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Tempest

French Quarter · Seafood

32 North Market Street, Suite C, Charleston, SC, 29401Directions

4.5824 reviews

Diners like this restaurant's delicious and flavorful dishes, especially the Ocean Rolls, calamari, short rib, and Rigatoni Bolognese. They also highlight the intimate and beautiful atmosphere, often mentioning the stunning ceiling artwork. Guests consistently praise the attentive, knowledgeable, and friendly staff, noting their excellent service.

Seafood and American with weekend momentum and 7,431 Blackbird check-ins.

Tempest is a $$$ Seafood restaurant in French Quarter, Charleston. It has logged 8,977 check ins on Blackbird, and is busiest Wednesday evenings. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

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The experience

Elegant destination offering seasonal, locally sourced seafood delicacies & a robust wine list.

Google Places/ updated 10d ago

Why go

Tempest is listed as a Seafood and American restaurant at a $$ price point, with a 4.2 Google rating across 306 reviews. On Blackbird, it has logged 8,977 all-time check-ins.

The check-in pattern shows Saturday and Friday as its busiest days. The highlighted review excerpts skew relaxed and bar-driven, calling out Guinness, friendly bartending, pool, darts, and a no-frills crowd.

Taken strictly from the data, Tempest reads as a moderately priced seafood-and-American spot with notable Blackbird check-in activity and a weekend-leaning pulse.

editorial/ updated 10d ago

Fast facts

Tempest has 8,977 all-time Blackbird check-ins.
Its busiest Blackbird check-in days are Saturday and Friday.
Google lists Tempest at 4.2 stars from 306 reviews.
The price level is $$.
Blackbird check-ins span from February 27, 2025 to August 5, 2026.
Highlighted reviews mention Guinness, pool, darts, and a relaxed bar feel.

editorial/ updated 10d ago

Did you know

Tempest has drawn 8,977 Blackbird check-ins, with Saturday and Friday leading the traffic.

editorial/ updated 10d ago

Amenities

Meals

DinnerDessert

Drinks

CoffeeBeerWineCocktails

Features

Dine-inReservationsOutdoor seatingRestroomGood for kidsGood for groups

Dietary

Vegetarian

Google Places/ updated 10d ago

Check in momentum

The room in motion

Activity320

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Flynet check ins

8,977

Neighborhood

Neighborhood standing

How it ranks nearby

Most visited

№3

of 5 French Quarter spots this month

vs neighborhood median

1× the French Quarter median

Based on this month's Blackbird check ins across 5 French Quarter spots.

Last 30 days

320 check ins

−27% vs prior month

Sep 28Oct 27

When it's busy

Usually dead right now

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Inside Tempest

The experience

Elegant destination offering seasonal, locally sourced seafood delicacies & a robust wine list.

Google Places/ updated 10d ago

Review signal

4.5

824 Google reviews

$$

Google Places/ updated 10d ago

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FAQ

How popular is Tempest?

Tempest has logged 8,977 check ins on Blackbird.

When is Tempest busiest?

Tempest is busiest on Wednesday evenings, based on Blackbird check-in activity.

What kind of food does Tempest serve?

Tempest serves Seafood and American cuisine.

How expensive is Tempest?

Tempest is in the $$$ price range on a $ to $$$$ scale.

How do I check in at Tempest?

Download the Blackbird app, visit Tempest in person, and check in from the app. Check-ins earn FLY and count toward Flytown's daily Hotspots ranking.

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