Southern Cuisine, Unexpectedly Reimagined
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 celebration, a quiet setting to discuss business or entertain friends, a one-of-a-kind venue for rehearsal dinners and bridal events. With a network of local farmers and fishermen he has nurtured over nearly 20 years, Executive Chef Marc Collins works a special kind of culinary magic, elevating even an ordinary night out to spectacular new heights.
Charming architectural details, including stable doors, original heart-of-pine floors and a wood-burning kitchen fireplace, add to the restaurant’s atmosphere of history and romance. Designed to mimic the original carriage openings, cozy booths with candlelit tables tuck into arched openings that line the walls of the elegant wood-paneled dining room.
Yet for all its splendor, even by Charleston’s exalted standards, what truly sets it apart is the dining experience. Professional, attentive staff serving modern Southern cuisine highlighting locally sourced ingredients from nearby farms and fishing boats. From our Plantation rice bread rolls made in-house daily to a 325+ bottle wine list, Circa 1886 promises one of Charleston’s best, most acclaimed dining experiences.
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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
