Ritual - Charleston

“Ritual Rooftop & Lounge ended up being one of our favorite spots in Charleston for both the vibe and the food. The rooftop atmosphere was beautiful and lively without feeling too crowded or over the top, and honestly everything we tried was so good. The highlight of the night was definitely their signature margarita — easily one of the freshest margaritas I’ve had. It was super balanced, crisp, and refreshing without being too sweet. We started with locally sourced oysters served with a charred lime that added such a good flavor and made them even better. The calamari was light and crispy — not greasy at all and honestly some of the best we’ve had. For dinner, we ordered the chicken and cheese empanadas with a garlic aioli that pulled everything together perfectly. It felt like comfort food with a fun elevated twist. We also tried the shrimp tacos topped with a fresh mango salad, and they were amazing — light, flavorful, and the perfect mix of sweet and savory with a really fresh finish. The whole experience felt trendy and upscale while still being relaxed and welcoming. Definitely a rooftop spot in Charleston worth checking out if you want good drinks, appetizers, and a fun night out.”

“Lauren R Was incredible to us, She was enthusiastic, pleasant helpful, helped us choose the best things on the menu this evening, food and drink wise. She made sure we were OK. Every step of the way I never ever had to wait for another drink. She was always on top of it. Her level of service and expertise was duly noted by all that sat here tonight. I hope that she is my server the next time that I come back to the establishment. -Lucy B.”

“The restaurant was very nice the scenery made me felt like I was in Tulum,Mexico. The food was immaculate I had the ritual burger for dinner and every bite I wanted to faint it was delicious & juicy. The Dj had the vibes going with the music, the bartenders made us some enjoyable margaritas and the servers gave great customer service top teir answer our questions gave us the best option on dinner choices since it was our first time there. Highly recommend going for dinner can’t wait to experience the brunch hours.”

“Where should one begin? With the welcome as cold as the first dishes that reached our table, or with the empty dining room—a quiet mirror of the kitchen’s failings? Though we were first granted the pleasure of settling onto a rather lovely terrace, rest assured: it would prove the final bright note in an otherwise disastrous composition. Thanks to our party of ten, we are well positioned to recount the insipid marvels we narrowly avoided savoring. Between overcooked meats, charred carrots, and the tomato burrata salad—though I would sooner rename it a “tomato swamp”—we were carried through a succession of sensations, at once vivid and deeply unsettling for our stomachs. And yet, the performance had not reached its climax. The ceviche made its entrance a full thirty minutes after the other dishes had been served. It is difficult to convey just how thoroughly this plate managed to gather every conceivable culinary misstep: rancid notes, fish far from fresh, more carrots than seafood—and I shall spare you the rest, lest I extinguish your appetite altogether. This experience has shown that placing one’s name upon a menu as a chef is not always the wisest of choices—especially when one’s true talent seems to lie in ensuring that guests leave scarcely satisfied. Our thanks, however, go to the waitress, who remained calm and professional despite the errors—so numerous one might almost suspect them of being intentional on the kitchen’s part. That said, we nonetheless spent a delightful evening, filled with laughter, and upon returning home, we enjoyed some excellent cheese pasta—if only to recover from a bill as steep as the stuffed pepper itself.”

“Horrible food horrible service. Got the steak tacos and they were overcooked. The brussels sprouts were so sour and in edible. In addition to the horrible food, the service was genuinely the worst I’ve seen downtown. I don’t know if our waitress was having a bad day or what but she will just look at us blankly and not respond. We asked for the check she nodded, didn’t say anything, but acknowledged it and then never came back. 20 minutes later we had to go to the bar to get our check. Also the host was wearing pajama pants that were hanging down so far her underwear were showing… a bit unclassy for a place where it’s $60+ a person”