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Saffire Restaurant, Charleston, SC

Saffire Restaurant

3.7
3.7
109 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American
Top tags:
The bold flavors of Saffire's seasonally inspired menu reflect a belief in "the cuisine of today," healthy, eclectic, imaginative, unrestricted by ethnic boundaries...always evolving. Our chef elevates fresh, organic, carefully chosen ingredients above mere quality...to culinary artistry. The atmosphere at Saffire restaurant and lounge is casually sophisticated, yet warm and welcoming.

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2 people
8:00 p.m.
Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Regional American (Contemporary Southern)
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 6:30 am–11:00 am Dinner Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (843) 723-3000
  • Website
    http://www.marriott.com/chsmc
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Resort Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Jeff Robinson
  • Private party contact
    Grant Hoskins: (843) 266-7876
  • Location
    170 Lockwood Blvd, Charleston, SC 29403
  • Neighbourhood
    Downtown Charleston
  • Parking Details
    Hotel Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 109 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.7
3.7 based on all time ratings
  • 3.7Food
  • 4Service
  • 3.6Ambience
  • 3.5Value

Noise • Moderate

109 Reviews

  1. KevinK

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service, geat food, great prices! Staff was very accommodating.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall2food1service5ambience2
    Food was mediocre. Service was awesome. It was relatively empty. Table was sticky.

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  3. bbg130

    Richmond

    56 reviews

    4.0

    56 reviews

    Dined on January 17, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience2
    As locals, we wanted to try Saffire since it is near the ballpark and it will be a convenient location for dinner and drinks before or after the River Dogs games. We three enjoyed our meals. two of us chose from the restaurant week menu and the third from the daily menu. They were all tasty - spinach salad, oysters Rockefeller, shrimp & grits, grouper, and steak frites with a poached pear and crème brûlée for dessert. The wait staff was pleasant and efficient. The space was what one would expect from a hotel restaurant. It was decorated nicely, but during busy times i think it could be loud as the pool is just outside the doors.

    1 person found this helpful

  4. Theresa

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Our server, Tina, made us feel so welcome in Charleston and made our Christmas meal so pleasant! She gave us a list of fun things to do in town and made sure we had everything we needed. The meal was excellent from start to finish, especially the pork chop!!

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  5. JerisD

    Denver

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 25, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    lWe booked Saffire for Christmas Day dinner. The food was very good and the value great for a prime rib dinner. Unfortunately, the advertising and website said they were closed for the day, consequently, we enjoyed a very quiet meal with three other persons.

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  6. Windycitygal

    Chicago

    88 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    88 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2022

    overall1food1service4ambience3
    I stay at the hotel regularly. It is very disappointing that the menu is limited and offers few gluten free or other dietary restriction options.

    1 person found this helpful

  7. DavidM

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 15, 2022

    overall1food1service3ambience1
    Two tables in the entire restaurant and we were pressured to order immediately and everything came at the same time. We ordered an appetizer to share, salads, and entrees. Everything came at the same time. We were staying in the hotel and thought this would be a nice option at the end of our weekend. My crab cake was inedible, it was a scoop of mush that wasn't even warm. For three people the bill was over $200 and we didn't have wine or cocktails. We explained that the crab cake was inedible, but they charged us for it anyway. The hotel was amazing, the restaurant not good at all.

    1 person found this helpful

  8. MichaelW

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 8, 2022

    overall1food3service1ambience2
    No need for a reservation. Restaurant is within a hotel. Our party of 8 was told to order from the bar as there was no wait staff

    1 person found this helpful

  9. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience2
    We arrived 10’mins early and hostess was unfriendly and looked overworked. Advised we could not get breakfast at 1115 even though website and reservation indicated until 12.. all the empty tables were filled with dirty dishes.. we left as it was already a bad experience

    1 person found this helpful

  10. CTM1

    San Antonio

    45 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Good hotel restaurant. They had no record of an Open Table reservation but were able to accomodate us.

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  11. runnergirl

    Orlando

    132 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    132 reviews

    Dined on January 10, 2020

    overall1food2service2ambience3
    The shrimp and grits was not good. The sausage was tough and overcooked and the dish had too little grits and too much sauce. The hamburger was excellent. The fries were served hot. I ordered a cup of soup that was on the all you can eat buffet and was charged 5.00 for it. I think that is ridiculous. The server made no offer to make changes.

    1 person found this helpful

  12. TrishR402

    Omaha

    49 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2019

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    Good food and service in a nice atmosphere. The chicken flatbread was really good.

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  13. Cookie

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 28, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We had a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings just like home!

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  14. NancyL

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 28, 2019

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Almost perfect, except our table was under A/C vent and our food got cold very quickly.

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 8, 2019

    overall1food1service2ambience1
    Drab food, little flavor in shrim and grits

    1 person found this helpful

  16. TimN

    Atlanta Metro

    7 reviews

    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2019

    overall2food3service4ambience2
    Menu was not same as open table. It was the hotels room service menu. Went there for sweet corn chowder and a salad, both items not available. Manager and server did their best and turned out to be ok.

    1 person found this helpful

  17. joanC

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 12, 2019

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    It was the perfect place for a large group with children. Glad we came! staff all pleasant and helpful.

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 6, 2019

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Beautiful decor. Quiet and quick service.

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  19. FlaPilot

    Las Vegas

    95 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    95 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2019

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Cast as a dining experience, but just a hotel lobby BLD. Convenient and attentive staff, but far from dining out experience.

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  20. Islanders2006

    Richmond

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2019

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Very good fish tacos.

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    great food and friendly staff! Plenty of parking! Easy to access.

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  22. FairExperience

    Charleston

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 25, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I am a local and was very impressed with the quality of food and service at Saffire Restaurant.

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful thanksgiving dinner

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    20 reviews

    3.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2018

    overall3food3service5ambience2
    This is open tables fault. Safire is part of Marriott and that needs to be clarified. Hostes / server not good. We h@d a drink and went elsewhere.

    2 people found this helpful

  25. Laury

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2018

    overall4food2service3ambience4
    Thanksgiving dinner and a limited menu option if you didn’t want turkey. Husband had the turkey dinner and enjoyed it, although no gravy was offered. Had to ask. I am gluten free. Very few options but very courteous to me. Hamburger without the bun was fine until I found the hair in the burger! Of course they comped my burger, but I was so disappointed. Chocolate torte was very good, but the luster of the holiday was gone.

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2018

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    Food was excellent! The only concern was the amount of time it took to get our food and pay for it. The waitress also never checked on us to refill drinks or anything. She was nice but overwhelmed that night, I think. I would try this restaurant again.

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 27, 2018

    overall3food4service4ambience2
    We were the only ones in the restaurant

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  28. Moyana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 7, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I was very pleased with the birthday dinner that I had with 6 of my greatest friends. I initially found out about the restaurant during Charleston Restaurant Week. The dishes were all prepared to perfection and the drinks were amazing. I will definitely be back.

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  29. JoeD

    Pittsburgh

    64 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    64 reviews

    Dined on July 23, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience!

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  30. MitchS

    Raleigh

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on July 20, 2018

    overall3food4service3ambience3
    Food good. Slow service. Loud noise from bar which is open to restaurant.

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  31. ChrisZ

    Toledo

    38 reviews

    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on July 17, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent restaurant for a hotel! Wide selection on the menu, great prices.

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  32. MRSWHY

    Charlotte

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on July 3, 2018

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    food was excellent. very well seasoned. Staff was friendly and personable.

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  33. CurtR

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 16, 2018

    overall3food4service3ambience2
    It was one of the only restaurants open for 6 people when we looked. Now I know why. It's not a bad place and the food was fine, just not a destination if you're looking for an experience.

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  34. Rhallpac

    Charleston

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and atmosphere

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2018

    overall2food3service1ambience3
    It was horrible. When we walked in we had to wait about 15 mins for a host to show up. We had reservations made for 11. It wasn’t even that busy. Then we were given menus and were told there was a buffet. Most of us wanted the breakfast buffet but some wanted to order off the menu. Well the waiter never came back to take our order. So we all ate the buffet. We also had two young kids. We were given crayon packs but no paper for them to color on. Then I asked for drinks for the kids right away and it took over 20 mins to get them. Will never do that again!

    1 person found this helpful

  36. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2018

    overall2food3service1ambience4
    We sat for 10 minutes after being seated and weren’t acknowledged once. After trying to fly down a waitress/waiter we ended up leaving due to lack of service. Not a great time.

    1 person found this helpful

  37. VtLove

    Greater Boston

    50 reviews

    2.0

    50 reviews

    Dined on April 27, 2018

    overall2food2service2ambience1
    Seated right away. There were only 2 tables present upon arrival. Service was quite slow despite the lack of other tables present. Server was friendly. Ordered the corn chowder with crab which I was not impressed with. Minimal crab even with the upcharge, very heavy on the onions, felt like I was eating a can of creamed corn versus corn chowder. Main courses were the chicken peach and fig and chèvre flatbread. Chicken was delicious and prepared well. The flatbread was not desirable at all, Dry and bland. Overall I wouldn’t recommend this restaurant.

    1 person found this helpful

  38. Lawrence

    Charleston

    53 reviews

    1.0

    53 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2018

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    The worst Open Table restaurant I have been to. The service was slow, the food was very poor with some dishes appearing to be frozen and heated up rather than prepared for us. The ambiance in this Hotel restaurant was zero! Suggest you take this off your site as I’m sure others will be very disappointed.

    2 people found this helpful

  39. CatConsumed

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 21, 2018

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    Family came here for restaurant week and my dad's birthday our server was I think Abby, she was very sweet and did a good job. The ambience was nice for a hotel restaurant. We had a half booth half table and it was very comfy. Great options for dinner! I had a pecan glazed chicken with peaches and asparagus. All of it was Deeeeeelliiicciouuussss. I also had tomato soup which was thick and yummy with a little balsamic. And the ceasar salad was light and well tossed. Not doused. My dad had a yummy mushroom ravioli. For dessert we split the chocolate torte. Tastes like rich fudge. Creme brulee was tasty but I wanted a little more vanilla. I still ate it all. Mmmmm. And the ricotta cheesecake with a very very good crumb cake crust. To die for. Great service from server and hostess. Very quiet when we went. And fair priced for this kind of restaurant! I worked in one similar. I'll go again for sure :)

    1 person found this helpful

  40. jimbo

    Philadelphia

    26 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2017

    overall2food2service3ambience2
    Sadly Underwhelming. Despite the pleasant friendly personality of our waiter, service was painfully slow with 20+ minute wait between courses. Food was just fair, at best- none of my 5 companions felt delighted by either the menu or the food itself. Bartender was annoyed by simple requests. Overall, for a Marriott, I was really disappointed. Impression: Lacked both Southern Hospitality and Quality Recommendation: Go Elsewhere.

    1 person found this helpful

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Saffire Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (843) 723-3000.

Saffire Restaurant is rated 3.7 stars by 109 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
8:00 p.m.
Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Saffire Restaurant

170 Lockwood Blvd, Charleston, SC 29403

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Downtown Charleston
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 6:30 am–11:00 am Dinner Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Regional American (Contemporary Southern)
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress Code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking Details
    Hotel Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jeff Robinson
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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