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The Palmetto Cafe
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The Palmetto Cafe

Ranked № 146 restaurant in Charleston, SC · 205 Meeting St, Charleston

Lowcountry fare served in a lush windowed garden cafe & courtyard at the Charleston Place Hotel.

Community rating
4.7
Based on 5,614 ratings
250 locals voted4.5 on Google
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Word on the street

What locals are saying

The Palmetto Cafe is an upscale breakfast-and-brunch spot inside the Belmond Charleston Place hotel, drawing a largely tourist and special-occasion crowd rather than a local regular base. Dishes like shrimp and grits, omelettes, and blueberry pancakes earn consistent praise, while multiple reviewers flag high prices and occasional inconsistency — particularly with the breakfast buffet, where items like Eggs Benedict have been reported as overcooked on repeat visits. Service is broadly described as attentive, though front-of-house staff (especially around parking validation) have drawn isolated complaints.

upscale hotel diningstrong shrimp and gritsoverpriced for what you getinconsistent buffet qualityelegant atmospheretourist-skewed crowd
In the feed

On socials

TikTok creators and food bloggers call the Sunday brunch buffet the main event — one creator labeled it 'hands down the best brunch in Charleston' and 'the best brunch buffet in Charleston, SC,' with the cinnamon roll singled out as a standout ('can't stop thinking about it'). The multi-station buffet spread — carving station with roast duck, beef, ribs and salmon; pastry table with croissants, pain au chocolat, and cheddar biscuits; and a made-to-order omelet bar — gets repeated shoutouts, as does the Palmetto Omelet (lump crab, lobster knuckles, mozzarella) and the crab Benedict. The garden-greenhouse atmosphere is a consistent talking point, with creators describing it as 'simply unmatched' and 'the kind of place that makes you want to linger.' She crab soup and the seafood omelet also pop up in influencer write-ups as must-orders.

Sunday brunch buffet hyped as best in Charlestoncreator must-order: cinnamon roll and carving stationPalmetto Omelet (crab + lobster) and crab Benedict praisedshe crab soup flagged as a highlightgarden-greenhouse atmosphere widely praised as unique
The fit

Who it’s for & what you get

What you get
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Food & drink
  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dessert
  • Vegetarian options
  • Coffee
  • Beer
  • Wine
  • Cocktails
Service
  • Dine-in
  • Takeout
  • Reservations
Atmosphere
  • Outdoor seating
  • Good for groups
  • Kid-friendly
Practical
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Restroom
  • Valet parking
Common questions

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Is The Palmetto Cafe one of the best restaurants in Charleston?

The Palmetto Cafe is ranked #146 restaurant in Charleston by community votes.

What is The Palmetto Cafe best known for?

Lowcountry fare served in a lush windowed garden cafe & courtyard at the Charleston Place Hotel.

Who should go to The Palmetto Cafe?

The Palmetto Cafe works well for both locals and visitors looking for a quality restaurant in Charleston.

Where is The Palmetto Cafe located?

The Palmetto Cafe is located at 205 Meeting St, Charleston, Charleston, SC.

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