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Charleston Map: AnsonAnson Frommer's Exceptional

Cuisine Low Country, Modern American
Hours Sun-Thurs 5-10pm; Fri-Sat 5-11pm
Address
12 Anson St
Location Around Town
Reservations Reservations recommended
Phone 843/577-0551
Web site www.ansonrestaurant.com
Prices Main courses $19-$36
Credit Cards AE, DC, DISC, MC, V

Frommer's Review

Charlestonians know that they can spot the local society types in this hip, stylish brick-sided ice warehouse. The present owners have added New Orleans-style iron balconies, Corinthian pilasters salvaged from demolished colonial houses, and enough Victorian rococo for anyone's taste. A well-trained staff in long white aprons describes dishes that are inspired by traditions of the coastal Southeast. But this isn't exactly down-home cookery; France meets the Deep South in one seafood selection: cashew-crusted grouper with hoppin' John, green beans, and a champagne cream sauce. Our favorite is the crispy flounder, which rival chefs have tried to duplicate but haven't equaled. Some of the best meat selections include slow-roasted duck with duck confit potato cake and local peaches, or else a New York strip with Maytag blue cheese and an onion marmalade. A children's menu is available.

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