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The Ordinary

The Ordinary

Downtown • seafood
Price: $$$ upscale
Charleston Eats: 8.2
Google:
4.6
(1,398 reviews)

This 1920s bank now houses an upscale seafood restaurant with high ceilings, large windows & a bar.

Quick Facts

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Hours

Closed
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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Price

$$$
upscale
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Location

Downtown
Charleston district
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Cuisine

seafood
Lowcountry dining

About

This 1920s bank now houses an upscale seafood restaurant with high ceilings, large windows & a bar.

— Google Editorial Summary

Fancy seafood-centric eatery featuring a raw bar and cocktails in cool, upscale surroundings.

— Google AI Overview

The Ordinary is an upscale seafood spot in Charleston known for shrimp and a solid steak option, with desserts people rave about. Folks say it mostly lives up to the hype, though some had just an okay experience—expect a busy, higher-priced meal.

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Reviews

Charleston Eats:8.2
Google:
4.6
(1,398 reviews)

Recent Reviews

Tiffany Macisaac
3 months ago

It’s hard to live up to hype but The Ordinary delivered. Great service and delicious food and drinks. Loved the room - we were a group of 5 that sat...

Maya kast
a month ago

I wish all the ordinary will be like this place. Fresh oysters, dishes done for perfection, everything in each dish is needed. Attentive service, grea...

Reviews last updated: 9/14/2025

In the News

Recent Charleston food news featuring The Ordinary

An Eater’s Guide to Charleston

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544 King St
(843) 414-7060
544 King St
Charleston, SC 29403
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