Whether you’re looking to celebrate over Afternoon Tea or treat yourself with friends, Camellias will exceed your greatest expectations.Named Most Instagrammable Restaurant in South Carolina by Food Network, Camellias boasts an extensive collection of bottle and by-the-glass drinks paired with a decadent selection of caviar, charcuterie, local seafood and homemade desserts by La Pâtisserie.
Standard Service Hours: Monday-Tuesday: 4:00pm – 10:00pm
Wednesday – Thursday: 5:00pm – 10:00pm
Friday-Saturday: 5:00pm – 12:00am
Afternoon Tea Hours: Thursday-Saturday: 11:30am – 1:30pm | 2:00 – 4:00pm
Sunday Tea Times: 11:30am – 1:30pm | 2:00pm – 4:00pm | 4:30pm – 6:30pm
Lindsey Brush
I felt like a princess here! The staff was attentive and cheerful. The room is gorgeous with lush pink velvet, metallic wallpaper, and a grand crystal chandelier. You’re allowed as many or as few teas as you’d like to try during your reservation. My only flaw was that the savory foods were blah. A couple bites of dry sandwich with little flavor. The sweet treats were good besides the pistachio frosting. I recommend the pink biodiversity tea if you like a caffeine-free, berry option. Overall a cute experience but slightly overpriced for the quality of food served.
… moreKatie Clontz
This is by far the best tea room I have ever visited and I have been to many. The hotel is gorgeous and the tea room, while small, is beautifully decorated. We made a reservation for five people several months in advance as we were visiting the area on vacation. The staff was incredibly friendly, attentive and explained all the teas and foods served. You can try as many tea flavors as you want. The Mad Hatter and Relaxing teas were my favorites. The tea sandwiches had a great variety and were also tasty. The pimento and roast beef was especially good. All the desserts were excellent, but the raspberry tart and chocolate cake really stood out. The décor is gorgeous shades of pink and the overhead chandelier is magnificent. While afternoon tea is expensive, the food, service, ambiance and entire experience is worth it. The dress code is “elegant.” There are several parking garages within walking distance, or the hotel offers valet service. If you are in Charleston, this is a must!
… moreMonica
Beautiful atmosphere and staff was wonderful! Tea selection was really good, wish there was some more descriptions on some of the teas to know what you were getting. The ginger yuzu smelled like a sweaty sock and didn’t taste like much. Loved the Pink tea the best!
… moreLeysha J
This has been on my list of places to visit and I am so glad that I made a reservation. My husband and I enjoyed the different teas. We also loved the tea sandwiches and desserts. This is definitely a cute place to go on a date.
… moreAhila
Beautiful tea room and great experience! The teas were delicious but the desserts were a bit dry. It was a bit overpriced but worth it for a one time experience as the ambience is so lovely
… moreJ.C. Lochan
Came here to try out the afternoon tea service. The package we got included 2 different tea options, a tower of small bites, and glasses of the house rosé. I will say that the tea we were served was very good and properly steeped, and the rosé was great, but the serving sizes of these drinks were a bit small for the price of them. Additionally, the food itself, while it was tasty, did not meet our expectations given the price tag. However, the service we had was good and the atmosphere was classy and relaxing; the perfect place for a date. Overall, I would recommend coming here for the atmosphere, but do know that there are other places in Charleston with better tea services for lower prices.
… moreValerie Gaskins
Such a gorgeous atmosphere! We had the best champagne girl time! Missy, our bar tender was delightful Memories made and beautiful pictures to prove it
… moreJohn Petrovsky
Outstanding customer service!
We had been looking forward to high tea, but unfortunately had to cancel when three of the four guests in our party came down with the flu. The staff was absolutely wonderful to work with over the phone – kind, understanding, and incredibly accommodating. They helped adjust our reservation so we didn’t lose our deposit, which meant a great deal given the circumstances.
In a time when many businesses seem focused solely on the bottom line, it was refreshing to experience such genuine, old-fashioned hospitality. The ambiance and dining experience are already well known, but I wanted to specifically recognize the outstanding staff and management for putting customer care first. We truly appreciate it and look forward to returning soon!
… moreGeraldine Guevara
The place is beautiful and ideal for a girls afternoon.y husband brought me here for our anniversary. My mistake was not telling our server that my husband doesn’t like tea or sweets. So really it was an experience just for me. So when we got the bill it had the charge for 2 people. So $144. Something I would keep in mind.
… moreLiz Kadernauth
This is a cute spot for a drink with the girls, and cute instagram photo, or to kick off a bachelorette party. Although it is tucked inside the left side of the lobby of the Hotel Bennett, the decor is very different from rest of the hotel. It is still luxurious, but it is very pink, from the velvet chairs to the ceiling that is adorned with a glamorous crystal chandelier. We order the rosé champagne flight with three different champagnes. The pours. were generous, but it is not a cheap order (close to $175) for three glasses of champagne. We anticipated that going in, but be aware, if you are someone that doesn’t appreciate champagne.
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