The MOST romantic restaurant in Charleston hands down! My husband and I live in Raleigh now but several times a year make the five hour drive (that's five each way!) just to enjoy the grace and charm of this wonderful establishment at the heart of downtown Charleston. The service is impeccable, the wine list wonderful, and the food amazing; seafood, steaks, even wild game, all prepared in the southern tradition with fresh local ingredients. Don't miss the lobster bisque or one of their to die for, made to order dessert souffles. This is the perfect special occasion restaurant although I personally think it a sin not to just INVENT a reason to savour a gracious meal wonderfully prepared while the nightlife of Charleston, complete with horsedrawn carriages, passes by the wide front windows and soft jazz filters in from the bar. Pricey, certainly, but a memorable dining experience which is harder and harder to find these days.You won't be disappointed! (and neither will your date)