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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.
4.62,099 reviews
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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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Lou Paskalis 
5 years ago

There’s simply nothing ordinary about this restaurant! 

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Nate Meyer 
5 years ago

All the seafood was incredible. For dessert go with the budino or the panda cotta. Equally outrageous. 

Lisa S's profile image
5 years ago

Excellent seafood and service. 

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Terri Hellman 
5 years ago

Everything from decor to service to the exceptional and Extra”ordinary” cuisine makes for a stellar dining experience 

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Laura Gal 
recommend  Recommended
5 years ago

Not so ordinary...Excellent service, very unique setting, great old building with the sweetest private side courtyard seating outside in a very pretty setting. Overall I’d highly recommend this restaurant. 

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Tim Meadows 
5 years ago

Snapper ceviche. Best. Bite. Ever. 

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5 years ago

The Fried Oyster Sliders are to DIE for. 

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Alexandra Previdi 
6 years ago

The steak tartare really is a standout. It’s served with crispy oysters instead of bread or crackers, such a unique preparation and so tasty. 

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How is The Ordinary rated?

The Ordinary has a 4.6 star rating with 2,099 reviews. 

When is The Ordinary open?

The Ordinary is closed now. It will open tomorrow at 5:00 p.m. 

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