Bistro at the Barge

I really enjoyed the atmosphere. The walk down the hill wasn't great then we found out they have waiters who valet park if you ask or make arrangement. Our waiter was very pleasant. The food was slightly above Average. I had the duck egg rolls . the sauce was great the egg rolls good. Then the entree was creamy chicken carbonara. Real chicken not a boneless patty. Nice and done perfectly. The sauce was good but a bit thick when it cooled. Friends had the mushroom tart which was more like a pot pie but had a great mushroom flavor. Also the tuna appetizer was good. All-in-all a lovely experience tho a bit pricey.
3 8 years ago (31-05-2018)

Absolutely Fantastic! The raw oysters for the appetizer were perfectly prepared with a citrus and shallot topping. For the entree, I had the sea scallops. They were super tender, crisp golden brown top and bottom served on a bed of risotto in a light creamy sauce. The Bistro at the Barge is a great destination formal dinner. It is a hidden gem, that you will have to really look closely at the signs to find. The restaurant was recently reopened, after being closed for four years due to the owner passing away. You can try to swing in and catch an open table, but reservations are a must for dinner. During the warmer months the lower level of the restaurant, Barge Restaurant Bar & Grill, is open for lunch and dinner, with river front seating right on the water. This is a restaurant with a rich history and some of the best food on the east coast. Whether you stop in for riverside lunch in the summer or a 5-star worthy formal dinner year-round , you will not be disappointed.
5 9 years ago (05-02-2018)

Don't even think about stepping foot into this place if you looks like you can't afford it. Let me start off by saying parking is totally confusing. We were looking to eat at The Barge Bar and Grill, but was misdirected to this place. As we were looking for a place to park, a purple shirted gentleman yelled at us for driving too fast (we were flying at a whopping 10 mph). When we made it to the establishment, we quickly realized we were in the wrong place, as we could have afforded the food, but we were not dressed for the occasion. A very polite waiter told us that the downstairs establishment was not open, and people get confused all the time. No problem, all was understood. As we were leaving, purple shirt stopped us and recommended places that were "cheaper" and "were still classy, but half the price". Completely humiliated not only me, but my guests. I've heard only good things about the food here, but will never choose to dine here. Purple shirt was a complete snob.
1 8 years ago (24-03-2018)

Absolutely fantastic - each dish had subtle added flavors. Like raw oysters, with an added red onion addition. Amazing. Each filet side and prep is perfect. The service here is outstanding. I only rank it 4/5 because the first time I came here they put a bottle of Dom in a beer bucket. Lol. But other than that I have absolutly nothing to critique. I highly recommend this great Charleston restaurant.
4 8 years ago (11-04-2018)

I just devoured the Shrimp and Mussels in Coconut Curry Broth. Luscious. I will be back again. This dish will call me back.
5 8 years ago (04-04-2018)