High Cotton

“This is an excellent place for date night. They have live music at the bar. Strong tasty drinks. Our server Cassandra was excellent. She went above and beyond to make our experience memorable. I appreciate her being able to get me a dish that is no longer on the menu. Overall the food was amazingly delicious. We're going to try their sister restaurant Chop House next.”

“Had an amazing dinner at High Cotton in Charleston and it absolutely lived up to the hype. The atmosphere was elegant and classic Charleston, and every course was beautifully prepared. We started with the seafood tower, which was incredibly fresh and presented over ice with oysters, huge shrimp, lobster, and tuna tartar. The oysters  sourced from South Carolina and Washington State was outstanding, and you could truly taste the quality. For dinner, the sea bass was one of the softest, most buttery fish dishes I’ve ever had — perfectly cooked and melted in your mouth. The wagyu filet with béarnaise sauce was equally impressive, cooked perfectly with incredible flavor and tenderness. To finish, we ordered a flight of espresso martinis, an Angel’s Envy bourbon flight, and the peanut butter chocolate cake, which was rich and decadent without being too heavy. What made the experience even more memorable was the hospitality. The manager and chef personally checked on us multiple times throughout dinner and made us feel like regulars. We had rushed straight there from sightseeing and honestly didn’t even have time to dress up for dinner, but they treated us with the exact same warmth and attention as every polished, poised table in the restaurant. That level of hospitality really stood out. From the food to the presentation and service, everything felt high-end, welcoming, and thoughtfully done. Easily one of the best dining experiences we had in Charleston.”

“Dinner at High Cotton to celebrate Mother’s Day was such a beautiful experience from start to finish. The atmosphere was elegant but still warm and welcoming, with gorgeous Lowcountry charm throughout the restaurant. The food was outstanding, from the crispy calamari and lobster mac & cheese to the perfectly prepared whole fish and Brussels sprouts. Every dish was flavorful, fresh, and beautifully presented. The service was attentive without feeling rushed, and the entire evening felt special. If you’re visiting Charleston and looking for a classic upscale Southern dining experience, High Cotton is absolutely worth it.”

“Very nice upscale establishment. Ordered a 26oz porterhouse to share with 2 sides. Lobster Mac and cheese and brussel sprouts. Steak was amazing. Sides were huge for 2 people. As usual we had reservations but sat at the bar. Bartenders were great. Wife said her drinks were very good.”

“This place is now my top restaurant in Charleston! Apart from the delicious food, the big standout for us was the service. Our server, Carter, was so attentive, warm, and professional at the same time. He definitely helped elevate our experience by being personable and going out of his way to give good service. This helped create a relaxed but professional atmosphere that also felt high-end. For the food, a favorite was the she-crab soup, which had great flavor. We also had the yogurt for something lighter, and though it was good quality, there was just SO much yogurt in contrast to the amount of toppings, which felt a little unbalanced. The seared scallops were delicious, I just wish that their pimento cheese grits had more pimento cheese because it was barely there. The farmer’s omelet was slightly disappointing because it was very plain, but the sweet potato hash made up for it. Finally, their ginger nonalcoholic beverage was so good and had a strong but refreshing flavor. Even with these comments, we still very much enjoyed our meal and will happily return next time we are in town.”