Zero Restaurant + Bar - Charleston

Service: 3 out of 5 Location: 5 out of 5 Highlights of the hotel: Luxury accommodations, stunning view, romantic ambiance, peaceful atmosphere. read more Service: 3 out of 5 Location: 5 out of 5 Highlights of the hotel: Luxury accommodations, stunning view, romantic ambiance, peaceful atmosphere.

This boutique hotel was absolutely charming, with attentive and thoughtful staff. The rooms were beautifully decorated and spacious, while the common areas were... read more This boutique hotel was absolutely charming, with attentive and thoughtful staff. The rooms were beautifully decorated and spacious, while the common areas were stylish. The dining and bar facilities were top-notch. We were fortunate to have discovered this gem and will definitely be returning. The room we stayed in was lovely, with large doors that made a satisfying clunk when closed. The bathroom was spacious and the staff discreetly attended to our needs. The hotel's location was slightly off the beaten path, adding to its charm. It was located opposite the Gaillard Center and close to a lovely park, with markets, grocery stores, and the main street within easy walking distance. Although we didn't have a chance to dine at the restaurant, it looked fantastic. The breakfast was simple but delicious, and the cozy bar was well-stocked. The highlight of the hotel was the cluster of older buildings surrounding a peaceful courtyard, where guests could enjoy breakfast or drinks. It truly felt like a hidden and precious find.

Although the restaurant is a bit overpriced ($500 for 2 people), the food and service are excellent. The ambiance may not be the best considering the price, but... read more Although the restaurant is a bit overpriced ($500 for 2 people), the food and service are excellent. The ambiance may not be the best considering the price, but overall it was a very good experience.

The service was great but the food was extremely disappointing. I won?t critique every course, but if you go and the ?frozen summer garden? is on the menu, I re... read more The service was great but the food was extremely disappointing. I won?t critique every course, but if you go and the ?frozen summer garden? is on the menu, I recommend you politely decline it. It?s like a ?dry ice? meringue and it burnt the hell out ofmy tongue and the roof of my sister?s mouth. It was served with a small lettuce leaf you were supposed to wrap the meringue inlike a ?taco?, but the leaf did nothing to protect your mouth from the burn. Since it was the first thing served, it somewhatruined the rest of the meal because of our discomfort. Over 24 hours later and the pain/burn is still there.

We had an outstanding experience enjoying the tasting menu at Zero Restaurant. Each course was incredible. I have eaten at restaurants by James Beard winning ch... read more We had an outstanding experience enjoying the tasting menu at Zero Restaurant. Each course was incredible. I have eaten at restaurants by James Beard winning chefs and ones with Michelin stars. But this was the singularly finest culinary experience Ihave ever had. I especially enjoyed the blueberry oysters, the complex and bright tomato dish with nori, the salmon on artichokepurée, and the sorbet which was delightful. The wine pairings were excellent elevating both the dishes and wines themselves.The most notable in my memory were the Rose and Chenin Blanc (even though I typically get more excited for reds. . We finishedour meal with a tres leches with honeycomb (which lent a fascinating umami to the dish and a delightful Blue Run bourbon. Thestaff were knowledgeable, hospitable, passionate, inspiring in their commitment to fine food, and eager to converse at length,especially our sommalier Mark and the wildly talented food and beverage director, Megan. Bravo!