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    Frannie & The Fox

    4.3 (616 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Mollie N.

    Random last minute brunch and it was the highlight of the weekend. Decided I was craving a Caesar and happened to be downtown. Dropped by the gorgeous Emeline hotel and took a seat in the swanky Frannie and the Fox. The service? Exceptional! The food? Exceptional! We ordered the blue crab fritters, Caesar salad, and peach and ham pizza with the garlic and hot honey dips. Everything was a 10/10. The espresso martini was also a must order drink. Def check this place out, you won't be disappointed

    Monte' J.

    Stopped in on a really hot day. I opted for the pepperoni pizza because it's supposed to be made in a brick fire oven. Taleggio was recommended to the party sitting next to us, but they had them add sausage, which I wish I had done, but I didn't know about it until my order was already put in. With that said, the pepperoni pizza was definitely a four out of five. The only thing that would have made it a five out of five was a little bit more moisture to the crust or some type of garlic butter to it. The flavor was really good on the pepperoni. The crust was nice and chewy as far as the underneath. 4/5 Before I tasted it, when the waitstaff, who wasn't our waiter, ended up bringing the pizza to us, they asked if we needed anything. We asked for a sauce. I asked them what sauces they had. They gave us a couple of options. I picked two sauces, but unbeknownst to me, those sauces were dips, and the dips were $3 each. The young lady did not tell us that, unfortunately. One of the sauces was a garlic sauce, and the other thing was the restaurant's rendition of ranch. Both were rather bland. I'd have to give them a 2 out of 5. They weren't nasty, but they lacked flavor. My wife ordered this shishuka, which would be the eggs, and she thoroughly enjoyed it. She gave it a four out of five. I tasted it. The eggs were bland to me. I would give it a three out of five based on the two forkfuls that I had, but the waitstaff was amazing. I definitely want to go back to try their brunch and to try that other pizza without the extra sauces.

    Emma D.

    This spot screams girls night! I sat outside at the courtyard on a Saturday night. I loved the variety of couches, dining tables and half bench tables. I started with the spring peas which was different than expected but in a good way! It was more of a salad than a burrata and bread dish. The chicken Milanese was fantastically crispy and the potatoes were a great to eat up the sauce. The margarita pizza was super thin but refreshing. Our server was attentive and made great cocktail suggestions.

    Beef & Pork Meatballs
    Sandy S.

    The food was delicious! Our service was horrendous and two managers failed to address our concerns. In the middle of our meal and at the end. Did we want drinks? Yes! Did we order drinks immediately? Yes Did we get them? Yes, after our appetizer, entrees and sides, approx 25 minutes later. Did she blame the bar? Yes! Was it the bar's fault, no! Did she ever come back to our table to check on us? No. Why? She was too busy making friends with the large table of girls next to us. On multiple occasions, the worst service we have experienced in Charleston. Did we want more food? Yes! Did we want more drinks? Yes! Did we want dessert? Yes! Are we headed somewhere else right now to get the service that everyone deserves and the food and drinks we want? Absolutely! Do not recommend.

    Cherry Mae B.

    I recommend this place for the pizza! It was delicious. I was not a fan of the drinks and the appetizers tbh. The bruschetta was a little lacking in my opinion. I understand that they added their twist on it but it was a little too hard to bite into and messy. The pasta salad was okay. The pizza was amazing though! I would come back here for that. The ambiance was nice and convenient. The patio area was really cute. Our server was attentive and nice. I had a good experience overall.

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    Diana M.

    Frannie & the Fox located in the gorgeous Emeline hotel. Just visited from SoCal. The bar at night is always popping. Cocktails are top-notch and the food is outstanding. My fave was French 75, the pepperoni pizza (to die for) and the pizzola salad (wow). Julia the bartender was so freaking awesome!!

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    Kim V.

    Updating based on my last visit - terrible service this time. Compared to the absolutely phenomenal service we had last time (where our waiter took time talking to us about the food and where everything came from, telling us about himself, interacting with our son. etc.) the waiter we had this time completely ruined our experience here. Not only did it just feel like he was trying to pass us through, he was spending more time at the bar with his buddies than making sure his tables were covered (we sat without forks) and he just seemed annoyed to be there. Last visit, our waiter made recommendations and asked if he could put spicy sauces on the side because he saw we had a young child that might be sensitive to the spice: this time the new waiter just brought our food out, no notes. Near the end of our meal we heard him chatting with the table next to us quite a bit and wondered why he treated our table so differently. Overall just a soured experience and we will probably try other places in the future despite enjoying the food here.

    My lovely bride!
    JR W.

    Boy, it sure was hot by the standards of this Minnesota guy visiting South Carolina when we stopped at Frannie & The Fox for lunch during our anniversary trip to Charleston. Just finding the restaurant turned out to be our first challenge. It's tucked away inside Hotel Emeline, and although our GPS brought us right to the hotel entrance, there was nothing to indicate that a restaurant was inside. Thankfully, the gentleman at the door noticed us looking a bit lost, asked if he could help, and pointed us in the right direction. When we arrived for lunch, there weren't many people there, but the restaurant became noticeably busier as we dined. Our server appeared to be handling both bartending and waitressing duties. As the restaurant got busier toward the end of our meal, her attention became more sparse, and getting the check and paying took longer than we would have liked. We shared a wood-fired pepperoni pizza and a chopped salad, and both were very good. The pizza had excellent flavor, and the chopped salad was equally enjoyable. I also enjoyed a Pardon My French cocktail, which rounded out my meal nicely. We enjoyed the atmosphere and thought it was a fun place to dine. The food was good, and we enjoyed ourselves. That said, nothing about the experience really stood out as especially memorable or gave us a compelling reason to return. It certainly wasn't a negative experience. In fact, it was quite good, but in a city filled with outstanding dining options, this just wasn't one that rose to the top of our list.

    Elaine A.

    My husband and I recently dined at Franny and the Fox, and the experience was outstanding from the moment we walked in. The ambience immediately stood out. Warm, stylish, and lively without feeling crowded. It set the tone for a relaxed and enjoyable evening. Our waitress was delightful. Attentive, professional, and genuinely pleasant. She made thoughtful recommendations and checked in at the right times without hovering. The food matched the service. Fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. Every dish we had was satisfying and well executed. If you're looking for a place in Charleston that delivers great service, great food, and a memorable atmosphere, this is it. We will definitely return.

    Rigatoni and lamb.
    Michael S.

    Tried it again after a very poor experience that was preceded by excellent dinners. I will start with the lukewarm water served in a carafe on a 90 degree plus day; and the water had the foulest taste we've experienced in water. We ordered bottled water which we haven't had to do ever dining out. The server recommended a salad that was just awful, bland, plain, tasteless, underwhelming. And very small for the price. The pizza we ordered was markedly smaller than before and the crust was different and looked like it was premade and frozen. It had the taste and look of DiGiorno pizza. Previously, the pizza was a standout but now Indaco and La Tela in Kiawah are making much better pizza pies. The service was friendly and they prepared a specialty cocktail that I like which was outstanding. To the team there, you have been going downhill for several years. Turn it around!

    Kids oj was gone within minutes! Yum!
    Raquel D.

    What a lovely treat. Quality service. Bartenders and servers who know how to welcome guests and make them feel special. Brunch with my two kids was lovely. More lovely was our blondie server (Clemson gal) who radiated positivity and gave 5 star service. The sweetest. My kids loved the pancakes and bacon. Amazing start to our trip!

    Zara T.

    We popped in for a drink - shout out to being open on Christmas!! - and were pleasantly surprised by how cute the place was. It's a hotel bar, though open to the public. They had the cutest little yurts set up on the patio, and I NEED to check them out next year!! The fire was burning on the patio and it was very comfortable to sit outside. The inside is also cute, and was open air connecting to the patio. We just ordered drinks, a spaghett and a beer, during a slow period for them. Bartender was very nice and helpful, giving us a heads up of where would be reserved for dinner service, etc. Very cute spot!

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    Ted K.

    Frannie & The Fox is a great spot for dinner or just grabbing a few drinks. The restaurant is pretty big with lots of seating both indoor and outdoor. The outdoor patio is really nice if the weather is good. I came here for happy hour with a couple of friends. I had the house white wine and the arancini small bite. The wine was a Chardonnay and I liked it. The arancini was pretty good but could have been a little more flavorful. The restaurant is wonderfully decorated and service was friendly and quick.

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    Ask the Community - Frannie & The Fox

    Do they offer take out?

    Yes you Can get take out

    Can you make reservations at Frannie and the Fox if you are not a guest at Hotel Emeline?

    Yes. You can make a reservation on the Resy app.

    Do you allow dogs in the outdoor area?

    YES!

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