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Tempest

French Quarter · Seafood

32 North Market Street, Suite C, Charleston, SC, 29401Directions
4.5★★★★★★★★★★824 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 billing, pub-energy reviews, and 7,431 Blackbird check-ins.

Tempest is a $$$ Seafood restaurant in French Quarter, Charleston. It has logged 8,765 check ins on Blackbird, and is busiest Sunday evenings. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

MondayClosed
Tuesday5:00 – 10:00 PM
Wednesday5:00 – 10:00 PM
Thursday5:00 – 10:00 PM
Friday5:00 – 10:30 PM
Saturday5:00 – 10:30 PM
Sunday5:00 – 10:00 PM
tempestcharleston.com

The experience

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

Google Places/ updated 22d ago

Why go

Tempest is listed as a $$ Seafood and American spot with a 4.2 Google rating across 306 reviews, but the highlighted review texture leans strongly bar-forward: relaxed, no-frills, friendly service, Guinness, tables, pool, darts, and a backroom.

The Blackbird data shows 8,765 all-time on-chain check-ins, with Friday and Saturday as the busiest days.

editorial/ updated 22d ago

Fast facts

  • Tempest has 8,765 all-time Blackbird check-ins.
  • Saturday and Friday are its busiest Blackbird check-in days.
  • Google shows a 4.2 rating from 306 reviews.
  • Highlighted reviews call out Guinness, friendly bartending, pool, darts, and a backroom.
  • Price level is listed as $$.
editorial/ updated 22d ago

Did you know

Tempest has logged 8,765 Blackbird check-ins, with Saturday and Friday leading the action.

editorial/ updated 22d ago

Amenities

Meals

DinnerDessert

Drinks

CoffeeBeerWineCocktails

Features

Dine-inReservationsOutdoor seatingRestroomGood for kidsGood for groups

Dietary

Vegetarian
Google Places/ updated 22d ago

Full menu

  • The Burger

    Onion, bay sauce, cheese, fries

    $13.00
  • Wedge Salad

    Artisan romaine, pistachios, daikon radish, miso dill dressing

    $7.00
  • Fried Calamari

    Lemon aioli, cherry peppers, fresh herbs

    $12.00
  • Shrimp Cocktail

    Cocktail sauce, lemon

    $15.00
  • Select Wines

    $10.00
  • Draft Beers

    $7.00
  • Battery Breeze

    Gin, hibiscus, elderflower liqueur, lemon

    $10.00
  • Cool as a Cucumber

    Vodka, ginger liqueur, cucumber, lemon

    $10.00
  • Ocean Rolls

    Nori milk bread, whipped butter, furikake

    $5.00
  • Strawberry Salad

    Artisan lettuce, feta, strawberries, granola, strawberry vinaigrette

    $16.00
  • Grandma Arancini

    Short rib, tomato sauce, Pecorino Romano

    $20.00
  • PEI Mussels

    Bacon, fennel, sourdough

    $24.00
seed menu intel/ updated 22d ago

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Check in momentum

The room in motion

Activity366
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Flynet check ins

8,765

Neighborhood

French Quarter

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

366 check ins

−42% vs prior month

Daily check ins over the last 30 days
Sep 9Oct 8

When it's busy

Usually dead right now

Thursdaytoday
12a12p11p
MondayClosed
Tuesday5:00 – 10:00 PM
Wednesday5:00 – 10:00 PM
Thursday5:00 – 10:00 PM
Friday5:00 – 10:30 PM
Saturday5:00 – 10:30 PM
Sunday5:00 – 10:00 PM

Inside Tempest

The experience

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

Google Places/ updated 22d ago

Review signal

4.5

824 Google reviews

$$

Google Places/ updated 22d ago

Guide

Inside Tempest

The experience

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

Google Places/ updated 22d ago

Why go

Tempest is listed as a $$ Seafood and American spot with a 4.2 Google rating across 306 reviews, but the highlighted review texture leans strongly bar-forward: relaxed, no-frills, friendly service, Guinness, tables, pool, darts, and a backroom.

The Blackbird data shows 8,765 all-time on-chain check-ins, with Friday and Saturday as the busiest days.

editorial/ updated 22d ago

Review signal

4.5

824 Google reviews

$$

Google Places/ updated 22d ago

Full menu

  • The Burger

    Onion, bay sauce, cheese, fries

    $13.00
  • Wedge Salad

    Artisan romaine, pistachios, daikon radish, miso dill dressing

    $7.00
  • Fried Calamari

    Lemon aioli, cherry peppers, fresh herbs

    $12.00
  • Shrimp Cocktail

    Cocktail sauce, lemon

    $15.00
  • Select Wines

    $10.00
  • Draft Beers

    $7.00
  • Battery Breeze

    Gin, hibiscus, elderflower liqueur, lemon

    $10.00
  • Cool as a Cucumber

    Vodka, ginger liqueur, cucumber, lemon

    $10.00
  • Ocean Rolls

    Nori milk bread, whipped butter, furikake

    $5.00
  • Strawberry Salad

    Artisan lettuce, feta, strawberries, granola, strawberry vinaigrette

    $16.00
  • Grandma Arancini

    Short rib, tomato sauce, Pecorino Romano

    $20.00
  • PEI Mussels

    Bacon, fennel, sourdough

    $24.00
seed menu intel/ updated 22d ago

Amenities

Meals

DinnerDessert

Drinks

CoffeeBeerWineCocktails

Features

Dine-inReservationsOutdoor seatingRestroomGood for kidsGood for groups

Dietary

Vegetarian
Google Places/ updated 22d ago

Fast facts

  • Tempest has 8,765 all-time Blackbird check-ins.
  • Saturday and Friday are its busiest Blackbird check-in days.
  • Google shows a 4.2 rating from 306 reviews.
  • Highlighted reviews call out Guinness, friendly bartending, pool, darts, and a backroom.
  • Price level is listed as $$.
editorial/ updated 22d ago

Did you know

Tempest has logged 8,765 Blackbird check-ins, with Saturday and Friday leading the action.

editorial/ updated 22d ago
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FAQ

How popular is Tempest?

Tempest has logged 8,765 check ins on Blackbird.

When is Tempest busiest?

Tempest is busiest on Sunday 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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