Searching for a restaurant that can accommodate a large group dinner or private dinner party for your next special occasion or business meeting? Charleston is a popular destination for weddings and bachelor/bachelorette parties, and it has many restaurants offering private rooms, large tables, and other spaces for big parties. Take a look at the top Charleston restaurants for large groups and private dining options.
Large Group & Private Dining Guide
Bar 167
Bar 167 accepts table reservations for large groups of up to 16 guests. Large group reservations can be made with preordered hors d’oeuvres and family-style entrees. Bar 167 also offers a buy-out option for parties of 16 to 75 guests. The available spaces are the downstairs dining room, upstairs dining room, and terraces. Guests can enjoy passed and stationed hors d’oeuvres, preordered wine, and batched signature cocktails. And lastly, Bar 167 can provide catering for off-site events. Catering orders can be placed by emailing chscatering@167raw.com.
- Neighborhood: Downtown
- Ideal Party Size:16 to 75 guests
- Reservations: For private dining reservations, email chscatering@167raw.com | for groups under 10 guests, reservations can be made on Resy.
Leon’s
Leon’s dining room and patio can accept reservations for parties of 6 to 12 people via Resy. If you are looking for a space for larger parties, Leon’s has a beautiful private dining space, Leon’s Oyster Shed. It is the perfect intimate and inviting dinner spot. The Oyster Shed was a once an older home, giving it a cozy feeling with wood beams and one long table that can seat up to 24 guests. For larger parties, the brick patio outside of the Oyster Shed can be rented to accommodate an additional 36 spots.
- Neighborhood: Downtown
- Ideal Party Size: 6 to 60 guests
- Reservations: Reservations can be made online or by emailing events@leonsoystershop.com
Sorelle
Sorelle has several large party dining options that would make for a very special celebration or event. Sorelle’s restaurant can be bought out and can accommodate 60 guests, and restaurant also boasts a beautiful private dining room on the third floor of the restaurant. The private dining room features an eight-person round dining table, a billiards table, private restroom, and a luxurious outdoor patio with a fire pit and TV. The private dining room can accommodate eight guests for a seated meal or 25 guests for a reception-style event. And for large party options that wouldn’t involve renting out a private dining option, Sorelle offers a dining table in the Mercado that can accommodate 7 to 12 guests. The table is available for reservations from 5:00pm to 5:30pm and 8:30pm and later each evening.
- Neighborhood: Downtown
- Ideal Party Size: 7 to 60 guests
- Reservations: Inquiries can be made by making a reservation online or by submitting a private dining request form.
82 Queen
Historic 82 Queen is a great restaurant for a celebration like a bridal lunch, birthday or business meeting. 82 Queen has several dining options for large parties including their outdoor terrace and courtyard. The Ashley room, featured above, can hold up to 22 guests.
- Neighborhood: Downtown
- Ideal Party Size: 12 to 40 guests
- Reservations: Inquiries can be made by contacting 82 Queen at 843-460-8766 or by emailing Events@QueenStreetHospitality.com
Post House
The charming Post House Inn is located in the beautiful Old Village neighborhood. The Post House Inn can accommodate larger parties on their patio and in their main dining room, and they also have a private dining room called The Rose Room. The Rose Room is suitable for up to 35 guests and features its own private bar, a dedicated events kitchen, and a flat screen television to be used for presentations. This space offers an elegant setting for rehearsal dinners, private brunches, cocktail parties, product launches, and more!
- Neighborhood: Mount Pleasant
- Ideal Party Size: 8 to 100 guests
- Reservations: For private event space inquires submit this form on The Post House website. For large party dining (parties larger than 8 guests) in the main dining spaces email events@theposthouseinn.com
Red Drum
Red Drum is a beloved Mount Pleasant restaurant that offers a variety of private party/large dining options. The Wine Room at Red Drum is perfect for an inviting and intimate event. The Wine Room can seat up to 20 guests and has a dedicated server. The Pub Room at Red Drum can also be reserved and can be closed off for privacy. The Pub Room can accommodate 50 guests or 125 if guests choose to rent out the patio as well. If guests would like to rent the covered patio (which includes an outdoor bar) that space can accommodate up to 70 individuals. And if guests don’t want to rent out a private space, Red Drum can accommodate tables in the main dining room for up to 9 people.
- Neighborhood: Mount Pleasant
- Ideal Party Size: 9 to 125 guests
- Reservations: For events or private dining email thereddrumgastro@gmail.com or call 843-568-9571
Frannie and The Fox
Frannie and The Fox is located in the beautiful Emeline hotel. Frannie and The Fox has a private dining space that can host up to 30 guests and is ideal for a family gathering, corporate meeting, or any type of celebration. If you wish to avoid the private or semi-private room route, reservations for up to seven guests can be made in the main dining spaces via Resy.
- Neighborhood: Downtown
- Ideal Party Size:7 to 30 guests
- Reservations: Inquiries for the private and semi-private dining spaces can be made via this online form.
Church and Union
Church and Union is a beautiful and large restaurant located on North Market Street in Downtown Charleston. Church and Union offers online reservations for large parties up to 12 people, numerous private rooms, and a full restaurant buy-out option. Church and Union can accommodate parties as large as 200 guests.
- Neighborhood: Downtown
- Ideal Party Size: 12 to 200 guests
- Reservations: Reservations can be made online
The Matador
The Matador is a large Mexican restaurant and tequila bar located on Meeting Street. This popular restaurant also has an events space, outdoor patio, and tequila bar called the Mezcaleria, which is located on the second floor. The downstairs dining room can seat over 120 guests inside, and the upstairs event space includes two private rooms offering space for private parties and banquets.
- Neighborhood: Downtown
- Ideal Party Size: 12 to 120 guests
- Reservations: Private events can be booked on Event Up, and large parties up to 16 guests can be booked on Resy.
Herd Provisions
Herd Provisions is a high-quality restaurant that has a rustic and cozy atmosphere. Herd Provisions can accommodate large parties and offers semi-private and private event options. Herd Provisions can make reservations for up to 18 guests without including a food and beverage minimum. And for parties of 19 guests and larger, there is a food and beverage fee and an option for a full restaurant buyout.
- Neighborhood: Downtown
- Ideal Party Size: 6 to 30 guests
- Reservations: Reservations for parties of 6 to 10 guests can be made by calling (843) 637-4145 or emailing info@herdprovisions.com or by submitting this private event form.
Le Farfalle
Le Farfalle is a beautiful, hospitality-forward Italian restaurant in Downtown Charleston. It has a beautiful outdoor patio, bar, and dining room. Le Farfalle has large tables for up to 10 guests, making it a great spot for larger groups. Although the Restaurant does not rent out its patio, it does offer a full restaurant buyout for parties of 11 to 40 guests.
- Neighborhood: Downtown
- Ideal Party Size:10 to 40 guests
- Reservations: For parties 10 or less call Le Farfalle at (843) 212-0920 | For restaurant buyouts, fill out this form.
Lowland
Lowland Tavern and The Dining Room at Lowland are two dining concepts led by the renowned Chef Jason Stanhope. These restaurants offer a variety of dining experiences for private events and large dinner parties. Lowland Tavern, located on the ground floor, provides a relaxed atmosphere with two separate dining rooms, a seating area, and a bar. The Dining Room at Lowland, located on the second floor, offers an elegant setting and a different menu.
Lowland Tavern can accommodate parties of up to eight guests who can order from the regular menu. For larger parties up to 14 people, there is a set family-style menu, and the bigger parties will be seated at large tables with standard restaurant seating. For groups larger than 14 people, a private space is needed. Both the upstairs at Lowland and The Quinte can be rented out for this purpose, depending on the night of the week. The food and beverage minimum for the space is determined accordingly.
- Neighborhood: Downtown
- Ideal Party Size: 8 to 44 guests
- Reservations: Reservations and inquires can be made by filling out this online form.
Basic Kitchen
The trendy, coastal, health-forward Downtown Charleston restaurant Basic Kitchen offers large party dining and private event options. Parties up to 9 guests can be booked online, but if your group is over 10 people, you’ll need to contact the restaurant directly.
- Neighborhood: Downtown
- Ideal Party Size: 10+ guests
- Reservations: Reservations and inquires can be made by filling out this online form or by contacting Basic Kitchen at 843-789-4568 or info@basickitchen.com.
Edmunds Oast
Edmunds Oast Restaurant in North Morrison has a beautiful large dining room, outdoor patio with long wooden tables and fire pits, and a private room called The Library that can fit up to 32 guests. The restaurant can seat large parties during regular service or guests can reserve the private room, patio, or entire restaurant to accommodate large parties.
Taverna
Taverna’s spacious and beautiful restaurant can host large dinner parties during regular hours (for party requests of 7+ people, be sure to call the restaurant) and the space can be rented for parties of up to 100 guests.
- Neighborhood: Mount Pleasant
- Ideal Party Size: 6 to 100 guests
- Reservations: Inquiries can be made by emailing dhphilosophiamp@gmail.com or by calling 843-984-5005
Tavern and Table
Tavern and Table is located in Mount Pleasant on Shem Creek with beautiful views of the water. Tavern and Table has many large party options and a private dining room. Tavern and Table can accept reservations for parties up to 20 guests without renting the private dining room. The private dining room can host up to 32 guests.
- Neighborhood: Shem Creek
- Ideal Party Size: 6 to 32
- Reservations: For groups larger than six, contact Tavern and Table directly at 843-352-9510 | For private dining room inquires, use the online submission form.
Cleats.
Cleats. is a perfect option for a more relaxed large party experience. Cleats. is a new sports bar in Downtown Charleston that features a large indoor and outdoor space and is part of the Refinery, which is a community center. Due to Cleats. location in The Refinery, they can utilize any space in the Refinery to help host events. When you book with Cleats., you can choose if you want to host your event inside/outside of Cleats. With the help of The Refinery, Cleats can host groups of up to 2,000 people. Off-site catering, picnic packages, and boat boxes are also available.
- Neighborhood: Downtown
- Ideal Party Size:8 to 2,000
- Reservations: Reservations and inquires can be made by filling out this online form.
Fleet Landing
Fleet Landing is known as one of Charleston’s best waterfront restaurants! Fleet Landing does not offer private dining options, but they welcome parties up to 10 guests. For parties of five or more, Fleet Landing encourages advance reservations (3-4 weeks out), because group tables are limited.
- Neighborhood: Downtown
- Ideal Party Size:5 to 10
- Reservations: For parties of five to ten people, call (843) 722-8100
Sullivan’s Fish Camp
If you are looking for coastal vibes, a seafood-forward menu, and somewhere walking distance to the beach, Sullivan’s Fish Camp would be a perfect spot for your next large gathering. Sullivan’s Fish Camp can accommodate parties of 10 to 14 for family-style meals and offers a full restaurant buyout for larger parties.
- Neighborhood: Sullivan’s Island
- Ideal Party Size: 10-14
- Reservations: Large party reservations can be made via this form.
The Watch Rooftop Kitchen and Spirits
The Watch is The Restoration Hotel’s beautiful rooftop bar and restaurant. The Watch has a large community table that can be reserved for a party of up to 8 guests, which would be a perfect spot for a celebratory meal or work meeting. The Watch also includes a few private dining options like their Observatory Terrace, which provides an intimate setting for smaller groups with views of Charleston. This space can accommodate 16 seated guests or 25 standing. There is also The Observatory, which can have 42 people reception-style, or up to 60 using both the interior and exterior spaces.
- Neighborhood: Downtown
- Ideal Party Size:8 to 60 guests
- Reservations: Communal Table reservations can be made via Resy | Private dining requests can be made via this form.
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