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The Ordinary

Cannonborough Elliotborough · Southern

544 King Street, Charleston, SC, 29403Directions
3.8★★★★★★★★★★64 reviews

Event-ready Southern seafood with staff that reviewers remember.

The Ordinary is a $$$ Southern restaurant in Cannonborough Elliotborough, Charleston. It has logged 1,463 check ins on Blackbird, and is busiest Wednesday afternoons; check ins are up 56% over the past month. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

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“staff was so accommodating” · “The staff were professional” · “atmosphere were both” · “atmosphere were both fun” · “good taste The staff” · “staff were professional”
“staff was so accommodating” · “The staff were professional” · “atmosphere were both” · “atmosphere were both fun” · “good taste The staff” · “staff were professional”“staff was so accommodating” · “The staff were professional” · “atmosphere were both” · “atmosphere were both fun” · “good taste The staff” · “staff were professional”“staff was so accommodating” · “The staff were professional” · “atmosphere were both” · “atmosphere were both fun” · “good taste The staff” · “staff were professional”“staff was so accommodating” · “The staff were professional” · “atmosphere were both” · “atmosphere were both fun” · “good taste The staff” · “staff were professional”“staff was so accommodating” · “The staff were professional” · “atmosphere were both” · “atmosphere were both fun” · “good taste The staff” · “staff were professional”“staff was so accommodating” · “The staff were professional” · “atmosphere were both” · “atmosphere were both fun” · “good taste The staff” · “staff were professional”
“staff was so accommodating” · “The staff were professional” · “atmosphere were both” · “atmosphere were both fun” · “good taste The staff” · “staff were professional”“staff was so accommodating” · “The staff were professional” · “atmosphere were both” · “atmosphere were both fun” · “good taste The staff” · “staff were professional”“staff was so accommodating” · “The staff were professional” · “atmosphere were both” · “atmosphere were both fun” · “good taste The staff” · “staff were professional”“staff was so accommodating” · “The staff were professional” · “atmosphere were both” · “atmosphere were both fun” · “good taste The staff” · “staff were professional”“staff was so accommodating” · “The staff were professional” · “atmosphere were both” · “atmosphere were both fun” · “good taste The staff” · “staff were professional”“staff was so accommodating” · “The staff were professional” · “atmosphere were both” · “atmosphere were both fun” · “good taste The staff” · “staff were professional”
eattheordinary.com

Why go

The Ordinary is listed as Southern and American seafood at a $$ price point, with a 3.8 Google rating across 64 reviews. The available review trail reads less like a dish-by-dish tasting diary and more like a record of hosted moments: retirement party, Bat Mitzvah, birthday brunch.

editorial/ updated 13d ago

Fast facts

  • Google shows a 3.8 rating from 64 reviews.
  • The listed cuisine is Southern and American seafood.
  • Price level is $$.
  • Highlighted reviews repeatedly praise accommodating, friendly staff.
  • One review specifically credits manager Deirdre for handling party details with care.
  • A Saturday birthday brunch review calls out photographer Kyle.
editorial/ updated 13d ago

Did you know

All three highlighted Google reviews are 5-star writeups centered on celebrations, service, and atmosphere.

editorial/ updated 13d ago

What people say

What people say

From real reviews
  • “staff was so accommodating”
  • “The staff were professional”
  • “atmosphere were both”
  • “atmosphere were both fun”
  • “good taste The staff”
  • “staff were professional”
  • “staff were professional helpful”
  • “brunch celebrating”
We hosted my retirement party before the club opened. The staff was so accommodating and friendly. I really appreciate everything they did to make the event a success.
Keith Reisen4 months ago
We recently attended a Bat Mitzvah party at Out of Ordinary, and it was a great! Everyone had fun -- adults and kids alike. The decor and atmosphere were both fun and in good taste. The staff were professional, helpful, friendly, and all around excellent. The manager, Deird…
Armand Turk3 months ago
Attended Saturday brunch celebrating a birthday everything was 5 out 5 the photographer kyle was the best part amazing shots captured all night
Shontelle “Shanny”6 months ago
Google reviews/ updated 13d ago

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Neighborhood

Cannonborough Elliotborough

Last 30 days

892 check ins

+56% vs prior month

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Inside The Ordinary

Review signal

3.8

64 Google reviews

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Google Places/ updated 13d ago

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Inside The Ordinary

Why go

The Ordinary is listed as Southern and American seafood at a $$ price point, with a 3.8 Google rating across 64 reviews. The available review trail reads less like a dish-by-dish tasting diary and more like a record of hosted moments: retirement party, Bat Mitzvah, birthday brunch.

editorial/ updated 13d ago

Review signal

3.8

64 Google reviews

$$

Google Places/ updated 13d ago

What people say

What people say

From real reviews
  • “staff was so accommodating”
  • “The staff were professional”
  • “atmosphere were both”
  • “atmosphere were both fun”
  • “good taste The staff”
  • “staff were professional”
  • “staff were professional helpful”
  • “brunch celebrating”
We hosted my retirement party before the club opened. The staff was so accommodating and friendly. I really appreciate everything they did to make the event a success.
Keith Reisen4 months ago
We recently attended a Bat Mitzvah party at Out of Ordinary, and it was a great! Everyone had fun -- adults and kids alike. The decor and atmosphere were both fun and in good taste. The staff were professional, helpful, friendly, and all around excellent. The manager, Deird…
Armand Turk3 months ago
Attended Saturday brunch celebrating a birthday everything was 5 out 5 the photographer kyle was the best part amazing shots captured all night
Shontelle “Shanny”6 months ago
Google reviews/ updated 13d ago

Fast facts

  • Google shows a 3.8 rating from 64 reviews.
  • The listed cuisine is Southern and American seafood.
  • Price level is $$.
  • Highlighted reviews repeatedly praise accommodating, friendly staff.
  • One review specifically credits manager Deirdre for handling party details with care.
  • A Saturday birthday brunch review calls out photographer Kyle.
editorial/ updated 13d ago

Did you know

All three highlighted Google reviews are 5-star writeups centered on celebrations, service, and atmosphere.

editorial/ updated 13d ago
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    1MIN WALKJust around the corner
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    1MIN WALKJust around the corner
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FAQ

How popular is The Ordinary?

The Ordinary has logged 1,463 check ins on Blackbird, and check ins are up 56% over the past month.

When is The Ordinary busiest?

The Ordinary is busiest on Wednesday afternoons, based on Blackbird check-in activity.

What kind of food does The Ordinary serve?

The Ordinary serves Southern and American Seafood cuisine.

How expensive is The Ordinary?

The Ordinary is in the $$$ price range on a $ to $$$$ scale.

How do I check in at The Ordinary?

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

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