Definitely five star restaurant. Food is so good and service so attentive. It was rainy night, we had great time. Fixed menu, $145 each person, my ten year old daughter enjoyed it. She ordered herself caviar, it was good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jenna Cooley
Such a beautiful and romantic atmosphere! What a wonderful experience for my birthday
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wine Pairing
Asha Rodriguez
This is the absolute most favorite place for my husband and I. Jason makes us feel special every time and the chef is exceptional.
Caitlin King
Absolutely the best dining in Charleston!This is not just a meal, it is a full experience.Servers are so knowledgeable and the sommelier is extremely helpful in pairing cocktails and wine throughout the dinner.The food is decadent, so well thought out, and beautifully structured.My husband and I dined here on our honeymoon last October and I loved it so much that my girlfriend, who is having her bachelorette party in Charleston, and I are coming to town a day earlier than the rest of the group just so we can dine here!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Taylor Lynn
We did the cooking demonstration at Zero George and had a wonderful experience. Chef Vinson Petrillo is clearly passionate about food and creating an experience for guests. We really enjoyed watching his craft and most importantly the food was delicious. My only critique is that the portions were small and there were not 'wine pairings' you were just handed a bottle of wine. Other than that one very small critique we cannot wait to return to try the full course tasting menu at Zero George.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mike Kulick
What an excellent meal! We've been several times for snacks, celebrity chef takeovers, and stayed at the Inn one night. Last night's tasting menu was out of this world! Expensive? Sure, but worth every penny!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wine Pairing
Richard Alpert
This is one of those times where the experience speaks for itself and no words could really ever do it justice. Phenomenal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Paul
Hands down the best restaurant in Charleston. Michelin quality food and service. Every dish was amazing. The presentation, flavor pairings and service were perfect.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
9kidsus
The staff were all exceptionally friendly and accommodating. The food was beautiful and the tasting menu was an eclectic palate teaser for sure! The wine pairings were lovely… (Except the one cider we didn’t like that one.) I would’ve loved to give this restaurant 5 stars but I am only giving it 4. Both my partner and I left, feeling extremely rushed throughout our entire meal, to the point of having indigestion. For the high price tag on this experience, we felt extremely rushed. I understand that the food was coming out at set times but strongly encourage the chef to consider making it a three hour experience rather than two. We added the caviar experience on ($45 each), as I absolutely adore caviar. The way it was served was a dollop on our hand and it became a caviar shooter! Not an enjoyable way to do caviar we would prefer to take small bites and enjoy sipping on vodka rather than doing it like a tequila shot! Interesting experience, but again felt like we were just being rushed so they can get the next plates on the table. I do not recommend adding the caviar onto the tasting menu due to this approach. They do not give you extra time they just make you consume quicker. We were never without food on the table or drinks. They just kept bringing more and we didn't even have time to finish what we had before us. We spent close to $1,000 just for the two of us. This experience could’ve been outstanding, but we both left feeling a little disappointed for the rushed feeling of the entire 2 hours and 20 minutes. Again, I strongly recommend making the experience longer, allowing people to enjoy the moment and process their food in between servings.
Amanda Potts
First of all, I would not trust any of these positive reviews from anyone that actually ate at the restaurant. If I could give less than one star, I would. Especially for the price tag. Take note none of the locals or restaurant people we met had ever been here, so should of been a clue to know this is a serious tourist trap (which we heard from everyone after our terrible experience).My friend and I after going to some much more delicious restaurants, like Husk and Fig, decided to try this place out. We were greeted with lovely service at the bar and had a great cocktail before being escorted to our seats. That is where the pleasantries ended.Coming from New York, my friend from LA, we were excited for this food experience and no stranger to great food and culinary tastings. Unfortunately, this couldn’t be farther from the case. The food was at some points was inedible. One dish that specifically haunts my mind is a little plant looking pot. Cute presentation, but all it was was two tiny radishes in a butter soil. It was taking a spoonful of butter with edible dirt on top. Both myself and my friend almost gagged. Her gag-inducing, taste-stopper was a fish dish that tasted so incredibly fishy, we thought it might of gone bad. It’s sad but the best dish was the appetizer of cigar egg rolls that was something you could get at in any Trader Joe’s frozen section…. But you know, with a 500% mark up.To top it off, prior to the horrible meal, we were debating on doing the wine pairing, as it had some sweet wines that neither of us were interested in. When asked for the wine sommelier, an extremely young gentleman came around and when given our taste preferences (red, dry, possibly Bordeaux/Cabernet, etc.) he proceeded to only offer the most expensive bottle on the menu. When asked why? He could not even answer and could not offer ANY other recommendations. What a sham! Clearly not a sommelier at all. We couldn’t help but laugh. In looking back, we should of walked out at that moment and saved ourselves 500$.Whatever you do, don’t fall for the tourist trap! Save your money and go to any and I mean ANY other restaurant and you will have a better meal.
Uniquely Charleston tasting menu. The expert wine pairing and caviar experience are worth the splurge. Perhaps the best, buttery, and umami flavor in caviar in the US. Service is top notch, setting is romantic.
Matthew Wood
This joint is one of a kind! My wife and I celebrated our 20 yr anniversary with the team at Zero. It started with me falling off the bar stool, no fault of Zero, I own that moment, ha. Kathy was amazing and gracious and promptly seated us at our outside table.The team was amazingly cordial, professional, prompt and knowledgable about the menu, process and vibe. I am a meat and three kinda guy who is always up for a food adventure. This experience was more like an expedition.From the opening app to the final course, I felt as though I was in worm hole traveling through a multi dimensional world of flavor fusion, presentation and mind trickery.Although the list is deep, we are not wine people, but the bourbon, vodka drinks and local craft brews were on point.The only other comparison is to Nikolai's Roof, without the pretension.I cannot wait to take our kids and blow their minds.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Wellington
Darcy Streetman
We had the privilege of experiencing zero last night and it absolutely exceeded our expectations. An unforgettable night with incredible food, atmosphere, and level of service. This is the best fine dining restaurant in Charleston, period.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lew E
Great tasting menu. The breakfasts were also superb. Staff were friendly and accommodating. The atmosphere was quiet and sedate.
JBakersfield
Excellent meal in a small intimate setting. Tasting menu was exceptional, well on par with two and three star Michelin experiences that we have enjoyed. What made the night even better was the entire staff, all of whom took time to explain the unique courses and also visited for short periods between courses offering information about the town and other venues we should try. This showed confidence in their own fare and made the overall evening even better. Kudos as well to the chefs for the fresh choices and fantastic techniques displayed throughout the meal.
Definitely five star restaurant. Food is so good and service so attentive. It was rainy night, we had great time. Fixed menu, $145 each person, my ten year old daughter enjoyed it. She ordered herself caviar, it was good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Such a beautiful and romantic atmosphere! What a wonderful experience for my birthday
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wine Pairing
This is the absolute most favorite place for my husband and I. Jason makes us feel special every time and the chef is exceptional.
Absolutely the best dining in Charleston!This is not just a meal, it is a full experience.Servers are so knowledgeable and the sommelier is extremely helpful in pairing cocktails and wine throughout the dinner.The food is decadent, so well thought out, and beautifully structured.My husband and I dined here on our honeymoon last October and I loved it so much that my girlfriend, who is having her bachelorette party in Charleston, and I are coming to town a day earlier than the rest of the group just so we can dine here!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We did the cooking demonstration at Zero George and had a wonderful experience. Chef Vinson Petrillo is clearly passionate about food and creating an experience for guests. We really enjoyed watching his craft and most importantly the food was delicious. My only critique is that the portions were small and there were not 'wine pairings' you were just handed a bottle of wine. Other than that one very small critique we cannot wait to return to try the full course tasting menu at Zero George.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
What an excellent meal! We've been several times for snacks, celebrity chef takeovers, and stayed at the Inn one night. Last night's tasting menu was out of this world! Expensive? Sure, but worth every penny!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wine Pairing
This is one of those times where the experience speaks for itself and no words could really ever do it justice. Phenomenal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hands down the best restaurant in Charleston. Michelin quality food and service. Every dish was amazing. The presentation, flavor pairings and service were perfect.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The staff were all exceptionally friendly and accommodating. The food was beautiful and the tasting menu was an eclectic palate teaser for sure! The wine pairings were lovely… (Except the one cider we didn’t like that one.) I would’ve loved to give this restaurant 5 stars but I am only giving it 4. Both my partner and I left, feeling extremely rushed throughout our entire meal, to the point of having indigestion. For the high price tag on this experience, we felt extremely rushed. I understand that the food was coming out at set times but strongly encourage the chef to consider making it a three hour experience rather than two. We added the caviar experience on ($45 each), as I absolutely adore caviar. The way it was served was a dollop on our hand and it became a caviar shooter! Not an enjoyable way to do caviar we would prefer to take small bites and enjoy sipping on vodka rather than doing it like a tequila shot! Interesting experience, but again felt like we were just being rushed so they can get the next plates on the table. I do not recommend adding the caviar onto the tasting menu due to this approach. They do not give you extra time they just make you consume quicker. We were never without food on the table or drinks. They just kept bringing more and we didn't even have time to finish what we had before us. We spent close to $1,000 just for the two of us. This experience could’ve been outstanding, but we both left feeling a little disappointed for the rushed feeling of the entire 2 hours and 20 minutes. Again, I strongly recommend making the experience longer, allowing people to enjoy the moment and process their food in between servings.
First of all, I would not trust any of these positive reviews from anyone that actually ate at the restaurant. If I could give less than one star, I would. Especially for the price tag. Take note none of the locals or restaurant people we met had ever been here, so should of been a clue to know this is a serious tourist trap (which we heard from everyone after our terrible experience).My friend and I after going to some much more delicious restaurants, like Husk and Fig, decided to try this place out. We were greeted with lovely service at the bar and had a great cocktail before being escorted to our seats. That is where the pleasantries ended.Coming from New York, my friend from LA, we were excited for this food experience and no stranger to great food and culinary tastings. Unfortunately, this couldn’t be farther from the case. The food was at some points was inedible. One dish that specifically haunts my mind is a little plant looking pot. Cute presentation, but all it was was two tiny radishes in a butter soil. It was taking a spoonful of butter with edible dirt on top. Both myself and my friend almost gagged. Her gag-inducing, taste-stopper was a fish dish that tasted so incredibly fishy, we thought it might of gone bad. It’s sad but the best dish was the appetizer of cigar egg rolls that was something you could get at in any Trader Joe’s frozen section…. But you know, with a 500% mark up.To top it off, prior to the horrible meal, we were debating on doing the wine pairing, as it had some sweet wines that neither of us were interested in. When asked for the wine sommelier, an extremely young gentleman came around and when given our taste preferences (red, dry, possibly Bordeaux/Cabernet, etc.) he proceeded to only offer the most expensive bottle on the menu. When asked why? He could not even answer and could not offer ANY other recommendations. What a sham! Clearly not a sommelier at all. We couldn’t help but laugh. In looking back, we should of walked out at that moment and saved ourselves 500$.Whatever you do, don’t fall for the tourist trap! Save your money and go to any and I mean ANY other restaurant and you will have a better meal.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
Restaurantji Recommends
Uniquely Charleston tasting menu. The expert wine pairing and caviar experience are worth the splurge. Perhaps the best, buttery, and umami flavor in caviar in the US. Service is top notch, setting is romantic.
This joint is one of a kind! My wife and I celebrated our 20 yr anniversary with the team at Zero. It started with me falling off the bar stool, no fault of Zero, I own that moment, ha. Kathy was amazing and gracious and promptly seated us at our outside table.The team was amazingly cordial, professional, prompt and knowledgable about the menu, process and vibe. I am a meat and three kinda guy who is always up for a food adventure. This experience was more like an expedition.From the opening app to the final course, I felt as though I was in worm hole traveling through a multi dimensional world of flavor fusion, presentation and mind trickery.Although the list is deep, we are not wine people, but the bourbon, vodka drinks and local craft brews were on point.The only other comparison is to Nikolai's Roof, without the pretension.I cannot wait to take our kids and blow their minds.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Wellington
We had the privilege of experiencing zero last night and it absolutely exceeded our expectations. An unforgettable night with incredible food, atmosphere, and level of service. This is the best fine dining restaurant in Charleston, period.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great tasting menu. The breakfasts were also superb. Staff were friendly and accommodating. The atmosphere was quiet and sedate.
Excellent meal in a small intimate setting. Tasting menu was exceptional, well on par with two and three star Michelin experiences that we have enjoyed. What made the night even better was the entire staff, all of whom took time to explain the unique courses and also visited for short periods between courses offering information about the town and other venues we should try. This showed confidence in their own fare and made the overall evening even better. Kudos as well to the chefs for the fresh choices and fantastic techniques displayed throughout the meal.