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    The Swamp Fox Restaurant

    4.3 (505 reviews)
    ModerateSouthern, Bars
    Closed 7:00 am - 11:00 AM, 11:30 AM - 10:00 pm

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    Breakfast Menu
    Marty S.

    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.

    Part of the menu
    Susan M.

    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!

    Avocado Toast*
    Jennifer P.

    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

    Cheesecake
    Allison B.

    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!

    Julie W.

    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.

    crab cake sandwich
    Cindy S.

    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.

    Rachel N.

    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

    Amanda W.

    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.

    Shrimp and Shrimp & Grits
    Maria M.

    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.

    Jeff B.

    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.

    Flounder n grits
    Cheryl G.

    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.

    Lounge. Nice place for a cocktail and mingling.
    Kris G.

    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

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

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

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