Estadio — Restaurant in Charleston

Times here: 6+ I'm a huge fan of Estadio. This cozy Spring Street gem has been serving up killer Spanish-inspired drinks and uniquely tasty bites for some time, and I've been remiss in not reviewing it till now.

Briefly, you get Spanish fare in a small / large plate format, with a heavy emphasis on anchovies, olives, piquant peppers, pork and general texture mastery. For drinks, think effervescent cocktails, heavy on gin & citrus, plus vermouth, sherry, sangria and a bevy of bright, affordable, crushable wines. Oh yeah, the Estadio bar also rocks a strong porron game. (A porron is a mystical shortcut to elevate or end your night, depending on your constitution.)

While the dishes rotate fairly quickly, some of my stalwart favorites include the savory olive-black anchovy-pepper Gildas skewers, the piping hot and addictive pigs in a blanket, and the sublime brick chicken, which is my favorite chicken dish in Charleston, and that's saying something.

It's a gem of a restaurant that deserves your support - but if you don't take my word for it, visit Estadio and check it out for yourself. The happy hour is strong, the bar service excellent (shoutout to Grayson here) and the vibes convival, interesting, and casual.

Expect to spend about about $50+ per person if you're drinking booze. Parking can be tricky, but you're on foot or have a driver, right? ...

Fantastic Spanish tapas spot! We’ve been to Malagón and Estadio in the past week and Estadio wins as our fav by a mile. Our server was fun and knowledgeable with great recommendations. Excellent drink menu with many Vermouth options. Every dish was a hit and the shrimp pintxos were probably the best shrimp we’ve ever had. Cooked perfectly with an amazing flavor - wish we knew the secret to make these at home when we can’t have a night out at Estadio! We all had fun trying to master drinking from the porrón our server brought out as complimentary (thank you!!). Not quite Covid friendly if you’re dining with more than your household - but we all were staying together so had a great time passing it around and trying to get the full arm stretch without a spill. Absolutely will be back and highly recommend you check it out if you’re looking for a meal that will transport you...

We had an awesome exciting dining experience at Estadio of Charleston tonight an amazing intimate Spanish tapas restaurant on Spring Street. We were immediately seated at the Chef's bar by manager Corey and were served soon thereafter by Server Cleo. Her recommendations were spot on all prepared by master Chef Alex. Spicey Tuna Tartar on Daikon Radish-- Serrano Ham with grilled bread--Valdon blue cheese --and Roasted Piquillo Peppers with Manchego all washed down by artistic crafted Martinis and home made Sangria better than I ever had it Jaleo in Washington DC. For dessert we finished with delicious Orange Almond cake with whipped cream and Expresso coffee. I highly recommend Estadio for authentic Spanish tapas in a very exciting and romantic setting. Service Ambiance and Gourmet food all over the...