Neighborhood Dining Group Opens Cheeky in Charleston
The new seafood restaurant on Meeting Street features handmade pastas and a curated highball menu.
Updated on Oct. 26, 2026 in Dining Out
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Neighborhood Dining Group has opened its latest seafood venture, Cheeky, located on Meeting Street in Charleston. The restaurant is situated in a 5,300-square-foot space and serves both lunch and dinner.
Why it matters
The opening adds a new culinary option to Charleston's competitive food scene near the site of a planned Four Seasons hotel. The establishment aims to cater to local diners with a diverse menu and specialized beverage service.
Cheeky occupies a 5,300-square-foot space and offers nine varieties of smaller-sized cocktails and mocktails. The restaurant currently operates service from Wednesday through Sunday.
The players
Neighborhood Dining Group
This is a restaurant hospitality company that owns and operates the new Cheeky seafood concept.
Gabriel Lindsey
He is the executive chef at Cheeky and hails from Amelia Island, Florida.
The details
Executive chef Gabriel Lindsey leads the kitchen, which serves raw and fried fish, handmade pastas, and Linz Heritage Angus ribeye. The bar features a specialized Japanese highball machine with a beverage list organized by specific sheet categories.
Timeline
October 15, 2026: Diners visited the restaurant for service.
Culture Shift
The opening of Cheeky aligns with the ongoing luxury hospitality development in Charleston. It reflects a broader trend of high-end restaurant groups anchoring themselves near upcoming major hotel projects to capture the evolving tourist and local market.
Residents and visitors can currently visit the restaurant for lunch and dinner between Wednesday and Sunday. Future plans to expand service to include Mondays and Tuesdays will offer more flexibility for weekend and weekday dining.
The takeaway
When choosing where to dine in Charleston, consider the specific operating days at new establishments to ensure availability. Highball enthusiasts may find the Japanese machine-prepared drinks a unique draw for a mid-week or weekend outing.
Further reading
Learn more about the latest culinary arrivals at Charleston Dining Out.
More information
For more details on the menu and hours, visit the restaurant website for more information.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Post and Courier.
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