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Oak Steakhouse

Downtown · $$$$ · Ranked in 3 TasteSignal categories

Updated October 2026

← Best Steakhouse in Charleston, SC
#3 Steakhouse ▲#10 Business Dinner ▲#43 Best Overall

Indigo Road Hospitality's classic chophouse, set in an 1848 bank building on Broad Street with 20-foot ceilings, working fireplaces, and 150-year-old heart pine floors across three stories. Prime Certified Angus beef (wet or dry aged), Lowcountry seafood alongside, and a Wine Spectator program of 200-plus bottles.

4.3
TasteSignal Crowd ScoreBlended across 3 platforms · how this is calculated

Diner ratings checked Oct 2026. Platforms with fewer than 50 reviews are not counted.

Address17 Broad St, Charleston, SC 29401
HoursDinner nightly
ReservationsBook on OpenTable
Walk-inBar seating accepts walk-ins. Happy hour 5 to 6:30 PM weeknights is the easiest entry.

Hours, prices and booking details are from our 2026 checks. Confirm with the restaurant before you go.

Why Oak Steakhouse ranks where it does

  • Critic recognition from Charleston Magazine and Charleston City Paper in the last five years.
  • Fresh critic coverage in the last six months (Charleston Magazine, Jul 2026).
  • Diner ratings: 4.5 on Google (1,381 reviews); 4.4 on Tripadvisor (931 reviews); 4.1 on Yelp (about 532 reviews).
  • On major critic lists in 3 different years (2021, 2025, 2026).
  • Critic recognition from Charleston Magazine and Charleston City Paper in the last five years.
  • Fresh critic coverage in the last six months (Charleston Magazine, Jul 2026).
  • Diner ratings: 4.5 on Google (1,381 reviews); 4.4 on Tripadvisor (931 reviews); 4.1 on Yelp (about 532 reviews).
  • On major critic lists in 3 different years (2021, 2025, 2026).

What critics and guides say

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Frequently asked

Is Oak Steakhouse good?

Oak Steakhouse ranks #3 for Steakhouse in Charleston on TasteSignal for October 2026. Critic recognition from Charleston Magazine and Charleston City Paper in the last five years.

What is Oak Steakhouse's TasteSignal Crowd Score?

4.3 out of 5, the average of its ratings on Google, Yelp, Tripadvisor (platforms with 50+ reviews), checked Oct 2026.

Where is Oak Steakhouse?

Oak Steakhouse is at 17 Broad St, Charleston, SC 29401 (Downtown).