Zero Restaurant + Bar - Charleston

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!

Superb service. Creative, delectable, and fun courses. Our favorites (pictured) included the steak tartare cigars, foie gras bunuelos, iberico croquetas, and tr... read more Superb service. Creative, delectable, and fun courses. Our favorites (pictured) included the steak tartare cigars, foie gras bunuelos, iberico croquetas, and tres leche dessert. I would highly recommend if you're looking for a special occasionrestaurant.

I'm not sure that 5-stars is enough to truly rate Zero. The hotel courtyard area before you enter the restaurant is absolutely gorgeous and is complete with gas... read more I'm not sure that 5-stars is enough to truly rate Zero. The hotel courtyard area before you enter the restaurant is absolutely gorgeous and is complete with gas lamps and candles. The host met us as we entered and greeted us very warmly and checked us in.He escorted us to the bar so we could enjoy a cocktail prior to our 8pm seating. Bar area is small, intimate, and dimly lit.Cocktails were masterfully crafted. At exactly 8pm, our host came to collect us and took us to our table. We had severalservers, including the sommelier, and they were attentive, easy-going, and very friendly. I won't describe each course and wetook no pictures because we wanted to be fully immersed in the experience. Suffice to say, the food and the experience werebetter, yes...better, than all of the three Michelin star restaurants we have been to. I'll post the only picture I took whichwas the menu. Do not miss an opportunity to dine here. It is pricey but for us, very much worth it.

We visited the Zero George restaurant for a birthday dinner. Not cheap by any means but so worth it! This can easily be one of my favorite restaurants. Try to b... read more We visited the Zero George restaurant for a birthday dinner. Not cheap by any means but so worth it! This can easily be one of my favorite restaurants. Try to book the outdoor patio if weather allows and get the tasting menu. Food was exquisite, beautifully presented and def worth at least one Michelin star if not two. Enjoy the hotel exterior porch after dinner to make your evening over the top perfect!