Charleston Grill

The story

Crafted with passion, served with love

Where Lowcountry Tradition Meets World-Class Vision

At The Charleston Place on Meeting Street, the dining experience has taken a remarkable turn. Chef Daniel Humm — the mind behind New York City's celebrated Eleven Madison Park — has brought his culinary vision south for a year-long pop-up, channeling it through the lens of Charleston's own ingredients and traditions. The result is a menu that highlights vibrant seasonal produce and seafood alongside some of Humm's signature dishes, making this one of the most compelling tables in the American South right now. Wine Spectator recognized the program with its Best of Award of Excellence in 2025, a testament to the depth and care behind both the food and the cellar.

A Hotel That Takes Dining Seriously

The Charleston Place doesn't treat dining as an afterthought. The property houses several distinct experiences under one roof, each with its own character. The Palmetto Cafe is a garden-inspired room where local and regional ingredients anchor a menu that moves from Lowcountry classics to French-inflected dishes — ideal for a leisurely breakfast or a Sunday brunch that earns its time. The Thoroughbred Club operates as the hotel's living room lounge, drawing on a well-traveled spirits selection, house-made cocktail batches, and nightly live music. Afternoon Tea runs Wednesday through Saturday, offering sweet and savory pairings with tea or Champagne in an English-inspired setting with a Southern accent.

Above It All

Perch, the rooftop retreat, adds another dimension: a glass-roofed pool bar with lush treillage, seasonal light fare, and elevated cocktails in a setting that feels private without being precious. It's a genuinely different way to spend an afternoon above the Charleston skyline.

Seafood at the Center

Seafood runs through the Charleston Grill's identity the way it runs through the city itself — grounded in place, shaped by season. Whether through Humm's refined interpretation of local catches or the Palmetto Cafe's celebration of regional bounty, the commitment to what the water and land around Charleston produce is consistent and sincere. This is not a hotel restaurant making gestures toward local cuisine; it is one genuinely built around it.