I’ve been coming to Bolete for awhile and I can confidently say I’ve tried at least 75% of the menu at this point. I don’t think I’ve ever had a dish I didn’t like. You really do get what you pay for when it comes to the portion sizes and flavours. If you’re going for brunch, the Lobster Benny is my favourite. If you’re going for dinner, the crab cakes and lobster pasta are 10/10. It’s so great to have a restaurant in downtown SC that not only has great food but a really nice atmosphere. Can’t wait to go back!
If you appreciate a full dining experience with great food, service and ambience, then Bolete should be your first choice. You are welcomed like an old friend when you arrive and you can either sit inside and watch the culinary masters work or enjoy the summer weather on the patio. The lobster spaghetti is to die for, but then again, Sunday Brunch with the lobster benedict is too! Can't wait to make another reservation soon.
On a lazy, late afternoon we popped in for drinks and appetizers.We were shocked that we somehow missed this restaurant. With an inviting interior that exposes the kitchen and an outdoor patio...it seemed promising. Service was attentive but we were also the only patrons. We liked the creative drink menu, but the actual drinks fell short. Drink menu was appealing to the eye yet the flavors simply didn't come together. Oysters were good and we also ordered dumplings. Alright happenstance stop but we were not wowed by the food or drinks. By the same token, we didn't order much so it is possible we missed the wow factor.
We went for a date after a show in the city. We didn’t have a reservation and they offered us a spot by the bar. Even though they were accommodating, the service wasn’t the best. They never explained to us the menu, we had to be very proactive to get our order in and when you you get a bar seat you actually get to sit basically in the kitchen … and oh boy that is a busy environment. It was hard to keep a conversation with my partner as we felt in the middle of the hurricane. But regardless the food is delicious and worth trying. We got the gnocchi and the pickerel, both dishes full of flavour. For desert we ordered the creme brûlée that was an extra yummy modern version of it.
Absolutely loved this place, our food was amazing, service was top notch and the price was reasonable for sure given the top level experience.Best meal I've had in years hands down.We will definitely be back.
Outstanding food and service. I had the veal chop, and my partner had the stuffed chicken breast -- both were amazing. And our server Jeffrey was simply top notch. Highly recommended.
Felt our complaint was not taken seriously by wait staff. No follow up. Spoiled what was otherwise a lovely meal.
I wish the food had been a bit better. Service was great. Lobster pasta had no good pieces of lobster in it & was $32. Husbands duck confit wouldn’t compete in any ordinary restaurant in France. Chef should work a bit on quality. Presentation & service nice.
We had brunch Sunday April 24th. We tried the feature Lobster eggs Benedict it was very tasty although not something I would order again as I prefer my lobster a little more buttery. I look forward to trying other dishes from this restaurant.
Well there's no nice way to say this..the service was bad and the food followed suit. Water glasses were left empty, the pasta was over salted (and I like salt!), and my poor salmon was definitely overcooked, and the portions for the appetizer in particular, oh so tiny and sad.The menu drew us in because it looked ambitious and interesting, the experience was just one big fat disappointment. But we still had a great time and the decor was nice too, although it was noisy and lacking in intimacy. Just don't expect fine dining or service that shows care and professionalism. It's not available at Bolete. It's a restaurant that falls far short of what it aspires to be, and what it aspires to be is what made us go there in the first place.