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Leaf Café and Bar
Awaken your culinary senses to Leaf - Charleston's premier café + bar featuring a casually chic atmosphere with indoor and outdoor transitional dining, Southern cosmopolitan cuisine, and a fine selection of wines.
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161 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Rating Breakdown 161 reviews
5 stars
(57)
4 stars
(67)
3 stars
(25)
2 stars
(8)
1 star
(4)
Food
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- great for outdoor dining(97)
- neighborhood gem(79)
- fit for foodies(58)
- good for groups(57)
- vibrant bar scene(48)
- great for lunch(39)
Leaf Café and Bar Reviews List
Review 1 for Leaf Café and Bar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
OpenTable Diner
Dined on 5/12/2013
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Chair were a bit worn but the ambience and optional outdoor seating made it a great place to spend a Sunday afternoon. Although the food took a while it was worth the wait."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, special occasion
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Review 2 for Leaf Café and Bar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I loved the atmosphere. It was comfortable dining. I really enjoyed the crab cake and the sweet potato fries, but my sister's arugula salad came with far too much vinegar in the dressing. Be sure to order the dressing on the side if you want the salad. The restaurant really should have taken it off the bill, but they didn't.
Parking was easy in front of the restaurant. But the spaces are limited."
Parking was easy in front of the restaurant. But the spaces are limited."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 3 for Leaf Café and Bar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
ok better places
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The server never came back to pour the wine. The place was pretty with a very nice patio. The food was ok, but the server was rushed."
Dined on 5/03/2013
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Review 4 for Leaf Café and Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great Locals Restaurant
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We have eaten at Leaf several times during visits to Charleston. The food is always consistently good as well as the service. We enjoy the fact that it is removed from the East Bay tourist scene. The outdoor patio is a treat when the weather permits having lunch or dinner there."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 5 for Leaf Café and Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent casual spot
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The pimento/bacon burger and the meat and cheese board where stand outs on the menu. Went with the house merlot and it was very nice for its price point"
Dined on 4/27/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, romantic, neighborhood gem
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Review 6 for Leaf Café and Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Have the short ribs, beat
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Have the short ribs, beat around."
Dined on 04/21/2013
2007
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 7 for Leaf Café and Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Wonderful spot in the heart
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Wonderful spot in the heart of downtown Charleston with a nice outdoor patio. Terrific crab cakes."
Dined on 04/09/2013
2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 8 for Leaf Café and Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Devine
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Devine!! Took friends from out of town and was very impressed! Perfect girls' night out. The food was fabulous, our server was excellent. I am still craving more bread pudding--yummy!"
Dined on 04/20/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, romantic, special occasion
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Review 9 for Leaf Café and Bar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Put off by the peeling faux
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Put off by the peeling faux leather on all of the chairs!
Not very attractive!"
Not very attractive!"
Dined on 04/20/2013
2005
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, great for lunch
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Review 10 for Leaf Café and Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Excellent location and very
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent location and very nice outdoor dining area. Drinks are a bit pricey, but the food is very good, and reasonably priced."
Dined on 04/11/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 11 for Leaf Café and Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We were not very adventurous
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We were not very adventurous with our food choices but what we tried (asparagus with fried egg; roasted tomato bisque; crab cakes) were excellent. On an early Sunday night the bar was full (watching the Masters), the patio empty due to rain, and the
dining room nearly empty. This, and the fact that our waiter cautioned us about dessert, as they were "between pastry chefs", lessened our experience. However, the service was excellent and the room quiet, both of which we appreciated. We also appreciated the incredibly reasonable prices, compared to other Charleston places we tried."
dining room nearly empty. This, and the fact that our waiter cautioned us about dessert, as they were "between pastry chefs", lessened our experience. However, the service was excellent and the room quiet, both of which we appreciated. We also appreciated the incredibly reasonable prices, compared to other Charleston places we tried."
Dined on 04/14/2013
2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining
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Review 12 for Leaf Café and Bar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Overall it's ok. Brunch is
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Overall it's ok. Brunch is busy is fun. But the food is just average, the environment is average and therefore there are better places to choose. If just average is for you, this is a pretty good place."
Dined on 04/14/2013
2006
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Review 13 for Leaf Café and Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great brunch dining outside
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great brunch dining outside on a beautiful Sunday morning in Charleston, SC."
Dined on 04/07/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 14 for Leaf Café and Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
One of my favorite places
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"One of my favorite places for lunch and brunch! The best omlette in town."
Dined on 04/07/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 15 for Leaf Café and Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A Hidden Gem
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"If you want to avoid the crowds of people on East Bay Street and still enjoy a good meal, try Leaf. This restaurant is definitely more of a locals place so you can avoid the tourist traffic. It offers a large bar area, great patio, and indoor tables that overlook the patio. We have eaten there several times and the food has been consistently good."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 16 for Leaf Café and Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Beautiful restaurant with
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Beautiful restaurant with open airy feeling yet comfortable. Great food, reasonably priced and the owners are friendly and welcoming."
Dined on 04/04/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 17 for Leaf Café and Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A great location, free parking,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"A great location, free parking, and excellent food. Very tasty selections and great service"
Dined on 04/03/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 18 for Leaf Café and Bar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Good food, average service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
"Food was excellent! Service was very average. We sat without being acknowledged for close to 15 minutes. Our server offered no explanation or apology. We arrived at 8:15 at night and the restaurant was not busy. Other than that, we enjoyed it. The food was very good! We would go back!"
Dined on 04/01/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem
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Review 19 for Leaf Café and Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
This was our first time dining
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This was our first time dining at Leaf. The food was wonderful, but we felt quite rushed during our meal by our waitress. The appetizers came out within minutes of ordering them, which was wonderful, but we had barely finished before our entrees were served. Upon finishing the entrees, our waitress asked whether we wanted one check or separate checks. When we asked about dessert, she was noticeably perturbed. I am not sure whether they were looking to turn the table quickly for the next guests, but this certainly took away from what was otherwise a quite enjoyable meal. The food was excellent and we will dine here again in the hopes of not being so rushed next time."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2005
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Review 20 for Leaf Café and Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Lovely restaurant.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Bright with lots of windows & glass doors opening onto a great patio. I ordered salmon not realizing it would be smoked (even though it said it on the menu) & they replaced it with another entree of my choice with no problem or charge. The food was very good, although not outstanding. The atmosphere was the highlight for me."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 21 for Leaf Café and Bar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Great food. Wish they offered
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great food. Wish they offered muffins, breads, etc. for brunch. Love the eggs benedict."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2008
Special Features: great for brunch
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Review 22 for Leaf Café and Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We ate out 7 nights in a row
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We ate out 7 nights in a row in Charleston and there are a lot of very nice restaurants. Leaf is a nice concept and has a cool, casual but pleasing ambiance. I had the duck and it was a really good sized portion and done very well. I would not recommend the risotto though - a lot of ingredients it seemed but very bland. The service was not as attentive as most other competitor restaurants. Our server was quite disinterested and did not provide a lot of help above the basics."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2007
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Review 23 for Leaf Café and Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Small menu for Sunday brunch
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Small menu for Sunday brunch but delicious items
Frittata .. Very good
Cinnamon coated French toast a real treat"
Frittata .. Very good
Cinnamon coated French toast a real treat"
Dined on 03/24/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly
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Review 24 for Leaf Café and Bar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Pot roast sliders were tough
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Pot roast sliders were tough and fatty. Have had much better. Service was very good. Waiter was extremely personable and attentive."
Dined on 03/21/2013
2008
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Review 25 for Leaf Café and Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The choice of background music
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"The choice of background music and the jeans the waitstaff wore were obvious attempts to keep a casual vibe for what could easily be a very elegant venu. The menu was terrific and the quality of the dish was impressive. Very generous portions! We'll definitely be returning."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 26 for Leaf Café and Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Our first time for brunch.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Our first time for brunch. Sat outside. Excellent. Will return."
Dined on 03/17/2013
2013
Special Features: great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 27 for Leaf Café and Bar
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Careful
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I had a reservation for 2 for lunch. When I arrived at I was told no tables were available. I said I had a reservation and the host just said nothing was available but he could offer us a seat in the bar. So the bottom line is that a reservation here doesn't do any good, I would tell others to try somewhere else. The food isn't good enough for this kind of treatment."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2012
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Review 28 for Leaf Café and Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The grilled Caesar Salad and
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The grilled Caesar Salad and 3-Cheese appetizer were great starters. Also, a new Sauvignon Blanc (at least to us) called Shooting Star was very good and reasonably priced. I had the Shrimp Risoto special and my wife had Fish And Chips. Both were excellent. Finally, for desert, I had bread pudding with ice cream. It was a very fitting conclusion."
Dined on 03/20/2013
2003
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 29 for Leaf Café and Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
First of all the service was
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"First of all the service was amazing!! She was friendly, recommended dishes and had zero issues splitting up our bill for our large party. Secondly the food was outstanding. The fresh catch of the day was my choice and it was absolutely delicious! The truffle fries were also a huge hit! If I'm ever visiting again I will definitely make an effort to dine there again!"
Dined on 03/16/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 30 for Leaf Café and Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A great place!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The food is terrific, the service friendly and quick; Leaf is a great find!"
Dined on 03/16/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 31 for Leaf Café and Bar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The food on the updated menu
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The food on the updated menu is very good, although the choices are limited. The dining chairs (torn, scraped leather)desperately need replacing. They make the dining room look and feel tacky. I almost didn't want to sit on one. If the weather is warm enough, the outdoor patio is lovely."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2005
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 32 for Leaf Café and Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Leaf is a great new spot for
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Leaf is a great new spot for Charleston. Dinner was great. Fish was nicely cooked and my counterpart loved the meatloaf.
The outdoor area will be a great asset in the upcoming months.
Leaf needs to work on their dessert menu...only one choice the night I went and the dessert was bland and an odd texture (berry custard/flan...thing?)."
The outdoor area will be a great asset in the upcoming months.
Leaf needs to work on their dessert menu...only one choice the night I went and the dessert was bland and an odd texture (berry custard/flan...thing?)."
Dined on 03/14/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining
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Review 33 for Leaf Café and Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent casual dining option
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Leaf is located on the quiet end of Market Street, away from the tourist crush. We found it to be a delightful spot for casual dining. The dining room is bright and airy, with the tables adequately spaced. The menu offers a nice range of options. I started with the grilled Caesar salad, with the romaine singed just enough to impart a grilled flavor. My wife raved about her moist, perfectly prepared grilled chicken. An ample potion served with whipped potatoes and a vegetable, it was an excellent value for the price. My salmon was grilled medium rare, as ordered, and served with sauted spinach that complemented it nicely. Service was prompt and polite."
Dined on 03/14/2013
2008
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 34 for Leaf Café and Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Truly, have fallen in love
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"Truly, have fallen in love with Leaf. We will be back... Often. Leaf is on my short list of favorite Charleston restaurants!"
Dined on 03/12/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 35 for Leaf Café and Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The atmosphere and service
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The atmosphere and service are great. The food was not as good as I expected."
Dined on 03/10/2013
2009
Special Features: great for outdoor dining
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Review 36 for Leaf Café and Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Love their grilled Caesar
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Love their grilled Caesar salad.... Fantastic!"
Dined on 03/03/2013
2013
Special Features: great for brunch, neighborhood gem
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Review 37 for Leaf Café and Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A really great experience.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"A really great experience. Just right for a Sunday Brunch"
Dined on 03/03/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, great for lunch
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Review 38 for Leaf Café and Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
glorious brunch!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"One of the best brunches I have ever had. Great, creative menu at an excellent price. My wife and I each got an omelet (shrimp and boursin for her; rib-eye, manchego, and cheddar for me). Both came with delicious roast potatoes, a fruit cup, and a cocktail - all included. If I didn't live in New Jersey, I'd be back in a heartbeat."
Dined on 03/03/2013
2008
Special Features: great for brunch
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Review 39 for Leaf Café and Bar
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ideal college hangout
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"While Leaf seems to be a true neighborhood gem and a local hot spot it was very hard to find! While we live local, and had a GPS, we truly had a difficult time as it is caught up in the web of Charleston one way streets where they change names midstream ;) that said I have heard friends say they love Leaf and the contemporary ambience- unfortunately it was not our thing . Upon sitting in the bar area to enjoy a drink before dinner, we waited approximately 15 min until the waitress came. She did, however, provide good service thereafter. Menu options were limited to us-while my husband said his dinner was " ok" while I had the salad with grilled chicken added and lemon vinaigrette dressing.....it was excellent."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 40 for Leaf Café and Bar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The restaurant was disappointing.
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The restaurant was disappointing. The fish was overcooked, and they ran out of the dessert we wanted at 6:30 on Saturday evening."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2011
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Review 41 for Leaf Café and Bar
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Rushed service
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We sat down and the waiter who was nice took our order. I would say without exageration 2 minutes later our food arrived and we were surprise how fast it came, it was too fast and they brought our 2 salads and out appetizer at the same time, we should have gotten the appetizer first and then the salads. Anyway we start eating and before we could even finish the salads the entrees came, the server is standing there waiting for us to figure out what to do with our half full salads plates so she could put down our entrees. No good at all. Really ruined our experience. Any decent server would know u don't bring am entree to someone who hasn't even finished their salad."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, kid-friendly, notable wine list
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Review 42 for Leaf Café and Bar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
excellent lunch options, especially
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"excellent lunch options, especially for something a bit different from the usual salad or burger fare - enjoyed delicious parmesan truffle fries with braised beef and gruyere grilled sandwich on hearty sourdough as well as a well-prepared portabella mushroom burger - ALL SUPER TASTY and good portions for value"
Dined on 02/25/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 43 for Leaf Café and Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
After taking my out of town
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"After taking my out of town guests to both Cypress and Husk during our weekend, they decided that Leaf was their favorite restaurant of the weekend. Everything was perfect! Chris was a wonderful server and the chicken carbonara risotto special was amazing! Will def be back!"
Dined on 02/23/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 44 for Leaf Café and Bar
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Valentine's dinner specials
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Valentine's dinner specials were disappointing to say the least. The service was unprofessional and the server's attitude was sour as if she did not want to be there. My husband never wants to go back. We actually enjoyed our first visit to Leaf. How sad the second time was a downer."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups
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Review 45 for Leaf Café and Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The Duck Tocos were outstanding
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The Duck Tocos were outstanding and memorable. We will be back."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 46 for Leaf Café and Bar
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Not our idea of a nice Valentine's
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"On Valentines evening, we were told we had to order from the set menu; we didn't care for the offerings very much. Later, we realized others were ordering from the regular menu as well as the set one. The fish was mackerel, and it was full of small bones. Very difficult to enjoy and relax while eating it! We also ordered the steak, and it was a flat piece of way NOT prime meat,....flat in flavor, very tough and full of gristle and fat. It was like skirt steak. Only half the steak was edible. The dessert of cheese & fruit was served with two tiny pieces of cold white bread...would have been much better with a rich flatbread. The "complimentary" champagne was like soap or perfume. Disappointing bad excuse for a Valentine dinner. Also $$$$!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 47 for Leaf Café and Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
. There was no one at the
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
". There was no one at the door upon my arrival and had to make my way through an overcrowed bar to find someone to seat us. The servicer was friendly but not very attentive. The restaurant was not very crowed so I felt my party of five was somewhat neglected. I have dined here twice and would return again. I had the crab cakes and they were very good."
Dined on 02/10/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 48 for Leaf Café and Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We enjoyed one of the best
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We enjoyed one of the best meals we have had in Charleston. Great service and it was hard to choose from the menu. There were lots of tantalizing offerings, especially the appetizers.
We finally decided on apps and a sandwich. I had the crab salad martini which was killer and my husband had the shrimp. Both were good. For dinner, I chose the smoked salmon BLT and my husband decided on a burger. These sandwiches were both served on toasted bioche and were definitely a cut above what I have tasted in similar restaurants in the area. Great outdoor patio too. We look forward our next visit to dining alfresco.
I had a lemon martini with olive which was excellent too.
Only disappointment was dessert offering only 1, bread pudding"
Dined on 02/09/2013
2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, hot spot
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Review 49 for Leaf Café and Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The best crabcakes!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Very enjoyable dinner at Leaf. I don't usually order crabcakes in restaurants since they're usually have so much breading. Not so with these- they were the best I've had in a restaurant. Tender & flavorful! I like that their menu has some more casual options- nice sandwiches and hamburgers at a reasonable price. We also had the trio of dips and the fried calamari- both very good. I will definitely go again!"
Dined on 02/09/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 50 for Leaf Café and Bar
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Leaf was a massive disappointment.
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Leaf was a massive disappointment. Tired waitress and lousy food. Onion soup was edible. Had to request bread and received some stale slices, no butter. Arugula and beet salad was overpowered by a syrup-y salad dressing. Shrimp had an odor. We left quickly."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2011
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