Boxcar Betty's absolutely exceeded my expectations! Everything we ordered was fresh, hot, and…read morepacked with flavor. The chicken tenders were crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and seasoned perfectly. The smash burger was cooked just right with an incredible flavor. The fries were crispy and delicious, the sweet potato fries had the perfect balance of sweetness and crunch, and the fried pickles were some of the best I've had. The fried green tomatoes were another standout--crispy, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. A special shout-out to District Manager Kim R. for taking the time to check on us and ensure everything was perfect. It's clear that strong leadership creates an outstanding team and an exceptional dining experience. If you're looking for delicious food and top-notch customer service, Boxcar Betty's is the place to go. We'll definitely be back and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great meal served by people who truly care about their customers!

Back at West Ashley Boxcar Betty's for lunch!! This place is Rocking with upbeat vibes and great…read moremusic playing!! Quick Staff at Register took our orders at a very busy lunch hour. Wow amazed how efficient this kitchen is our orders were out in under 15 minutes probably closer to 10!! We both got the Classic Smash Burger Combos, Boxcar has the Smash Burger down oh so good!!! Yummy and the fries here are consistently delicious!! Easy 5 Stars !!

If you're looking for a Charleston spot that's worth the hype, make Leon's Oyster Shop your next…read morestop. I finally made it to Leon's, and it absolutely lived up to the experience. Famous for its oysters and fried chicken, this Charleston favorite has a vibrant green entrance you can't miss, with cozy indoor seating plus patios in both the front and back that give off relaxed, coastal vibes. We started with the smoked mahi dip, and I honestly couldn't stop eating it--it was my favorite dish of the day. We also ordered two rounds of the chargrilled oysters, and they disappeared almost instantly. For our entrées, we shared the famous fried chicken, and whenever I see a whole fish on the menu, I'm ordering it. The branzino was cooked perfectly--flavorful, tender, and definitely worth it. To cool off, we grabbed one of their frozen drinks, which was the perfect refreshing treat on a hot Charleston day. One tip: get there early because this place fills up fast. If Leon's isn't on your Charleston food list yet, it should be. I already can't wait to go back!

Leon's makes a fantastic first impression. The atmosphere is exactly what you'd hope for from a…read moremodern Charleston restaurant--lively, beautiful, and effortlessly welcoming. The design is thoughtfully executed, the space feels comfortable even when it's busy, and the service is friendly, attentive, and impressively fast. I also appreciated a small but important detail: despite how popular the restaurant is, there are plenty of restrooms and no long lines. Little things like that genuinely improve the guest experience. Unfortunately, that's where most of my praise ends. I intentionally ordered many of the restaurant's signature dishes because I wanted to judge the restaurant as a whole rather than base my opinion on one successful plate. The food simply doesn't live up to the expectations created by the photos. Everything looks noticeably less refined and less appetizing once it reaches the table. The fried chicken was just ordinary chicken in a heavy, greasy breading. The oysters were fresh and enjoyable with no complaints there. The famous salad turned out to be mostly a large bowl of cabbage, while the avocado and mandarin seemed more decorative than meaningful. Most of the flavor came from mint and an overly acidic vinaigrette that dominated the dish. The fish sandwich was the biggest disappointment. The issue wasn't the fish itself but the composition of the sandwich. The dry, stale bun completely overpowered everything else, while the basic vegetables did nothing to complement or elevate the fish. Instead of highlighting the main ingredient, the sandwich buried it, which defeats the entire purpose of a great fish sandwich. The Korean smashed cucumber salad tasted primarily of vinegar and sesame oil with very little depth, while the hush puppies were dry and lacked the rich corn flavor that usually makes them memorable. Even the drinks reinforced the same impression. The beer was good, but charging $8 for what felt like half of a standard pour once again made the value feel questionable. This brings me to the biggest issue with Leon's. It feels like the restaurant invests far more in its atmosphere, interior design, and photogenic image than in its food. It's a place that looks incredible in pictures and is easy to recommend for the setting, but much harder to recommend for the cuisine itself. High prices are not a problem when they are backed by exceptional cooking. Here, however, it felt as though I was paying for the restaurant's reputation, constant stream of tourists, and social media appeal rather than for truly outstanding food. I would happily come back for a beer, enjoy the patio, and spend an evening with friends. But I wouldn't return specifically for the food. For a restaurant with such a strong reputation, that's the greatest disappointment of all.

This is a true southern kitchen. It looks like a house and when you enter, you are greeted by a…read morelovely lady and a row of delicious choices. I came for fried chicken but my son chose the ribs, which were so tender they literally were off the bone. The yams were Devine and the fried chicken so tasty. Bertha's chicken is recognized and I'm sure has numerous awards and comes up in all the searches. I personally love the family portraits on display.

Inside a vibrant blue building is Bertha's, a soul food establishment that is not to be missed if…read moreyou are in the Charleston area. Its small, and set up cafeteria style. You order, they plate it, you pay and either take it to go or to sit in the small dining area. Service is very quick and efficient, and you can tell there are a lot of regulars who come here because the staff joked and laughed with them as they waited in line. Speaking of the line, it moved fast but while we were there a woman came around with a tray and offered little cups of brightly colored something. I chose red and was delighted to see it was a frozen punch, red is cherry. My friend got orange and he said it was like a mango or peach flavor. I ordered the fried chicken, with cabbage and red rice. The cabbage was absolute fire, it was so tender and delicious. The red rice was good, but a bit on the dry side. I feel like had I been there when a fresh pan was brought out it would have been a lot better. The fried chicken was perfectly cooked and had a flaky crust but it needed salt and the tables did not provide any. I would come back, there are so many other things I would love to try and this place is busy for a reason.

Thank you for a great experience during our lunch on a Friday afternoon. Despite the restaurant…read morebeing packed with people, the three of us were seated immediately, and our waitress was pleasant and attentive. The food was excellent overall. We especially enjoyed the fried green tomatoes, with their crispy crust. I also had the pan seared sea scallops along with a cup of blue crab soup. The scallops were perfectly seared, and the brandied apple bacon cream sauce was rich and flavorful. Both dishes were worth ordering again, and I would definitely return.

I had dinner at Magnolias yesterday, and once again, it did not disappoint. Magnolias is one of my…read morefavorite restaurants in downtown Charleston. I arrived around 4:00 when they opened, which was perfect for a relaxing early dinner. I started with the collard green egg rolls, followed by the halibut with seasoned rice, shrimp, and vegetables corn, lima beans, and green beans. Everything was absolutely delicious. I enjoyed a beverage with dinner. The service was impeccable. I believe my waitress was Anna, and she was awesome attentive, welcoming, and made my solo dining experience just as enjoyable. The atmosphere was wonderful, with families and visitors enjoying downtown Charleston, and it was simply a great vibe. Whether you're a Charleston local or visiting the city, I highly recommend Magnolias for brunch or dinner. It continues to be one of my favorite downtown restaurants.

The last stop on our Over the Bridge Food Tour was here and what a strong finish to a lot of…read morewalking, sunshine, and rain. We walk in and they were ready for us- we were immediately calmed down by the welcoming, low-key atmosphere. We were promptly served our yuzu margaritas (YUM!), their signature crispy chili cucumbers, and a fried chicken bao bun that completes a meal I would like to have every day. Love the vibe of this place and already a big fan of their ramen, too.

Excellent addition to the Park Circle area with good service and great food!…read more The restaurant is on the smaller, intimate side so definitely make a reservation. They had some specials as well, so plan on taking that into consideration. The menu does have a nice variety and options for pork and chicken. They also have fun cocktails and a good beer/wine menu. We ordered the ribs (special) curry pork katsu, gyoza, and Tokyo Shoyu. Family style sharing is encouraged and the food came out when it was ready. Everything was super flavorful and good portion sizes. The cocktails we ordered were pretty good, but didn't blow us away like the food did. The food is very reasonably priced as well and the service was quick. Great spot to try in PC!

Amazing friendly server, Chantel, delivered our food with a happy attitude and beautiful smile!…read more The breakfast was delicious. We ordered French toast and the other was a breakfast sandwich from the Swamp Fox restaurant. Absolutely delicious and hearty portions.

Sylvie was amazing!! If she's not the head server, she should be, so she can train other employees…read moreon the excellent customer service she provides. Experience was nothing less than amazing because of her! My parents and I were very impressed as it's tough to have good service nowadays. Food was good but I could've hated the food and still enjoyed her presence. THANK YOU, SYLVIE!

It's been 11 years since I posted my last review for this place. I was concerned when I made the…read morereservation that maybe it had lost its luster since I was last here. Happily, I was wrong! Everything went extremely well from the check-in experience, to the food, and the service. Our reservation was for 6:30pm but we got there a full hour early. They gave us a table immediately, no problem. Our server was Maisie and she was wonderful. Patient. Attentive. Super friendly. We ordered drinks and the Pimento Cheese Fritters. They were incredible! We also tried the She Crab Bisque and it was over the top! Delicious and full of lump crab meat. When Maisie brought us our first plates, she asked us if we were considering the pork chop, which is exactly what we were interested in. She said there were only two left and held one for us. This is the kind of excellent service she provided throughout the meal. The pork chop was cooked to perfection, tender and juicy with a wonderful wood smoked flavor. The whipped potatoes and roasted heirloom baby carrots were the perfect accompaniment. Nothing has changed inside or out since my last visit. The vibe is Charleston laid back and comfortable. I'm so glad I came back.

Poogan's Porch was a solid pick. I'd last been the 15-20 years ago, before I met my hubby. For his…read morefirst time in this town, I figured I'd try it again. It was Labor Day and things seemed on the quiet side in town. The ambience was great and we were on the second floor. We got right to the libations (he had a Malbec and I, the cider they had available). And then the entrees - hubby got the shrimp and grits, that's usually my dish but I was glad he got it so I could taste. I got the fried chicken, with hoppin John over white rice, and collards. So good! And I wasn't even hungry but I had to test the "award winning" and "famous" labels on our dishes. The chicken is a huge serving - 4 pieces of juicy, tasty chicken - an entire quarter. The hoppin John was good - I just wish there were more hoppin John and less rice. Service was 5 star. Donte was a real treat and looked after us well. For dessert, I was hoping for bread pudding, but it wasn't on the menu, and everyone in the dining room was ordering the banana pudding so we got that to share. It is a large serving, enough for two. The presentation was cute, the taste was regular, and I didn't taste a hint of alcohol (it was a bourbon or some other alcohol).

A review posted in honor of the experience one of my friends had this past week -…read more My husband and I came to Charleston specifically for the food, and out of all the amazing meals we had, Miller's All Day was hands down our favorite. We came for breakfast and started with the banana bread with Nutella cream cheese -- absolutely incredible. We also split the cornmeal pancakes, which were so good we came back the next morning just to have them again. I ordered the B.E.C. with the home fries, and I can honestly say they may have been the best potatoes I've ever had in any form. Perfectly crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and they practically melted in my mouth. My husband had the turkey club and said it was fantastic as well. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and memorable. We loved it so much we went back the very next day. 10/10 -- highly recommend if you're visiting Charleston!

Very cute spot, bright, clean and lots of space to not feel crowded…read more Server was great, was on top of it but didn't rush us. He also had a meal removed from the bill - it was brought out Luke warm unfortunately. Overall food was good everyone was happy with their choices. Burger didn't come with fries but was big enough to fill up an 18 year old boy. Salad had a great sauce, was a little thrown off with the cold waffle but it's supposed to come like that server said. The avocado toast was so good but eggs were cold unfortunately. It didn't ruin the taste so still recommend. Visited on vacation but I would go back and try other plates.

My wife chose this restaurant due to them offering lunch or brunch menu. We arrived around 12:30…read moreand they were pretty full. We were actually asked if we would be willing to sit at a table with others. We did not mind. Unfortunately they were out of shrimp and catfish and my wife was wanting shrimp and grits. Our son ordered the Hog Dog, (hot dog with pulled pork) my wife ordered the Fat Boy burger, and I ordered the country fried steak. Their order came with fries and I ordered mashed potatoes and coleslaw with my dinner. Hush puppies and a corn muffin came with my meal. It took about 25-30 minutes for our meal to arrive. My dinner was delicious. Country fried steak was tender and crispy. Mashed potatoes had chunks which I like, the coleslaw was creamy with great taste, hush puppies were fantastic, and the only disappointment was the corn muffin was not warm. My wife loved her burger. Our son enjoyed the hog dog. Service was adequate. For me considering that the food was cooked to,order, I was quite satisfied with the service and the food.

Excellent southern comfort cooking. Come hungry! Grand selection of entrees and a variety of…read moresides. Country fried steak is outstanding pair it with mashed potatoes and gravy plus butter beans. You'll end up taking pie home for later since you will be stuffed. Fried chicken is cooked as ordered and great. Service is fine and friendly. Atmosphere is comfortable. Sit awhile and enjoy a grand meal. You will come back!

The HOT Honey Chicken biscuit was so good! The biscuit was fresh and buttery, the chicken had great…read moreflavor, and the hot honey gave it the perfect sweet and spicy kick. Great stop for breakfast in Charleston!

Arrived around 9mAM on a Tuesday morning and there of course was a line but not as bad as I…read moreexpected. We were ordering our food within 10. Minutes and took it with us back to our hotel My wife ordered the chicken biscuit, plain. That is one of their large biscuit sandwiches. It was good. I,ordered their mini biscuits because I wanted country ham. So, one country ham, one cheese and chive, one cinnamon. Unfortunately, no country ham biscuit but an olive and cheese biscuit. I hate olives but ate it anyway. The cheese and chive biscuit was delicious. The cinnamon biscuit was the best of the three I had. Biscuits themselves are delicious and worth the wait. Reply: No, I don't have any pictures. I recognized the cinnamon one and the cheese and chive but the other one had a distinct olive flavor. Maybe my taste buds were off. But, definitely no country ham biscuit. I'm sorry for my mistake.