Need reservations , this is an upscale restaurant and to enjoy the experience always nice to dress well but casual is fine here as well. The tables are well spaced out and the bar and tables are well spaced out They have a number of great waiters to help decision making as there are many interesting signature dishes The drinks and desert menu was good as well We had the steak verde and the cauliflower as the appetizer and the gnocchi, potato crusted grouper and peel Milanese as our main course Great service ! read more

A small group of my friends came to town to celebrate one of their birthdays. Two of the 5 of us live here in Charleston. One is a restaurant owner of three concepts in another state. 4 of us have been servers in restaurants in college and grad school. This is my review with some of their experiences as well. Starting with the positive: Our server, Rachel. She was a fantastic server, had a positive attitude, and really seemed to care about her work. The cocktails were reportedly great (I did not have one). The appetizers/shareables were great. We loved the Green Tomato Carpaccio, the Roasted Summer Squash, and Wood Roasted Peaches. One friend had the Eggplant Puttanesca and enjoyed it (flavorful and properly portioned). Areas of improvement: Having properly trained and appropriate staff. We heard one of the servers (Nick, I believe his name was but could be wrong.) speaking ill about the group of us. He proceeded to talk about us to 4 other servers. It was around 5:30pm and there were no other diners around us. Apparently, we were laughing and enjoying each others company at The Grocery that must have bothered him. It ruined the experience for all of us. We felt very uncomfortable for the remainder of the dinner (this was after drinks were ordered but before the apps/shareables came out). A friend that owns three restaurants motioned to a gentleman that appeared to be the front of house manager. She asked that he "reel the server in" because his behavior was unacceptable. The manager never came back to our table to apologize or say anything at all. The main courses were overall, a disappointment. The gnocchi were square and looked like pillows. There was no real flavor to them. They were accompanied by peas, onions, and some rubbery ham-like meat in a watery substance. The grouper was smaller than the size of a small appetizer, totally 3 small bites and maybe two cherry tomatoes cut in half. My spouse had the Keegan-Filion Pork 'Milanese' and stated "It was decent. Nothing to write home about." I don't remember what my last friend had or if she enjoyed it. Having spent more than $350 before tip, we expected better. This restaurant has great ratings, but I am not sure why. The décor is lacking and there is an odor in the restaurant. They have jars filled with vegetables as part of the décor but more than half of them were missing and looked odd. For being a place that's supposed to be more upscale, the bathrooms need to be fixed up. Overall, I wouldn't recommend. There are far better restaurants downtown that are equal in price but far superior in experience and taste. read more

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Food was amazing and it didn't disappoint. Both dishes were perfectly cooked and simply delicious! Old Fashioned, and Cosmopolitan were well balanced! Great place... read more

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I loved this restaurant. Get: bread; tomato carpaccio; tile fish; Avoid: nothing! This place is amazing! The entrees are fresh and flavorful and the service is very friendly. For an appetizer I got the tomato carpaccio and it was AMAZING! I think is was an interesting and refreshing take on fried green tomatoes. The fresh bread was also superb - it was warm and fresh! It is a small load so quite a bit for 1-2 people. For an entree the tile fish with a 'gumbo' sauce was very good. The fish was perfectly cooked and the sauce was quite good - was is gumbo? - no. But it was nice and the okra was great with the fish. For desserts we got the churros which were superb! The three sauces are all delicious and go great with the churros! They also validate parking if you park in the lot across the street! (A rarity in Charleston) Can't wait to go back! read more

Ok... here's the thing. I like this place, but the 4 stars may be because the wait staff is fun. I went with a large group, like 9... two of us lived our food. Now, for the price we all should have loved it. I have been a few times, I leave feeling like I paid for a huge meal and leave feeling like I could stop on my way home for something else. Maybe it's just me ‍ read more

The food was delicious and the staff was over the top. They made sure our dishes were veganized. They even split the pasta in two small dishes since we were sharing all of the items we ordered. The vegetarian pasta dish was out of this world delicious. So much flavor and veggies. Enjoyed all of the dishes we ordered we will be back! read more

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I've always known about The Grocery, but it hasn't always been on my radar. They don't get all the acclaim and PR mentions that many other hot spots in the area do, but that's why I was more excited to try them recently. We came in on a whim and lucked out with a table right away. I was surprised to see that it wasn't as expensive as I made it out to be in my head. There were definitely some pricey dishes, but most of the menu was very reasonable. We already had cocktails down the road and both had to drive so we skipped the alcohol. With no booze, we were able to get bread and butter which was phenomenal, three share plates, and a dessert all for under $100 including tax and tip. We loved the tuna crudo and the roasted broccoli, but I have to say my favorite dish was the gnocchi. Our server was great for walking us through the menu, making recommendations, and ultimately helping us make the right choices. I will definitely be back. read more

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Great service. Soft shell crab had just come in to season so we had them three ways. My father, who doesn't like vegetables, even found a way to clean his plate. We will definitely be back. Park in lot and get validated. This was a huge perk. read more

After coming here for brunch recently, I was really impressed with everything. The ambiance is very nice with a sort of contemporary warehouse like feel. The vanilla mascarpone stuffed french toast was absolutely delicious! It's certainly one of the best iteration of french toast that I've ever tried. The bacon was very good though a bit different that normal. I wholeheartedly recommend coming by here for brunch read more

This wasn't your normal grocery supermarket dinner at The Grocery. This was a fantastic dinner that was drool worthy and keeps us wanting to come back for more. The English Pea Agnolotti was Pine Nut, Spinach, Lemon and was like a pillow in my mouth. The lamb ragu and the Painted Hills Farm Strip Loin was Potato Gratin, Gruyère Cheese, Brandy Cream Sauce was fantastic. The ice cream, nailed it. one of my new favorite restaurants on the Peninsula. #bergerknowsbest read more

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There is parking that gets validated so being downtown that is a plus. The ambiance is nice and the food is good. The service was also solid but,like most places these days, the price for the food does not match the portion or quality. read more

Wow. Just wow. If you are visiting Charleston and looking for an amazing spot for dinner, this is it. Be sure to book a reservation in advance. Ambiance - this restaurant is sexy, ok? Like dim lighting, beautiful decor, simply, yet super appealing. The staff are all super nice and friendly. Drinks - we got a few bottles of wine and they were divine. Wait staff reserves the bottles and pours the wine for you. Food - everything is pretty much tapas style, which the exception of a few dishes, which they explain to you. The menu is relatively small, which is great for those who get overwhelmed with a massive menu. A few of my favorites: mushrooms, broccoli, agnolotti, beets, oysters, cavatelli pasta, and the squash. Literally everything on the produce menu is delicious. Price - look, this is a high end restaurant, so expect high end prices for smaller portions. It is what it is, but the food is AMAZING and worth every penny. read more

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Creative selection of entrees, great ambiance, and stellar service. An excellent culinary and dining experience.

Fantastic food and service. We went for my mom's 70th birthday with a group of six and every single person enjoyed what they ordered. And they brought out a free dessert for my mom, which was really nice. read more

Great farm to table restaurant. Incredible offerings that we normally wouldn't get, everything was delicious.

We went here for my sisters bachelorette party and it truly was the perfect spot! Elegant, intimate, delicious food and exceptional service sums it all up. Our group had allergies and they were very careful and accommodating. At the end of the night the waitress even recommended places for us to go for a night cap. Can't recommend it enough! read more

This place is SOOOOO good. Went to Charleston for a girls trip and we spent the bulk of our time roof-top sippin and scooting around the city trying to get in as many good meals as possible; The Grocery (so conveniently tucked away one block off King Street) was our favorite spot. Staff: hilarious with great Recs Ambiance: classy, chill sophistication Food: inventive, fresh, best in Charleston Drinks: only had the pickled martini- it was: my favorite drink ever. No joke read more

Pretty tasty food. But, not _exceptional_, especially given the small portions and high prices. Mushroom appetizer: very pickled and sour, but full of flavor and freshness. Bread: unfaultable. Baked oysters: well, I'm not the biggest oyster fan, but I still thought they were good. Our main item was the trademark Lowcountry Seafood Pilau (perloo). The rice had a nice savory stock, and all of the seafood (triggerfish, shirmp, clams) was really high quality and fresh. Because we were, admittedly, still hungry after all that (even though they say the pilau serves 2 to 3), we had desserts: both the spiced apple cake and coconut sorbet were, with some subtlety, better than we'd expected them to be! All in all it was a good meal. Just not maybe $60/person-level good meal. We were satisfied but not blown away. read more

I had heard wonderful things about The Grocery and decided to try it for myself. Those of you who are vegetarian or pescatarian will enjoy the many delicious options offered here. It wasn't just the delectable selections that will make me return, our expert server, Heyward, MADE the experience!! He nudged us towards his favorite menu items and now they're my favorites as well! The decor is simple and beautiful. The lighting was at the perfect setting. We enjoyed the peaches, fairytale eggplant, beef tartare, and the tuna and rice bowl. As a special treat, Heyward brought out crispy, sweet churros, with three dipping sauces. It was the perfect light meal! Go try The Grocery. Ask for Heyward. And, tell him Ashley sent you! read more

The Grocery - Fairytale Eggplant - Southern Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Solid brunch, although it didn't quite match the hype of being on Eater's America 38. I got green eggs and ham, and my wife got the carbonara, both of which were very good, but didn't really blow us away. Would love to come for dinner and try it the "right" way. read more

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Great option for "Covid era" dining with tables set far apart under a large tent set up behind the building. Noce memu w great options for plant based folks. Pleasant service (thanks Meghan) in a relaxed atmosphere. The sampler appetizer is fantastic with fresh hot pita. We ordered 4 different vegetable dishes and ate family style. The Grocery is a keeper. read more

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Hey Hayward! The food was simply amazing! The service was even better...Hayward and his helper Jessica were both awesome.. they walked us through the menu and made great suggestions for us... your entire crew felt like family, super sweet and kind.. keep up the good work.. hopefully we'll be back soon... read more

What to love: - interesting menu with lots of veggie and meat options (as Charleston goes, this place is unusually good for a vegetarian) - every dish was at least solid What not to love: - the dishes were good, but not great - service was stuffy and inconsistent. With 2 servers/table, I was surprised how often there were unusual gaps. - server did not identify panchetta in a dish, even though we said we were looking for vegetarian recommendations We picked this restaurant because of their vegetarian options. It was a solid meal, though it fell short of the hype. The potatoes were the best dish we tried. In general, the dishes had interesting sauces and flavor combinations, but did not seem to know how to bring the veggies themselves alive. Often, the sauce was interesting, but the vegetable tasted blah. I'm glad to have gone here, but I'd go to another place instead next time. read more

The Grocery - Roasted Carrots - Southern Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Very disappointed, expensive, slow service, early in the evening had no shrimp then rushed out after I had ordered and said they now had shrimp so I ordered the $40 plus dollar dish it had 2 unpeeled shrimp Save you time and money go someplace else 1 star read more

We made our way to The Grocery Saturday night, without reservations. While it was prime dinner service, there were still tables available and we were instantly seated. Inside the vibe is lively and diners could be heard enjoying their experience. Our server Katie was great, both friendly and engaging. Only drawback all night was how long it took for the cocktails to arrive...yes, the bar was slow and it did take more than 10 minutes for our libations. But they finally arrived and the night got better. The menu at The Grocery changes daily, and it has a nice mix of vegetable, seafood and red meat options. We went with the fried oysters, the beet salad and the bone marrow for starters. My favorite was the fried oysters with deviled egg sauce and pickles. They were perfectly cooked and the pickles had a little heat with them. The bone marrow was good on the toasted sourdough, and in fact tasted almost like butter. For entrees my husband had the Triggerfish while I decided on the Schnitzel. The Schnitzel was a nice large serving of pork, with whole grain mustard vinaigrette and a warm salad. The thinly sliced pickles from the salad added a little extra flavor and I just loved their Schnitzel. It was perfectly cooked, very tender and moist, and the breading held onto the meat for each bite. The mustard vinaigrette was not overpowering yet tasty and just right. After a nice dinner we did share the peanut butter bar for dessert, and then left very satisfied and pleased with our dinner. Overall the Grocery is a great restaurant experience, with a menu that utilizes regional ingredients that harmonize and surprise. On a prior visit we also enjoyed just sitting at the bar to enjoy a gin & tonic, which was top notch. read more

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I have been to The Grocery several times over the years. The restaurant's location is good and is a tourist draw, but as a local, there are so many better options. The mixed drinks look they come in a kid's sippy cup, the wine is overpriced for the quality and the portions on all their appetizers and entrees are minimalistic. The restaurant is all about maximizing profit from each customer. As an example, a few slices of bread for the table is $6 extra. Sooo many other restaurants in the same price range that care about quality and value - no point in going back. read more

The 3 of us choose several items from the menu to start. Then entrees(?) for the table. We left with a big ticket and hungry. Service was nice and informed. The restaurant is lovely. read more

Very good. Definitely smaller dishes. On the higher priced meals in Charleston for sure. Staff was lovely. Food was tasty and fresh. Peaches and chilled shrimp dishes were the highlights of our meal. Green tomato carpaccio was also a star. Very nice restaurant and great experience. read more

A+++ service that thinks of everything and is some of the kindest people I've ever met. Place has a great atmosphere. Also great mock-tails. However the food less good but not exceptional. Perhaps just my taste. Well presented and lots of care with great ingredients. Just not my jam but cannot fault them for my tastes. read more

Wow!! This place was amazing!! I had seen it several times, but we had never tried them out. We travel to Charleston several times per year, and we made a point this visit to try only new spots that we hadn't tried yet, so I booked a dinner reservation for us. We are SO happy we did! When people asked us where we were going for dinner, and we named The Grocery, they said we chose a very good spot. They absolutely did NOT disappoint! Everything was on point, and we tried a bunch of plates. The service was fantastic, as well. There are so many good spots to eat in Charleston, and this one still feels a bit of a hidden gem (but I could be totally wrong). Definitely worth the stop and enjoy the dining experience and food. read more

Fine & interesting menu, polite & knowledgeable service & quite sophisticated vibe. Love this place. Will be back

Great date night spot! All of the staff were very friendly and knowledgeable of the menu. This was our first time here and we'll definitely be returning. Love that the menu is seasonally inspired and locally sourced. The space was intimate but not crowded or stuffy. Price point was reasonable for all that we got. read more

We have not made the trek to downtown Charleston to the Grocery for several years. The parking was always a pain, but now there is a complimentary lot on premises ( if you can figure out the technology/QR code/text / confirmation code- if not , the wait staff are great help!). Our last visit was just OK, but that was a long time ago. We joined another couple early on a Friday. A tasteful remodel has made the dining area feel more spacious. It was not busy on our arrival which allowed some pleasant conversation over drinks as we perused the menu. Don't be surprised if your online menu is not the same as in person- it changes periodically. My partner had the Lowcountry Seafood Pilau and was quite impressed - the shrimp had the heads on and the size were more like prawns. Very tasty. So much to eat, that she had to take leftovers home. I had this evening's pasta, which was perfect in taste and proportion. I even tried a slice of my friend's beef strip which was tender and flavorful - cooked just as ordered. The Temperanillo complimented each dish, but still seemed a bit pricey - as are all of the wines (which, understandably, also vary from visit to visit) We all expect some price markup, but really??? The warm churros for dessert were a hit, with just enough of 3 different sauces, a chocolate, creme, and caramel , light enough to add flavor and not overwhelm or make the churros soggy. The only glitch was the mix up of the coffees at the end. Overall, it was a delightful evening and much improved over our previous visit years ago. read more

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