What locals are saying
La Cave started as an overflow lounge for the Félix Cocktails et Cuisine crowd next door and quickly became a destination in its own right — a Provençal salon privé with stone-look walls, tufted banquettes, crystal chandeliers, and olive trees that plays the 'aristocrats-on-holiday' card without apology. The menu of petit plats lands best in the appetizer range — charred octopus, cider-glazed carrots, caviar, and the filet mignon tartine draw consistent praise — while the cocktail program (think Le Mistral and the Belle Fleur at around $20 a round) is polished and well-paced. Service has drawn fire on at least a few occasions: cold mains arriving out of sequence and a lean floor staff suggest the kitchen's ambitions occasionally outpace execution.
On socials
The raclette burger slider — short-rib/brisket blend, dijonnaise, gooey melted raclette on a sesame roll — is the one dish people specifically say not to share; the duck confit gnocchi earns surprise converts, and oysters with the elderberry mignonette draw consistent praise. The room, designed to evoke the South of France, does its job: the vibe alone gets called unlike anything else on King Street.
Who it’s for & what you get
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Coffee
- Beer
- Wine
- Cocktails
- Dine-in
- Reservations
- Restroom
Frequently asked
Is La Cave one of the best restaurants in Charleston?
La Cave is ranked #202 restaurant in Charleston by community votes.
What is La Cave best known for?
French wine bar tucked below street level on King, pouring natural and Old World bottles alongside small plates.
Who should go to La Cave?
La Cave works well for both locals and visitors looking for a quality restaurant in Charleston.
Where is La Cave located?
La Cave is located at 550 King St ste 150, Charleston, Charleston, SC.
