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I give it 4 stars. But maaaan, when you've been around as long as they've been, that's @ least worth a star of itself. This place been around since I was a child. Most of you folks have never heard of Ernies, Wali's supreme etc and theres so many more places that have come and gone but not this place. And there low key better. Sadly to say this was my first time here. I had the whiting, crab rice (of course) and turkey wing. BUSSING!!!! Place was packed man. But I ordered ahead so I walked in and out. Everything was excellent. I love the music pumping outside. Great customer service. I will be back. When I fine something good i dont stop til I conquer the whole menu. Lol.
Service was friendly and I loved the atmosphere with a steady flow of patrons that have likely been coming here for years. The food was ok but forgettable - my husband agreed that everything was 'meh' and took waaay too long to get to the table. Portions were on the small side but prices definitely were not. We paid $60+ for lunch for 2. 3.5/5 - Crab rice with shrimp 4/5 - Lemon pepper wing dings 2/5 - Chicken gizzards
What can I say about this staple that hasn't already been said? Of course the food was phenomenal and the parking was complicated. The portion size was abundant and the Charleston mix was perfect for this hot steaming South Carolina weather. I got the fried chicken livers to start. Soooooooo good! I asked for a cup of gravy after they had been served. Gravy came, but most of the liver was gone by then. They weren't slow, we just ate them fast. I also got the turkey wing with a side of red rice and greens. I also ordered a side of the Lima beans. If I had any criticism it would have been a little salt meat, whether turkey or pork would have really enhanced the Lima beans. All in all an amazing meal. Beyond glad we stopped in.
Had another great meal at Hannibal's in Charleston, South Carolina... this has definitely been my goto place when I want a good ole home cook meal. The ambiance is always great, customer service is genuine and the food is always exactly what you expect.
A plus plus! This place made us so happy. Talk about southern hospitality...our tour guide Mr. Miller of Sites and Insights told us all at the end of the tour that if anyone was hungry they might think about Hannibal's Kitchen and we were like hey! Because that's exactly where we were headed! And guess what? He said well I'll drop you off. Then we walk in the door and were immediately greeted by this sugar-sweet silky voice (ma'am, we are wondering do you sang, Miss K???). That friendly melodic voice coupled with the savory aroma of some unmistakenly good lowcountry cooking was all the welcome we needed. We knew we couldn't go wrong. We got the crab rice and they had yellow rice today so we subbed that, with a side of collards. We also ordered the smothered porkchop with cabbage corn and lima beans, plus cornbread. We smashed. Nuff said. Really though...best food and friendliest service we've had in the 3 days we've been here in Charleston. I felt like I was with family.
Yes, this is a must when you visit Charleston! Greeted by a beautiful Queen.... Welcome to Hannibal's.... Cozy, warm, and welcoming. Decor is filled with beautiful art and many celebrities with staff. From previous President Biden to movie stars... let's get into it... the food... I ordered: fried pork chop (seasoned to perfection), mac n cheese (mymymymy) , and (good faithful) collard greens including the table blessings of Sweet Tea (Charleston Mix)...yall know I am not eating alone... Hubby ordered: Hannibal's Crab Rice with added shrimp and okra soup!!! Everything was delicious ... Thank you Hannibal for satisfying my inner core... This is what Soul Food is all about... it's made with pure love to touching your inner core! Now, I need to go walking because I know the calories are off the chart!!!!!
Came here during a port visit. The walk was about 20 minutes from the cruise terminal. We entered and were greeted by a pleasant young lady and escorted to a booth. The ambiance was homey, with African art and photos of various African-American celebrities who have visited (Angela Bassett and Pharrell to name a few). Hannibal's Kitchen specializes in soul food. The menu was extensive with a variety of items we wanted to try, but we didn't have a bunch of time to indulge so we settled on the fried chicken, Mac and cheese, Lima beans with pigtails over rice and a couple of drinks: the Charleston (sweet tea/pink lemonade) and a sweet tea. Our food arrived n a decent amount of time. The fried chicken was fresh, with a nice crispy coating and great seasoning. The Mac and cheese was nice and cheesy, but the macaroni was over cooked a bit and lacked salt and pepper, but was edible once we added the additional seasoning. The Lima beans and pigtails were good, but the beans were a bit pasty with not a bunch of liquid. The pigtails were cooked well and enhanced the Lima beans. The white rice was a welcomed addition, but I didn't eat that much of them as I like my beans with the meat and nothing else. The Charleston drink was a bit sweet but good, just another variation of Baltimore's half and half, but substituted with pink lemonade instead of regular lemonade. The sweet tea was good as well. All in all, if you're in the Charleston area, especially if you have a cruise port stop here, it is a great place to stop by for some good soul food.
This is the kind of place that reminds you why local spots always beat the tourist traps. Hannibal's Kitchen feels real--no gimmicks, no flash--just authentic, soulful cooking that speaks for itself. The food was exactly what I hoped for from this type of cuisine: rich, seasoned, and made with heart. Every dish tasted like it came straight from someone's home kitchen. It's easy to see why this is a local favorite--the kind of spot people grow up eating at and keep coming back for
The staff was very friendly and welcomed us as if we were a part of the family. You're welcomed to decor of black culture. Black and African American art work adorns each wall. Filled with the History of the family that owns the restaurant. All the food was fresh hot and seasoned to perfection! The chicken was fried crispy yet juicy. The red rice was flavorful. Definitely coming back anytime I'm in Charleston.
We had an outstanding experience at Hannibal's. We came for lunch and we were seated right away. We ordered drinks to start. I saw the pink lemonade and knew that I would enjoy that combined with a little vodka-why not on a Saturday afternoon?! As for food...first, the prices are so reasonable! I had the grilled shrimp, peppers and onions with Lima beans and mac and cheese. My friends had fish and the turkey wing. Everything was cooked perfectly. We loved being able to have good food along with good drinks. I will definitely return soon!
AMAZING PLACE!! I came with a group of friends and not only was the food AMAZING but our server Gabe as well. She was super charismatic and attentive!! I ordered the crab rice meal and let me tell y'all IS ON ANOTHER LEVEL! I couldn't stop eating it. I would also recommend the fried okra, side of sweet yams, mac n cheese and the corn bread. Corn bread was soo good, I felt back at Texas! We all loved the food and everything was amazing, even the founder Robert Hannibal came out to serve our appetizers and introduced himself, he was very sweet. Will definitely be coming back, such a a good place, meal and experience!! :)
The food was great!! And the portions were large! We wanted authentic Gullah food and this was the spot that was recommended. We arrived before they opened and waited (best thing we could have did, since we were told the wait after you order could be an hour). Our food came within 20 mins which was awesome!
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Down Home Soul Food done Right! The prices are extremely reasonable and the portion sizes are ample. Although the service was a bit slow, the food was worth the wait. You will swear someone's grandma is in that kitchen doing serious work with the pots and pans, but it's Chef Richard T and his crew doing their thing! read more
8 years ago
1st time @ this spot. Dope food and would've given 5 stars but took an hour to get the food. Otherwise good food...kinda grimy too, but good tastin food. read more
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Such a great place with amazing food! I went on a Monday around lunch time and it was fairly busy, several people picking up orders and one couple sitting outside. Parking is limited but there is street parking around the corner and a lot of people ordered online and just stopped in the street to hop out and pick up their order. I didn't give five stars because it was hard to tell whether we could go inside or not, the doors were dark and there was a sign saying "order online" so I thought that was the only option. However you can go in, so don't think too hard on it like I did and just go on in! The food was fantastic. I got the fried chicken wings with two sides of Mac and cheese. Perfect fried chicken and the Mac and cheese was great. 10/10 recommend this place especially if you aren't from the south and want a taste of true southern food! read more
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Crab and shrimp fried rice. That's really all you need to know. Takes a while for your food to come out, the location itself has no frills, and I wish to god they gave you twice as much (I'm still somewhat hungry afterwards). But the crab and shrimp rice is just so damn good that I can ignore everything else. read more
7 years ago
Ok so I couldn't go higher than three stars because they seemed to be having a lot of issues when we were in. We waited a long time for a server to address us and then it took a really long time to actually get menus and another long wait to have our order taken. It was another long wait for the food. It looked as though the three servers were all tag-teaming the tables because they all kept going to all of the tables and seemed to have no idea about the orders for anyone or even their own menu. It was bizarre. They were friendly but super scattered. No one seemed to know what was going on. It wasn't super clean but I wasn't really expecting it to be. It is a bit of a dive and I'm good with that. It's not there for the tourists, they serve locals mostly. I did go three stars because the food is good. My husband, daughter and I all got the shrimp and crab rice and my other daughter got the fried chicken (which the waitress didn't seem to know was on the menu) with fries and Mac and cheese (which the waitress forgot to ask about although it came with two sides according to the menu)...My husband had to go to the front counter to pay because we ended up being there so long and couldn't wait for a server to come give us our bill. My daughter said it best when she said, "it was good but I wouldn't go back". read more
9 years ago
Let's see... Drove over 2 hours for some true down home soul cooking... ordered collard plate with pigtail and smoked neck bones and rice. Also fried chicken and while whitting with mac and cabbage..everything was flavorful, but we couldn't get enough of the fish and mac. Staff was friendly and I felt at home. read more
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When you take a bite and do a little dance...you know the food is good! had never even heard of this place and one of my co-workers suggested we go there for lunch! They have gone multiple times and love it! They had the wings and crab rice. I only had crab rice and it was great! I could have ate two plates! They don't skimp on the crab it's piled high and the rice has a great flavor! The onions and peppers are seasoned to perfection! I would try and call to see if you can order ahead! I can't wait to get back to this place! Parking can be difficult especially if it's busy so you might want to wait until after lunch or call in! read more
8 years ago
Everything we had was absolutely perfect. The collard plate really stole the show though. I would recommend this to anyone who knows what they're doing read more
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This is one of my favorite places to eat in Charleston. The food is good and so is the service! The first time I came the gentleman made a mistake and overcharged me. When he realized it, he CAME OUT TO MY CAR where I was waiting for my food, let me know and corrected the issue immediately. The dining room is clean and the atmosphere is friendly. This place is a bit of a drive for me, but I will take the drive any time I want some good soul food. read more
After going on the Gullah tour I asked for recommendations for lunch. The guide suggested this restaurant. He said he loved the food and ambience. Well, the ambience is interesting because this restaurant is in the hood. If you're looking for nicely dressed tables and beautiful art on the walls then this isn't the place for you. What they lack in decor they surely make up for in tasty down home low country cuisine! There main cliental are locals who make you feel at home. Our server Tiera was great . She knows the menu and is good at answering any questions. I had the shark as an appetizer and my husband the shrimp . Both came out piping hot and full of flavor. Next our entrees didn't disappoint! I got the fried whiting, with cabbage and red rice. The food was seasoned just like it came straight outta my grandma's kitchen Can you say loving life If your in Charleston don't let this little gem pass you by. The prices are reasonable and the portions are ample. You won't be disappointed! read more
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True soul food at its best. Makes me keep coming back for more. Easy now, you will hurt yourself. read more
9 years ago
Simply incredible. Home style cooking. Couldn't get any better, they deserve the 5 stars. Don't let the looks deceive you. The food is amazing. read more
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On a day trip from Savannah and stumbled across this gem. Was hungry for some down home eatin, Hannibal's fit the bill. This place has been in business since 1985, they definitely doing something right, they're known for their crab rice, lima beans and huge hunks of cornbread. Being in the south I went for the fried whiting, the family got the daily special which was ribs, some of the sides they chose were greens, red rice; several others available. The service was friendly, prices were affordable and I won't comeback to Charleston without returning. By the way, this restaurant has meaningful history you should check out and they are very engaged with their community. God Bless Them‼ read more
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If you are craving true no-frills Soul food for cheap- Hannibal's can't be beat. Order the Crab Rice, douse in Hot Sauce and thank me later. read more
This is my second trip to Charleston and also my second visit to Hannibal's Kitchen. With so many great dining options available in downtown Charleston, and with my natural predilections to explore new territory, the fact that I would come back to the same place a second time should tell you quite a bit about the food here in and of itself. Also suffice it to say that if you are in the mood for straight up unapologetically unhealthy soul food, being the only white guy to be found for miles is also a very good sign, which is also the case here. It is located on the corner of a one way street right in the middle of a residential neighborhood, and GPS is not much help, so make sure you are paying attention when driving in trying to find it. There are only about 4-5 parking places in front of the restaurant itself, so you may have to find a spot to park on the street. The neighborhood is not the best, and the restaurant itself is run down and and old school, but these are factors a person like myself does not care about. I care about the food, which is spectacular. As I can see my fellow yelpers have already pointed out, you will not in any way be disappointed if you go with the Crab rice, as it is marvelous. It is generously piled high with crab meat and the flavor is robust. Add a little hot sauce to liven it up and it's a perfect dish that really hits the spot. On my most recent visit, I went with the specials which was drummies which came with two sides. Like most soul food joints, the various sides they offer (homemade mashed, mac n cheese, collards, etc) are as delicious as they are fattening. The mac n' cheese here rocks and is piled high and dripping with melted cheddar. Yum! Also try the Okra soup side, as it is sensational (also add hot sauce)! A word to the wise: Entrees here are made to order, and while you do have to wait about 20 min, they come to your table scalding hot from the pan or fryer. Work on your sides for a bit and wait for it to cool or you risk scalding your lips and tongue. Service here from the waitresses is over the top friendly, which is common for places like this in the South. 90 percent of their buiz is obviously regulars, so they are very glad you decided to stop in and will strike up convos with you non-stop all the while calling you "bay bay" in the sweetest of tones. The cook from the kitchen even came out front and asked me if I liked the food, which was a nice gesture. The rustic interior is also constant with music playing from the 1970's Motown era. My waitress hummed along with perfect harmony to "Strawberry Letter 23" by the Brothers Johnson while serving her tables. I felt like I was in a Quentin Tarantino flick. Prices here are dirt cheap. You can score a feast for under 10 bucks, which is a bargain for such good food. If you are into soul food and traditional Southern cooking, you have to swing by this place. You will thank me later. read more
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Great no frills spot. Chicken drummettes were so damn good. Never had chicken this good and I couldn't replicate it if I tried a thousand times. Parking lot is small. Sweet tea is fantastic. Five stars across the board! read more
Just dripping in "the other side" Charleston culture only a couple blocks but really a million miles from King Street. Get the crab and shrimp and a side. Maybe a beer or some liqour. Take in the atmosphere. Can't wait to bring friends and make it a night out. This is the real Chaaaaaawleston. read more
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16 Blake St
Charleston, SC 29403
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