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Lenoir - CHS, Charleston, SC

Lenoir - CHS

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 1 time 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 94 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Charleston

    Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lenoir in Charleston offers a warm, vibrant atmosphere with attentive service and delightful cuisine. Guests rave about the "cool vibe" and "amazing" staff. Standouts include the blueberry wings, tomato pie, and unique cocktails. While some found dishes too salty, many praised the "delicious" flavors and "exemplary" wait staff.

94 Reviews
  1. Tom

    Mississippi

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  2. Mary Ann

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  3. Midge

    Charleston

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    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. :(

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  4. George

    Charleston

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    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.

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  5. Catherine

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  6. Francisco

    Houston

    14 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was aweful. The salmon overcooked. The apple cobbler tasted as soap… not coming back

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  7. Paul

    Washington DC

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent as always. Our server Brittany was outstanding. Don’t miss the tomato pour!!

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  8. Elisabeth

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Last minute decision to go out and all three in our party agreed that we had an excellent meal. We were attended to in a laid back way that did not make us feel rushed. Highlights included the burrata, twice baked potato, and hand-cut fries. House cocktails were so fun! Validated parking also made it easy.

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  9. Belinda

    Charlotte

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Birthday celebration for my college girls of over 30 years. Bridgett was an amazing server. She knew all the dishes and described them perfectly. We all made great selections. Tomato pie and pork chop fan favorites.

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  10. Thomas

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 1 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Got a nice window seat. Great look/atmosphere to the place. Customer service was outstanding from coming in the door until we left. We highly recommend and will look forward to coming back.

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Lenoir - CHS is rated 4.2 stars by 94 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 1 time 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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