Robert's of Charleston

Frommer's Review

One of the most unusual restaurants in Charleston, and one of the best and most exclusive, this formal choice is a winner in cuisine, service, and ambience. Chef/owner Robert Dickson brings a whole new dimension to dining in Charleston. His set menu, served in a long, narrow room that evokes an intimate dinner party, is the town's finest.

Guests peruse the menu while listening to music from a pianist. The waiter will explain each course on a menu that is seasonally adjusted. He'll also give you a preview of each wine that you'll be served. Don't be surprised if the chef himself suddenly bursts through the door from the kitchen in the back, singing Oliver's "Food, Glorious Food." Each dish we've ever sampled here has been a delight in flavor and texture. Start with tuna, shrimp, and calamari as an appetizer. The garnishes served with the dishes -- often ignored in most restaurants -- are especially tasty here, including roasted red pepper or hot fried eggplant. Tossed in a homemade vinaigrette, salads are zesty with wild mixed greens and such vegetables as mushrooms and artichokes. For a main course, dig into a beef tenderloin with a spinach gnocchi and a vegetable caponata, or perhaps red snapper served with Beluga lentils and asparagus. Desserts include a Limoncello olive-oil cake layered with mascarpone cheese.

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