Tattooed Moose

Wow.  First of all, I've eaten my way through most of the Guy Fieri restaurants in South Carolina during my week here.  I hate the guy, he's a homophobe, and drives me nuts.  It just so happens, however, that many of the restaurants he's been to happen to be some of the best eats in Charleston...or anywhere...

Tattooed Moose is a dive...and a diner...and delicious.  We stopped in for some late night grub and had a great time.  The duck confit sandwich is perhaps one of the best things I have ever eaten.  Unctuous and well seasoned duck between crispy-on-the-outside-soft-on-the-inside griddled bread, bacon, and a bunch of other delicious stuff.  Just fantastic.

We also had the "Thanksgiving Leftovers" sandwich.  Turkey, stuffing, all wrapped in bread and served with gravy on the side.  Not as good as the duck club, but the gravy was sure fantastic and I can see why this sandwich would be a hit.

Overall, I highly recommend a stop by the Tattooed Moose, despite the fact that Guy Fieri was also there...

Been here twice on the recommendation of a friend who used to live here and this was one of our favorite places in Charleston.

We were able to try three things here:

(1) Duck Club - this is a MUST HAVE.  I posted a picture and that describes it more than I can in words.  It is simply amazing.

(2) Wings - during happy hour they are .50 each and they were huge!  Not the best wings ever but I got 8 and was very full.

(3) Duck fat fries - some of the best fries I've ever eaten.  If you haven't have potatoes fries in duck fat you are missing out on life.  Sorry.

(4) Lucky #1 sandwich - this is the one with the pork belly and house made kimchee.  It was solid but a but too complex for me.  Its' good but just too many flavors for me.  I wanted to taste the kimchee and the pork belly, but together with a bunch of other things and duck fat fries in the middle...flavor overload.

Overall.  This is a must do if you visit Charleston.  It's close to the airport also so give it a go.

3.5 stars.  Know what to expect before you go and you'll enjoy it.  Dive bar, not in a great area, great food, just OK service.  Don't go there and count calories - it won't work.  We started with the Hand Cut Duck Fat Fries which are truly awesome.  All the sandwiches are great - no bad items here.  I had the Lowcountry Cuban again, excellent.  Nicely priced, but not huge portions either.  Don't think I'll be a regular but would recommend it to someone who's never been.