Zero Restaurant & Bar

Absolutely the best dining in Charleston! This is not just a meal, it is a full experience. Servers are so knowledgeable and the sommelier is extremely helpful in pairing cocktails and wine throughout the dinner. The food is decadent, so well thought out, and beautifully structured. My husband and I dined here on our honeymoon last October and I loved it so much that my girlfriend, who is having her bachelorette party in Charleston, and I are coming to town a day earlier than the rest of the group just so we can dine here!

We did the cooking demonstration at Zero George and had a wonderful experience. Chef Vinson Petrillo is clearly passionate about food and creating an experience for guests. We really enjoyed watching his craft and most importantly the food was delicious. My only critique is that the portions were small and there were not 'wine pairings' you were just handed a bottle of wine. Other than that one very small critique we cannot wait to return to try the full course tasting menu at Zero George.

This joint is one of a kind! My wife and I celebrated our 20 yr anniversary with the team at Zero. It started with me falling off the bar stool, no fault of Zero, I own that moment, ha. Kathy was amazing and gracious and promptly seated us at our outside table. The team was amazingly cordial, professional, prompt and knowledgable about the menu, process and vibe. I am a meat and three kinda guy who is always up for a food adventure. This experience was more like an expedition. From the opening app to the final course, I felt as though I was in worm hole traveling through a multi dimensional world of flavor fusion, presentation and mind trickery. Although the list is deep, we are not wine people, but the bourbon, vodka drinks and local craft brews were on point. The only other comparison is to Nikolai's Roof, without the pretension. I cannot wait to take our kids and blow their minds.

What an experience and palate celebration! Every bite was excellent not only in terms of taste but also visually. The server asked which one was my favorite but I simply couldn’t pick one because there was so much heavenly food. The tuna tartare cigar was definitely one of the best appetizers I’ve ever had. The atmosphere, service, and overall experience were outstanding.

The ambiance is superb and my dinner was one of the best meals I have had. Sophisticated and chic with elegance of historical Charleston as the backdrop. The night I went was a set menu with drinks or mock tails. Believe me the mock tails were in some cases better than the set alcohol drinks. The executive chef is a master of his craft & I wish I lived closer so I could experience the food more often.

If I could give this restaurant 6 stars I would! The entire experience was incredible. The moment we walked in, we were greeted by a host who kindly brought us to our table and the superior service continued through the whole dinner. Every waiter/ host was sweet and attentive. Our sommelier was incredibly knowledgeable and made our experience fun while we learned about the wine and the bourbon barrel downstairs! The food was out of this world. After just eating at a 3 Michelin star restaurant in London and a 2 Michelin star restaurant in Brussels, I would say Zero George is on par. Every dish was flavorful and delicious; I did not want the experience to end. We were celebrating my brother’s birthday and the chef kindly signed a menu and brought it out to us. I grew up in Charleston, and know we have delicious food in the area, but Zero George is hands down one of the best experiences I have ever had!