If you searched for The Charleston Draper, here’s the update: the restaurant rebranded as The Pines in summer 2025. Same historic home, same chef, new business partner, refreshed concept. It’s still one of the most serious dining rooms south of Salt Lake City. Here’s what changed, what stayed, and how to plan a visit.
What Happened to The Charleston Draper
The Charleston Draper closed under that name and reopened as The Pines around June 2025. It’s the same building at 1229 East Pioneer Road in Draper. Chef Marco Silva, who originally bought the property roughly eight years ago and built The Charleston, remains as co-owner and Executive Chef. The change brought in restaurateur Greg Castro as a partner, and together they refreshed both the name and the concept.
If you remember The Charleston for its small dining room, careful plating, and event dinners, you’ll recognize The Pines. The room is the same. The kitchen retains the technique. The difference is the menu direction and the branding, which now leans into the history of the property and points to seasonal French-American cooking rooted in Utah ingredients.
If you bookmarked thecharlestondraper.com or saved the old phone number, it’s worth updating your contacts. The current site is thepinesdraper.com and reservations now route through OpenTable.
The Pines: Concept and Cuisine
The Pines describes itself as contemporary French-American. In practice that means classical French technique applied to American produce and proteins, with the menu changing as the seasons turn. You’ll see local Utah ingredients on the plate when they’re in. The kitchen blends technique with restraint, which is rare in this part of the valley.
Expect a small menu rather than a sprawling one. A handful of starters, a tight selection of mains, a few desserts, and a wine list curated for the menu rather than for show. Ask the team what’s working that night. They know.
The restaurant is built for slow dinners. Not a quick weeknight stop, not a place to push three courses in 45 minutes. Block out two hours and treat it accordingly.
The Zemira Draper-Joshua Terry Home
The setting is part of why The Pines works. The property carries one of the oldest pedigrees in town. Zemira Draper, the man Draper is named after, and his brother William built a small adobe home on this site in the early 1850s. In 1878, Joshua Terry, a mountain man and a Native American interpreter for Brigham Young, constructed the two-story brick home that still stands today.
The current owners restored the structure rather than gutting it. Original brickwork, refinished wood floors, and the pre-Victorian bones of the house are still visible. There’s an indoor dining room and a garden patio. Patio seating is the move in late spring and early fall when Draper evenings cool off but haven’t dropped into jacket weather. The patio also handles small private dinners well.
If you care about historic preservation, the building alone is worth a visit. Few restaurants on the Wasatch Front operate inside a building this old that hasn’t been remodeled into invisibility.
Planning Your Visit
A few things to know before you book.
Address: 1229 East Pioneer Road, Draper, UT 84020. Off the 12300 South / Pioneer corridor, easy access from I-15 and Bangerter Highway. On-site parking, plenty of spaces.
Phone: 801-999-1011
Reservations: Book through OpenTable. The dining room is small so reserve at least a week ahead for Friday and Saturday evenings. Tuesday and Wednesday are easier on shorter notice.
Hours: Tuesday through Thursday, 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Friday and Saturday, 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Closed Sunday and Monday. Verify on thepinesdraper.com before you go since hours can shift seasonally.
Dress code: Smart casual. Business casual or date-night attire is the norm. No shorts.
Price point: Special-occasion pricing. Plan on a multi-course dinner with wine running $250 to $400 for two. Pricier than most south valley restaurants and in line with the better Park City rooms.
Why The Pines Matters for Draper
A restaurant like The Pines doesn’t survive in a market that won’t support it. The fact that it does says something specific about Draper.
Draper holds the highest median home price in Salt Lake County’s south valley. In Q1 2026, the median sales price was $900,000 across 111 closed transactions, with an average of $1,020,662. The mix runs from $311,000 to $3.6 million, which means there’s a long tail of high-end inventory in places like Suncrest, Hidden Valley, SunCrest Highlands, and Steeplechase. Source: Wasatch Front Regional MLS.
What that translates to on the ground: Draper households have discretionary income, they spend it locally, and they keep small operations like The Pines, Tracks Brewing, and the handful of independent shops along 12300 South in business. That’s part of why Draper feels different from the cookie-cutter suburbs around it.
If you’re considering Draper, the lifestyle question isn’t “Is it close to Salt Lake?” It’s “Do you want a Wasatch Front community that feels like its own place?” Draper does. Corner Canyon trail access, the way Suncrest sits above the valley, the school district, a restaurant like The Pines, all part of the same story. See Draper Real Estate and Draper Homeowner Options for current market detail.
I’ve worked with Draper buyers and sellers for 24 years. Buyers who fall in love with the area usually do so on their first or second visit, not after a year of looking. It hits differently than the rest of the south valley.
Other Draper Restaurants Worth Knowing
If you’re putting together a Draper restaurant list, a few other names belong on it alongside The Pines.
La Caille is the obvious one. French dining on a small estate. Worth a visit at least once. Different vibe (bigger, more formal, garden setting).
Tracks Brewing Company for beer-forward pub food. Casual, family-friendly.
Cubby’s for what is the best fast-casual burger most non-locals have never heard of.
Sapa Sushi Bar and Asian Grill if you want sushi with effort behind it.
The Pines is still the one I send out-of-town clients to when they want to understand what eating well in Draper looks like. Buyers relocating from out of state often ask about lifestyle. For context on neighboring communities, see South Jordan Real Estate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Charleston Draper still open?
Not under that name. The Charleston rebranded as The Pines around June 2025. Same 1878 building at 1229 East Pioneer Road in Draper. Chef Marco Silva remains as co-owner and Executive Chef. The dining program is now contemporary French-American rather than the international concept of The Charleston.
What is The Pines in Draper?
The Pines is a fine dining restaurant set inside the restored 1878 Zemira Draper-Joshua Terry home at 1229 East Pioneer Road in Draper, Utah. The kitchen serves contemporary French-American cuisine with a seasonal, locally sourced menu. It opened in this current concept after Chef Marco Silva and restaurateur Greg Castro rebranded the property from The Charleston in 2025.
Who owns The Pines?
Chef Marco Silva and restaurateur Greg Castro are the co-owners. Silva originally purchased the property roughly eight years ago and ran it as The Charleston before partnering with Castro on the rebrand. Silva continues to serve as Executive Chef.
How do I make reservations at The Pines?
Book through OpenTable at opentable.com/r/the-pines-draper or call 801-999-1011 directly. The dining room is small so reserve at least a week ahead for Friday and Saturday nights. Tuesday and Wednesday are usually easier on shorter notice.
What are The Pines Draper hours?
Tuesday through Thursday, 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Friday and Saturday, 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Closed Sunday and Monday. Hours can shift seasonally so verify on thepinesdraper.com before you go.
Where exactly is The Pines located?
1229 East Pioneer Road, Draper, Utah 84020. Off the 12300 South / Pioneer corridor with easy access from I-15 and Bangerter Highway. On-site parking is plentiful and well-lit, no street parking required.
How expensive is The Pines Draper?
Plan on a multi-course dinner with wine running $250 to $400 for two. It’s priced as a special-occasion restaurant by Wasatch Front standards and lands in line with the better Park City fine dining rooms.
What’s the dress code at The Pines?
Smart casual. Most guests arrive in business casual or date-night attire. No shorts or athletic wear. Jackets aren’t required.
Want to Live Where Restaurants Like This Exist?
Draper isn’t an accident. The community supports independent businesses like The Pines because the people who live there value good food, good design, and good neighborhoods. I’ve helped buyers and sellers across Draper for 24 years. If you’re thinking about moving in, moving up, or moving on, call 801-999-8005 for a free consultation. No pressure, no script, just a conversation about what’s possible.
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Kris Bowen is a Utah Associate Broker with LPT Realty LLC, Channel 2 News Real Estate Expert, and creator of Zoom Utah. License #5504762-AB00. Office: 10 W. Broadway 7th Floor, Salt Lake City, UT 84101. Sources: The Pines Draper; Sandy Journal coverage of the 2025 rebrand; Wasatch Front Regional MLS Q1 2026 sales data (Utah Association of REALTORS).
