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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.
4.62,109 reviews
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Pamela Megill 
recommend  Recommended
10 years ago

This was a second visit for me and my husband - the food, service, and staff were all excellent! 

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Bill Abie Jacaruso 
10 years ago

From the time we walked in the door, until we left with our fill of great seafood, Adam ( and the rest of the staff) took great care in insuring our desires were met! My wife had the grouper and a wonderfully decorated arugula salad, but I indulged in one of the towers...A platter the size of Texas, covered with oysters, clams, shrimp and scallop ceviche...If you are looking for a raw bar that you will not forget, The Ordinary is the spot. Thanks guys for a great experience on our last evening in the streets of Charleston! 

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Octavio Costa 
10 years ago
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Todd Bennett 
10 years ago

Just walking out the door.. had heard a lot about the place and made reservations a month ago for our honeymoon. Bottomline... overrated. 

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Becca Matar 
recommend  Recommended
10 years ago
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Becca Matar 
10 years ago
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Ellen Ray Branham 
10 years ago

Arrived during a busy weeknight and ate at the bar. The Crispy Fish Schnitzel special was delicious. The food and service were great! 

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Travis Keltner 
10 years ago

Truly excellent seafood and cocktails. The seafood platter was awesome especially the stone crab claws, the various oysters and all of the sauces. The steak tartar with the fried oysters was inspiring, one of the best single dishes I have ever eaten. The Echo Echo cocktail was also a perfect compliment to the food for the evening, thank you for a wonderful evening. 

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Jacob Wilson 
10 years ago

Just left the restaurant two hours ago and am still completely and utterly satisfied with everything served. Sat at the bar and received amazing service from the bartender (Brian) and other staff. I will recommend and rave about this restaurant to any who will listen. 

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How is The Ordinary rated?

The Ordinary has a 4.6 star rating with 2,109 reviews. 

When is The Ordinary open?

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

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