McCradys by Sean Brock Reviews

Unbelievable wine and food pairings. The staff had incredible knowledge of wines, and were very friendly. The best culinary experience I ve ever had.

If you like food and happen to be a history buff... Look no further! You ve found your spot! The history you feel while walking through the building is a neat feeling. Combine that with excellent cocktails and phenomenal service, then you re really cooking with fire.

Very nice place. Better and nice people. Very good food!

Tasting menu with non alcoholic pairings was the best solo date night! Treat yourself!

We have a family of assorted food allergies and the waitress and chefs worked with us flawlessly to accommodate. From the appetizers, to the bar drinks to desserts. We had an absolutely fantastic experience. The caviar and tater tots was the most delectable accompaniment to our amazing main courses. The pork chop was perfectly juicy and flavorful. The scallops were masterfully seared and tender. The duck was to die for and the swordfish was splendid. I cannot say enough about how incredible the food and staff are. We visited from Texas, Singapore and New York. We are all still craving the caviar and tater tots, so when we return to Charleston...this will definitely be our first stop!!!! Thank you for making our last meal and birthday celebration in Charleston the most memorable affair of all!! When I recall the waitress' name I will update this post.

Bone marrow stuffed escargot? Yes please!! Everything was delicious and the staff was great. Definitely going back and highly recommend.

Wonderful meal and attentive staff in a venue dating back to the Revolutionary War.

Seriously WOW. Great food and atmosphere... totally worth it!

This restaurant was saved on our trip list because of the great reviews. It is about 6-7 miles away from historic downtown but not incredibly out of the way. The outside looks small and rundown but inside there is treasure. The food here is delectable, very well-prepared with great seasoning. The chicken in the chicken and waffles is pecan-crusted.

Best meal... the Swordfish was devine... the Beet salad (sorry had a wierd fancy name) was AMAZING... so so so good!

Emily gave us fantastic service. The whole staff is very attentive. Flavors are amazing. Pork porterhouse is delicious!

We went to McCrady's Tavern to celebrate our anniversary and it certainly surpassed all expectations. The food is inventive and makes excellent use of local ingredients, but would still appeal to those with more traditional palates. The servers are exceptionally knowledgeable, attentive, and professional; every recommendation our server made was perfect. Tommy Marcinko, the general manager, really went out of his way to make our visit a memorable experience!

Excellent tasting menu, is up their for one of the best ones we have done (not the best but close). The Carolina gold rice with the broth was absolutely amazing. I love when you take a simple ingredient and pull out so many flavors. They had a wagyu beef supplement, which we added. It was nice but not necessary to make the meal amazing. Great place for a special occasion meal.

Bad food, dry and tasteless, bad service crossed off our list for good

Really a nice, cozy historic place with excellent food and great service.

McCrady's was exceptional in all aspects. The food was so delicious, it was unlike anything I've ever experienced. The service was above and beyond, catering to dietary needs excellently. An awesome experience for a special occasion.

Outstanding!
Not to be missed while in Charleston.

Everything we tried was delicious and our waitress was exceptional! Will definitely go back again.

Beautiful restaurant. historical building. great food and desserts.
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All the folks who work at McCradys are just delightful and make the fantastic meal and location that much better!

The service was outstanding. But the food is definately over rated, for the price the charge, it could definitely have been better.

Food was over the top and outstanding. Things were put together that in my opinion don't belong together, yet tasted amazing. Had great service and loved the atmosphere. I would not go here often, but for a VERY special occasion I would.

We had a couple of really good things and some super disappointing food and the service was not great. Two of us ordered the Roasted Chicken which was tasted great; however, one of the other guests ordered the Pork Porterhouse which came to the table cold, like really cold. All of our plates were not quite hot, but we let it go because eating room temperatue chicken is not the end of the world but the pork was inedible. Rather than make another Pork Porterhouse, they simply heated the existing pork, which had already been cut into (most likely by placing it back on the grill or in the oven) and it totally overcooked it to the point that it became too tough to eat. We also had an order of Crinkle Cut Fries which were terrible. They were fried but they were totally soft and super oily. We asked and they were supposed to be crispy (only one in the bunch had any texture). When we were discussing the Pork Porterhouse, we told them about the Crinkle Cut Fries but they never replaced them or addressed them. Surprising that this happened at McCrady's Tavern. It was a Sunday night so maybe that had something to do with it. Also, our server was not up to par. He tried, but again, maybe it was the Sunday night team. However, I will say that the manager who came to address the situation, was super apologetic and was clearly concerned. One other thing to mention is that the Pomme Puree side was really fantastic. No reason to go back. Lots of other great places in Charleston.

This used to be one of my favorites. I was very disappointed with the Appleby's atmosphere, and the loud music. The food was very good, and the service was wonderful, otherwise I would have given fewer stars. I do not want to pay $100+ for dinner and sit next to young children however adorable they may be. Next time we will walk over for a drink on our way somewhere else to eat, as the cocktails were great.

5 stars is not enough for this place! Not only is the food amazing, but the staff is also. McCrady s is definitely a go to place whenever in Charleston.

Dining at McCrady's is truly an amazing experience. From the moment you are greeted at the door it is apparent you are somewhere special. Chef Daniel is a culinary artist! He transforms food into the unimaginable. Cocktails are crafted meticulously as are the amazing desserts and pastries. Teamwork is apparent in a subtle yet efficient way. Hats off to the crew, McCrady's will be a regular stop for me!

This was one of my absolute favorite food experience ever and there have been many great ones. Too amazing for words, but will let the pictures speak for themselves. You can check out their website for the actual tasting menu.

Place was great, love the atmosphere and the food didn't disappoint, started out with half a dozen oysters, had to get another half dozen because they were so good, I would suggest getting the Westbrook Gose to go with them! Dinner and staff were amazing

Love the atmosphere inside. Food of course is great but the cocktails are the best!

Fantastic. Great service. Great food. Second time here this week. Get the pork porterhouse - it is awesome. And did I mention the mashed potatoes?

Nice staff and awesome meals, however its a little overpriced

Very disappointed with such a well known establishment. McCrady's is suppose to be a top performing restaurant with great food and GREAT service. Well I can't comment on the food because we didn't make it that far. After being seated we were served waters and the waiter left without asking if we wanted anything else to drink. Upon returning I asked what was on tap and the response was well it is written on the board ( the board was on top of us so I couldn't get a good angle unless I stood up) so he didn't want to read me all 10 beers... then I decided to scrap that idea and ordered a wine. After 20-25 minutes from being seated we decided to leave without having our drinks or the specials read to us. Very upset when it is your one time a month to get a baby sitter and you have to deal with terrible customer service.

I thoroughly enjoyed my meal here. The atmosphere was quiet and cozy, while also quite romantic, leading to a great birthday/anniversary dinner for me and my wife. Would definitely recommend, especially if you're interested in taking a walk along the harbor before or after a special date.

My husband and I enjoyed the tasting menu here. This restaurant may possibly have the most literal execution of farm to table that I have ever seen. The food was very thoughtful and delicious. I loved the wine selections. There was one minor issue: the food and wine portions were a bit too heavy. However, I would definitely come here again.

Mccrady's is a long time tradition but they have changed their menu to a product that's not as appealing to me as it was in the past

Overall the experience was good. Food was innovative and tasty, and service outstanding. Wines (on the pairing) though, left a little bit to be desired. Next time (if/when I get back to Charleston) I would just order a bottle or a couple of wines by the glass.

Holy moly this was amazing! So many courses and wine pairings, it was absolutely phenomenal. This was a truly incredible experience. Service was fantastic and watching the dishes being created was even better. I can't wait to come back and try this again! Also have to say the playlist was on point, I realized that I need to listen to Vampire Weekend again!

Mcradys was an incredible experience, worth every penny! I don't think I had a bad bit all evening and the wine pairings were incredible! My wife and I actually did one base pairing and one resevere, which I highly recommend as it was great to taste such a broad spectrum of wines. If your are celebrating and just looking for an amazing time I would 100% recommend!

This was our first time dining at McCradys Tavern and it did not disappoint. From the atmosphere to the service to the food, everything was great. Our waitress, Jordan did an incredible job with her level of service and recommendations. We ll certainly be back!

If you want to have the best meal, out of all the best places in Charleston, have an experience here. My partner and I have have been coming to Charleston for three decades. McCrady's stays at the cutting edge of wonderful cuisine. We rank it among the top five in the city, but last night it was No. 1. Even the broclini side dish was amazing. the Scallops were so very fresh and tender and presented so well. Pumpkin soup with the "crouton" was like nothing we have ever had. Fried octopus was so tender and delicious. and the deserts! well, the "crepe" was amazing. Service was impeccable. Wonderful wine list accommodating any budget. Best 2 1/2 hours we spent! nice an relaxing, and delicious.

Very historicand wonderful tour. Lunch was fantastic as well. Our group loved the experiance.

We went for drinks and apps at the bar. Amazing food and service. The friendly and knowledgeable staff in addition to the great atmosphere made us want to come back to Charleston. Check this place out!

Easily the best meal I have ever had. This is modernism and presentation in cusine taken to an extreme without compromising taste in the slightest. The courses are all served small plate style meaning you will need to order 2-3 entrees to make a meal, so factor that into your price planning. The beauty of the food and the effect of the staff bringing all entrees to every guest at a table simultaneously makes a very unique and lasting impression. The cocktail was incredible, I had a garden gnome. It was made with pureed green tomatoes and begonia flowers. The result is a cross between a green bloody mary and a spiked lemonade.

This was our second time at McCrady s and it was even better than the first one. I gave them a second chance because of the great wine paring from the first time. The service was excellent both times!!! The wine paring amazing!! But the great thing was the tasting menu, at this second time we were served warm/hot food and not cold or room temperature plates.

Great atmosphere, great service, excellent food. Pricing typical Charleston.

great food and excellent service. our pork dish was undercooked and they took it back apologetically and brought us complimentary side dishes and the main. our waitress from new york city remain as friendly and chatty and the manager came by to apologies and make sure everything was not just ok but happy for all and thats beyond expectation. keep it up guys .

This was a fantastic experience with great customer service, amazing food, and a nice atmosphere to complement everything.

We had a wonderful meal. Everything was fresh, seasonal and interesting. Not to mention the fact that the service was amazing. I have to admit I was a little worried about having dinner here when I found out that Sean Brock was gone - but it turned out to be the best meal we had in Charleston. Thank you!

Best dinner we had in Charleston and that is saying a lot

Neat historical venue. Food was delicious but menu was limited.

The chef's table tasting menu is truly out of this work. Sean Brock and his team are masters of seasonality and local flavors.

Great cocktails. Loved what they did with the space.

Sure, Google 5 stars, but they deserve 1 Michelin star. Worth every penny. Get the tasting menu and the reserve wine pairings. Outstanding service. Nothing better in Charleston. Beats Circa and SNOB and Hall's.

Beautiful historic tavern with good food and beverages.

Dinner was an amazing adventure with a delightful waitress who was very knowledgable. Bread from tiller bread was delicious. I had the duck, my son the scallops, my mom the bucatini and my daughter in law the filet mignon. For dessert we had the brownie.. it did not disappoint would highly recommend

One of the best Restaurants in Charleston,SC
The Oysters, Tuna, Filet Mignon and Bread - Great. Our Waitress was orignally from Ireland. She was well experienced as a top notch waitress.

Way too much salt!!! The steak was flooded with sause taking away from the flavor of the steak. The salad again had the same issue. I would never eat here again

Two cocktails were great and the re-hydrated beet with goat cheese blew my mind. Probably the most enjoyable baked Alaska I've had.

Did the tasting room. Food and wine were excellant.

Best meal of my life. Did not disappoint in any way

THE most wonderful place if you want great dining, atmosphere and service!

Great (!) food, relaxed atmosphere in a historic building. It's a nice way to experience Sean Brock if you don't feel like (or can't get into) Husk.

McCrady's opened my eyes to fine dining. I am a new man

Good presentation of dishes, quirky waiter, excellent atmosphere, but some dishes lacked cohesiveness. Pricey. Good place to take snooty people

Such a great experience. The staff was great. Attentive but not too much and personable. Food was exceptional and each wine pairing was spot on.

Went for a late 8:30pm dinner with 5 others. There were issues with with our table bc the previous guests stayed much longer after paying their bill. The manager and hostess kept us aware of the situation and when we were seated brought us free appetizers. They did everything they could to accommodate us.
The food was wonderful and the so were the drink selections.
I would highly recommend.

We made a reservation for 9pm at this restaurant a couple weeks in advance when we couldn't get into Husk. Beer selection is out of this world. I had the raw oysters, local fish of the day with house vegetables, and the Baked Alaska. Delicious traditional fare with a mostly casual atmosphere. Ingredients locally sourced, but menu doesn't change on a daily basis.

Great vibe, service and food. Went for brunch and would highly recommend a visit to experience this restaurant.

Wow! What a fabulous and tasty evening this was! We were treated like VIP's in the newly renovated restaurant and relished a 3+ hour meal specially designed for our vegan needs while jamming on the Van Halen, Tribe Called Quest, and other classics. Master Chef Sean Brock even created for us a uniquely scrumptious vegan dessert--deconstructed microgastronomized warm peach pie with upscale 'jimmies' on top. And he served us himself! How humbling and delightful. (And what a super friendly and engaging guy he is.) If I had more than two thumbs, they'd all be up. If you're anywhere near Charleston, this is a must-do!

Character of the place and layout is good. Service good. Problem is food. Not impressed.

The food was amazing. Being able to watch the preparation was amazing for foodies like us! The staff were so friendly! Definitely recommend for a culinary experience!

One of the best restaurants I've been to in Charleston. The food was fantastic and the service was top notch. Definitely worth a visit!

Very disappointed - First off I'm a vegetarian with a gluten allergy, we made a note in our reservation to give them a heads up. We both work in the restaurant industry and understand that it's always useful to make and restaurant aware of More

Tasting menu was amazing, diverse and delicious, the wine pairings were a worth while addition. It is $$$$ but an unforgettable experience/gift for us. Visted last year on our honeymoon, returning tonight for our anniversary to try the four course meal.

One of the best experiences I've had. Amazing food and incredible service.