The unassuming concrete building is, on closer inspection, purposefully so; featurelessly crafted just enough for you to wonder what's inside. And the tease, aesthetically, delivers. The deeply designed metro-Mediterranean interior calms with dark walls punctured and gashed by white chairs and a marble-slab bar. The wine cellar is plainly visible behind plate glass, the bottles stacked on their sides, end to end and floor to ceiling, the effect like a Escher tessellation come to life on the wall.
Samos is owned by a Greek family that purportedly keeps close tabs on the authenticity of the dishes. To whit: the bulk of the lengthy wine list is Grecian. Maggie and I settled for a simple white table wine that made us feel right at home. Sometimes it's a pleasure not to think too hard.
Our waitress was very knowledgeable, though slightly disengaged. I'm not expecting that we become Facebook friends, but a little eye contact goes a long way. But she is redeemed by a great recommendation of a mussel appetizer. Served in a hot cream & garlic brother, they were as good as we've had anywhere in Charleston, including Rue De Jean (which regularly churns out pots of mussels that shame established seafood restaurants).
I had a hardily-portioned Moussaka that I think was actually quite good, but I had sort of forgotten how Moussaka tasted, and I didn't like it. I'm almost sure this is entirely my fault, and not the Moussaka's. The allspice and cinnamon flavors reminded me a bit too much of Christmas, and it wasn't what I was expecting.
Maggie's orzo & shrimp appeared discombobulated: the orzo on one plate and the shrimp on another for no discernible reason. But the flavors were fresh and distinctly Mediterranean, some assembly required.
For the quality and size of the meal, I was happy to have paid just under $70. Oh wait. That's not quite right. I forgot I had to tip the valet. There is mandatory valet parking at Samos. In Mt. Pleasant. I repeat - mandatory valet parking in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina. For anyone who lives outside the area, Mt. Pleasant is the type of place where driveways have their own turning lane. It is not hurting for space. I have no idea why Samos requires valet parking. The Taco Bell next door seems to do fine without it. So, $74.
I've spent some time wondering what the "scene" is at Samos. And there is definitely some sort of scene. Between the sleek interior, and a clever indoor/outdoor patio with real fireplaces, there just has to be some kind of crowd that frequents the place later at night. Singles? Couples? Cougars? I'd like to know, but I'm not curious enough to valet my car again.
Samos Taverna
Samos is owned by a Greek family that purportedly keeps close tabs on the authenticity of the dishes. To whit: the bulk of the lengthy wine list is Grecian. Maggie and I settled for a simple white table wine that made us feel right at home. Sometimes it's a pleasure not to think too hard.
Our waitress was very knowledgeable, though slightly disengaged. I'm not expecting that we become Facebook friends, but a little eye contact goes a long way. But she is redeemed by a great recommendation of a mussel appetizer. Served in a hot cream & garlic brother, they were as good as we've had anywhere in Charleston, including Rue De Jean (which regularly churns out pots of mussels that shame established seafood restaurants).
I had a hardily-portioned Moussaka that I think was actually quite good, but I had sort of forgotten how Moussaka tasted, and I didn't like it. I'm almost sure this is entirely my fault, and not the Moussaka's. The allspice and cinnamon flavors reminded me a bit too much of Christmas, and it wasn't what I was expecting.
Maggie's orzo & shrimp appeared discombobulated: the orzo on one plate and the shrimp on another for no discernible reason. But the flavors were fresh and distinctly Mediterranean, some assembly required.
For the quality and size of the meal, I was happy to have paid just under $70. Oh wait. That's not quite right. I forgot I had to tip the valet. There is mandatory valet parking at Samos. In Mt. Pleasant. I repeat - mandatory valet parking in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina. For anyone who lives outside the area, Mt. Pleasant is the type of place where driveways have their own turning lane. It is not hurting for space. I have no idea why Samos requires valet parking. The Taco Bell next door seems to do fine without it. So, $74.
I've spent some time wondering what the "scene" is at Samos. And there is definitely some sort of scene. Between the sleek interior, and a clever indoor/outdoor patio with real fireplaces, there just has to be some kind of crowd that frequents the place later at night. Singles? Couples? Cougars? I'd like to know, but I'm not curious enough to valet my car again.
Samos Taverna
819 Coleman Blvd
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 856-5055
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 856-5055
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You can always just park at the Taco Bell like most people do.
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