VERNE
A Charleston Michelin Star Neighborhood Restaurant
Welcome To VERN'S
About Us
VERN'S is a Michelin star awarded fine dining restaurant in Charleston, SC
Awarded one Michelin Star in the inaugural guide to to the American South
Daniel "Dano" Heinze - Owner & Head Chef
Bethany Heinze - Owner, GM & Beverage Director
"A Place To Eat Good Food and Drink Good Wine?"
VERN'S is located in a historic Charleston classic corner store building—like so many small Charleston restaurants are here. VERN'S is distinctly itself—the restaurant dream of co-owners Bethany and Daniel Heinze. The mirrors, the close set dining tables, the high ceilings and windows, the corner bar and the visible pass through all refer to a European-style restaurant with a neighborhood Charleston flair.
Charleston already knew they loved Daniel Heinze's cooking—he was a long-standing Chef de Cuisine at McCrady's and Bethany was an accomplished general manager and beverage director in California When Daniel and Bethany returned from California they started testing menu items and a concept for their neighborhood restaurant and VERN'S was born.
Our vibe is warm, upscale, casual and refined with professional and attentive service. Our chef inspired and chef driven menu is a mix of delicious and innovative food - drawing inspiration from European and Californian cuisines. Our beverage program is highly curated with a focus on small producers using organic practices.
Date night or catch-up-time with your closest friend over wine, VERN'S is a spot for memory making, but it's also a spot when you're ready for a little laidback luxury.
Join Us For A Unique Charleston Dining Experience
Join us for some unique delicious chef inspired cuisine with a new menu every day. Casual, but upscale, elegant but not pretentious. Great for a date night or just a casual evening with some friends or family. If you have questions, be sure to ask one of our professional and courteous staff.
Hours & Info
Open For Dinner: Thursday - Monday 5:00 am until 10:00 pm
Closed on Tuesday and Monday
Phone: 843-509-4104 (See note below)
Please note: All restaurant inquires are handled via email. For immediate reservation assistance you can text us at the number above.
Email: hello@vernschs.com
Location: 41 Bogard St A, Charleston, SC 29403
Reservations: Not required but highly suggested. Reservations available up to 30 days in advance at noon EST. We accept reservations only online through RESY
Dress: Casual or smart casual
Dining: We are a small restaurant with limiited seating and bar seating, Walk-ins are welcome, but can only be seated at our 7 bar seating. Tables and booths are for guests with reservations and may be available on our waitlist.
Menu: The menu changes daily. Click Here for a sample menu.
Drinks: VERN'S features a complex wine list focused on small producers with natural & organic practices. We also have a curated cocktail list with a focus on low-abv cocktails plus an assortment of Amaro’s and a small selection of spirits as well as non-alcoholic options. We do not have a full bar.
Mobility Accessible: Restaurant is mobility accessible.
Parking: The neighborhood surrounding VERN'Ss offers limited free, on-street residential parking. Look out for “2 hour permit” signage, indicating you are safe to park there without a permit for 2 hours. Be mindful not to block driveways. The closest metered spots are on Spring Street [one block away], and the closest garage is the Hyatt Place. We highly recommend using a taxi or ride share service such as Uber or Lyft.
Our Food
Our menu changes every day. Chef Heinze and his talented kitchen team work hard to create a culinary delight for guests to enjoy.
There is sure to be something for everyone to enjoy. A variety of dishes that may include:
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Unique salads
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Vegetable and fruit dishes
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Pasta and grain dishes
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Poultry dishes
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Beef and Waygu offerings
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Pork dishes
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Lamb dishes
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Wild game dishes
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Fresh water & saltwater fish
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Seafood (shellfish & mollusks)
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Fresh Breads
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House-made desserts
Our Drinks
Owner, GM and Beverage Director Bethany Heinze works hard to ensure that our beverage selection works to compliment our menu offerings
VERN'S features a complex wine list focused on small producers with natural & organic practices. We also have a curated cocktail list with a focus on low-abv cocktails plus an assortment of Amaro’s (means "bitter" in Italian. It is a popular bittersweet Italian herbal liqueur typically drunk after a meal to help digestion) and a small selection of spirits as well as non-alcoholic options. We do not have a full bar.
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Awards & Press
VERN'S is a Michelin star awarded fine dining restaurant in Charleston, SC Awarded one Michelin Star in the inaugural guide to to the American South
VERN'S awarded a 2022 EATER'S Winner for the Carolina's
Daniel "Dano" Heinze, Vern's, Charleston, SC - Best Chef Southeast 2023 James Beard Semi-Finalist
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"One of the hottest tables in Charleston for unfussy everything" Read the review of VERN's on Conde Nast Traveler.