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Muse Restaurant, Charleston, SC

Muse Restaurant

4.6
4.6
3419 Reviews
$30 and under
Mediterranean

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2 people
19:00
Booked 18 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
This Charleston locals’ favorite is nestled away in a historic home in downtown Charleston. The charming restaurant and intimate bar are reminiscent of a Mediterranean Villa, where Executive Chef, Josh Ogilvie, melds the cuisines of Italy, Spain, France, & Greece, featuring fresh preparations of Seafood, Fish, Savory Meats, Homemade Pastas, Homemade Bread, and Salads, all served by a warm and friendly serving staff. The extensive wine list complements the experience and offers 75 selections by the glass. The cozy bar empties out onto a terrace, offering outdoor dining and drinks. There are numerous menu items, which are gluten and dairy free and vegetarian, and there are vegan options as well.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Italian, French
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Josh Ogilvie
  • Catering
    We offer full service catering. Please send an email to Bethanne@charlestonmuse.com for more information.
  • Private party facilities
    Muse is comprised of five separate dining rooms, all of which can be used for private parties. The entire establishment may also be booked for special occasions.
  • Area
    Downtown Charleston
  • Cross Street
    King Street
  • Parking details
    A city parking lot is 1/2 block away.Also plenty of on Street Metered parking. FREE after 6 PM and all day Sunday!
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

What 3,419 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Charleston

    Great for fine wines

  • Charleston

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Muse Restaurant offers a charming dining experience in a historic Charleston house, featuring "excellent" food with Mediterranean and Italian influences. Guests rave about the "fantastic service," especially from staff members like Donnie. The ambiance is intimate and cozy, with standout dishes like the "pistachio encrusted halibut." A must-visit for memorable meals!

3,419 Reviews
  1. Michael VIP

    Charleston38 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Any restaurant that has been in Charleston for more than 15 years will always be a hit. Great food, great service. One of our favorites.

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  2. Beth

    Greater Boston5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had fish, and it was excellent. I had the scallops, and my husband had the flounder special, and both were very good. Our service was superb, and the setting is a very quaint old home—nice way to spend an evening.

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    Charlotte3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great restaurant in an old home. My family and I enjoyed the meal immensely and really enjoyed speaking with our waiter, Donny. We highly recommend Muse if you’re looking for an excellent meal in Charleston.

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    Western NC1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    the chicken 2 ways was so good the portions were smaller than most italian places in the area but its was amazing

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  5. Kar

    Philadelphia29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful location, delicious food and excellent service.

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    Charleston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best experiences to date in Charleston. The atmosphere is amazing and Donnie was just the best sever ever. Food was also amazing, will be returning for sure!

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  7. Bill VIP

    Charleston80 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 12 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Saw the great reviews and thought we would give it a try. It's a tucked away, very eclectic restaurant and we were very happy upon arriving. I guess the issues started with the waiter who seemed to not have much experience and a bit of an attitude. Timing is everything and he simply didn't have it. We ordered Bruschetta as an appetizer and hands down the worst we have had anywhere! I mean come on Muse- you can do much better than this... Dinner came and the filet was VERY good, the Bolognese dish that seemed to be the popular one was just 'ok' (noodles way over cooked). I guess we expected a lot more. We will not be back...

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  8. William VIP

    Charleston306 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 11 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Pre-surgery experience was just that needed. Quiet, secluded table servic with attentive though limited intrusiveness appreciated. Ian provided all the service we hoped for to calm the anxiety and food was exemplary.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Unbelievable experience. Food was amazing. Donnie and team couldn’t be nicer. A little noisy but part of the ambiance.

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  10. ann VIP

    Charleston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always amazing food and service! Local’s favorite!!

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FAQs

Muse Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (843) 577-1102.

Muse Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 3419 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 18 times today
Google Map for Muse Restaurant

82 Society Street, Charleston, SC 29401

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    King Street
  • Area
    Downtown Charleston
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Italian, French
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    A city parking lot is 1/2 block away.Also plenty of on Street Metered parking. FREE after 6 PM and all day Sunday!
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Josh Ogilvie
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    We offer full service catering. Please send an email to Bethanne@charlestonmuse.com for more information.
  • Private party facilities
    Muse is comprised of five separate dining rooms, all of which can be used for private parties. The entire establishment may also be booked for special occasions.
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