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Muse
Categories: Restaurants Canadian (New) Restaurants Italian Canadian (New), Italian [Edit]
82 Society StCharleston, SC 29403
(843) 577-1102
- Price Range:
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$$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Classy
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- No
35 reviews for Muse
Review Highlights
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"Main course I had the crispy sea bass." In 3 reviews -
"Grilled Duck Breast Rubbed with Sumac & served with Medjool..." In 2 reviews -
"It's definitely the best I've ever had." In 3 reviews
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35 reviews in English
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Review from Jeff H.
Charlotte, NC
5/6/2012
GO TO THIS PLACE!!! My wife and I were staying across the street at the Marriott and the concierge suggested The Muse. I read the yelp mixed reviews, but we figured it is hot and the Muse is close so we said ok... we are sooooooo glad we did.
....... Muscles....... you must order these... I wanted to take a bath in them. I am 48 years old and a world traveler... these are the best muscles I have ever had... they are a destination dish and one of the big reasons I will return to Charleston.
........Bread....... good stuff especially to sop up the juice from the Muscle dish
........Tuscan Sea Food Stew......... Awesome
........Shrimp........ It is generally served over polenta, but I ask if I could have it over pasta... they said of course and it was awesome.
Overall...based on our experience, I for sure highly recommend The Muse. Safe Travels!!! -
Review from Sarah J.
Charleston, SC
4/26/2012
It's hard for me to give a bad review. it's hard for me to have a bad experience. Having worked in the hospitality industry in Charleston for 8 years, I know what to expect. When expectations are not met (usually they are exceeded) and I have an experience like this, I feel it's necessary to share.
A friend of mine was celebrating her birthday on a Tuesday night. Originally, the party was going to be 12 and at the last minute (the birthday girl was already at the restaurant having a drink at the bar) it switched to 8.
So the 8 of us are in the bar having a drink and said birthday girl, let's call her Cindy Lou, was upset because 1, 4 of her friends had bailed and 2, the hostess had "yelled" at her for the party switching #s.
I went up to the hostess and let her know we were ready to be seated and she was huffy and rude. I asked her if there was an issue and she proceeded to tell me she had just rearranged the entire upstairs, blah blah blah. I don't care what the issue was, none of us, especially Cindy Lou, needed to know or feel bad about it.
i gathered the party and we followed the hostess (who is also the owner) upstairs to our table. At this point, other members of the party sensed something was wrong and asked Cindy Lou if she was ok.
Our waitress said "everything is fine, now if we could just move on" attitudes flared and next thing I know, half the table is tweeting about our horrible experience.
If the whole ordeal wasn't enough, the food was below par, poorly timed, and over priced. I was not impressed at all. By the time we finally had our drinks; almost 20 minutes for 8 waters, 2 bottles of wine, and 3 martinis, the situation was laughable and the female waitress had given up our table to a much more pleasant male server.
No dice. -
Review from Evan E.
Charleston, SC
2/26/2012
Lovely building, atmosphere and ambiance in an old home. Our server was excellent: personable and knowledgeable.
Sadly the most important ingredient, the food itself, was sub-par, especially in comparison to the formidable Charleston fine-dining competition. Appetizer included Manchego cheese that had been cooked to the point that I had to attack it with a knife like I was sawing through wood to cut it. Penne Parmigiano pasta was super bland and almost completely without flavor.
Sadly not recommended. -
Review from Ali S.
Greenville, SC
4/7/2012
Great experience. The food, service and ambience were all perfect. I'll be back.
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Review from Robert H.
Sunnyvale, CA
2/21/2012
Visited with friends who have been staying in Charleston for several weeks. What a great intro to the C-town dining scene on our first night. My companions all had fish while I had a wonderful nicely portioned ribeye that was delivered at a perfect medium rare. The other entrees were all fish dishes. The tilefish was well prepared but was not the stand out that my steak was. Fresh ingredients were evident especially in the salads. I had a butter lettuce salad with blue cheese and walnuts that you will see one menus everywhere. However, Muse made this notable by just doing it better. Great flavors. Good wine list with enough wines by the glass to accommodate diners who have different desires. Portions were about right. Wonderful ambiance in an old house. Nice, tight little bar was a good spot to start and end out visit. Well recommended.
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Review from Meg H.
Mt Pleasant, SC
11/21/2011
Just not great. The hostess (owner?) seated us in a dark, cave like room though we were super early and the place was, literally, deserted. The service was slow and the 'eclectic' ipod mix the bartender was running grated on one's nerves.
The food was decent but ridiculously overpriced. The wine selection was nice. By the time we left close to 7 the place was still mostly deserted except a couple of couples who had resorted to eating in the bar so they wouldn't be totally alone. The building is cool but we felt like we barged into someone's house and ordered dinner. Also, again, WAY overpriced. They need to shave 3 -4 bucks off of everything on the menu except the wine. It was appropriately priced compared to other restaurants. -
Review from Halle T.
San Francisco, CA
12/30/2011
I loved this restaurant in an old Charleston house! It was cozy and romantic, and the food was fantastic. I'd recommend it for a date who likes seafood (especially scallops).
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Review from Neil J.
Greensboro, NC
1/16/2012
Found this place by accident, as several restaurants I already knew (Sermet's Corner, FIG) were closed for renovation, so I just began walking. First clue was the fantastic aroma wafting from the place. Second clue was crowds of people arriving. Luckily they were able to seat me without a reservation. I had the prix fixe menu they had for restaurant week. I had beef carpaccio for an appetizer - very tender and wonderfully delicious. My entree was proscuitto wrapped wreckfish in a heavenly lemon butter sauce with fingerling potatoes and haricots verts. My dessert was an italian doughnut. Combined with an exquisite Willamette valley Pinot Gris, and a cappucino with dessert, I had a FANTASTIC dining experience. I will definitely be back on my next trip to Charleston - already have my eyes on a few dishes from the main menu - all of the pasta dishes sounded (and smelled) fantastic.
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Review from Jeff S.
Charleston, SC
5/22/2011
My sister and I took my dad here last night for his 75th birthday. The restaurant is located in an old house on Society Street right close to the CofC campus. A very nice location and and the feel of the old house provided some nice ambiance.
We were seated at a table against the wall that had two bench seats that had very loose legs and wobbled significantly like they would collapse at any moment. We let the server know who just said "It's fine, they wobble but they're safe"....not too impressive a response.
Service in general was mediocre. Our server was not very friendly or attentive and didn't seem to know much about the food. Asked about the what kind of fish the species "Corvina" was, she had no useful info other than it was locally caught (BTW "Corvina" is a croaker for you locals). She was just there to take orders and bring food, and offered no insight whatsoever into anything on the menu.
The wine list was impressive with a wide variety of red and white wines available both by the glass and bottle. Prices for the wines were also very reasonable.
For an appetizer I got the grilled calamari. The calamari was slightly overcooked and tough, and was oversalted. It was topped with a generous amount of fresh basil, and while I love basil, it didn't seem to work with the other flavors of the dish. Couldn't finish it. My sister had a scallop and polenta cake which she said was delicious and my father had the sweetbreads which he loved.
Main course I had the crispy sea bass. The presentation was a deboned whole fish on a bed of mashed potatoes. The potatoes were delicious, but there was only enough to hold the fish up for presentation, wish there had been a little more. The fish itself, sadly, was a disappointment. It was nicely flash fried, but had little else to offer. The bits of mango chutney and pickled radishes sprinkled on the plate didn't add a whole lot, making the whole dish a rather dry affair. No real sauce, and nothing you couldn't get from any seafood shack in myrtle beach, flavor-wise. My sister had the crab cakes ,which she loved, and my dad had the lamb chops which he stated were delicious. Maybe I just kept picking the wrong things?
Lastly dessert, we got a carafe of french pressed coffee which was nice. I got a lemoncello cake slice and my dad and sister got a chocolate panna cotta and a chocolate torte respectively. The cake was just plain bad. Dry yellow cake that tasted like it was in the freezer too long with some lemon drizzle on top. The chocolate torte, however, which I tasted was delicious and my dad liked the panna cotta.
I really wanted to like this place, but they need to do some work on their service staff and food quality if they want to compete with all of the other excellent restaurants in Charleston. -
Review from Jeremy B.
Charleston, SC
1/24/2011
Muse is great. My girlfriend and I went there for Charleston's restaurant week, and had the prix fixe meal. I started with the Mussel's (served in a broth of chorizo, garlic, parsley). Twas tasty. My g/f had a nice beet & greens salad with rock shrimp. Twas tasty as well. For the entree, I had the braised pork served with grits. The pork was super tender, not so braised, and I didn't expect it to be so fatty. But, it was good nonetheless. My g/f had the grilled shrimp served over penne. It had a wonderful creamy sauce and the shrimp were really amazing. And for dessert we both had the chocolate panna cotta served with hazelnut sauce. It was good but didn't blow our minds and the hazelnut sauce was a bit light to counter the bitterness of the chocolate. I had to pretend like I tasted it.
On other notes, the wine selection is amazing if you're going all out (which we didn't). The ambiance is great being in an old traditional Charleston house. We don't know the history of it, but imagine cool things happened there. The service was so-so as we got passed up a few times to cater to the larger table next to us. Granted, our waitress did appear quite busy.
So. All-in-all.. 4 stars. There are plenty of amazing restaurants in Charleston so I hesitate to give any 5 stars unless they really do blow my mind. -
Review from K D.
Charleston, SC
3/12/2012
Muse was very disappointing. We were really excited to check out the unique house turned restaurant concept, and hoped to have an exceptional dinner customary of Charleston. The outdoor patio area was quite nice, the interior was very dark and drab. Dinner was disappointing, to say the least. I have never eaten a more tasteless bolognese. The scallops had absolutely no flavor whatsoever. I'd have to say the highlight of our meal was the complimentary bread and my glass of wine. We will not be returning to Muse. I feel bad even writing a bad review, but Muse really let me down.
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Review from John H.
4/5/2011 1 Check-in Here
Based on other Yelp reviews, I ventured into Muse the past weekend to have a nice early dinner the night before the Bridge Run. I know Charleston has a crazy competitive restaurant market - as far as uniqueness and good food so it was pretty hard to get reservations anywhere else. I wish I could say that the Muse was my first choice, but it wasn't... I am glad we got a table though.
The Muse is located off of Society St... so it's tucked away (a little off the beaten path, but close enough to still get back to all the action). The service was great, out waitress was very attentive and kept us happy - even offering some good suggestions since we had not been there before.
Recommend the Penne Parmesan w/ Grilled Shrimp entree and the - Seared Manchego Cheese & Arugula salad. Wish I partook in some wine, but that wouldn't have gone over well the next morning if I had to run somewhat of a decent time.
I would definitely come back - the place has a lot of charm and the menu is not too big. I would say the prices are pretty up there, but I didn't mind paying for a special dinner since I was a "tourist" and don't eat here every night. -
Review from Jim L.
2/6/2012
I rarely give out five stars, but Muse nailed it for me. Located in an old dentist's home on Society off King, we were warmly greeted and taken to a quiet room upstairs. Although several of the reviewers complained about the service, Jennifer was excellent - attentive, responsive, pleasant and knowledgeable. The food was outstanding - the best meal on our trip so far. I started with sweetbreads on a purée of cauliflower with Brussels sprouts leaves and cherries. This strange mixture of tastes was excellent. My wife had the Bibb salad with blue cheese, sliced almonds and a lemon vinaigrette. Also great. For our mains I had the catch of the day - sautéed scallops and shrimp with fingerling potatoes, cherry tomatoes and arugula pesto. An explosion of flavours all cooked to perfection. My wife says she knows when I'm really really enjoying a dish because I tend to fixate on the plate and stop engaging in conversation. This makes me a lousy date, so beware if your partner is similarly inclined and orders the same dish. She had shrimp on a bed of marscapone polenta which she declared to be great delicious comfort food. We washed it all down with a couple of glasses of Oregon Pinot Noir which I think was a better choice than a white. Total cost, with tax was under $120, which I don't think was at all unreasonable given the quality of the food.
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Review from Diane M.
Washington, DC
8/4/2009
Muse was a present--sheer comfort and refined eclecticism bundled, trussed, and hand-delivered to my Renaissance Charleston Hotel doorstep. A local professor couldn't recommend this restaurant and its wine list enough, and for that I am grateful.
Muse is, literally, a house. Each room, alcove, hallway is painted a different color. Trust, it's not hokey. Patio is charming, but before alighting at a wrought-iron table in 90 deg heat, do walk up all flights of stairs for a peek or else some angel, somewhere, won't get its wings. My co-worker and I sat by a window in a small room painted lagoon blue. There was a white grand piano that I presume was purely decorative. No one sat down to it to bang out a Bette Mid.
The waitress, pleasurable. As was the glass of white wine she brought me, an '04 Loire Sancerre. As was the sesame table bread. As was the canneloni pasta with eggplant, roasted pepper, Moroccan olives, and spicy marinara sauce.
I have never, may never, find a place like Muse in New York. At Muse, time flies. At Muse, you are with family. At Muse, you are transported to some Buddhist vision Exec Chef J. Houser must've had in his Religious Studies class. To some island in the Mediterranean. Or to some region between Italy and France where the food is rustic and always comes first. -
Review from Evan H.
5/13/2009
Another top choice in Charleston. Despite having reservations, we had to wait a bit for our table. No matter, they have a huge selection of wine and the restuarant is situated in a large house, and the decour and ambiance was really cool. You almost felt like you were in your grandma's house (assuming she had a huge house) being served in the dining room.
The downstairs bar was small and quaint and contained a great selection of wines by the glass. Upon completion, we headed upstairs in a room with only about 6 tables.
My appetizer was a fresh salad with blood oranges and pine nuts, along with other veggies. For my main I had the sea bass with Cauliflower Puree in an Orange Saffron Sauce. The tastes went together perfectly and really was quite filling. No desert this time, but this place is a real winner. Four stars, closing in on 5. -
Review from Morgan S.
Charleston, SC
9/7/2007
One of Charleston's best kept secrets. Muse is tucked away on a side street, looking incredibly unassuming and quaint. I've gone twice and had a wonderful experience both times. The first time we sat outside on the veranda which is a must if the weather is right. Call ahead to reserve your table. My entire dinner party said they had the meal of their lives and I had to agree - my pork tenderloin was the best I've ever had.
My second trip was just as fabulous. We were a loud, rowdy group of girls and our waitress kept up with us and was great. The food was just as expected - excellent. Come prepared to shell out some cash but you won't be disappointed in doing so. -
Review from James V.
Montclair, NJ
8/11/2011
Okay, I'm down in the deep south and I can't tolerate fried food. I need to find the right place that will make my palate smile. Muse was a great choice, the food was really good and my family had a wonderful time at this charming restaurant. I recommend this restaurant to anyone living or visiting Charleston.
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Review from jennings r.
Charleston, SC
Updated - 1/20/2012
I had dinner with the Governor at Muse and was pleased that the meal was up to Muse's usual stellar standards. The Governor and I both had the shrimp and scallop appetiser which was served over a bed of risotto cooked in squid ink. It was amazing although it had an odd appearance. The governor said it looked like pluff mud although I thought it more resembled caviar. Governor had the pork loin with polenta cakes, and I had the wreckfish. For dessert, we had the ricotta cheesecake and zeppole (Neopolitan fritters that resemble hush puppies in appearance). Everything was fabulous. Muse is a true Charleston treasure where one can always count on finding creative cuisine that is always good and a good value. We ate the bar and received excellent service from Donnie. Muse is good enough for special occasions, but affordable enough for more regular dining.
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3/22/2009
This restaurant is a badly needed addition to the dining scene in Charleston. It is probably my… Read more »
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Review from Taylor A.
11/18/2009
As a child I would spend warm summer evenings at my grandmother's house in the south of France. Muse reminded me of her house, but this restaurant is better because it is much closer to my current home and isn't imaginary.
I really loved the decor of the place and liked that each room of the house was unique and had only a few tables for privacy. If you're upstairs make sure you're not next to the bathroom door. It will certainly spoil your pleasant view. Hearing flushed probably won't make your escargot taste better.
The waiter was not experienced enough for an intricate menu and wine list. He seemed to be more like a country-kitchen type restaurant waiter with a better costume.
The beer list was nice, BUT didn't have any draft beers. If you have a book for wines by the bottle you need at LEAST a few draft beers.
The appetizers were the best part of the meal. Grilled calamari that was the best I've ever had. Smoky and perfectly seasoned. A must get if you're into calamari. We also had the pork belly which is so hot right now! Crispy and perfectly cooked. The mussels were sub-par, like some other things. Well, maybe they were average. I don't want to make the mussels feel bad.
I ordered the shrimp and polenta which were decent enough but not worth the price tag. The shrimp were overcooked and too small for the dish. Other shrimp dishes were not anything special either.
A dining companion got the gnocchi which was decent, but again not worth the price.
This place is alright, but if you're going to be dropping about $90 per couple with tip I expect more educated waiters and better food. There are MANY other place in Charleston to spend your money. -
Review from Amy R.
Alexandria, VA
1/10/2012
I was underimpressed. The restaurant itself is lovely and romantic, but the food and service left much to be desired. My scallops arrived cold after a long wait, and when I pointed it out the server said he would talk to the chef - then nothing ever happened. Despite it being empty, the server was inattentive - think he was smoking out back with some other wait staff. Overpriced given the experience. The wine list was nice though.
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Review from Anna R.
4/10/2010
I hate giving this review. Four stars for food but zero stars for service.
We went for Easter brunch and hands down the food was brilliant. The atmosphere was also great.
BUT we had the worst waitress we've had in a very long time. She made the experience substandard. Sorry MUSE. -
Review from Leigh H.
San Francisco, CA
7/12/2007
Amazing dinner at Muse. Chef Jason Houser is clever with his flavor combinations. Everything was balanced and cooked to perfection. There is a cute bar in the front room and outside patio seating.
Some stand outs:
Grilled Fresh Squid Tossed with Capers, Olive Oil, & Espelette Chili Pepper
Grilled Duck Breast Rubbed with Sumac & served with Medjool Dates,
Madeira Onions & Pomegranate Jus
MaltagliatiRoughly cut Pasta with a Hint of Unsweetened Cocoa,
layered over Lemon Ricotta and Fresh Pesto
Gnocchi Bolognese Potato Dumplings in a Traditional Pork, Veal, & Beef Ragu topped with Parmesan Cheese
Roasted Pork Tenderloin Over Chick Peas, Apricots, & Chorizo with a Sherry Reduction
Harissa Grilled Lamb Tenderloin Grilled and served with Couscous and Cilantro Demi~Glaze
I was so pleased to see that the food scene in Charleston is finally doing more than crab cakes and shrimp and grits! (Don't get me wrong...both amazing dishes, but do you really need all the restaurants in Charleston doing them!)
Can't wait to visit again! -
Review from Michael T.
New York, NY
3/3/2011
Very expensive and overpriced. Food is decent if you enjoy dropping a car payment. Anyways, cool hip bar!
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Review from Sarah P.
Charleston, SC
7/27/2010
I've wanted to go to Muse for quite some time now, and it's very close to where I live so I would have liked to make it a regular stop. Unfortunately, I was unimpressed. My friend and I stopped by for drinks and a light dinner on a Friday night and both of us were underwhelmed. We shared a bottle of wine and four starters: a mezze platter with baba ghanoush, hummus, cucumber salad, and olives (the best part of the meal); scallops with a polenta cake (not bad); grilled duck breast with dates and pomegranate/onion jus (unmemorable and overly sweet); and arugula salad with "seared" (read: fried) manchego. None of the food was memorable, and it wasn't cheap either. Disappointed.
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Review from Laura P.
Seattle, WA
2/24/2009
Muse was my farewell to Charleston dinner, and I have to say, it left me with good thought and fuzzy feelings of my year there. This is a hidden gem that is not to be missed if you're in SC. The gnocchi bolognese is not to be missed but the sea bass, oh the sea bass, is so unique and delicious, you must get it. Never have I see a de-boned sea bass let alone on that was deep fried whole, but if there was ever a state to figure out every single way possible to fry a fish, it would be South Carolina. The wine selection is lovely too, and the whole ambience of the place is wonderful. While no part of me wants to move back to Charleston, Muse sure does make me think about going back to eat!
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Review from rebekah b.
Charleston, SC
2/9/2007
Muse is so new that it's still kind of a secret, and after eating there, I'm inclined to keep it that way. If you go, stop for a drink in the small, cozy bar on the first floor but ask for a table on the 2nd floor which has an "Arabian Nights" feel to it. The menu is abbreviated compared to the wine list which is kind of mind-boggling, but the food is amazing. I had a salad with figs and pine nuts to start and then had the special which was stuffed cannelloni. For dessert I shared a chocolate tarte with espresso gelato. Muse is the kind of place where you can linger over your meal, and it caught me by surprise that 3 hours had gone by. It's pricey but well worth it.
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Review from Joshua S.
Atlanta, GA
1/15/2011
Great food, great wine list especially, be sure to sit at the bar if you can find a seat at this gem off the beaten path. Ask matt for suggestions he won't steer you wrong.
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Review from Jennifer B.
Mt Pleasant, SC
6/1/2011
Reservations were for 7pm and we were promptly sat at a table directly in front of the only second floor restroom. I have to say that it was extremely off-putting to see both males and females in and out all night - a little like Grand Poop Central. The meal was good. I had the arugula salad with fried cheese. The vinaigrette was great, and I love cheese, but the two together didn't seem to go. And my friend said out loud what I was thinking, that the cheese was really hard to cut. I had ordered a scallop appetizer, and when I asked about where it was, the server told me that it would be coming out with the main course. That seemed odd to me, either she forgot to order it, or she didn't know any better. But it seemed like it was my fault that I didn't communicate the fact that I wanted my "appetizer" served before the main course. Rule of thumb from an ex-server, and in this order, appetizer, soup, salad, main entree. Scallop was excellent, but truly over shadowed the Bolognese with house made pasta. Flavors fell somewhat flat. Others in my party had the Veal Milanese (sauce perhaps a little too on the runny side), Filets were good, and the merguez good. If we do go again, I'll be sure to request to be seated in the front dining room, which was beautiful and situated far from the restroom.
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Review from mis h.
Charlotte, NC
2/9/2009
There was nothing bad about our food. I said four stars simply cause when the Boy asked our waitress to decant our wine she stared at him blankly til he explained what decanting was. She was very sweet though and joked around with us, which is good cause we joke a lot.
It was back in...October I believe when we went and since the menu is seasonal I'm sure that the dishes have changed at least slightly.
I love the location first of all. You could never find it if you didn't know it was there. I love that they've kept the rooms intact in the house. We were sat in an upstairs room with only one other couple the entire night. I want to go back and sit at the bar because it looks gorgeous and I've had a conversation with the bartender before and he knows his stuff.
The wine list is amazing. They have prices and varieties for everyone.
Foodwise, we got the squid to start and the seared manchago salad. I got the gnocci that is year around and the Boy got the lamb with delicious eggplant lentil puree. For dessert we had the flourless chocolate cake with salted caramel ice cream. I especially loved the presentation on this cause it was a strip of cake, a strip of ice cream, a strip of cake, etc. It was amazing. This food was all so good that I actually remember every detail about it.
I have dreams about going back, no lie. -
Review from Kathleen H.
Seattle, WA
2/21/2010
The bar here is fun and intimate, like a parlor room of an old house and your sole host is the bartender. In no time at all you will feel like a regular, and then you realize that you are surrounded by regulars and it is really easy to see why. Pull up a chair, stay awhile... the food is lovely and the wine list will keep you coming back to try something new at an old favorite place.
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Review from AJ S.
Charleston, SC
1/19/2010 2 Check-ins Here
This is a stellar restaurant. The decor is as wonderful as the food. I always get the Mediterranean platter-- it's worth it for the babaganoush alone. It's definitely the best I've ever had. The beet and goat cheese salad is another favorite. Muse strikes me as the kind of place found more in northern cities. You might go there to escape Charleston's saturation of southern cuisine. For this reason, I don't recommend it for out-of-town guests because it wouldn't give them that distinct Charleston experience. But a gem for everyone :)
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Review from Brad D.
Charleston, SC
Updated - 3/13/2009
Back again and still amazed, For everything great I hear about this restaurant, there is a article in a local, or national newspaper, journal or I recently saw a dessert in a book titled Charleston's classic desserts( mind you the place is only two years old) to back it up. The short of it all is this place is a for sure to check out if in(I would say the southeast) Charleston area. Food is great and priced very affordable for a downtown place, wine list is also incredible(well over fifty by the glass)! When I move to the Holy city Muse will be where you can find me, Cheers!
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9/1/2008
A hidden gem in downtown charleston, great food and compared to other restaurants of this caliper,… Read more »
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Review from Kristin z.
Mount Pleasant, SC
2/14/2011
Perfect!
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Review from angel l.
Columbus, OH
8/22/2010
comfortable atmosphere - service was good and our waitriess was busting her tail to wait on a large group along with us and did a great job. Had the greakk app. plate - very good. Food was good. Bar was really cozy.
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Review from Hien N.
Charleston, SC
10/2/2009
The reason why I gave this restaurant 5 stars is not because it's named after my favorite band Muse (although that doesn't hurt, it's how my bf found the place in the first place) but because of all the restaurants I have ever been to, this has to be in the top three, and my favorite in Charleston. It's kinda hard to find unless you know where it is and that its there bc it used to be a cute two story house, and now it's a cute two story restaurant. We made a reservation so we didn't have to wait and for the quality of the food, we didn't wait long at all for each course to come out. I'm not going to go into details what we got, but we did each got an appetizer, a glass of wine, an entree, and desserts-- all delicious. So after about an hour and a half of conversation and eating, we finished full and so freaking happy. Good service, good atmosphere, good wine, and excellent food. Highly recommended for a dressy night out and a superb dining experience. Oh and Muse rocks!! (band and restaurant).
