Got a pint of the she-crab soup and it was absolutely delicious, didn't catch her name but the lady…read moreat the front was very nice and had good service overall. The inside had a great feel and was very clean, overall would come again especially when its cold during the winter

I was a little hesitant to come here after reading the reviews about the service but the cashier…read morewho helped me was great! The soup and sandwich options are plentiful plus the ambiance outside was so nice. They do not have public wifi which was a little bit of a downer since I wanted to write up a few emails while at lunch. However, as the weather gets colder I will definitely be making another trip here for their pimento cheese sandwich.

Make a reservation first. This will very much improve your experience…read more Poogan's is a staple when it comes to downtown Charleston dining for us. One of the oldest in Charleston and super cute from the outside in. I also love that they named the place after their loyal pupper dog. For my taste, Poogan's makes one of the best shrimp and grits I've ever had. They also have phenomenal she crab soup, pimento cheese fritters with bacon jam, and collards. My friends got the fried chicken which I hadn't had before and the fry was literally perfect. Not too thick but a major crunch. We will continue to bring our friends and family here when showing them downtown.

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).

Absolutely amazing!…read more Came by on a Thursday around 7pm with a few friends and had a great time. It wasn't busy and the service was amazing - all the employees were attentive and very helpful. The prices are pretty good, the portion sizes are good, and everything tasted amazing. I also loved the ambiance of the restaurant, its dim and the decor is really cute.

Overall one of my favorite restaurant experiences ever! The interior look is so creative and…read morequirky. The yuzu cocktail is amazing and you must order the Cajun spice bag. The service was A+. All around a restaurant we will have to visit regularly!

Before I visited SC, I said there were three kinds of food I wanted to try: Fresh seafood, BBQ and…read moreLowcountry cuisine. I'm glad I did some research and found Florence's. I ordered the 1/2 honey fried chicken w/ mac & cheese and collard greens. For dessert, we shared pecan pie. The chicken was moist & delicious from being brined and seasoning in the batter. The batter was crunchy, and perfectly applied so you didn't bite into a hunk of just batter. Likewise, the sides were some of the best I had during my trip to SC. Lastly, the pecan pie was really good also. However, I was expecting a bigger & taller slice. Regarding the ambiance, its smart casual here. The decor is fancier vs the down home cooking. Danielle took very good care of us. She was friendly & attentive. Florence's did the trick for us. We had eaten a lot of raw seafood and BBQ. This Lowcountry cuisine gave us a nice change of pace during our trip.

I was excited to try this new spot. The updated decor and inviting atmosphere looked great…read more We started off with the fried green tomatoes and tomato pie. My friend said the tomato pie was really good but it's all cheese and tomatoes. The fried green tomatoes were crispy but needed seasoning. They were incredibly bland. For the main dish she ordered the smash burger and I ordered the fish and grits. She took one bite of the smash burger and sent it back saying it tasted like a frozen burger you'd get at Walmart. The fish and grits were ok. They too were bland and needed salt. A LOT of salt or any other seasoning. The okra, Lima beans and corn that come in this dish also tasted like it came out of a frozen bag. There is no seasoning in this dish whatsoever. Unfortunately this place was a miss and we won't be returning. Also the bathrooms look like a porta potty. You know the cheap plastic that porta potties are made out of? Yeah that's what the stalls are made out of. It looks so cheap and a big contrast from the rest of the restaurant. The staff was nice but they also look like they hate working here.

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.

Stopped in this place offhand from a locals recommendation. Seating is limited to a few tables and…read morebar seats. It was decent. Maybe I didnt order the right things. The menu wasnt all that interesting so it was hard choosing something. Went with a ham and cheese croissant and watermelon gazpacho. The croissant was good. Nothing to write home about. The gazpacho was not for me. The watermelon made it taste off. All in all, it was disappointing meal.

Wonderful little hole in a wall. We had a small but satisfying lunch and service was excellent…read more Definitely recommend it for a quick pit stop if you're in the area.

Shakira was our server and she was so kind and the absolute best! Also outside seating is very…read morepretty along with the food. It's very nutritious and taste amazing!

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY HONEY ! WISH YOU WERE HER TO ENJOY WITH US!!!…read moreDelicious meal with Kristen and Seth. Alyssa was great as was the meal. Not crowded but there were some very loud patrons that we could have done without. Other than that very nice meal time with loved ones.

What an amazing lunch! We started with the rolls and honey butter. I had the prime rib sandwich…read morewith potato puree, and my wife had the fresh catch. Our daughter (3) had the buttered noodles. For me, the prime rib was seasoned perfectly, and the horseradish was perfectly done, not overpowering but complementary to the flavor. Everything was seasoned and cooked to perfection! We finished off with the peach cobbler for dessert, and you've never had a peach cobbler like this; so good! Service was top notch, everything was timed perfectly and the recommendations were on point. The ambiance was really great; classy but relaxed. We love trying new places, but with a 3y and 6mo old, we are always a bit nervous how they will be received. The staff here were so kind. From the moment we walked through the door, we felt we belonged. One special mention, Melanie took time to stop by our table and engage us and our daughter in conversation (she's normally really shy). It was clear Melanie is sincere and really cares for people. Within a minute, our daughter was sharing all the things we've done and seen and was chatting away. This transformed the lunch into a true experience! Thank you for an amazing farewell lunch, we can't wait until we return!

Date nights can be far and few when you have a kid. After dropping off our kid with their…read moregrandparents we knew we wanted to go get a nice dinner. The James doesn't stick out and I had driven by it hundreds of times since moving to the area. Parking was easy in the back lot and I was surprised to see just how packed it became by the time we left. Upon entering the staff was very nice and happy to see us. We got a table and got our menus. The cocktail menu looked exciting but we decided to skip drinks in lieu of dessert. For dinner my wife ordered the pecan fried chicken and I ordered the prime rib melt. The toasted cherry sauce was creamy and very tasty. I found the prime rib melt good. It unfortunately was a bit bland overall with the au jus being a bit too watered down. Overall though I think the food was good. For dessert we had a creme brûlée that was top notch. I'm glad we got that instead of drinks. Our server and the other service staff were attentive and quick. I drank a lot of water and didn't have to wait long for a refill. I wouldn't hesitate to come back and explore some other dishes.

Such great Georgian (and Polish and Belarusian and related East European) delicacies…read more Appetisers and salads are great, walnut dressing is delicious. The Khachapuri are delicious and served piping hot. I dream about their eggplant appetiser with walnut sauce. Service is always quick and friendly and the restaurant is an adorable nook inside the grocery and wine shop. The deli counter and frozen and fresh deli goods are amazing.

Euro Foods Bakery & Cafe was sadly a very negative experience for us. We purchased the homemade…read morefrozen kielbasa, which was recommended by the woman working there as the best! We found it to be lacking in flavor and were disappointed with how bland it was. After mentioning that I'm of Polish and Russian descent, she told me she was of Russian descent and recommended the German sausage as well. Weird! I was hoping for a warmer and more helpful interaction, but found the service to be rather cold and unwelcoming. My grandmother would be so disheartened! My grandmother made the best kielbasa, so I have a pretty high standard when it comes to kielbasa. I couldn't help but think she would have been disappointed by both the kielbasa and the overall experience. People have raved about this place to us! The highlights were definitely the sauerkraut, onions and garlic, along with the Kosiuzcko mustard and the roll, which I purchased elsewhere. Those were delicious and made the meal much more enjoyable! I truly wanted to love this place, but it didn't live up to my expectations AT ALL! YUCK!

Went here on our first night on a recommendation and was absolutely delighted with the food,…read moreambiance and waitstaff. After spending a week in Charleston and trying several highly recommended restaurants, I honestly think this first seafood meal was the best!! We each had a fish dinner and shared a dessert, which all was very delicious! Being from Texas, we laughed at the size of the Diet Coke offered as a dinner drink!! Overall, an excellent dinner!!

We had a wonderful experience at The Ordinary, which is anything but Ordinary. The hostess was…read morewelcoming and accommodating. When I first entered I told her I had made the mistake of choosing "outdoor patio" for our reservation (90% humidity) which she told me "not problem, we went ahead and got you an indoor table", AMAZING. My husband got the Coastal Cola (like drinking a Coca Cola while eating boiled peanuts...really, and it's amazing). For dinner we split the following Tier 1 Tower - The oysters were fresh, the smoked amberjack pate was clean and filling, and the peel and eat shrimp were flavorful. For my husband's second beverage he ordered a "Loaded Hamms" (not on the menu but they'll know) with their homemade hot sauce. Smoked Bird Island Oysters - OMG it was so simple yet so flavorful and fresh. They make their own hot sauce which is very flavorful with a touch of spice. We loved it. Charcoal Grilled Royal Reds - The eggplant puree with like a Baba ghanoush but with a little more flavor and pizazz. The shrimps were so tender and again flavorful. For desert we split the corn ice cream with blackberry jam and graham cracker crumbles. It was amazing. We highly recommend "The Ordinary"; the food was phenomenal and the service was exceptional.