Restaurant 1796

“I hosted a surprise birthday dinner for my wife with a party total of 16. The restaurant accommodated us and took great care of us. Because our party was large, they asked us to send our entrées ahead of time via email to the manager to make sure all details are taken care of. I would say this was one of the best steaks I’ve ever had. We might’ve had also a little paranormal activity at the dinner table with our lights going on and off. Highly recommend giving it a try.”

“Went for my BEarthday in January and then again the next month for my wedding anniversary/Valentine’s. The food is delicious. The drinks were superb. Everything about this place was 10/10. For my BEarthday, they brought out free bread pudding (best I’ve ever had) and ice cream. And for our anniversary, there was a card waiting on the table for us when we got there. I’m very critical of restaurant food. And this food is very good!!”

“The Myrtle’s OMG! There are very few words amazing enough to describe this place. Between the history and stories, the amazing grounds, and the atmosphere, this place would be worth the stop anyway. The food is stunning. We started with the fire baked bread. It is cooked on an open flame and it is incredible. Then we had the short rib and the red fish. The short rib was so flavorful and rich that it should be illegal. The grits and sauce complement it perfectly. The redfish was really good, but the crawfish risotto was good beyond words. I think it could be the best side I have ever tasted. The flavor was bold and the rice was perfectly cooked. This is officially my new favorite meal of all time. The atmosphere is very comfortable. Food is cooked on an open flame with an amazing grill system that is fun to watch. The wood fire makes the room cozy and warm. Our server, Maddy was great! I have lived 45 minutes from here for a while and never been here. We are spending the night and hoping the nights as good as the meal. My advice if you are considering eating here is that it is worth the drive, cost and chance of meeting a ghost.”

“My boyfriend and I went for his birthday and toured the plantation after. The ambience was very romantic and we were sat by the window looking over the patio and garden. We got a snack trio, a dozen chargrilled oysters, and a couple of steaks. All of the above were delicious. Joe, our server, picked a nice cabernet for us to share. He was very knowledgeable about the menu. We enjoyed our time here and would definitely come back for more if it wasn’t so far.”

“We recently dined at Restaurant 1796 during their advertised Wednesday steak night in April, but unfortunately, upon arrival, we were informed it had been canceled. We decided to stay and dine inside, and were seated promptly, which we appreciated. The restaurant itself is absolutely beautiful, and the grounds are just as impressive—truly a lovely setting. However, the dining experience did not match the atmosphere. The menu was very limited, with only a few options to choose from, and the pricing was quite high. I ordered the Blue Crab spaghetti, and my husband ordered the ribeye. When the food arrived, my dish was cold and had to be sent back. My husband’s steak was very thin and small, especially surprising given the $70 price point. It was reminiscent of something you might expect from a much more casual chain like Bonanza Steakhouse, not a restaurant of this caliber. We are not opposed to paying for high-quality food—we travel often and have dined at many high-end restaurants—but this experience did not meet expectations. Overall, we were very disappointed, especially considering how beautiful the restaurant itself is.”