Vern's
American restaurant · Charleston ·
Eclectic American fare with seasonal shareable plates
Eclectic American fare with seasonal shareable plates
"At Vern's in Charleston, Dano Heinze continues to innovate and create delicious, precise, and creative food that is rich with technique and packed with flavor. I am still thinking about the escargot topped with melted Gruyère, simple yet unexpected. The setting is unique and inviting, the hospitality is unmatched." - ByAndrea Strong
"husband-and-wife team Daniel and Bethany Heinze offer upscale American cuisine in a neighborhood bistro in Charleston, South Carolina." - Erin Perkins
"Run by husband-and-wife team Daniel and Bethany Heinze, this popular spot feels more homey than fussy with rich wood floors and flickering candles; reservations are coveted, though a few bar seats are saved for walk-ins. The seasonal menu champions Lowcountry ingredients and reflects Chef Heinze's travels, offering dynamic starters such as charred sourdough with allium butter and raw yellowfin tuna with Calabrian chili, while house-made pasta—like campanelli with rabbit and vacche rosse cheese in a silky cacio e pepe sauce—is perfectly paired with Bethany’s expertly curated wine list." - The MICHELIN Guide
"Run by husband‑and‑wife team Daniel and Bethany Heinze, I found a popular, homey Charleston spot where Lowcountry ingredients are championed in a seasonally shifting menu—charred sourdough with allium butter and raw yellowfin with Calabrian chili are dynamic starters, house‑made pasta like campanelli with rabbit and vacche rosse in a silky cacio e pepe is a highlight, and Bethany’s expertly curated wine list makes for ideal pairings; reservations are highly coveted, though a few bar seats accommodate walk‑ins." - The MICHELIN Guide
"Earned one Michelin star in the South guide, meaning “High-quality cooking, worth a stop.”" - Henna Bakshi