Circa 1886 Restaurant
Located in the original carriage house of the historic Wentworth Mansion in downtown Charleston, Circa 1886 has long reigned as one of Charleston’s finest restaurants - a romantic backdrop for birthday celebrations, a quiet setting to discuss business or entertain friends, a one-of-a-kind venue for rehearsal dinners and bridal events. For over a decade, Executive Chef Marc Collins has worked with a network of local farmers and fishermen creating a special kind of culinary magic, elevating even an ordinary night out to spectacular new heights.
In 2019 Executive Chef Marc Collins launched a unique menu concept that takes guests on a journey through the belly of South Carolina Foodways from its humble beginnings, multinational influences and what that means for modern day cuisine fused together from this rich history. From dishes like Broken Arrow Axis Venison with sunchoke hash and sunflower seed butter to Piedmontese Oxtail with conch fritter and mustard greens, the flavors come together to tell a beautiful story.
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Giving Back
What’s Important To Us
Circa 1886 is passionate about the Charleston community and makes a year-round commitment to give back whenever possible. Here are just a few of the organizations we support through various events, donations and partnerships.
Charleston Wine + Food Festival
Louie’s Kids
Feed the Need
Crisis Ministries
Chef’s Feast for Low country Food Bank
Darkness to Light
Gourmet and Grapes (benefiting Hollings Cancer)
March of Dimes Star Chefs
Charleston Stage
Dee Norton Lowcountry Children’s Center
Gibbes Street Party
