Welcome to Fortyeight - Wine Bar & Kitchen

“ We recently held a private event, a rehearsal dinner and welcome party, at the FortyEight Wine Bar. Both met 150% of our expectations. Food and service were excellent. Joy was a pleasure to work with planning both events. I can't say enough about the wait staff. They were very friendly and insured everything was perfect. All of our guests told us how much they enjoyed the food and beverage. ”

“ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Out of This World Crab Cake, Great Hosts, and Wine Knowledge! 48 wine bar and kitchen is truly a hidden gem and an absolute "must-visit" spot. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was fantastic—intimate, stylish, and perfect for a relaxed date night or a sophisticated evening out with friends. It's a genuinely great spot that hits all the right notes for ambiance and service. The staff truly elevate the experience; they were great hosts—attentive, welcoming, and made us feel right at home. A special shout-out must be given for their impressive expertise: they were very wine knowledgeable, offering insightful recommendations that perfectly complemented our meal. Their guidance made navigating the extensive wine list enjoyable and rewarding. However, the culinary highlight was the food, specifically the Crab Cake. I simply have to dedicate a special mention to this dish because it was, without exaggeration, out of this world delicious. I genuinely cannot remember when I last had a Crab Cake that good—it sets a new standard entirely! It was perfectly seared with a beautiful golden crust, incredibly moist on the inside, and packed full of high-quality, lump crab meat with virtually no filler. The seasoning was spot-on, letting the freshness of the crab shine through. If you visit 48 wine bar and kitchen, do yourself a massive favor and order it. In short, this wine bar delivers on all fronts: superb food, lovely ambiance, excellent, knowledgeable service, and truly great hosts. We will absolutely be back! Highly recommended! ”

“ Quaint, super designed interior with wine stations that you can use a card like a vending machine. Cool concept. Food is solid and the meats very tender. The pimento Burger and garlic with bacon jelly is fantastic. Hometown goodness in Freshfields. Artichoke Dip with fresh bread crackers and veggies a must. ”

“ Our server, Dara, was so friendly and knowledgeable of the food. We didnt have wine but they have a nice selection. We took her recommendations on the fried green tomato app and crab cakes were phenomenal. She was spot on. the remoulade for the crab cakes perfection. The freshest ingredients. I had the arugula and beet salad and it was refreshing. My burger was good and the Brussels sprouts were delicious. Definitely a place I would come back to. it beat our expectations which our high since my husband is a chef. ”

“ We've eaten here nearly every trip to kiawah since it has been open. Maybe it was the choices we made this time but I was not nearly as impressed with the food as I was in prior years. Three dry teeny scallops on the appetizer for the price was not a good choice and the spring rolls were burnt. (I don't know why but I thought they'd come in a rice wrapper and you'd actually see some shrimp. ) the short rib on our flatbread was fatty. After not choosing well we just decided to stop and move on for the evening versus moving on to entrees. ”

“ Best crab cake! Argula salad was refreshing and frsh but personally wish it were less acidity. Service was quick and friendly. Would love to come back. ”

“ We loved this spot! Wines on tap, delicious food, and a wonderful atmosphere. Dara made great recommendations (do not miss the fried green tomatoes - they really are amazing!). We will definitely be back. ”

“ Our waiter Preston could have read a phone book and we would have given this restaurant 6 stars. Our friends were swooning. He came through with $3 scallops and great wine advice. The concept of the wine bar is genius and we would never get that in PA. We hope to be back soon, and will only accept Preston as our waiter! ”