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Lenoir - CHS, Charleston, SC

Lenoir - CHS

4.2
4.2
99 Reviews
$30 and under
Farm-to-table

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2 people
19:00
Booked 7 times today
  • Charming
  • Innovative
  • Good for special occasions
From chef, cookbook author and PBS star, Vivian Howard, LENOIR reminds people that the South is a nuanced place with a storied history and disparate terrain that shapes us as well as our food traditions. Here we cook to perpetuate, honor and evolve the cuisine of the rural, agricultural South, and we back it up with hospitality that buys into the idea that food with a story tastes better. Named for Vivian’s home county in eastern North Carolina, LENOIR exalts the pillars of Southern hospitality and leaves people feeling like they are guests in our home rather than patrons in our restaurant.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Farm-to-table
  • Hours of Operation
    Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    (843) 534-9031
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

What 99 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • South Carolina

    Innovative

  • Charleston

    Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lenoir in Charleston impresses with "fantastic food, service, and ambience" and a "wonderful neighborhood gem" atmosphere. Highlights include the "blueberry BBQ wings," "tomato pie," and "peculiar pork chop." While some diners noted inconsistencies on holidays, the overall experience is praised for "attention to detail" and "outstanding" hospitality.

99 Reviews
  1. Shelby

    Charlotte

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our experience at Lenoir was absolutely wonderful. The food and presentation were on point and our server was knowledgeable about the menu. We are in the service industry ourselves and she noticed us looking around the restaurant as well as checking out everything from the dinnerware and silverware to the plating and presentation. She brought us a pamphlet of the dinnerware. Attention to detail is great. We will absolutely be returning.

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  2. Susan

    Charlotte

    53 reviews

    5.0

    53 reviews

    Dined on 25 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I savored the blueberry wings - could have been appetizer, dinner and dessert! The trout was fabulous and the smashburger were terrific - flavors were outstanding. Brought the carrot cake home - what a treat!! The coffee flavor in the icing was subtle and perfect with the toasted almonds. Our first visit was a home run! And our server, Brenna, was thoughtful and so helpful with dietary changes.

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  3. Stephanie

    Charleston

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 24 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food, service, and ambience. Can’t wait to return.

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  4. Karen

    VIP

    Charleston

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 15 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Pleasantly surprised that a hotel restaurant would serve inventive and delicious food, and at a good price.

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  5. Joe

    Salt Lake City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 9 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lenoir is one of only several great restaurants in Charleston!

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  6. Tom

    Mississippi

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    This was Thanksgiving so set menu - a few choices in each of three courses. We arrived early and no issue getting a table. Down hill from there. 6 pm res. Already out of one of the appetizer choices. Okay - Chose a different one but really wanted the brussel sprouts . Nearly an hour wait before first course hit the table. Not complicated apps - soup/pate/greens...shouldn't take an hour. Apps were very good, however. Main entree came relatively quickly after. - mine was cold. Gave back to waiter who asked if I wanted a different plate or a new one ($75 pp - should not have been asked this question). Came back with replacement - still cold. Oh well. I let it go. Tasty. But cold. Final insult - ordered a second round of drinks for spouse and myself. Was told by waiter that if for my children (aged 17 and 20) would not serve. Huh ? advised for spouse and I. He still refused. Seriously ? Won't ever be back. Super disappointed

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  7. Mary Ann

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Dining on Thanksgiving seemed to overwhelm the kitchen. Floor staff was hustling but a long time went by with no food emerging from kitchen. But the short ribs were delicious. We will go back and dine again- but not on a holiday.

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  8. Midge

    Charleston

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great space. Nice servers. Apparently not set up to do banquet style food. Food came out cold and 3 tries to reheat didn’t help. Plates were hot but not food. And honestly only making it hot would have helped the taste their soup was good. :(

    1 person found this helpful

  9. George

    Charleston

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    The table where wr were seated, a two top, were too close together to have a private conversation. When the plates were presented asked the server for a refill of my drink, his response was I don’t do that. Had to wait for the table server to arrive to reorder another drink for the both of us. No team work on the floor, very unfortunate. The apps were excellent, my dish was very good. My spouse’s dish was luke warm. The couple who was seated next to us, sent their dishes back because of room temperature and they were just so.

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Catherine

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 26 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great cuisine! The blueberry BBQ wings starter is a must. Friendly and accommodating service, too.

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Lenoir - CHS is rated 4.2 stars by 99 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 7 times today
Google Map for Lenoir - CHS

68 Wentworth St, Charleston, SC 29401-1430

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Located on Wentworth Street, just steps from Meeting & King Street
  • Area
    Downtown Charleston
  • Hours of Operation
    Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Farm-to-table
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
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