The breakfast buffet was fresh, complete and had options for every type of appetite- but the best thing about our late breakfast was Sylvia who was buzzing with smiley energy, a charming French accent and a kind word for each of us! read more

We had two wonderful breakfasts at the swamp fox! Our server both mornings was Sylvie, and she was absolutely incredible! She has a beautiful attitude and a wonderful spirit. She had a smile plastered on her face at 7 AM and just based on her genuine demeanor, I can guarantee it was there for the rest of her shift! She kept our coffees and our waters full. If anyone sees this, give that woman a raise!! The food was absolutely incredible! I sampled some eggs, grits, bacon, assorted varieties of fruit, and breakfast potatoes. Everything was absolutely incredible! The chefs at the swamp fox are very good at presenting high-quality, and very tasty items! Very pleased with both breakfast experiences! read more

Enjoyed a wonderful buffet breakfast this weekend $25.00 which includes a mimosa after 10:00. Located in the Francis Marion hotel downtown Charleston. The breakfast is only $20 weekdays. Started with a delicious cup of coffee and a made to order omelet which was cooked to perfection. The buffet also included fresh fruit, eggs, bacon, sausage, cheesy grits, French toast, bagels and lox, danish and Greek yogurts. Our lovely waitress was from Paris and was so professional. She really added to the amazing meal. The ambiance was warm and inviting. Bathrooms were downstairs in the hotel and well maintained. read more

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Experienced a super breakfast buffet (great value at $20 weekdays or $25 weekends which includes one free mimosa after 10am on weekends only). Enjoyed unlimited stuffed french toast, bagel, lox, cream cheese, apple bacon, scrambled eggs, danish, fresh sliced fruit, and homemade blueberry muffins washed down with a light blend of newly brewed coffee. Additionally, made-to-order Omelettes in any combination desired. Mine was ordered with american cheese, spinach, bacon and mushrooms. Ask for Sophie for your waitress service and enjoy her french training and accent to accentuate your experience within downtown Charleston. read more

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I ate at the bar and Shelby, the bartender, was the best. She made the swamp martini and I ordered a cup of the cream of she-crab soup - nearly the best I've ever tasted! Loaded with crabmeat and just the right spice and thickness. I also ordered the corned beef Reuben minus the kraut (not a fan). Very good seasoned fries. Took half back to the hotel. The restaurant is in the Francis Marian Hotel, and the bar is first-come-first-seated. There was a nice crowd and the piano player was excellent! read more

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Staying at the hotel attached to the restaurant and after seeing good reviews stopped in for breakfast. I had the avocado toast and it was tasty. My partner had the breakfast buffet and he was disappointed in it. Prices are good and reasonable. The inside is small but ample seating. Service is friendly and attentive read more

The Swamp Fox Restaurant - Avocado Toast* - Southern Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

We went to dinner last night for a restaurant week, and I was truly impressed with the value that we received for the price. Many of the restaurant week offerings have gone up significantly in price over the years. This one was two courses for $30 or three courses for $40, and it was a tremendous value! (I almost hate writing that, as I don't want them to increase their prices, lol) Of all of the restaurants I researched, Swamp Fox had some of the best offerings and multiple choices of appetizers, entrées, and desserts. It was truly difficult to select which to try. I settled on the fried green tomatoes, shrimp and grits, and pecan pie. Hubby had she crab soup, short ribs with mashed potatoes and green beans, and cheesecake. Every single dish was amazing! And the serving sizes (with the exception of the desserts) were quite large. I literally had to take home the majority of my entrée and my dessert. This was partly due to the fact that I couldn't stop eating the bread, which was also an incredible, warm sourdough (my weakness). The ambience was OK, but there is a nice bar area to sit and have a drink, and there was a pianist playing music throughout dinner, which added a nice touch. We were seated in the middle of the restaurant which felt a bit like being in a fishbowl, but the window seats are nice for parties of two. They did seem to be a bit shortstaffed, although we really didn't have to wait too long for service. Their regular menu prices are on the high side, what you would expect in downtown Charleston, so we may wait until another restaurant week to return. However, we will definitely be back! Truly outstanding meals! read more

The Swamp Fox Restaurant - Cheesecake - Southern Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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This was a memorable restaurant. Tucked inside the Marion Francis Hotel on the first floor, the decor is warm and inviting. The evening we ate there was a pianist, which added to the atmosphere. They offer a full bar with specialty cocktails. The food portions are large and the prices very moderate for the quality of food. Our server was amiable. We ordered a southern sampler to start with. It was delicious and had a wide variety of different types of appetizers. For main courses we had the southern vegetable plate and crab cakes. Both were delicious- and again very ample portion sizes. The crab cakes were full of lump crab. This is a great restaurant if you want to try some southern cuisine. read more

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Enjoyed lunch at the hotel restaurant of the Francis Marion Hotel. The restaurant was clean and had a nice little waiting area. It was not a huge restaurant but the service was wonderful. The server was lovely and treatment was excellent. The food was great. We enjoyed everything. hushpuppies were delectable and the crab cake sandwich was tasty. The servings were appropriate for lunch. The bread with butter was VERY good too. I can't say all hotel restaurants are good but this one was good one. read more

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Got seated at the bar since I did not have a reservation. Bartender was so attentive and ready to serve. Live piano music was playing which was such a mood. Dim lighting but enough to where I could still read the menu. I asked the bartender to surprise me with a cocktail and I ordered the She crab soup. In the end, he recommended the warmer butter cake which was 100/10. Lavender crush with gin 7/10: mild taste, hints of sweetness, lowkey tastes like soap but I liked it?? She crab 7/10: The first bite was odd to me.. Almost like a weird aftertaste maybe. Lumps and shredded crab, not as creamy as I thought. pipping hot. Still liked it in the end! Warmed butter cake 100/10: If you can only get one thing from this place, let it be this! The cake was indeed warm. Little crunchy on the outsides. Ice cream on top really made the whole dessert that much better read more

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Stopped in during restaurant week. As many times as I have passed by this place, I had never stopped in. It's a fairly small restaurant, but it provided a nice atmosphere that was kept clean, with a gentleman playing the piano. Not their fault, but there was a large party nearby and a few of them were very loud, which was off-putting - again, nothing the restaurant can control. We made a reservation and were seated shortly after we arrived. It took a few minutes for our server to arrive, assuming because it was a full house, but she was very friendly and helpful with any menu questions. They started off with some fresh bread that was flaky, soft, and warm - always a nice touch. I ordered the spring salad, beef short rib, and butter cake. Salad was fresh, loaded with strawberries & blueberries, and because I'm not the biggest fan of blue cheese, they put it on the side for me, which I didn't even ask for - so I thought that was nice of them! The short rib was soft, came right apart with my fork, and the mashed potatoes were tasty. The green beans were seasoned well, but they were a tiny bit too crunchy for my specific taste. The butter cake was rich and paired well with the vanilla ice cream. Overall, a yummy meal and the server was very kind. It's worth a visit. read more

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I had been wanting to try "shrimp and grits" while visiting South Carolina & Georgia and I finally got the chance at The Swamp Fox Restaurant. It was very good! The gravy was very savory, rich, and it could really taste the Tasso ham flavor. There were chunks of Tasso ham, and large shrimp. The grits were quite smooth but still had a little bit of grain to them. This was my first time trying shrimp and grits so I don't have anything to compare it to, but I can say this was a very flavorful delicious dish! We also we also tried the salad with blue cheese, pecans and cranberries which was also very good. We sat at the bar and listened to the live piano playing. The bar tender was friendly and efficient. Overall a very nice experience. read more

The Swamp Fox Restaurant - Shrimp and Shrimp & Grits - Southern Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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The Swamp Fox seemed like a slightly seedy Italian roadhouse, albeit not serving Italian food. And I mean that as a compliment, not a criticism. It has that well-worn neighborhood look that I love, lots of regulars on Christmas Eve and even a pianist playing jazz. It's quite a different world from the huge chandeliers and marble floors upstairs at the Francis Marion Hotel. Everyone was friendly, our waitperson, with a French accent, was spectacular and the food and drink were pretty good. read more

Great breakfast buffet with a good selection of food and a wonderful selection of fresh fruit.

Walked in without a reservation and greeted warmly. Quickly provided a seat for dinner. Service was excellent and the live piano music was wonderful. Food was good and served quickly. read more

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We ate breakfast here. Probably the best breakfast I have had on a buffet. Our server was amazing. She kept our cups filled. Like every single time she walked by she was filling our cups. It was set up beautifully. read more

Delicious Restaurant Week once more. Thoroughly enjoyed lunch with the family. Great service with a smile. Very crowded but noise level was low in the bar area. Reservation's recommended due to conventions all season. Parking garage and Valet available. read more

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It was okay. Was expecting a little better food because it was a very nice restaurant. 2/3 of us had burgers which were tasty and cooked to perfect temperature and the fires were seasoned and crispy. Where the meal went off the rails was the fried chicken dish. The chicken was not bad, juicy and seasoned but the sides! The greens were bland. Literally no flavor and the rice was undercooked. Quite literally hard pieces as you bit into them there was a crunch! And not flavor. It tasted like Minute Rice out of a box. Inedible, really. Good service though and very attentive. read more

This is a very nice restaurant adjact to the Francis Marion! If you're staying here you're in for a treat! The shrimp and grits are quite yummy as is the she crab soup! Even when busy the staff are quite attentive. Delicious meal for Restaurant Week. Pear Salad, Shrimp & Grits and Chocolate Cake! For $30 read more

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Sylvie is Amazing!! She made our first visit well worth it. Definitely coming back to this place , great food and ambience was perfect. Au revior Sylvie!! The Atlanta team! read more

I'm finding you cannot go wrong with the food in Charleston! Service upon entry was amazing and my hostess was just as sweet as this quaint town. If you're staying in the area stop by if nothing more than for the southern hospitality. read more

Wonderful breakfasts! While staying at the Francis Marion hotel, we dined at the Swamp Fox twice. Wonderful flavorful and abundant breakfasts. I highly recommend. Ask for hostess Dorothy. She's great! read more

The Swamp Fox Restaurant - Breakfast from the menu Francis Marion* - Southern Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Excellent, excellent dinner venue. Our server, Terin, was abdolutely the total package, making our time at table both enjoyable and informative. Thank you for making one of our holiday dinners away from home feel very cozy!The Fride Chicken, Shrimp & Grits, and Lamb were all top-notch, and the drinks menu is well-filled. Bravo! Can't recommend this place enough. Eat here or you'll regret it. read more

Food was delicious! I had to try the she crab soup. Yep it was good! My husband had the salmon dish and I had fried chicken. Both were delicious! read more

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Such an amazing experience. Sylvie was amazing with service. Food was phenomenal especially the collard greens, shrimp n grits and mushroom gnocchi. Definitely a stop you need to make! read more

Sylvie service it's the most outstanding customer service I have received in a long time, she is a great member of the team. !!

This restaurant is located inside the Francis Marion Hotel. I wasn't expecting much at first, but decided to give it a try based on the Yelp reviews--and I'm glad I did. The service was fast and friendly, and both the Eggs Benedict and hearty breakfast were perfectly prepared. read more

The Swamp Fox Restaurant - Hearty Breakfast* - Southern Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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So disappointing! It was not a pretty room at all. The photos are deceiving. The service was awful; no one took our order for more than 20 minutes. Food was mid level catering quality at best. Very underwhelmed. Not a good experience at all. The Bibb salad was the high point and it was delicious. So there's that. read more

I came in with a group of four on a Tuesday night. After waiting ten minutes we were seated toward the back. A piano player tickled the ivories while we sat and talked. Fifteen minutes later a waiter put bread on our table. Fifteen minutes after that I flagged an employee down to state no one else was coming and we would like to order. Our waiter was very polite and professional. We ordered drinks. I ordered a gimlet that came out in a martini glass, was very clear, and very green. I stared, a bit bewildered, and my co-worker noted that his old fashioned had muddled fruit and was quite cloudy. Neither cocktail was great to drink. I ordered the cheeseburger with macaroni and cheese. The cheeseburger was fairly basic and forgettable. The macaroni and cheese, though, was phenomenal - ooey, gooey cheesy; perfect al dente noodles; creamy and super flavorful. Honestly, if not for the mac and cheese this would have been a 2 star rating because there was nothing else that I found compelling about the place. I was the only one at the table who really enjoyed at least an aspect of the meal. Everyone else stated it was fine, just not exceptional. Maybe it was an off-night. read more

Discovered this gem if a restaurant by chance after walking by from the Fort Sumpter tour. We are so thrilled to have found this! Southern influenced cuisine by accompanied by superb service. Our server, Terin, was the best we've experienced in decades of extensive travels! She recited the extensive specials without notes, thoughtfully invited us to use the spare room for our child, and brought repeated servings of delicious fresh baked bread without our asking. Her recommendations of the special (paella) was spot on This was one of our best memories of Charleston. 10/10 - highly recommended p.s. ambiance was quiet and classy read more

The Swamp Fox Restaurant - Southern sampler, Fried green tomatoes, Deviled crab - Southern Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

The waiter staff was outstanding and very attentive. The Shecrab soup was yummy and full of crab; the pecan encrusted chicken breast was tender and juicy. It was an overall delicious meal. The Chocolate torte for dessert was heavenly. read more

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Delicious breakfast while staying at hotel. OMG the grits are to die for!! Good value for the abundance of food

The food at the Swamp Fox , is very well prepared and will meet your taste buds expectations . The hush puppies are firm, scrumptious and very delicate. The shrimp and grits were seasoned to perfection , and creamy with a hit of spice. My wait time was the minimum and environment was very tranquil and mellow. Great spot for date night with that special someone. read more

The Swamp Fox Restaurant - Hush Puppies with Hot Honey - Southern Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Christina was my wonderful server most of the week. Delightful and incredible service. Food buffet (breakfast) -very good I decided to eat here I. The mornings since I was very happy here read more

Came in for Sunday brunch with a large group of friends. We had a reservation and were seated promptly. Our server was very jovial and knew the menu well. She had great suggestions. I had the sweet potato bisque and the salmon entree. Both were good. Get the hush puppies. They were good enough to call home about. It's a nice spot to eat before venturing down King St. for shopping. read more

The Swamp Fox Restaurant - Pan Seared Salmon - Southern Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

As you enter the restaurant, you are greeted with a smile. The atmosphere is very relaxing with a background of whimsical big band jazz music. The shrimp and grits make your taste buds dance. The server was polite and friendly. The ceaser salad sans the croutons is amazing. The portions could be a little bit bigger. Over all, the dining experience is very excellent and classy. read more

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We loved Swamp Fox! The food was amazing! Sylvie our server was the Best!! Her professionalism is unmatched! We will definitely be back! Thanks Sylvie, Au Revoir! read more

Ate here since I was in the area for a conference and wow it was amazing. Some of the best and most caring service I've received in a while. The food was delicious. Amazing location as well. I'll definitely be back. read more

The Swamp Fox Restaurant - Shrimp and grits - Southern Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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We celebrated my daughter's bday on a Tuesday evening. The ambiance was both cozy and festive. Our server was very friendly but not quite as attentive as I would have liked. The food was delicious and they did not skimp on the portions. I chose the shrimp ceviche as an appetizer and pan seared salmon with sautéed root vegetables for my main course. I enjoyed a Lavender Crush (non-alcoholic beverage made with lavender syrup, citrus and sparkling water) with my meal. I will be back, but probably not for a 'special' occasion. read more

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We ordered several appetizers as a meal. Without us among our server had the appetizers split into two servings. Thoughtful on her part. It is a cozy restaurant so make a reservation. If in Charleston, check out the Swamp Fox! read more