Brasserie La Banque

Brasserie La Banque is a classic French brasserie located in the heart of historic downtown Charleston, South Carolina. Situated at 1 Broad Street, this restaurant pays homage to traditional French cuisine within a lively and welcoming environment.

The restaurant occupies a historic building that dates back to 1853, originally serving as the State Bank of South Carolina. This rich history is reflected in the restaurant's name, "La Banque," and the architecture evokes the charm of Parisian boulevards.

Menu Highlights

• Raw Bar: Local and regional oysters, shrimp cocktail with espelette, yellowfin tuna escabeche.
• Hors d’Oeuvres: Porcini mushroom tart, beef tartare, duck consommé poured tableside over foie gras dumplings, crêpes with Comté cheese.
• Seafood: Whole roasted loup de mer (sea bass) with harissa beurre monté.
• Meat Dishes: Steak frites, heritage breed poulet rouge, duck confit cassoulet.
• Sides: Classic pommes frites, seasonal vegetable gnocchi, bone marrow bread pudding.

The dessert selection includes a 30-layer crêpe cake drizzled with local strawberries and a twist of sumac sugar.

In addition to the main dining area, Brasserie La Banque features Bar Vauté, a subterranean bar offering late-night crêpes, craft cocktails, and champagne.

For private events, the upstairs venue called à l’étage accommodates up to 90 people.

Location

Brasserie La Banque operates primarily in Charleston, South Carolina at 1 Broad Street.

It serves dinner Monday through Thursday from 4 PM to 10 PM, Friday from 4 PM to 11 PM, Saturday from 5 PM to 11 PM, and Sunday from 5 PM to 9 PM.

Weekend brunch is available Saturday and Sunday from 11 AM to 3 PM.

Additional Locations

• Charleston, SC, US
• Charleston, SC, USA
• North Charleston, SC, USA