I had liver, onions & gravy with red rice & mac. I also had an Arnold Palmer with a free refill and corn bread. Everything was really good. I haven't had liver since I was s little girl so I had to go for it! The prices were reasonable too. read more

Hannibal's Kitchen - Liver, onions & gravy with red rice & mac & cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

My wife and I totally enjoyed this place. Quaint family owned ambiance. The food and service were great! The crab and rice with shrimp was some delicious. We would return here again. read more

FOOD: Cheap but good quality with a fresh taste! The food is very flavorful, tasty and the portion sizes are great. I always get the crab rice w/ peppers. One can't come to Charleston and not enjoy the seafood. As a fellow Charlestonian, let me advise that some of the BEST SEAFOOD is at "hole in the wall" spots like this! SERVICE: The staff are friendly. They greet you upon entry and exit. ATMOSPHERE: This is a hole-in-the-wall but a LOCAL FAVORITE. Do NOT let the neighborhood or the building fool you. I usually order pick up, but there are options to dine in as well. LOCATION: Located in downtown amongst the locals and not in the touristy area. There is parking available. read more

The food was as good as my Nana and Cousin Odessa's cookin' - delicious! Gabe was our hostess and her service was excellent! The ambiance included good music, beautiful wall art, pictures and of course our joy and laughter shared with everyone. Our drink will always be the "Dirty Obama!" Celebrating three birthday's, we were serenaded with Stevie Wonder's HBD song sung by everyone in the place! Thank y'all for the best dining experience of our SC visit! read more

Trying black owned restaurant around the country to support those are are less likely to be supported. Found this place on a Google search after they sent us to 3 white owned and operated spot. The food here was ABSOLUTELY EXCELLENT, Whenever I come back to town I'll be eating here again. Mac and Cheese, and Greens OMG is all I can say read more

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Since it was my first time, I ordered the Hannibal's Crab Rice. My selection did not disappoint! The food was the right temperature, the portion was on point and it was seasoned just right! I added a little hot sauce because someone's review said that 'even the hot sauce is good!' We also ordered the honey mustard wings as an appetizer! They were tasty as well! Not over cooked and still had a crunch! Tip: Order ahead or be prepared to wait for perfection! The only downside was the lemonade-tea mixture was too sweet for me. Other than that! Excellent meal! read more

Hannibal's Kitchen - Barbeque Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Hannabils is in the cracks of downtown Charleston and parking maybe a tad tricky depending on the time of day you're going. They are not open on Mondays no matter what online you may see lol CALL IN your orders or be prepared to wait for your food! There is adequate space for parties to dine if that's your thing. I typically get the fried whiting with shrimp & crab rice! This was my first time trying this Charleston dish of seafood rice but it is AMAZING! Seafood sautéed with a savory broth over rice and 2 lovely crispy pieces of fish. I haven't dared to try anything else since I'm in love with this dish but my next time going I have to try something else. read more

Hannibal's Kitchen - Barbeque Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

The food was delicious. Good customer service. I just wish the would provide plates when dining in. I would definitely like to go back to Charleston and u would definitely visit Hannibal again. read more

After getting hyped by the tour guide I couldn't wait to go. Very disappointed. Fried pork chops had little seasoning, red rice was dry, and corn bread was dry too. Macaroni and cheese was good though. read more

Hannibal's food was delicious. I had crab rice with a side of collard greens. The wait staff was friendly and able to accommodate a party of 40 very hungry basketball players and families. The atmosphere is cozy and a very nice outdoor patio area. Best soul food restaurant! read more

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not too sure what the hype is about ... here are my reasons why. first off, i am from out of town and was expecting to have an amazing experience , especially since there have been a great deal of celebrities, politicians, etc. that have come to this establishment. it is clear that they must only have great food, service , and overall experience when "important people" come around. my family and i waited for more than an hour to receive our meals. although the waiter was kind, the wait and the food trumped his kindness. the food was inconsistently distasteful . we had a table of 9 people , so i understand that it will take some time to prepare all of the orders, but we shouldn't have received our food at different times. some people had fully cooked meat some didn't. the sides like the cabbage were extremely oily. the collard greens were not seasoned and didn't seem to be fully cleaned. the rice tasted like something out of an uncle bens packet. in that entire hour we only received refills on the water. i can only assume that was because there was one waiter waiting on everyone in the restaurant. after waiting more than an hour for your food, you would think that everything would be in perfect ... o and i forgot to mention that the bathrooms were absolutely atrocious ..you cannot mask a dirty bathroom smell with cheap scents ... it seems as if their focus was mainly on their to-go or online orders....this was an absolutely terrible experience ... read more

Nice quaint spot. My coworker and I went there for dinner. The place is just like I like it. It is a mom-pop off the beaten path. It was recommended to me by the bellman in our hotel. When you come in you're greeted by staff who's very friendly and cordial. Just take a seat and wait. The only problem with this place is that if it's busy you need patience. It's also a take out spot. The lady who greeted us was doing it all too. The food was great! I had baked turkey wings and gravy, Lima beans, and cabbage with cornbread. All of it is good! There's also good cool old school soul music playing the whole time. My coworker had a funk dish that looked good too. It's a good cool laid back spot that I'd hit again and again when I'm hungry. read more

Food was not worth the hype or price. Wings were terribly dry. The crab fried rice was not tasty and presentation was even worse. Service was ok, but the wait was super long. Ambiance was not assessed because they don't have dine in seats. read more

The best authentic soul food in Charleston hands down. This place has been around since I was younger. It has only gotten better over the time. The wait is a little long but it's definitely worth the wait. read more

This place is an absolute riot! Although they close fairly early, it was full on party mode on a Thursday night. The shrimp was delicious. Served with both hot and tartar sauces. And the crab rice - I don't know how the heck they cook that rice, but it was decadent. My husband also enjoyed his fried fish. Of the 3 options, don't pass on the rice. It's the perfect size to share for a snack or as a side dish. As far as the soul food options go on my trip, Hannibal's was by far my favorite. The music was loud, the beer was flowing, and it was a good ole time. read more

I wanted to like this place. I love to support black owned businesses. I ordered the crab and shrimp rice and fried chicken wingettes. I didn't enjoy the rice and the fried chicken was nothing special. I hope they continue to do well. read more

Hannibal's Kitchen - Crab and Shrimp rice.... I wouldn't order again. - Barbeque Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Hannibal's kitchen did not disappoint! I had their side dishes and cornbread all of which were delicious. My boyfriend had the pork chop with gravy, which he throughly enjoyed. Our waitress was very sweet and answered all our questions about the menu. The restaurant was super clean and comfortable. We will definitely be going back. read more

Best food I had in Charleston, by far! Everything was divine (the word I used while eating it ). One of the best fried pork chops I've had in life, and the gravy schmacked. The rice special was really good and you gotta add the fried shark. Oh, and def don't sleep on the cornbread! We took some for the road. The woman workin was great, helpful and added to the general great, hospitable atmosphere. This is a spot I'll go back to every time I'm in the area, and will definitely recommend to anyone else who is. read more

Hannibal's Kitchen - Gravy, the crab shrimp rice special, bread pudding, cornbread, pork chop, okra soup over rice, fried shark (for the crab and shrimp rice) - Barbeque Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

I learned about Gullah cuisine watching the excellent food series High on the Hog. I got take-out from here, they have online ordering. I got the crab rice and oxtails which were both delicious with a side of greens. There's such depth of flavor with amazing spices and flavor profile. Support black owned businesses! read more

Amazing soul food joint right outside of downtown. The place is a little out of the way and nothing fancy but don't let that dissuade you! We ordered the crab and rice plate, Lima beans, collards, and Mac and cheese. They were all excellent. Most entrees fun literally $7 for a large portion and 2 sides. We then got the bread pudding for a measly $2.50 and it served three people! Haha and better than that - it was amazingly moist and flavorful. Skip the fancy tourist traps - Hannibal's is the real deal. Highly recommended!! read more

Hannibal's Kitchen - Barbeque Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

The food was incredible. The fried chicken livers tasted like my granny used to fix when I was a child. The servers were extremely friendly and very helpful. If you want food that represents Southern comfort food then eat here. read more

Read the rave reviews and had to check it out. Only seating available is picnic tables outside (w/umbrellas). Opens at 11am. Had the fried chicken gizzards which I loved, crispy and salty. I also ordered the crab rice. It must be an acquired taste. I didn't care for it. Took my to go bag down the street and found a little table and dined al fresco at the school. read more

Hannibal's Kitchen - Fried chicken gizzards with crab rice - Barbeque Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

The food might be amazing. Unfortunately I have no idea...we walked in and were sat at a table relatively quickly, and then we sat there for the next 30 minutes waiting for someone to take our order. After finally reaching the point where I felt like I needed to flag someone down, I was promptly told that "they have other tables" 5 minutes later we got up and left...didn't even have our drink order taken. read more

Visiting Charleston for a golf trip and a guy at the club house told us about Hannibal's in Downtown Charleston. All I can say is WOW!! The wings, crab & shrimp rice, BBQ ribs, smothered turkey wings, red rice, Mac and cheese, cabbage were amazing. And yes, the service was good considering they were busy!! We left Hannibal's feeling fat.. lol.. highly recommend!! read more

The food was tasty. However, mine was cold. I ordered turkey wing(s). When I placed my order I was under the impression that I would get what the menu read, "turkey wings" what I got was one turkey wing. I asked them about it and they said "you only get one" I pointed out that your menu reads "turkey wings" they responded with "I don't know why they put that S there" I could not believe this. I may not be going again until the S matters. read more

While visiting for vacation I wanted to give this place a try...I had the specialty wings (naked wings) and yams and collard greens...wings IMO were just ok...the yams were pretty good but my biggest disappointment came from the collards...they definitely were way too salty...overall food was just ok. read more

Okay before we start let me just warn you especially tourists from out of town like me, this place is not a visually appealing place. When we got here we were very concerned about the area as its not a place we would enter in. The outside is dingy and the inside is dark and no frills to say the least. Its not a fine dining experience and most (95%+) of the people who came in did take out so do be prepared for that. But boy oh boy were we glad that we stayed! Hannibal's is a local joint serving traditional low country Southern fare. Originally we came for the shrimp and grits but that was served only during breakfast. We ended up getting a variety of dishes including fried gizzards, crab and shrimp rice, fried whitling and that day's special stewed gizzards. It took a while to come and we had to ask for some things repeatedly. But one bite into the dish and you can tell everything was made fresh to order and the dishes were delicious! As the night went on we started to get more comfortable with the staff and as a result the staff really started to open up more to the point that we were not worried about who or where we were anymore. We really started to see Southern hospitality first hand and understood more and more that soul food is from heart. The gentleman there said that in the South they believe that when you open up your heart others do the same. These are good people. I have no doubt that the next time we come back to Charleston, Hannibal's will be the first place we hit... especially to try their shrimp and grits in the morning! read more

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Heard about the Gullah Geechee food from "Taste the Nation" Show with Padma Lakshmi and the culture that lies within the Charleston, SC area. Looked up where to get some food and found Hannibal's which is near downtown and has a very local vibe to it. The Shrimp and Crab Rice was beyond amazing. Definitely order with the onions and peppers, and grab a sweet tea while you're at it. They were out of cornbread at 4ish, so get there early if you want that. That taste is so unique, I wish I could get it in California. Highly recommend. read more

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Good food and friendly staff. Tried all the sides and they did not disappoint. The shrimp and fried fish was also delish.

In Charleston for the day, and decided to visit Hannibal's for dinner. Well a note is pasted on the door saying "we're closing at 6 pm today reopening Jan 3". The door is ajar and we're yelling "hello". In comes Darryl. He was friendly and explained they're not open today, the note is a mistake. He then proceeds to ask the owner to make us some food. She made us some crab rice with grilled shrimp on the side. Needless to say the food was delicious. The company was friendly and very accommodating. Stop by, you won't regret it. read more

The food was average tasting soul food for me. The only reason I visited this particular restaurant is because my tour guide of Charleston, SC recommended this place. read more

Great, authentic soul food! Service was a little negligent, but we got there. The place is definitely high on my list to try again.

Fantastic, flavorful Southern cooking! I wish we would have had more time in Charleston so we could have gone back to try other dishes. The service was great and the place was very welcoming. read more

Crab rice is spectacular, highly recommended but get a double order. I am sure other items of menu were good, parking in residential area in a side street read more

The food was great but my hubby didn't receive his greens he ordered. Our okra soup was a bit salty but we enjoyed our meals. I recommend the crab fried rice and he recommended his whiting. read more

The fried fish was the best part of the whole meal. When the food came out is was hot which meant it was fresh. Even though there were a few bones in the fish I'd still go back next time I am in Charleston. read more

Hannibal's Kitchen - Fried fish, mac and cheese, collard greens - Barbeque Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

If you're looking for soul food then this is a decent find. It's a very local restaurant, so do not expect fancy decor etc. The dish I had ( shrimp rice) was average, but satisfied. The mac and cheese was good. It is possible that there are better dish choices. The server was attentive, friendly and did make recommendations. I would definitely say to come for the experience and support a family-owned restaurant. read more

This is the spot! I was nervous to go because of the negative reviews of customer service and mediocrity of the food despite the exceptionally reasonable price. I'm here to say MY experience debunked all doubts of this quaint hidden gem. I placed my order online and a little while before my food was expected to be done I got a courtesy call about my arrival to ensure it would be pipping hot. I ordered the rib meal with two sides of Mac and yams, when I tell you the meat was so tender it feel off the bone and it was seasoned very well. I will say if you prefer more of a Smokey savory flavor of ribs this may not be your favorite as it has a hint of sweetness from the sauce but it's was sooo good! The macaroni wasn't bad but it wasn't all I expected it to be, I would just say try for yourself. I also got the entree sides which consisted of an order of 5 pc drumettes, gizzards and smothered pork chops (I wanted a little of everything, don't worry I shared tho lol) The wings and pork chops were both seasoned well and fried good but still juicy and I would order again. The gizzards were less flavorful but then again I'm not an avid gizzard eater so I'm not sure exactly how they're supposed to be but they were hard and I didn't finish them. Finally I got a slice of strawberry cake which I didn't eat because I was stuffed and still had left overs. The only reason this place got 4 stars instead of 5 is because they forgot my order of shrimps which I assume would've been good too. But I'll def be back because those ribs were something special and hopefully I'll get to try the shrimp. read more

Hannibal's Kitchen - Wings, Macaroni, what's left of my smothered pork chop and yams - Barbeque Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Awesome food. Fried shrimp was great. And the cornbread was incredible. Service wasn't great but the cheap, good quality food made up for it. read more

Hannibal's Kitchen - Barbeque Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

At first glance this place doesn't seem like a top choice, but dont let the appearance fool you! The food speaks volumes and for a great price. We ordered the fried whiting fish with hoppin john and mac n cheese. My girlfriend had the fried pork chop with collards greens and mac n cheese. All delicious and tasted like grandma is in the back of the house whippin that pot with love and soul. Definitely a must if your in the Charleston area! read more

Hannibal's Kitchen - Barbeque Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina