What locals are saying
Opal earns genuine loyalty from Mt. Pleasant regulars who treat it as a reliable neighborhood fine-dining anchor — not a downtown-hype destination — consistently praising fresh local seafood, standout oysters on the half shell, and a serious charcuterie-and-wine program that reflects its Langdon's (AAA Four Diamond) ownership pedigree. Across Yelp (222 reviews), TripAdvisor (#12 of 315 in Mt. Pleasant, 4.6/5), and OpenTable, repeat diners and celebration crowds dominate the review pool, with criticism limited almost entirely to occasional service pacing during busy multi-party nights rather than food quality. Its modest social footprint — birthday TikToks and date-night IG posts over viral food-drop moments — mirrors this identity: a strip-mall-exceeds-expectations gem for locals east of the Cooper, not a tourist magnet.
On socials
Social chatter around Opal skews toward celebration-night and date-night posts — creators and commenters repeatedly flag it as 'one of the better restaurants in Charleston, not just Mt. Pleasant.' Dish-level praise clusters around the oysters on the half shell, steak tartare, veal meatballs, light gnocchi, Scottish salmon, and pork chops; dessert mentions single out gelato and crème brûlée. Happy hour gets recurring shoutouts as a standout value. TikTok discovery pages exist but individual viral posts are sparse — most social signal comes from food blog write-ups and caption-style review aggregators rather than influencer Reels or TikToks.
Who it’s for & what you get
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Coffee
- Beer
- Wine
- Cocktails
- Dine-in
- Takeout
- Reservations
- Good for groups
- Wheelchair accessible
- Restroom
- Free parking
Frequently asked
Is Opal Restaurant & Bar one of the best restaurants in Charleston?
Opal Restaurant & Bar is ranked #218 restaurant in Charleston by community votes.
What is Opal Restaurant & Bar best known for?
Mediterranean fare & an extensive wine selection are offered in a lofty, sophisticated setting.
Who should go to Opal Restaurant & Bar?
Opal Restaurant & Bar works well for both locals and visitors looking for a quality restaurant in Charleston.
Where is Opal Restaurant & Bar located?
Opal Restaurant & Bar is located at 1960 Riviera Dr, Mt Pleasant, Charleston, SC.
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