Halls Exclusive Wagyu Experience Dinner Series
August 08, 2026 until September 02, 2026
We've added one of the world’s most coveted culinary collections to our portfolio: authentic Japanese Wagyu sourced directly from Japan’s prestigious annual auction in Kyoto.
Tommy Hall and Executive Chef Matthew Niessner were among just 16 Americans invited to attend the exclusive event. There, the duo personally selected our exclusive reserve of premium A5 Japanese Wagyu, sourcing exceptional cattle from three distinct prefectures: Yamaguchi, Hokkaido and Kagoshima.
This exclusive collection will be showcased through a series of upcoming dining experiences:
From Auction to Table: Halls Wagyu Experience
August 8, 2026 | 5:30 pm | Halls Signature Events, 5 Faber Street, Downtown Charleston
In development for almost a year, this special evening will showcase Halls’ private collection of the finest Japanese wagyu personally procured by Tommy Hall and Chef Niessner at the exclusive Himeji World Auction in Japan. Hailing from three distinct Japanese prefectures, each featured Wagyu presents a unique flavor profile and texture. Chef Niessner and our culinary teams from Halls Chophouse, Halls Catch, High Cotton, SNOB and Halls Signature Events will explore the unique nuances of each Prefecture’s Wagyu—beef that has never before been served in Charleston. The evening will include Japanese-inspired cocktail pairings, storytelling, cooking demonstrations and more to create an inspired culinary experience that presents Japan’s finest beef through the unique lens of Hall Management Group restaurants.
$400 per guest, all inclusive | Table for 6 Guests $2,200 all inclusive
Following the series launch, the Wagyu Dinner Series will continue with a curated lineup of one-night-only experiences hosted at High Cotton Charleston and at Halls Chophouse Nexton. Each event will offer a unique interpretation of the rare Japanese A5 Wagyu, showcasing the creativity and culinary perspective of each chef while celebrating one of the world's most prized ingredients.
Wagyu Meets the Lowcountry: Japan's Northern Prefecture, Hokkaido A5 Wagyu Dinner Series
August 8 and August 26 | 6:00 pm | High Cotton Charleston, 199 East Bay Street, Downtown Charleston
Southern Hospitality Suffused with Japanese Tradition. Join Executive Chef Jonah Bordner for two exceptional dinners merging Hokkaido Eden Wagyu and Lowcountry Seafood. This dinner will showcase some of the world’s rarest Wagyu Beef raised naturally in the snowy mountain region of Japan’s Hokkaido Prefecture. The snowy mountains and vast wilderness allow these award-winning steer to graze freely and stress-free on natural pastures and local feed, producing richly flavored Wagyu with exceptional lean meat.
$270 per guest, per date, including tax & gratuity
Halls Cuts Into Wagyu: KirishiMarble Dinner Series
August 12, August 19, August 26, and September 2 | 6:00 pm | Halls Chophouse Nexton, 330 Nexton Square Drive, Summerville
Experience one of the world's most extraordinary ingredients through the lens of Halls Chophouse. Halls Chophouse Nexton proudly presents an exclusive Wagyu Dinner Series featuring the exceptional KrishiMarble Wagyu. Raised in Japan’s Kagoshima Prefecture, KrishiMarble Wagyu is mountain-raised on an Omega Premium diet to yield omega-3-rich, sustainable cattle.
Each dinner in this four-part series will feature a unique 6-course menu with pairings that showcase the unique depth, richness and elegance of this rare beef. Thoughtfully curated intermezzos will provide a seamless progression throughout the evening's culinary journey.
$250 per guest, per date, including tax & gratuity
From Kyoto to the Carolinas, this exclusive dinner series invites guests to experience one of the world's most celebrated ingredients through a collection of unforgettable evenings.
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