Vern's, Charleston: Reviews & Ratings (November 2026)

Name: Vern's
Price range: $$$$

Good for Date night

Known for impeccable raw tuna, crusty house sourdough, and a constantly changing menu shaped by Chef Daniel and Bethany Heinze.

4.7

TasteSignal Crowd ScoreBlended across 2 platforms · how this is calculated

Google★ 4.7440 reviews Yelp★ 4.6about 188 reviews

Diner ratings checked Nov 2026. Platforms with fewer than 50 reviews are not counted.

Address41 Bogard St, Charleston, SC 29403

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Phone(843) 509-4104

Websitevernschs.com

HoursDinner Thu to Mon from 5 PM

ReservationsBook on Resy

Walk-inBar seats only. 6 stools first-come; arrive at 5 PM open for the best odds.

Hours, prices and booking details are from our 2026 checks. Confirm with the restaurant before you go.

Why Vern's ranks where it does

Best Overall Restaurants in Charleston, SC

▲ from #7

Critic recognition from Michelin Guide, Condé Nast Traveler and 7 other outlets in the last five years.
Fresh critic coverage in the last six months (Michelin Guide, Oct 2026).
Diner ratings: 4.7 on Google (440 reviews); 4.6 on Yelp (about 188 reviews).
On major critic lists in 4 different years (2022, 2023, 2025, 2026).
Readers' pick: Charleston City Paper Best of Charleston 2025 (Runner-up: Best Downtown Restaurant).

Best Date Night Restaurants in Charleston, SC

No change

Known for date-night; with no recent date-night coverage yet, its overall quality carries this rank.
Critic recognition from Michelin Guide, Condé Nast Traveler and 7 other outlets in the last five years.
Fresh critic coverage in the last six months (Michelin Guide, Oct 2026).
Diner ratings: 4.7 on Google (440 reviews); 4.6 on Yelp (about 188 reviews).
On major critic lists in 4 different years (2022, 2023, 2025, 2026).

Rank history

Category	Oct 26	Nov 26
Best Overall	#7	#5
Date Night	#6	#6

A dash means it was not ranked in that category that month. See everything that moved this month.

What critics and guides say

Michelin Guide: MICHELIN Guide American South 2026 (Charleston-area selection) (Oct 2026)Condé Nast Traveler: The Best Restaurants in Charleston (2026) (Jul 2026)The New York Times: Restaurant List 2023 (Sep 2023) via curlytales.com James Beard Foundation: The 2023 James Beard Awards Semifinalists (Jan 2023)Charleston City Paper: Our Top 50: Summer 2026 (DISH Dining Guide) (Aug 2026)Post and Courier: 3 days in Charleston: Our food editor's 2026 itinerary (Jan 2026)Garden & Gun: Seven Cozy Charleston Restaurants to Try Now (May 2025)The Local Palate: New Restaurants in South Carolina (May 2023)Charleston Magazine: Brunch Roundup: Go beyond standard bloody marys and bottomless mimosas at these local favorites (Feb 2023)Charleston City Paper: Best of Charleston 2025 (May 2025)Southern Living: South's Best 2024 (reader survey) (Mar 2024) via dotdashmeredith.mediaroom.com

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Frequently asked

Is Vern's good?

Vern's ranks #5 for Best Overall in Charleston on TasteSignal for November 2026. Critic recognition from Michelin Guide, Condé Nast Traveler and 7 other outlets in the last five years.

What is Vern's' TasteSignal Crowd Score?

4.7 out of 5, the average of its ratings on Google and Yelp (platforms with 50+ reviews), checked Nov 2026.

Where is Vern's?

Vern's is at 41 Bogard St, Charleston, SC 29403 (Downtown).