What locals are saying
SNOB is a genuine Charleston institution — open since 1993, it helped pioneer the local farm-to-table ethos that the whole city now runs on, which is precisely the double-edged sword locals cite most: what was once radical (sourcing from local farms, butchering in-house) is now table stakes everywhere on East Bay, leaving some regulars feeling the kitchen is coasting on its legacy rather than pushing forward. Service has drifted from its promised 'less formal' roots toward full white-linen formality with silver turns between courses, which divides loyalists from newer critics; and at dinner price points of $44–$67 per entrée, Yelp reviewers note Charleston's explosion of competition makes every value miss sting harder. That said, a core of longtime Charleston diners — including those who return annually for Thanksgiving and holiday meals — treats SNOB as an irreplaceable anchor, praising the open-kitchen warmth, the dependable Carolina BBQ Shrimp, and a wine program that outpaces most neighbors.
