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American · Charleston

Church and Union Charleston

4.4 · 4,417 reviews$$$
Cuisine
American
Where
Charleston
Booking
Takes reservations

About

Posh New American dining destination and cocktail bar in a former church with dramatic decor.

Photos

Inside Church and Union Charleston
A dish at Church and Union Charleston
A dish at Church and Union Charleston
Inside Church and Union Charleston
Church and Union Charleston from outside
Inside Church and Union Charleston

Photographs by Church and Union Charleston, Hope O, John Cimino, Claire C and Legend, via Google.

Hours

  • Monday10:00 AM - 12:00 AM
  • Tuesday10:00 AM - 12:00 AM
  • Wednesday10:00 AM - 12:00 AM
  • Thursday10:00 AM - 2:00 AM
  • Friday9:00 AM - 2:00 AM
  • Saturday9:00 AM - 2:00 AM
  • Sunday9:00 AM - 12:00 AM
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Menu

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Mains

  • Avocado Toast

    ricotta, lemon zest, everything bagel seasoning

    $17.00

  • Breakfast Sandwich

    breakfast sausage, fried egg, cheese, croissant, home fries

    $19.00

  • Shrimp and Grits

    roasted pepper and feta grits, tasso gravy, espelette

    $30.00

  • Fried Chicken Sandwich

    Alabama white sauce, ranch pickles, lettuce, home fries

    $22.00

  • French Toast

    Grand Marnier cream cheese, mixed berry syrup

    $23.00

  • The CU Burger

    shredded lettuce, diced onion, pickles, burger sauce, cheddar, home fries

    $23.00

  • Southern Breakfast

    choice of two eggs, bacon, home fries, English muffin

    $20.00

  • Mushroom Omelet

    aged cheddar cheese, fines herbes, home fries, toast

    $21.00

  • Applewood Bacon Omelet

    sautéed onion, aged cheddar cheese, home fries, toast

    $21.00

  • Steak and Eggs

    5oz NY strip, over easy eggs, home fries, English muffin

    $30.00

  • Holy $h!t Breakfast

    fried chicken, eggs, bacon, house-made donuts, biscuits, house-made jam, choice of 1 mimosa or bloody mary (2 person minimum)

    $36.00

  • Wedge Salad

    tomato, crème fraîche, blue cheese, pancetta vinaigrette, breadcrumb

    $9.00 – $16.00

Sides

  • Grits

    $8.00

  • Bacon

    None

    $10.00

  • Home Fries

    $9.00

  • Seasonal Fruit

    $13.00

  • Yogurt Parfait

    None

    $14.00

  • Breakfast Sausage

    $11.00

  • Sausage Gravy and Biscuit

    None

    $16.00

Barista Drinks

  • Fresh-Squeezed OJ

    $6.00 – $18.00

  • CU Specialty Blend Coffee

    $6.00

  • Espresso

    $6.00

  • Americano

    $6.00

  • Cappuccino

    $7.00

  • Latte

    $7.00

  • Hot Tea

    $5.00

Brunch Cocktails

  • Mimosa

    oj, bubbles

    $6.00 – $19.00

  • Flavored Mimosa

    None

    $7.00 – $20.00

  • Cadillac Mimosa

    fresh-squeezed OJ, bubbles

    $7.00 – $20.00

  • Bloody Mary

    $14.00

  • House-Infused Spicy Bloody

    None

    $14.00

  • Espresso Martini

    $17.00

First Course

  • Oysters on the Half Shell

    chef's selection

    $21.00 – $39.00

  • CU Tower

    10 oysters, 1/2lb shrimp, 1/2 Maine lobster, chef's selection of seafood salads, accompaniments

    $116.00

  • F***** O**** Agnolotti

    allium crunch, gruyere

    $19.00

  • Butcher Slate

    chef's selection of cured meats and accompaniments

    $28.00

  • Ahi Tuna Tartare

    crispy potato, lemon, dill

    $16.00

  • Nola Shrimp

    garlic, Worcestershire, brioche

    $20.00

  • Arancini

    Italian sausage, Pecorino, Monday gravy

    $14.00

  • Fried Calamari

    Castelvetrano olives, red sauce, lemon marmalade

    $21.00

  • Moroccan Meatballs

    Moroccan BBQ sauce, whipped feta cheese, marinated cucumber, gremolata

    $20.00

  • Wagyu Bulgogi Lettuce Wraps

    sweet and sour sauce, gem lettuce, furikake

    $25.00

  • Pesto Gnocchi

    basil & almond pesto, cherry tomatoes, ricotta salata

    $19.00

  • Wedge Salad

    tomato, crème fraîche, blue cheese, pancetta vinaigrette, breadcrumb

    $16.00

Main Course

  • Handmade Braided Ravioli

    garlic tomato sauce, capers, parmesan

    $29.00

  • CU Meatloaf

    onion mashed potato, baby carrot, mushroom duxelles, grain mustard demi

    $28.00

  • Roasted Salmon

    English pea ragout, assorted mushrooms, mushroom tare, sugar snap pea salad

    $30.00

  • Chef Jamie’s Lamb Burger

    red onion marmalade, gorgonzola fondue, arugula, secret sauce, French fries

    $23.00

  • Pan Roasted Half Chicken

    wilted spinach, ají amarillo, spicy garlic sauce, crispy potato cake

    $31.00

  • Seared Ahi Tuna

    sticky rice, peas, miso brown butter, umami crunch

    $34.00

  • Seared Scallops

    parsnip purée & chips, golden raisin agrodolce, radish, chili crunch

    $44.00

  • Jambalaya Stuffed Quail

    smoked sausage rice, creamed corn, pickled onion, crispy okra

    $31.00

  • Grilled Zucchini

    smoked herb rice, ratatouille sauce, aged balsamic, almond crumb

    $26.00

Steaks & Chops

  • Pork Chop

    braised collard greens, caramelized apple, pastrami spice, smoky apple jus

    $34.00

  • Filet Mignon

    7oz, crushed Yukon potatoes, J-1 sauce

    $71.00

  • Ribeye Steak Frites

    12oz, garlic & onion butter, Parmesan French Fries

    $65.00

  • New York Strip

    12oz, crushed Yukon potatoes, J-1 sauce

    $60.00

  • Steak add on's

    $13.00 – $18.00

Sides

  • Crushed Yukon Potatoes

    shallot, fines herbes, olive oil

    $12.00

  • Corn Succotash

    black eyed peas, haricot verts, cherry tomatoes

    $15.00

  • French Fries

    malt vinegar, BBQ aioli

    $12.00

  • Glazed Broccoli

    chili flakes, beurre monté

    $15.00

  • Roasted Baby Carrots

    red pepper romesco, almonds, chervil

    $14.00

Starters

  • Southern Pimento Cheese

    lavash chips, peppadew peppers

    $10.00

  • Moroccan Meatballs

    Moroccan BBQ sauce, whipped feta cheese, marinated cucumber, gremolata

    $20.00

  • Wagyu Bulgogi Lettuce Wraps

    sweet and sour sauce, gem lettuce, furikake

    $25.00

  • Pesto Gnocchi

    basil & almond pesto, cherry tomatoes, ricotta salata

    $19.00

  • Wedge Salad

    tomato, crème fraîche, blue cheese, pancetta vinaigrette, breadcrumb

    $9.00 – $16.00

Entrees

  • Southern Breakfast

    choice of two eggs, bacon, home fries, English muffin

    $19.00

  • The CU Burger

    shredded lettuce, diced onion, pickles, burger sauce, cheddar, French fries

    $20.00

  • Steak Sandwich

    horseradish crema, cheddar cheese, grilled onion, French fries

    $18.00

  • Tempura Shrimp Tacos

    kimchi, soy aioli, sesame crunch

    $20.00

  • Chef Jamie’s Lamb Burger

    red onion marmalade, gorgonzola fondue, arugula, secret sauce, French fries

    $23.00

  • Fried Chicken Sandwich

    Alabama white sauce, ranch pickles, lettuce, French fries

    $19.00

  • Mediterranean Chicken Wrap

    lettuce, tomato, onion, cucumber, tzatziki sauce, pita, French fries

    $20.00

  • Seared Ahi Tuna

    sticky rice, peas, miso brown butter, umami crunch

    $34.00

  • Grilled Zucchini

    smoked herb rice, ratatouille sauce, aged balsamic, almond crumb

    $26.00

Sides

  • Mixed Greens Salad

    $7.00

  • French Fries

    malt vinegar, BBQ aioli

    $12.00

First Course

select one

  • Seared Scallops

    pumpkin purée, crispy Brussels sprouts, miso vinaigrette

  • Chicken & Dumpling Soup

    rotisserie chicken, gnocchi, herbs, preserved lemon

  • Baby Kale Caesar

    crispy Parmesan, allium crunch, pickled onion, Caesar dressing

Entree

select one

  • Roasted Turkey

    green beans, cornbread stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy

  • 8oz Grilled Swordfish

    saffron orzo, artichokes, tomatoes, spinach, roasted garlic piccata sauce

  • 12oz Seared Ribeye

    roasted potato & mushroom hash, truffle butter

  • Grilled Zucchini

    smoked herb rice, ratatouille sauce, aged balsamic, almond crumb

Optional Family Style Sides

$15 each

  • Cornbread Stuffing

    None

  • Turkey Gravy

    None

  • Green Beans

    mushroom cream

  • Mashed Potatoes

    herbs

  • Smoked Herb Rice

    almond crumb

Dessert

select one

  • Pecan Pie Tart

    caramel sauce, candied pecans, mascarpone whip

  • Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars

    peanut butter mousse, devil's food cake, cracker jack, chocolate peanut butter sauce

  • Buttermilk Cake

    Meyer lemon curd, burnt honey chantilly, whipped mascarpone, candied citrus

Specialty Cocktails

  • Ghost

    tequila, orange liqueur, cucumber water, lime, cayenne pepper

    $14.00

  • Ready Orgeat

    vodka, orgeat, lemon, fresh strawberries, cucumber, mint

    $14.00

  • Rich Spirits

    bourbon, Montenegro, lemon, earl grey, lavender, egg white

    $18.00

  • Le Vitrail

    gin, lemon, lavender, hibiscus, soda

    $16.00

  • Captain's Wheel

    rum, pineapple, lime, cinnamon

    $18.00

  • Holy Roller

    rye whiskey, cognac, sweet vermouth, Amaro Meletti, mole bitters

    $18.00

  • CU Old Fashioned

    C&U barrel proof bourbon, demerara, bitters || Sip with purpose - $1 from each cocktail sold benefits Beyond Distilling’s Beyond Employment Initiative.

    $27.00

  • Wedge Salad

    tomato, crème fraîche, blue cheese, pancetta vinaigrette, breadcrumb

    $9.00 – $16.00

  • Wagyu Bulgogi Lettuce Wraps

    sweet and sour sauce, gem lettuce, furikake

    $25.00

  • Fried Calamari

    Castelvetrano olives, red sauce, lemon marmalade

    $21.00

  • Moroccan Meatballs

    Moroccan BBQ sauce, whipped feta cheese, marinated cucumber, gremolata

    $20.00

  • Chef Jamie’s Lamb Burger

    red onion marmalade, gorgonzola fondue, arugula, secret sauce, French fries

    $23.00

Dessert

  • Death by Chocolate

    devil's food cake, chocolate mousse, whipped chocolate ganache, chocolate sauce

    $14.00

  • Pumpkin Spice Tiramisu

    sabayon, pepitas, house-made ladyfingers

    $15.00

  • Buttermilk Cake

    Meyer lemon curd, burnt honey chantilly, whipped mascarpone, candied citrus

    $15.00

  • Raspberry Cheesecake

    crème fraîche, almond shortbread, orange lace

    $15.00

  • Chef Selection Ice Cream & Sorbet

    seasonal selection

    $10.00

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This menu was read from the restaurant's own ordering page on 31 October 2026. If you work here, or you have just eaten here and a price has moved, tell us and we will fix it — corrected prices are locked so the next crawl leaves them alone.

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