82 Queen

In 1982, three restaurateurs had a vision to provide a uniquely Charleston dining experience with a focus on fresh, local cuisine and gracious hospitality. They had the perfect setting consisting of three buildings and a garden courtyard nestled in the Historic French Quarter, but they could not agree on a name. With the pressure of opening upon them, founding partners Harvey Poole, Joe Sliker and Chef Steve Kish decided to simply use the street address as the name. And so was born one of Charlestons oldest and most celebrated restaurants 82 Queen! Feeling that there was a portion of Charlestons culinary heritage that was being overlooked, 82 Queens original menu featured dishes influenced by the African, French, Caribbean and Anglo-Saxon tastes which permeated the area. 82 Queens fusion of these culturally diverse flavors led to the rise of a culinary genre that had been previously undefined and is now referred to as Lowcountry Cuisine. As the years rolled on, 82 Queen adapted and has remained a powerhouse in Charlestons culinary community. As Charlestons culinary scene takes the world stage and hot young chefs open trendy new restaurants, one would think that a 38-year-old majestic original may get lost in the shuffle. But as 82 Queen holds true to its original plan of fresh local cuisine, customers seeking an authentic Lowcountry experience continue to fill its 11 dining rooms. Born and raised in the Lowcountry, Steve Stone is the epitome of a true Charlestonian. Steve grew up in a family of avid hunters and worked as a busboy and dishwasher throughout high school. After high school, Steve attended culinary school at Johnson & Wales University in Charleston. While in culinary school, Steve started his journey at 82 Queen and served as the Executive Chef from 1991 to 2005. After leaving 82 Queen, Steve became the General Manager of Boone Hall Farms Farmers Market Store. Steve also created countless relationships with local businesses and farmers throughout his t