Go throw your money outside before you spend it here. I cant wait to see this place close. My wife and I took out some friends that have yet to dine in a fine establishment. I was hesitant when they chose Grill 225 as their choice, as I had heard ill of it. Never the less we arrived at once to be unattractively greeted and sat. our waiter was nose up rude to our guests due to them asking questions about the menu. I was appalled. The waiters assistant / water girl was rude and couldn't even keep our drinks filled. What really showed me their true colors was when a table next to us with suits all received their plates at the same time. (how it should be...) Our table was served 2 people at a time. When our bill came it was $380. I am sure we spent just as much money as any other table in there yet the staff treated us as if we were dumb and not worth the effort. I am sure it was because our guests had so many questions, but that should never be a valid reason. Oh by the way I ordered my Signature filet medium and it came barely med rare. What a joke. Go to McCradys, Hall's or Peninsula Grill. Any where but here!

We have had many meals at 225 over the past 4 years both before and after the staff knew who we were. A must recommendation is to book in advance if you can. Our parties have ranged from 2 to 40. The steak is excellent and consistent and the seafood is second to none in Charleston. The service, decor and food is by and large impeccable. The management is more than accommodating when possible. The valet parking will cost you $10.00 but parking in a nearby lot will cost you easily $5.00 to 7.00 and their valet is far more convenient. Very upscale with a wonderful bar and rooftop bar. Food selections can be pronounced (so if you are like us you will know what you are going to get) and selection is abundant. Very romantic, clean and trendy. Just writing this is making me hungry for one of their meals.....
Take it from us, picky to the nines, and having dined in many medium and upscale places, 225 ranks among the best in Charleston!

How do you do such a great job with the lunch crowd and then turn out the most horrible meal ever. There were ten of us and NO ONE had a good meal. Oh excuse me one did, she had the mussels. All the ones that had the fish special all said it was over cooked. We all just paid the super high prices rather than make a scene.
Won't go back, save yourself the trip. Maybe if they got a new chef I would consider.

My husband and I made a reservation at Grill 225 looking forward to a nice evening. When we got there, the hostess sat us at an extremely small table near the traffic path from the kitchen to the rest of the restaurant. We immediately asked to be moved and she said that she couldn't possibly move us as all the other tables were reserved for the evening. When we looked around, we could see that there were plenty of two people tables empty. There was no reason we could see why we couldn't be moved to another table. We asked how long it would be if we waited and she sniffed and said that it wouldn't be practical as they were booked for the rest of the evening. We told her if we weren't moved, we would be leaving and she simply said she was sorry (not). Didn't even have the decency to go to a manager and at least ask if there was something that could be done. As we walked out, the rest of the staff was gathered around the hostess stand and wished us a good evening and we said again how disappointed we were with our table and they just shrugged their shoulders so we walked out. We will never go to Grill 225 again unless their staff suddenly develops manners. Oh, by the way, we walked down a half block and ate at High Cotton where we were treated like customers and had the most wonderful dinner. Can't wait to go back!!!!!

As a transplant to Charleston from San Fran, we've had a lot of experience with great restaurants. And Charleston has its own share of fantastic spots (Fig, Peninsula, Al Di La, Fulton Five), but this is certainly not one of them. It's an upscale wannabe without the sophisticated and subtle knowledge of what clients expect from an upscale experience.

Valet was cash prepaid. Never heard of that in my life -- as if I'm going to run off on the $10 charge and leave them with the keys to a $60k automobile! When I questioned the valet about this, he was a real smart alec and responded that "he didn't make the rules." Tip to valet: even as an employee you should have a handle on the business reasons behind the rules in your department. And if you don't know why, at least act sympathetic to the customer.

Bartender was inattentive while we waited for our table. Perhaps this is understandable since there were three staff at the bar, and at least four patrons. Tip to bartender: you're on the welcoming committee. Take the time to set the right tone for the guest's experience.

Hostess was completely unaccommodating. In a half-empty restaurant, we were seated for our reservation right under the hostess stand, in the middle of the restaurant, without an occupied table in proximity. We pointed out a few tables in somewhat better locations and asked if we could move. We were told that they had been "specifically requested." Doubtful. What made this even more dubious, was when my wife asked that we be seated virtually at the kitchen door (that's how bad our table was!) and was told by the hostess that that table had also been reserved. Huh? Tip to hostess: at least act like you care. Take it to the manager and ask for help. Even if the answer is ultimately "no", at least the customer will believe you tried.

After that, we immediately got up and left. Took it to Fig, where they get it right every time.

Won't return to Grill 225.