What locals are saying
Circa 1886 is broadly considered one of Charleston's top fine-dining destinations, set inside the historic Wentworth Mansion carriage house with Chef Marc Collins at the helm for over two decades. Locals and regulars consistently single out the impeccable service and the tasting menus with wine pairings as the reason to go, calling it their favorite restaurant in a city full of strong competition. A minority note it skews heavily toward special occasions and, at the $$$$ price tier, some wonder whether repeat visits make sense given rivals like FIG.











