts of cheesecake and chocolate were also great. 2 of our party have been here a few times and the food and service are consistent. Very well worth a visit, highly recommended and will definitely return!

Best meal in Charleston from beginning to end. Thoughtfully constructed dishes. So balanced and tasty. Great wine pairings. One of our best meals of the year. And a much greater value than anything else we experienced in Charleston.

We had a delicious meal at Sorghum & Salt in Charleston, SC. The food was incredibly fresh, wholesome, and absolutely delicious! We live in CHS and this is one of our favorite restaurants. It’s not your typical low county spot.

Such a wonderful and unique experience! Highly recommend this restaurant and the tasting menu. Head chef is incredible, authentic, knowledgeable, and genuine. He works with his sons to provide a family establishment and incredible twists on locally sourced goods. The food was sooooo good, the atmosphere was welcoming, and the experience of watching the chefs in action was appreciated. Thank you !!!

Make this little gem of a restaurant your first choice in Charleston. We found ourselves unable to find a table at a reasonable hour for our group of 5. Most of the more publicized restaurants will not seat groups of 5 or more between 5 and 8 PM. We called Sorghum and Salt and they were kindly willing to hold an outdoor table for us on a Friday night at 7 PM. The outdoor area was very quiet and we had excellent and attentive service throughout our dinner. We were so impressed with every dish. We ordered 6 small plates and they were all outstanding! We had Golden Beets, Roasted Fennel, Roasted Carrots, Gnocchi with truffles, Royal Red Shrimp and Short Rib. The biggest surprise for our groups was how delicious the fennel dish was. Probably my favorite, along with short rib and royal red shrimp and gnocchi. But truly, every one of our dishes were superb. I feel confident that every dish here is superb, given the talented and creative chef. The sauces and preparation of each dish is unique. It was our favorite meal of the three we had in Charleston. I don't have enough accolades for this restaurant and am so happy we lucked into a reservation here. Don't miss an opportunity to eat here.

To be honest, I had super high expectations so maybe that's why I was left a bit disappointed. The menu was unique and appetizing with lots of veggie options which I appreciated. However, some of the dishes we tried were just okay. We tried the Beet Bruschetta, Watermelon, Gnocchi, and Mushroom Orecchiette. The bruschetta was actually delicious, the bread was lightly crusty, with a creamy cheese and juicy beets on top. The (yellow) watermelon was served with whipped feta in a vadouvan-style brothy curry sauce, and was pretty good - I really liked the sauce but the watermelon was kind of just placed on top. The gnocchi was good! Served on a bed of potato puree, drizzled with pesto-style sauce - pretty good but wish they had given us a larger portion. Finally, the orecchiette was a huge flop - had a super weird taste that put us off. Overall, food was inventive but a little bit of a letdown especially for the super expensive price.

Wow! This place is amazing. Boyfriend and I wanted a nice meal for our last night visiting Charleston and this place served! We decided to go for the four course tasting menu. Since my boyfriend is vegetarian, they altered his courses to reflect his preference. They added a complimentary course to kick it all off. Each course was unique from the previous dish. Everything was seasonal and so fresh, flavors and textures were well rounded. Well done chef and staff! Your casual hipster/urban sheik atmosphere was lovely. Our server was amazing and so helpful. Will have to return on out next visit FOR SURE! And recommend to all our loved ones.

Off the charts amazing. Intimate setting. Great for friends or a date night. Best service in Charleston. Chef really prepares some awesome dishes that change on the regular to keep your tastebuds alive and awaiting more.

S&S appealed to me because of their many vegan and vegetarian options. I made a reservation for our stay in Charleston and chose the "tasting counter" because who doesn't love a good tasting counter? I highly recommend this if it is available because it's a really cool experience to watch the dishes be prepared in front of you. Even if you can't or don't want to sit at the counter, the open concept kitchen is available to view from most of the dining room. They have both a tasting menu (with wine pairing!) as well as an a la carte menu. We're sluts for a tasting menu but there were such enticing and mouthwatering shit on the a la carte menu that we decided to order a bunch of shit off of there to share. We weren't quite sure about the portion sizes so we threw a dart into the dark and ordered four things to share which I felt was perfect for me. I could have squeezed in something else but I figured I could survive eating an appropriate but not excessive amount for one meal of my life. Ok so we started with their homemade ricotta which was creamy and delicious with a sprinkling of delicious green shit and served with delicious toasted but soft and thick bread. This dish literally could not have been better. For the second course, we moved things along with the heirloom cucumbers laying on a green goddess-esque dressing and topped with fresh dill. This was INCREDIBLE with a flavor combo that was pure crack. This was easily one of the best dishes I have ever had. If it was more socially acceptable, I would have legit licked that scrumptious sauce off of the plate. Next, we received the little gem lettuce dish with bread crumbs and pomegranate seeds. It was fun to cut the lettuce wedge but this was my least favorite dish. There was something very overwhelming about this flavor, almost like a vinegar tartness. Finally, we were served the celery root, topped with caper slaw. The celery root was cooked perfectly, breaded, and lightly fried. Definitely better than what I have prepared or myself at home. This was a very close competitor for my favorite dish of the night with the cucumber. GF ordered the scallops with mushrooms to top everything off. She says, "it was good". The staff were very friendly and provided excellent service.

Really cool spot with kind of an American tapas vibe with smaller plates to be shared. The recommendation is an average of 2 plates per person. Each dish feels purposefully curated with some of level of complimentary flavors and textures. The food is REALLY good. Services was great and the seating is abundant.

We finally made it here with some out of town friends this weekend. On the whole, not sure we'd return but it was a good experience - just didn't quite hit the standards you can get at other Charleston restaurants offering similar food and vibe. The staff were welcoming and great at explaining the dishes. The pacing of the service was well done and they were attentive. The inside is very cute and intimate - perfect for a friend group or family. To get the best experience, I would go with at least 3 people so you can try more of the dishes - with 4 of us, we ordered 10 dishes and all left full. They had some really great wine selections - we loved the bottle we got. One in our party isn't drinking and they had fun soda options! The food was ultimately lackluster on the whole. There were a few dishes that were winners but the rest just fell flat. Interesting flavor combinations for sure but felt like they all needed to have been cooked differently or had elements that didn't add anything. Winners were the blue crab (for one person in our party), the carrots were a favorite of everyone, and the cabbage was great (if not slightly too charred but on the whole great). The other 7 dishes all had something that just didn't quite do it for us. The short ribs were very dry/overcooked which was a huge bummer as it was an item we were all excited for.

Vegan/Vegetarian eats! This place is great! This is now our number one eatery in Charleston! Order EVERYTHING (and we mean everything) on the menu....you can't go wrong. As pescatarians, we even opted for the dishes with duck bonito and were not disappointed. We will be back every time we are in Charleston, SC from now on. Get a reservation and sit at the chef "table"/bar.

Small place, with pricy by absolutely tasty food. Worth the experience for at least one time. We went with the four course chefs choice option where each course was a surprised and we had no idea what the chef would decide for us. We ended up tasting the golden beets, radishes, the scallops, the market fish and the cheesecake.

We had the 6 course chef's menu and it was the most unique and beautifully prepared food I may have ever had. The service was excellent and our waitress explained each course in wonderful detail. The only reason I am giving this a 4 is the atmosphere was average and they serve wine and beer only. Would definitely go back!

Our children bought us the Chef Tasting menu with wine pairing as a Christmas gift and we were thrilled for the experience. When we first walked in, it didn't appear to be a top notch restaurant with amazing skilled chefs - boy were we wrong. We had the best seat in the house to watch the team prepare our food. Prior to our first course, we had radishes served on a light, buttermilk spread along with a paste of almonds and charcoal. I adore radishes, so this was excellent for me to taste, and the earthiness of the charcoal along with the lightness of the buttermilk was a fascinating explosion of taste profiles. First course was golden beets with some lightly pickled peppers, acorn squash purée, green apple, and blood orange. It was a great and refreshing first course. The second course, which was our favorite, was Roasted oysters with a béarnaise sauce and smoked apple and Peruvian ground pears sprinkled with browned milk curds. I will have to try to find a way to make the browned milk curds because they were so delicious and I'm sure I could find my own dishes to add them to. We did not particularly like the pairing of a white Pinot Noir with this dish. Although the flavor of the white Pinot Noir was great, the fact that it was sparkling took away from the dish. The third course was Sunchokes with sunflower butter black garlic vinaigrette and sunflower gremolata. I had not eaten sunchokes before, and was pleasantly surprised with the flavor, and will definitely eat them again. 4th course consisted of Roasted parsnips with mushroom truffle mousse stuffing with pistachio gremolata. Two of my parsnips were cooked perfectly, but the other was definitely underdone. The truffle mousse was so delicious that I scooped it out of the underdone parsnip to make sure I got every bite of that. For our 5th course they presented a perfectly roasted sea bass portion accompanied by a buttermilk dashi, candy squash and kombu. This would be a wonderful dinner dish all by itself if one wanted to eat fish for their main meal. Yum! We knew dessert would be our last course, but had spotted scallops on the menu and asked the team if we could add that as a course, which, of course they promptly did. They were delicious, perfectly seared and accompanied with celery root, shiitake mushrooms, and watercress. Our last course was as beautiful to look at, as it was to eat and consisted of cheesecake with sorrel-fermented blueberries. I definitely recommend this is the place you try if you're in Charleston and want to taste a lot of different things that will be perfectly prepared for you. Thank you to Chef Brandon and his team for a wonderful evening.

First night out in Charleston! LOVED the food at Sorghum & Salt. Reservations def recommended as it's a small restaurant. For a party of 2 we had 4-5 plates a def recommended! We decided to go with 4 apps and an entree. Please do yourself a favor and order their home made ricotta and warm focaccia bread, it def was a perfect start to our dinner. The lil gem lettuce is def a perfect bite with insane flavors! Roasted carrots was good but def took a while to appreciate- prob our least favorite for the night. Acorn squash was yummy but the best damn dish of the night was the delicious gnocchi made with fermented garlic aioli - FANTASTIC! Highly recommending this gem!

This is our second visits to Sorghum and Salt. This time we brought friends with us so they can experience the awesome meal at this place. For your information, the restaurant is pretty small and the tables are small so we ordered several dishes at a time. It turned out perfect that way and each time we were able to sample all different dishes. I wasn't able to take all the food pictures because I was too busy eating my the food, well devoured them to be correct...lol! We all enjoyed the food and left with full tummies . We'll be coming back to Sorghum and Salt!

Sorghum & Salt is one of those rare places, especially as a vegetarian, where 5 stars doesn't seem to be enough. There should be a sixth start available, only for the very best of the best restaurants...they'd even ask you "are you sure" when you selected the 6th star, just to make sure you weren't overusing it. Sorghum & Salt was a six stars experience for us. Especially as vegetarians at a non-vegetarian restaurant, to be so well taken care of with food that was perfect in its artful presentation and thoughtfully chef-curated taste. Lots of small plates/tapas places have a couple of dishes that shine. Everything we were brought here was just as elevated as the one that came before, so it would be hard to pick a "favorite" or any one thing that rose above the rest. They were all THAT good. We had almost every vegetarian option available including Chorizo Spiced Beets, Watermelon, Snap Peas, Little Gem Lettuce, Marsh Hill Rice Midlands, and Cheesecake. Don't let the simple names like "Watermelon" and "Snap Peas" fool you...these were not simply dishes with those ingredients on a plate, but really extra elevated complex tasting flavors with all the ingredients used to create the dishes. These dishes were among the, if not the very best assembly of these ingredients we'd ever had. When we were talking with locals (including one woman who runs a culinary walking tour) about where we had eaten in town, when we mentioned "Sorghum & Salt" there was always a reverential "you did good" response from them. We had a lot of great food in Charleston...nothing surpassed the 6 Stars nature of Sorghum & Salt. Now if they could just open up in our neighborhood in Southern California we'd be in very good shape.

Ok. So this was not my first choice but please make sure you make a reservation this place is off the chart. It's well known to locals SORGHUM & SALT is a can't miss experience of downtown Charleston. My companion and I decided to do the Chef's choice 4 course plus the wedge salad. One word AMAZING. Our server Ohio Kyle took great care of us. Course one was the Golden Beets with a butternut squash and blood orange puree. OMG, the squash is sweet and creamy, and the blood orange is a bit bitter and tangy. It's an amazing combination balance by the savory earth favor of the beet and the spice of the pepper. Our second course was the grilled cheese and tomato. What an amazing twist on traditional comfort food. The cold gazpacho puree was so good we had to ask for more bread to soak it all up. If licking your plate as an adult was acceptable, this is the place to do it. Course three was the Royal Red Shrimp,which was perfectly cooked and presented on top of a thinly sliced zuchini and an apple sambul. Again, it is an amazing alchemy of sweet, savory, salty, and spice. A true culinary delight. Our fourth course was the market fish, which today was the halibut. Incredibly light presented in an equally light tomato gravy. Melted in your mouth. Just out of this world. We were served a surprise desert of strawberries by Sous Chef Harrison, an advantage of sitting at the counter. A word of warning if you're looking for large portions, try Applebee's or the Cheesecake Factory and there is only a beer and wine bar. But if you are looking for a fantastic culinary experience that is worth every penny, come on down and buy the staff a round when you're done for the low price of $12. Call me first, Ill meet you there. This place is one of a kind. Thank you Charleston.

Absolutely amazing meals. The fennel was our favorite tapas. Tilefish was really good too. There was six of us out to dinner and we enjoyed everything. The cheesecake was my favorite dessert.

Incredible food. Great service! Beautiful attention to detail. I highly recommend this place.

Great dining experience! This tucked away restaurant had a nice ambiance and relaxing atmosphere. This restaurant focuses on farm to table foods, so all foods are locally sourced. I would say majority of their menu are primarily vegetarian but still had a handful of seafood and meat dishes. They change their menus on a weekly basis so you will definitely have a different experience every time you come! On top of that, I love their creativity with their food and plating. My friend and I ordered the Marsh Hill Rice Midlands, Parisian Gnocchi, and Scallops. The Marsh Hill Rice Midlands and Scallops were listed in the "Shared" section, but I would say it's not enough to fill the stomach. The Parisian Gnocchi was listed as "Large" and this was perfect for two in my opinion. Besides the portion sizes, each dish tasted playful, something I wouldn't have expected. My favorite was the Parisian Gnocchi. Loved the creamy texture! Next time, I would like to try their chef's tasting course!

We had an absolutely horrible experience at this restaurant. Not only were we seated more than 30 minutes late after the time of our reservation, but we were left waiting outside when we could see other tables allowed to wait inside. After being seated late, the moment we sat down, another table complained about us. We literally had not put in our dinner order and our server came and told us about a complaint. We were the only table with people of color. I cannot even begin to explain how uncomfortable we were made to feel in this restaurant. And the staff did nothing to stop the other table from making us feel like outsiders. Horrendous. I know it's the South, but this is unacceptable. We left immediately and canceled our food. I suggest if you want a comfortable dining experience where all are made to feel welcome - AVOID this restaurant and tell others to avoid it, as well.

Absolutely loved this place!!! A secluded vibe to the restaurant not being on King. Also feel like the whole meal was an experience within itself. All the dishes are smaller portions meant to be shared and they come out consecutively throughout the meal period which create a unique experience. They were all fantastic, very flavorful, and aesthetically pleasing. Our waiter (so sorry forget his name) was very attentive and engaged but not overbearing. Great time overall 10/10. One of our favorite restaurants we've tried in Charleston!

Really unique place, with local vibes. Foodie paradise for sure. The decor is somewhat eclectic, and kind of homey. It's definitely an intimate setting. Nice and cool in the summer heat! I'd say the top two draws are the amazing food and the relaxed environment. We had a late dinner, and were the last customers present but at NO point did we feel rushed. The entire waitstaff was friendly and helped throughout the course of the meal. The food was amazing - so many complex and unique flavors and flavor combinations! It is suggested to share family style - which I would recommend so that you can try as many dishes as possible! The size of the dishes were relatively well portioned, without being overly small but also weren't huge. I went with a friend and we got three small plates and one large to split which ended up being a lot actually. I wouldn't have traded any of the dishes we tried, but really wish I had room for a dessert! We started off with the heirloom tomatoes, followed by the summer potatoes, then the roasted carrots, and finally with the Parisian gnocchi. They were all amazing but my favorite was definitely the carrots - no idea where you can get bee pollen but it was so good! The marigold butter on the gnocchi was also amazing! Things to note are that you're charged if you make a reservation and don't show, and obviously the parking kind of sucks (but where does it not for downtown). Would definitely recommend adding to your bucket list if hitting up Charleston!

Wow! My wife & I shared an evening here in November and it was outstanding. We made our reservations for the "tasting bar" not knowing exactly what to expect. We were seated at a small bar facing the kitchen where the chef assembled all 5 (!!!!) of our courses. The small plates were creative, the discussion was generous, and it was such a great experience. We opted to go all in and get the wine pairings as well, so each course had a different glass that matched the dish. The atmosphere is small and busy, but it has a great hip-Charleston feel to it. All in all it was a great time. Of course, it was pricy, but that's to be expected for food and presentation this perfect!

Great dinner, interesting flavors tho. Some times these places just over do it. The dessert was HORRIFIC. Our waitress recommended the chocolate mousse. This was not a chocolate mousse, it was a gelatin beet cube. The taste was terrible, only good thing about the dessert was the dulce de leche sauce. Worst worst worst dessert I've ever had. Never get the gelatin beat cube.

Awesome small plates of veggies finished by an excellent draft. Love this place. The plates are just right, not overdone. Flavor of the veggies comes through Staff very friendly, small intimate space.

We came here this evening on the recommendation of an old friend who comes to Charleston from time to time; this is our first time in the city. And I am grateful for the suggestion: we had a truly outstanding dinner here. We sat at the tasting bar where we could watch the kitchen crew at work (and eavesdrop on their mutual repartee). Interesting menu, for appetizers we had the house-made ricotta, with triangles of freshly grilled focaccia on which it could be spread, and the mushroom tart with oyster mushrooms (I am usually not a fan of delicacy mushrooms but these were a treat). Gnocchi with cauliflower was a half main, and then I had the local trout, which came grilled on a skillet with added golden beets and fennel in something of a spicy sauce. For dessert we had the "beets", really a red-beet mousse, which came with a few blackberries and amply sprinkled cocoa nibs, all served atop a bedding of dulce de leche. There was an outstanding list of beers, both drafts and bottles, and wine - I enjoyed the Maple Coffee Cream from Edmunds Oost, and I was looking forward to the Brugge City Brunne which my wife declared she was going to try after drinking her glass of native red wine, but she liked that so much that she had a second glass of that. The service was friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive with without being cloying. Good additional information from the kitchen staff as we were watching. My wife had a couple of criticisms - she noticed that the kitchen floor was dirty, and that there had been some spills on the door of one of the refrigerated cases. She also found the menu a tad precious. But those carps (she can post her own darn review!) don't deprive Salt and Sorghum of five stars -- and I don't give that rating very often. This was our best meal of the vacation and one of the best I have had in recent years

Got reservations here for our anniversary and we did not regret it! You walk into this cozy little place and kind of feel like you are in everyone's way, but the host greeted us with a friendly smile and since it was a special occasion they sat us at the kitchen bar where you can see them make/plate the food. It is a little cramped in the restaurant, but it wasn't super loud or hot. We got the parsnips, scallops, gnocchi, and focaccia bread and it was all 5 stars when they bring it out they explain the dish and everything that is in it. This place is farm/ocean to table, so it was all fresh and delicious. The best part was this felt like fine dining without the cost! It was extremely affordable for how good the food was. This place would be best for a date night or an intimate gathering with a few close friends. Will be back in the near future!

I felt like I needed a week in Charleston just to get to all my dining destinations! Unfortunately, we only had two days, so I picked one night for Southern fare and one night for just great gourmet dining. Sorghum & Salt was the latter choice and after reading all its accolades I was so excited to go there. The restaurant seemed right up my alley - elevated food in a casual atmosphere. Indeed, when we got there, Sorghum & Salt reminded me of one of my favorite Miami restaurants, Alter (Brad Kilgore, please re-open!). Both are have relaxed atmospheres with intelligent, creative food, chef's counter, and tasting menus available. I found Sorghum & Salt to be very good, but for any Miami peeps reading, not on the level of Alter. We ended up at the Chef's Counter by accident, as our reserved table for three was not ready upon our arrival. It's always nice to sit where the action is and chat with the chef! We did not order the tasting menu but opted to order several small plates and two large plates to share including: House Made Ricotta Summer Squash Rainbow Carrots Sweet Potato SC Peaches Parisian Gnocchi Trout Homemade Spaghetti Everything was good. The Ricotta and Gnocchi were two of the better dishes. I knew the dishes would be small but frankly, I thought with that quantity three of us would be okay. We really weren't and left with a hefty bill and hungry stomaches. I would return but order more or get the tasting menu next time!

Had dinner here with a couple friends while traveling to Charleston for work. We each had the chef's four course meal with wine pairings. The service was excellent and inviting. The food was impeccably prepared and generous. The wine pairings were exciting and very well done. Highly recommended!

Easily one of the top 5 restaurants in Charleston. The food is incredibly creative, perfectly executed, and always seasonal. Be adventurous and try flavor combinations you wouldn't expect; you are in great hands with this chef. Our server was honest, passionate and generous, one of the best we've had in years.

Sensational. Did the tasting menu. Everything was so fresh and cooked to perfection. Just wonderful.

Good service, nice atmosphere, great fresh creative dishes. I felt that a couple things were under seasoned but overall everything tasted delicious and it was a very good experience. This is an excellent place to take friends/family who are vegan or vegetarian. Vegetarian/vegan tip: They have a vegan menu! You just have to ask for it. The butterbean panzanella is delicious. Our waiter was very nice. Other staff members were constantly checking up on us too so our waters were never empty. The food came out pretty quickly, although out of order. The plates we wanted to share as appetizers came out after a few entree dishes came out. One person didn't get their entree until way after everyone else had finished their food. I wish the dishes we ordered as entrees had all come out at the same time and the ones we ordered as appetizers had come out first. However, the speed of service was very good and the staff was extremely kind and thanked us as we left. The restaurant is very small and has limited indoor and outdoor seating. You definitely want to make a reservation. It's very dark inside but it's well decorated and very homey. I didn't see any families but I did see a lot of friend groups, couples, and a bachelorette party. The food was very delicious and plated beautifully. The presentation for every dish was impressive. We got the butterbean panzanella, the vegan acorn squash, the acorn squash, the zucchini bread, the gnocchi, the mussels, and the rainbow carrots. Everything tasted great but the highlights for me were the zucchini bread, mussels, and carrots. I think the gnocchi could've used some more salt and the acorn squash could've been cooked a little longer and seasoned more. However, overall the food was delicious, creative, and beautiful. Overall, very good experience. I'd definitely be back with friends or parents!

One of the best meals I've had so far in Charleston. Creative, locally sourced ingredients, low-key vibe and amazing balance of flavors and textures in every dish. Do the chef's tasting menu!

BEST FOOD IN CHARLESTON!!!!!!!! We had a reservation for the chefs tasting menu and it did not disappoint!!! We liked how it wasn't pretentious but welcoming and homey. The owner literally prepared everything right in front of us! We started with a squash salad appetizer that was so creamy and delicious! I don't know how else to describe it. We then had amazing whipped ricotta with toasted garlic bread and we were licking the plates it was that good! We then had a fresh tomato dish with olive oil. I liked it, but it wasn't the best dish of the night. We had delicious short ribs paired with crispy potatoes and peppers and everything was incredible. We ended with dessert which ended up being my least favorite. Hubby loved the cheesecake with honey and blueberries. It was very fresh but heavier on the cheese flavor. I'm not taking a star for that; it just wasn't my preference. Didn't love the white chocolate mousse either but appreciated getting to try both. One of the cooks grilled some peaches and let us sample! I would come back here again and again if we lived closer. It's definitely expensive but worth every penny!

Was the food good? Yes. Unfortunately, we had a terrible experience and left upset and hungry. We didn't anticipate just how small the plates would be. I wish our server had advised us to order more - he made no comments about plate or order size. We contemplated ordering more food after apps and main dishes but had been there almost two hours already. The real problem was when the check came with a surprise $500 (food only) minimum for our party of 8. When I questioned it, our server assured me the minimum was disclosed via booking email. I pulled it up to prove that it was not. He agreed to remove the charge, but warned us that the owner (who was standing across the room watching us, but didn't come over) would review audio tapes from my reservation call and could charge the card that was used to hold the rez. I said okay. As he was walking away he shot back that he doesn't recommend it as it never ends well for people. Um, okay... so this is normal behavior here? Here's an idea: You could advise the party about a food minimum before they order. Maybe let first timers know that plates are small and suggest that most people need three. We would have preferred to pay more and leave full and happy. We went straight to another restaurant for second dinner- not how we had hoped to spend our night out in Charleston.

This little farm to table gem is two blocks from our Charleston town home. The Ambience is perfect, not to loud, not to crowded, felt relaxed and not rushed. we shared three small plates to start, all delicious! Mussels, Cucumber, aioli, dill and side of toast.....mussels cooked perfect, texture and flavor. Sopping up the Aioli was a delicious delight! Next the Heirloom tomatoes: roasted pinions, white chocolate, popped Sorgum! The tomatoes had flavor, the popped corn added salt and balance. last on shared Nectarines, bright acid and peachy flavor, balanced by pickled summer peppers, the chef seems to like to bring each dish back to earth with a hint of bitter. For our large dishes: slow roasted A-5 Wagu, the beef was outstanding, i loved the texture and flavor, one of the edges was cooked to med and for me it was not consistent with the more medium rare portions. The fish was Flounder, cooked perfect, finessed fennel, garlic and time. We also had the Gnocchi and Scallops, not outstanding. But here was the surprise: the dessert Beets with Blackberries cocoa nibs dulce de leche. our Server was knowledgeable and attentive.

We had dinner at Sorghum and Salt on our last night in Charleston. Expectations were high given the amazing Yelp reviews. TLDR: Food was good but not mind-blowing. Skip the wine pairing! The restaurants itself was cute, taking up the space of an old store front. We found street parking about a half a block away. The service was friendly and attentive, probably the best thing about this experience. We did the 6 course vegan tasting menu. Every course was good, but there wasn't a single course that wowed either of us. Perhaps the non-vegan courses taste better? I assume so given the great Yelp reviews and with how busy this restaurant was. The wine pairing was way off. Not a single wine complimented the dish it was served with. In fact most of the pairings made the wine taste worse. If you are vegan and want this type of vibe check out Chasing Sage!

Came here tonight to celebrate our anniversary. First off, some non alcoholic drinks were offered, like sodas, but they don't carry non alcoholic beer. We decided on the six course tasting menu. Every course was better than the next. I would definitely give five stars for the food and service. The space could use some tweaking. The windows needed to be washed. The chairs were very uncomfortable. We are average size people and could not get comfortable. We arrived shortly after they opened so the bathroom had very little use, if any, before us and should have been cleaner. Easy street parking.

Delicious food and so many great vegan options! Found this place on Yelp, was surprised to see vegan menu, so decided to check it out. Finding parking on a weekend was pretty easy, maybe because it's not on a busy street. When we go there, it was pretty busy, but luckily they seated us right away near the bar. The ambiance is chic, romantic and classy. They have a separate menu for vegan items (I was really surprised to see this). We got Butterbean Panzanella (focaccia with butterbean), it was soooo good!! We also got housemade pasta with carrot butter and that was great too! Didn't get to try anything else. Their menu is seasonal, so you may find some different items next time you visit. Service was great too. We left happy and satisfied with delicious food. Highly recommend it.

Amazing find. We have waited to come here for a while for a date night without the baby and it was worth it. We did the 4 course tasting menu with wine pairing. The waiter (I didn't get his name) was totally amazing! Exposed kitchen sets the mood too. It was all about the food here which was cooked to perfection. Highly recommended!!!

The food was amazing. We did the chefs choice 6 course menu with wine pairing. Such a work of art. The food sources are written on a wall there so you can see where your food is coming from. Highly recommend this restaurant. Quaint ambiance with a laid back vibe.

Overall: Tucked away from King Street, Sorghum and Salt is a must-visit for an elevated dining experience. The good: The dishes are intriguing, complex, and abosolutely delicious. The ricotta with charred bread was a perfect pairing, with the smokiness of the bread enhancing the oil and ricotta. The parisian gnocchi, my personal favorite, is an explosion of sweet potato, coffee, and parmesan flavors - the blend of ingredients is both creative and intuitive at the same time. The somewhat-titular mousse drives home a sweet & savory blend of sorghum, popcorn, and white chocolate. The atmosphere is casual yet intimate and makes you feel like you're dining in a trendy warehouse that's the size of a garage. The service was also very friendly, and the music was spot on for me (chill hip hop). The not-so-good: The prices are on the higher side, but you most surely get what you pay for here. The scallops were also a bit of a letdown compared to the rest of the meal. The flavors didn't mesh well and there wasn't much in terms of sustenance. Food/drink: 9.5/10 Atmosphere: 9.5/10 Service: 9.5/10

Amazing restaurant! We loved everything we ate - the food was unique and delish. Felt very farm to table and beautiful presentation. The chef cooks right in front of you. I love the spring onion and riGreat spot for a group, small location so get a reservation!

Very imaginative food with bold and delicious flavors. The short rib is a must as well as the coffee carrots. Blueberry blue cheese was nice to try but wouldn't reorder. Server (Mark?) was very nice. Had a great Mother's Day dinner. Highly recommend. Wish they had a full bar.

I came here with a couple of friends and we sat at the counter. Usually that's not my favorite place to sit at a restaurant but here it was so fun! We were able to watch them prepare the food and the chef nearest us was extremely friendly and gave us suggestions. The three of us split the ricotta, nectarines, marsh hill rice, eggplant and potato gnocchi. Everything was great but if you're going to pick just one... the ricotta. So. Frickin'. Good. It was all three of our favorite. Would definitely come here again!

So I'll be completely transparent, the first time I came here I wasn't impressed. I ordered the gnocchi and it was very greasy and definitely did not leave you wanting more. A couple months later I went back with a different friend and quickly realized the group I went with the first time didn't know how to order! The second time I let my friend take charge and boy am I glad I did! The trick is to order the shareables! We split about 4 different plates, 2 desserts, and a bottle of wine (we went a little crazy). It was such an amazing meal, the service was fantastic and we never felt rushed at all! Highly recommend checking Sorghum and Salt out on your next date night or girls night!

I've never gone out of my way to write a review but had to. It's barely off the beaten path and unassuming, but you are quickly ver impressed. The food is AMAZING, unique and special. I will dream of the little gem salad and who dreams of salad. Every dish warmed simple when ordering but was so complex. The squash and the crab. Wow. Really wonderful meal. Wish we had room to order more. We will definitely be back.

Simply Exquisite! First of all, you must be open to trying new restaurants. Found this upbeat spot that has an East Village feel right here in Charleston. The food is simply exquisite! Ordered the Chef's Tasting Menu 6 courses with the wine pairing. Ah-mazing! Keep in mind this is farm and sea to table dining and requires a discerning/sophisticated palate to fully appreciate this sampling. Service was 5 star and the ambiance quaint. If you're looking for something out of the ordinary, Sorghum & Salt will not disappoint. Kudos to Chef Tres and staff for a wonderful dining experience!!

High prices Food not worth the price Tiny portions Over rated Some dishes tasted like they were cooked earlier and reheated

Loud restaurant with terrible customer service. Couldn't even have a conversation because the table behind us was so loud. Was seated by a waiter with an attitude who seemed pissed that we were there and then we sat and waited for 15 minutes and we're not spoken to again. The restaurant was no where close to fully booked. We ended up walking out due to the terrible service and environment of this restaurant.