The Watch Rooftop Kitchen & Spirits

4.3 (445)

$31 to $50

American

75 Wentworth Street, Charleston, SC 29401

About this restaurant

Great for scenic views
Great for outdoor dining
Romantic

Notably, the hotel has the city’s highest rooftop bar and restaurant — The Watch Rooftop Kitchen & Spirits — offering indoor and outdoor seating with impressive views of downtown Charleston, the Ravenel Bridge and more. At the helm is Chef Jordan Moore. The Watch takes a cue from the rich history and coastal location, artfully serving modern American food with low country and global influences.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Low Country
Hours of Operation
Lunch & Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–23:00 Bar Mon–Thu 11:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–00:00 Sun 11:00–22:00
Website
https://thewatchcharleston.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Chad Anderson
Private party facilities
The Restoration is all about community and bringing people together so it’s only natural that the hotel has multiple event venues. From The Observatory perched atop The Restoration’s main building, to any of the private suites with rooftop terraces and sweeping views of the city and Charleston Harbor, The Watch is perfect for an intimate seated dinner celebration to a more casual cocktail reception.

Location
75 Wentworth Street, Charleston, SC 29401
Area
Downtown Charleston
Cross street
King & Wentworth
Parking Details
None
Entertainment
Tuesday Music Series at The WatchStop by and let the sweet sounds of The New South (and maybe a few of those special drinks) carry you away. 5-8 PM
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Deviled Eggs*US$6.00
Deviled local farm eggs, Dijonaise, Smoked spanish paprika, Bacon
"Take Out" Wings
Orange-Sambal glaze, Nori, Sesame, Hibachi Dip
- 1/2 DozenUS$7.00
- DozenUS$14.00
House Truffle FritesUS$9.00
White truffle oil, Grana Padano, Fines herbs
Ham and Cheddar Hush PuppiesUS$9.00
Deviled Egg Mayo
Raw Oysters
Smoked Cocktail Sauce, Pineapple & Basil Mignonette; Available in 1/2 dz
- Mkt
Cheeseburger SlidersUS$10.00
House ground custom blend, Caramelized vidalias, Cheese, Special sauce
Tarvin Shrimp CevicheUS$11.00
Lime Juice, Fresno Chilis, Tomato, Tortilla Chips
Beet ToastUS$8.00
Sourdough, Crème Fraiche, Lime, Mint, Almonds
Alligator CorndogUS$6.00
Smokey Creole Mustard

Salads

The Jewel of the SouthUS$14.00
Sweet gems, Fishing creek farm's goat Cheese, Granny smith apples, Walnuts, Pomegranate vinaigrette
Caesar SaladUS$12.00
Anchovy dressing, Sweet gems lettuce, Grana padano, Sourdough croutons
Carrot and Grains SaladUS$10.00
Farro, Quinoa, Watercress, Walnut & Lime Dressing

Small Plates

Pork Belly BologneseUS$13.00
Tagliatelle Pasta, Pecorino Romano, Basil
Seared New England ScallopsUS$16.00
Butternut Squash, Pistachio Pistou
Charcuterie & CheeseUS$16.00
Artisan Meats & Cheeses, Accoutrements, Crackers

Large Plates

Shrimp and GritsUS$26.00
Local shrimp, Geechie boy mill grits, Corn, Asparagus, Prosciutto, Gravy
PizzoccheriUS$21.00
Buckwheat Pasta, Salted Fingerlings, Savoy Cabbage, Fontina
The Watch Burger* 2.0US$14.00
Double 1/4lb patty, Buttermilk roll, Fancy sauce, Smoked cheddar, Black pepper bacon, Fries; No Temperatures
Katafi Roasted ChickenUS$23.00
Farro, Mushrooms, Spinach, Eggplant Butter
Fish of the Moment
Roasted Potatoes, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Dill, Capers & Mustard
- MKT
The Watch Steak*
Seasonal Side, Smoked Salt, House- Made Steak Sauce
- MKT

What 445 people are saying

The Watch Rooftop Kitchen & Spirits reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.3

4.3 based on all time ratings

4.1Food
4.1Service
4.5Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Energetic

445 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner Gold
South Carolina30 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 March 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sophie was a great server. It was our first time there and she knew the menu well . She was very knowledgeable about the cocktails also. Loved the Nutty Professor.
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LisaG Gold
New York City48 reviews
5.0
Dined on 28 February 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Greet service, good food and excellent view.
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JeffM
South Carolina3 reviews
3.0
Dined on 26 February 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is only a "yes" or "no", there is not a maybe here, but the rooftop view is one of the best. Drinks? Yes. The food? No. Nothing to write home about. Overpriced - specifically for a traditionally cheap cut of meat (not filet, ribeye - not even strip, porterhoue), and poorly seasoned/prepared. The vegetables were uninspired at best. My coworker's mahi similarly a flop. The very best thing about the meal was the smoked cocktail sauce served with the raw oysters - hands down, but how hard does one have to work to prepare a raw oyster? Service was very good, friendly, attentive without being overly intrusive. Frankly, they need more options, better options and something remotely creative on the menu. Atmosphere is great, but like my Great Uncle Allen says, "You can't eat atmosphere".
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OpenTable Diner Gold
South Carolina6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 February 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great view, wine and sliders!
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Karenbug
Greater Boston6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 18 February 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, atmosphere and service!! I would highly recommend!
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KMde
South Carolina7 reviews
3.0
Dined on 17 February 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Food choice is pretty limited so definitely review the menu online. We went here to have dinner on the “rooftop” but outdoor seating was not an option although it was a really nice night so sitting inside was just the same as any restaurant. Very small dining space and we were right next to a large party so could not hear anything my guest said without having to repeat everything. Wine selection by the glass very disappointing.
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jsg1517
South Carolina1 review
5.0
Dined on 12 February 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great evening at the Watch. Great service and beverages. Appetizers were very good. View cannot be beat BTW. Will be back.
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OpenTable Diner
South Carolina2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 10 February 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I live in the Charleston area, but my friend was visiting. It was delicious - thanks for this Charleston experience!
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OpenTable Diner
Charlotte1 review
5.0
Dined on 9 February 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Bachelorette
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OpenTable Diner
South Carolina1 review
5.0
Dined on 3 February 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Waiter was wonderful even with the kids! Great birthday brunch!
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Low Country
Hours of Operation
Lunch & Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–23:00 Bar Mon–Thu 11:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–00:00 Sun 11:00–22:00
Website
https://thewatchcharleston.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Chad Anderson
Private party facilities
The Restoration is all about community and bringing people together so it’s only natural that the hotel has multiple event venues. From The Observatory perched atop The Restoration’s main building, to any of the private suites with rooftop terraces and sweeping views of the city and Charleston Harbor, The Watch is perfect for an intimate seated dinner celebration to a more casual cocktail reception.

Location
75 Wentworth Street, Charleston, SC 29401
Area
Downtown Charleston
Cross street
King & Wentworth
Parking Details
None
Entertainment
Tuesday Music Series at The WatchStop by and let the sweet sounds of The New South (and maybe a few of those special drinks) carry you away. 5-8 PM
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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The Watch Rooftop Kitchen & Spirits

About this restaurant

Not available on OpenTable

There’s more to explore

Additional information

Menu

Snacks

Deviled Eggs*US$6.00

"Take Out" Wings

House Truffle FritesUS$9.00

Ham and Cheddar Hush PuppiesUS$9.00

Raw Oysters

Cheeseburger SlidersUS$10.00

Tarvin Shrimp CevicheUS$11.00

Beet ToastUS$8.00

Alligator CorndogUS$6.00

Salads

The Jewel of the SouthUS$14.00

Caesar SaladUS$12.00

Carrot and Grains SaladUS$10.00

Small Plates

Pork Belly BologneseUS$13.00

Seared New England ScallopsUS$16.00

Charcuterie & CheeseUS$16.00

Large Plates

Shrimp and GritsUS$26.00

PizzoccheriUS$21.00

The Watch Burger* 2.0US$14.00

Katafi Roasted ChickenUS$23.00

Fish of the Moment

The Watch Steak*

What 445 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Additional information

Not available on OpenTable