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Located in the heart of the city, The Watch Rooftop Kitchen & Spirits stands out among downtown Charleston restaurants, offering modern American cuisine with a blend of Lowcountry and global influences. This rooftop restaurant in Charleston, SC, is celebrated for its farm-to-table approach, emphasizing local ingredients from nearby purveyors. Guests can enjoy bespoke cocktails and signature dishes like the exquisite shrimp and grits, all while taking in the stunning views of Charleston’s historic architecture. The Watch provides a unique vantage point over the city, with views of the iconic 350-year-old church steeples to the Greek Revival buildings that inspired Edgar Allan Poe, making it a premier rooftop bar in Charleston.
Place for cocktails, views & Southern-accented New American fare at the top of a chic hotel.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 75 Wentworth St, Charleston, SC 29401
Phone: (843) 518-5115
Website: https://thewatchcharleston.com/
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Reviews
Ashley Baker
I wish I had a better experience here because I was excited to try it out since it’s on the rooftop of our hotel. It was the most disappointing meal I had on our five day trip. We ate at dinnertime on a Wednesday evening. We were seated in an odd area where only one other party of two was seated. I ordered macaroni and cheese, which looked fine at first. However, upon first bite, I realized it was cold and the cheese hadn’t melted. There wasn’t any seasoning. I ended up kindly letting the waitress know I wasn’t a fan, and she was awkward the rest of the time she was waiting on my partner. If you notice there aren’t many photos of the macaroni and cheese here on Google, this is why. Don’t order it.
… moreLibby Campbell
Lovedddd this restaurant! Convinent to king street and associated parking but tucked inside the beautiful restoration hotel, The Watch is a little piece of the slow Southern lifestyle that seems to be missing in too much of Charleston these days. The food and cocktails were delicious – highly recommend the braised beef orecchiette and the burrata and jam!
Definitely try to sit on the front patio for the views (its less windy than the back patio too) but on cold/hot days the inside is beautiful and cozy too!
… moreDefinitely try to sit on the front patio for the views (its less windy than the back patio too) but on cold/hot days the inside is beautiful and cozy too!
KG
The Watch Rooftop came highly recommended to my bff and I for a must try stop on our girls weekend and while we wanted to love it… we were sadly disappointed by the food and drink we tried. We ordered the Summer Spritz Flight as it looked soooo yummy and refreshing on the Instagram page, but found that all 4 of the options were too sweet- either overpowered by the flavor add-in, or the sparkling wine used. We couldn’t finish any of them- such a shame! We planned to get lunch, but when trying the deviled eggs appetizer and the drink flight… we opted not to. The deviled eggs were room temp (would’ve been better chilled?) and had zero flavor. We both agreed that they needed something- salt, pepper, a kick?! Something.
Our server was fabulous and nearing the end of a long shift, and we appreciated that none of these observations were her fault, so opted not to say anything. The view was lovely- even on an overcast day. Overall, we both agree we’d come back for a sunset drink in the future and marvel at the downtown view, but avoid a seasonal cocktail.
… moreOur server was fabulous and nearing the end of a long shift, and we appreciated that none of these observations were her fault, so opted not to say anything. The view was lovely- even on an overcast day. Overall, we both agree we’d come back for a sunset drink in the future and marvel at the downtown view, but avoid a seasonal cocktail.
GC B
I dined at The Watch last night, and I was extremely disappointed. I heard so many good things from friends who had been for Lunch, so we were excited to try Dinner! We had reservations, so we were seated immediately. The server greeted us and we put in an appetizer order (Deviled Eggs and Brussel Sprouts). The waitress came to our table approximately 7/8 minutes later to inform us that they were out of Brussel sprouts. We got truffle fries instead. The fries were amazing, especially with the sauce, but the eggs….. something was not right about them. They were almost fishy, like a deviled egg from Easter that sits in your grandmothers fridge for too long. Gross. We were ready to place our drink orders, but the waitress did not return for over 30 minutes. Once we finally put in our drinks, we waited another 15 for our drinks. The Chardonnay was sour. I was disappointed someone didn’t test the old wine before pouring, because it’s usually a lovely blend. After the fishy eggs and the sour wine, we were becoming impatient to put in our main dish food orders. The waitress finally returned. I asked for a side of the sauce that came with the truffle fries with my sandwich, and when the dish came out, it was not there. I asked about it, the waitress said “Oh, is it not on the plate?” to which I showed her the plate. She brought some out several minutes later. When the check came, the waitress hurried away and only left one pen for our party, which is my restaurant pet peeve after working in the service industry myself. The main course was delicious, but I was so disappointed by the service, appetizer, and wine that the experience was ruined. If you made it this far in the review, I would reccomend not coming for the dinner experience.
… moreCameon Knight
Stunning views and delicious food with spectacular drinks! We were initially seated inside but the hostess was nice enough to let us switch our locations. The service was great, especially for how busy they were with large bachelorette parties while we were there. The truffle fries….to die for! The tomato basil soup had great flavors as did the skillet Mac and cheese if you’re looking for lighter lunch options. We also had a banana pie and espresso martini that were both fantastic. Will definitely return here again!
… moreMike Washington
If you’re ever in Charleston, SC, and looking for a spot that combines great food, killer views, and a laid-back vibe, this rooftop restaurant is a must. Imagine sitting above the historic district, with views of the city stretching out before you. It’s the kind of place where you can easily lose track of time. It was a little tricky finding it but you know what they say, the adventure is in the journey not the destination. A short walk up the breezeway between the Rise Coffee Bar and the Restoration Hotel, hop the elevator to the seventh floor and you’re there.
The scenery is very beautiful and aesthetically pleasing. The vibe was very chill and laid back. The food was delicious. When you visit the truffle fries are a MUST HAVE. But what really makes this place stand out is the service. The staff is on point—friendly, attentive, but never hovering. They know how to let you enjoy your meal and the view without interruption. Whether you’re out for a date night or just grabbing drinks with friends, this rooftop spot hits all the right notes. Definitely worth checking out!
… moreThe scenery is very beautiful and aesthetically pleasing. The vibe was very chill and laid back. The food was delicious. When you visit the truffle fries are a MUST HAVE. But what really makes this place stand out is the service. The staff is on point—friendly, attentive, but never hovering. They know how to let you enjoy your meal and the view without interruption. Whether you’re out for a date night or just grabbing drinks with friends, this rooftop spot hits all the right notes. Definitely worth checking out!
Michael Dever
Went in for lunch on a Saturday. Food was pretty good, but not exceptional. Our waitress was nice, but really slow. She only checked in on us once. A lot of other options in Charleston that are better in my opinion.
… moreEthan Van De Hey
We are visiting from Wisconsin on our honeymoon and stopped by this rooftop spot during happy hour, and it was such a great experience. The appetizers were delicious, especially the deviled eggs and the truffle fries. They both were worth ordering. The old fashioneds were such a treat to sip while taking in the incredible views. The location is super convenient and easy to walk to, and the prices during happy hour made it even better. We actually found this place on Instagram and are so glad we decided to check it out because it turned out to be another hidden gem. The whole setting was romantic, laid-back, and the perfect spot for a date night with a view.
… moreClaire Medley
Super good! Food was great. We sat outside on the back patio where you could see the water! The weather was perfect which made it super enjoyable. Our server was nice and made sure we had all we needed. As far as food we got some plates to share. We got the sliders, deviled eggs, nachos, and a salad. Also- definitely recommend making a reservation (we had a wait 30 minutes getting there at 12:30pm)
… moreMarissa Rothermel
I need to put in a HUGE kitchen shout out right now. Our 5 yr old came in hell-bent on finding spaghetti tonight (out of nowhere) and they had not a single thing with red sauce on the menu.. what they did have? tomato basil soup.
The kitchen staff cooked pasta, reduced the tomato basil soup into the most delicious vodka-sauce-esque concoction, and she was over the moon as we devoured our Mac n cheese, fried chicken sandwich, burrata and jam entree, and scallops. 10/10 on service and food quality. Absolutely will be back.
… moreThe kitchen staff cooked pasta, reduced the tomato basil soup into the most delicious vodka-sauce-esque concoction, and she was over the moon as we devoured our Mac n cheese, fried chicken sandwich, burrata and jam entree, and scallops. 10/10 on service and food quality. Absolutely will be back.