Located on the north side of Market Street, it is unlikely that you won’t pass T-Bonz. We did pass it several times and kept it on our short list of places we might try. We choose to stop here as we returned from our day out at the plantations. We wanted somewhere close to our hotel that would be casual. T-Bonz fit the bill perfectly.
There was a wait when we arrived. We were told 15 minutes, but, in reality, it was only 5. I decided to try one of the local brews and chose New South White Al. It came with a slice of orange and was very interesting. It is one of their seasonal ales.
We decided to go with the tried-and-true. Joe ordered the half a rack of their almost-famous ribs, Al ordered the rib eye, and I ordered the bacon-wrapped filet. While we waited for our salads, I took the time to look over the decor. This is a noisy place; the brick walls echo the sound, which makes it the ideal place for families. The tables and booths are wood, and there are ceiling fans. Facing us was a sign that listed their current local beer offerings.
Our salads were good, the usual greens with plenty of dressing. What was fabulous was the coleslaw; it had bleu cheese in it. My filet arrived very undercooked. I sent it back to be cook again, and it arrived perfect the second time. I was happy that they left me with the coleslaw to snack on. Al’s ribeye was done perfectly the first time, and Joe was delighted with his half rack of ribs.
Service was very good, as our waitress was friendly and attentive. When it came time for dessert, we were delighted to find out that the desserts were provided by Kaminsky’s, which is right next door. Kaminsky’s makes the best desserts in Charleston, maybe in all of South Carolina. Their cakes are mile high in not only size but also flavor. We decided to try the cobblers on this evening. We had sampled the cakes earlier in the week. I ordered peach-raspberry, and Joe got the mixed berry. Covered in a delicious crumb crust and finished with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, they were a very sweet and perfect ending to our meal.