One of Charleston’s most sacred times of year is fast-approaching: September Restaurant Week. Chef Marc Collins has created an exquisite menu for Circa 1886, featuring three courses for $40. Imbibe in perfectly paired wine selections from our award-winning wine list for just $65.

Chef’s menu highlights the best tastes of a late-Charleston summer. Each dish showcases local, fresh lowcountry flavors: take your pick from an enticing list of five appetizers and entrees. And don’t forget your sweet finish.

Savor each bite and hold on to summer before it slips away. To make reservations for the week of September 5-16th, call (843) 853-7828.

Circa 1886 Restaurant Week Menu

Appetizer

Tomato
“Bloody Mary” Shooter, Tomato Sourdough Bread Pudding, Basil Pesto, Wadmalaw Tomato

Melon
Sherbet, 12yr Balsamic, Lamb Bacon, Marcona Almonds, Cucumber, Kirshwasser Whipped Cream

Corn Hot & Cold
Chilled John’s Island Corn Soup, Smoked Corn Custard, Red Pepper Caviar, Cilantro, Chili Powder, Corn Dust

Romaine
“Grilled Caesar”, Crispy Grit Croutons, Salt Cured Egg Yolk, Parmesan Vinaigrette, Anchovy Oil

Local Beets
Goat Cheese Aioli, Pecan Buttermilk Crackers, Bliss Maple Vinegar Cloud, Arugula

Main Course

Beef
Parsnip Purée, Porcini Oil, Rosemary, Napa Cabbage, Carolina Shrimp, Sauce Bordelaise

Antelope
Brown Butter Sweet Potato Hash, Haricot Vert, Chanterelle Mushrooms, Banyuls Glacé

Flounder
“Pickle Fried”, Celery Purée, Lemon Mayo, Baby Iceberg, Tomato, Truffle Potato Salad

“General Sanders” Chicken
Carolina Gold Fried Rice, Broccolini, Roasted Peanuts, Sake Poached Peaches, Carrot Purée

Salmon
Okra Gumbo, Saffron Hollandaise, Parsley Bubbles, Tempura Onion, Crab

Sweet Finish

Warm Flourless Chocolate Cake with Honey Peanut Butter Mousse

White Espresso Creme Brulee with Cinnamon Brown Butter Financier

Strawberries and Cream Souffle with Honeysuckle Ice Cream

Trio of Artisinal Cheeses, Traditional Accompaniments with House Made Crackers