Expect a warm, family-like atmosphere with attentive service and a focus on detail, making it perfect for special occasions or a casual night out.
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Amber Easterling
Always a nice dining experience for a special occasion or just a great dinner overall. They pay so much attention to detail to every dish and are willing to modify anything they can to make it GF. They have a separate fryer. I always get the fried okra coated in corn meal for an appetizer! The pepper jack creamed corn without the breadcrumbs is amazing!! The burrata salad needs to be ordered without the breadcrumbs on top. Their steaks are always delicious!!
A must-visit spot with amazing biscuits and unique flavors that keeps locals and visitors coming back for more delicious experiences.
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K. Paz
We did 2 gluten free and 1 regular biscuit. These were the BEST Gluten Free biscuits we've ever had! The regular biscuit was absolutely amazing also. We got lucky and did not have to wait so long in the line but noticed many were coming back letting the staff know that their order was wrong. We made sure we checked ours before we left and it was also wrong. They threw away our GF ones and remade them. After trying how good the biscuit was, I went back to get another GF one but was told there were no more GF left. I was upset since I am not local and really wanted another one, if they would have gotten the orders right the first time, there would have been 2 more GF biscuits and many others they threw out before ours. I decided to buy the GF mix to bring back home.
Laid-back vibe with kind, attentive staff, known for high-quality dishes and a unique 'Charlestonian' iced coffee, upping brunch standards.
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Starke Farley
Had to wait a while for brunch on Saturday, but it was worth the wait. The service was excellent, and the food was even better. Great selection of beer and booze, and even had some Gluten Free options that were necessary. Highly recommend.
We stopped here for Art-O-Matic. I'm gluten intolerant and they had several options on the menu. I had the omelet and it was great, just missing some gluten free toast with it. My hubby had the club and really liked it. Our waitress was really friendly and helpful. The bartender...not so much. It was super busy, and getting water and drink refills was our only issue.
Enjoy a welcoming vibe with attentive service and knowledgeable staff ready to guide you through the menu for an enjoyable experience.
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Gabi Murray
I had an incredibly disappointing experience at El Jefe in Charleston. I ordered a grilled shrimp corn tortilla due to my gluten-free dietary restriction, but the kitchen mistakenly brought out a flour tortilla. After taking a bite, I immediately noticed and informed the server, who was very kind and understanding. When my order was remade, it came with chicken instead of shrimp, which I couldn’t eat as I am pescatarian.
Things escalated when what seemed to be either the manager or owner approached our table, asking to know why I didn’t eat the tacos. When I explained that I had originally ordered shrimp, he snapped at me, saying, “Take it up with your server.” His tone was hostile and unprofessional, which took me by surprise.
Later, when we had some leftover food and drinks, we invited a friend of ours to help us finish them. Before he could enter, the manager insisted that one of us personally vouch for him. When I went to the front to do so, the manager immediately started yelling at me, somehow calling me by my first name, and aggressively demanding, “Either get out of my restaurant or get inside.” He got uncomfortably close to my face, which made me feel genuinely unsafe.
When I returned to tell my friends what had happened, one of them went to the front to speak with him. At that point, the manager physically grabbed her and told her to leave. She was visibly distressed and crying, yet he showed no remorse whatsoever.
The only positive aspect of our experience was our server, who truly tried her best despite the hostile and unprofessional behavior from what seemed to be management. However, the way we were treated by the manager or owner was absolutely unacceptable.
I would strongly caution anyone considering dining here—especially if you have dietary restrictions or expect even a basic level of respect from management. We left shaken and appalled by how we were treated.