2308 Buchanan Street
Charleston, SC 29405
Charleston County
Phone: (843) 747-5157
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by Eric O. on A pleasant surprise! I thought this would be just another "New American" restaurant, but Continental manages to be unique enough to make me want more. Having lived in Singapore for a bit, girlfriend started out with a Singaporean classic--the Singapore Sling. It's essentially an alcoholic punch, not too bad. For food we went with the shoestring fries, seared tuna, and french onion dumplings. The shoestring fries are incredibly addicting and the tangy mustard sauce it comes with only makes them that much better. While each fry may seem small, don't let their stringiness deceive you, they will quickly fill you up. The seared tuna, while good, is very pricey at about $18. Don't think I'd order that again. The french onion dumplings are greasy balls of deliciousness. Not only do they taste good, it's actually a lot of fun digging them out of the plate their presented in. Seriously, try it! It's really gratifying! Finally for dessert we ordered the blond bombshell and what a beauty she was. It's a blondie (similar to a brownie) topped with ice cream, whipped cream, and little chocolate crisp balls. The serving size leaves something to be desired, but the quality in taste is to die for. Pro-tip: If you're on a date and you want the "true" Continental experience, ask for a table upstairs with the "swinging chairs." Adds just a little bit more fun to the night.
by Herma Reiniger on Temple Billiards is a great underrated space for playing pool and hanging out. Been here half a dozen times, and it's never been too crowded. With high ceilings and well-spaced tables, it's a good place for groups. Prices are in line with other pool joints, but with none of the attitude and scene. There is a limited food menu with a decent pizza. One interesting thing I saw was tequila from a spout. When we shoot stick, the losing team buys themselves a shot of house tequila. When we went to the bar after a loss, instead of reaching for a bottle, the bar tender poured a shot from a soda fountain spout. Weird.
