Totally Darling

Posted on May 31st, 2016

I have a restaurant crush.  So much about my bachelorette weekend in Charleston was fabulous, but Sunday night’s dinner at The Darling Oyster Bar could not have been more on point.

The aesthetic is coastal but infused with sophistication that makes it far from kitschy.  Their happy hour went until 7pm, so with our respectable 6:30 reservation we slurped down a dozen oysters and some drinks for a great price.  You know A Cultured Pearl loves dollar oysters!

I think having cocktails on draft is so fun– it gives dinner a festive group party vibe, especially in those mugs.  For research purposes, we also ordered pretty much everything.  Shrimp & grits, flounder sandwich, fry basket… all totally delicious!  Fantastic service, as well– thanks, Megan!– as we were seated immediately, drinks came promptly, and the meal had a great flow.

In case you’re doubting my affections, I bought the Darling t-shirt.  I haven’t bought a t-shirt since Zeta Tau Alpha recruitment in 2014.  This is major.  Darling, you’re darling.  I’ll be back!