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The Ordinary

4.6

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The name is probably an indicator of what not to expect from this award-winning restaurant. Occupying a beautiful former bank building, The Ordinary thrills with its heavenly seafood preparations in an elegant setting. The menu is a showcase of the rich diversity of the coastal regions of North and South Carolina. The oyster bar offers some great choices from razor clams and bay scallops to East Coast Oysters and Maine Lobster Cocktail. Oyster addicts can also go for the Shellfish Towers. Besides this, diners have a choice o... read more

Location details

544 King St, Charleston, SC, 29403, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Thu5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Fri5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Sat12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Sun12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
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Ginna GB 
5 years ago

Fabulous food, great service and an awesome atmosphere. Loved it!! 

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Frank X Prudent 
5 years ago

Fantastic food, drink and top notch service. Tonight I had the porgy, and I'll save Bess for another night! 

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MaryAnne Mullinax Martin 
5 years ago

Love the farm/water to table menu, atmosphere, experienced and attentive staff, and Mike Lata’s creativity as a Head Chef. Now if I could just get a reservation faster! 

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Frances Tomlinson 
5 years ago

We come here often and our servers have been some of the best, if not the best in Charleston! Danielle expertly assisted us choosing the perfect wine to accompany our oysters and lobster rolls. She nailed it! The happy hour oyster special is fantastic! My daughter had the cold lobster roll and loved it! Stuffed with lobster salad! I had the warm buttery lobster roll and it was heavenly! Crispy fries on the side with in house made ketchup and mayo, oh I’m so going back for this again❣️. 

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Ann Marie Lonsdale 
5 years ago

Beautiful seafood, and surprising and wonderful vegetables, great wine list. A lovely spot! 

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William Jones 
5 years ago

Great chill spot..! Wonderful food... 

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Sara Leggette Suggs 
5 years ago

Love the oysters. The atmosphere is laid back. 

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Paulette Marie Lewandowski Anderson 
5 years ago

Truly amazing food! Enjoyed everything! Eric our waiter was awesome! The seafood is outstanding! 

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Deborah Waymire 
5 years ago

The Ordinary....is anything but ordinary. There is no bread, no salads yet every simple dish comes with so many flavors it becomes unappealing. It is difficult to find a dish that has not been over tweaked with infused flavors so much it was no longer tasted like comfort food. . Multiple layered essence or fall and winter notes added to even the most simple of dish.es. The cold lobster appetizer is tasty but ordered as a meal should transition from an evaluated plate that sits on the table. And it was so cold as to not feel ... read more

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How is The Ordinary rated?

The Ordinary has a 4.6 star rating with 2,143 reviews. 

When is The Ordinary open?

The Ordinary is open now. It will close at 10:00 p.m.  

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