My family and I sat at the bar Which gave us attentive and friendly service. I chose the delicious, stuffed French toast made Southern style It has spoiled me for any French toast I will be able to get back home in the north. I like that the restaurant was close to the visitor center. read more

As I was walking down King Street looking for a restaurant to have lunch, I came across Virginia's on King. The front of the restaurant caught my eye, so I stopped to look at the menu. As I was perusing it, a woman standing nearby with a cigarette informed me that the food was fantastic. Well, regarding the food, I would agree! Unfortunately, the service was just okay. When I entered, the hostess, who was standing at the bar, approached me and seated me at a table directly in front of the servers' station at the bar. Now, I was expecting a booth, but I certainly did not mind a table--especially one directly in front of the servers' station. One would think that being so close would result in immediate attention. On the contrary! I waited a good six minutes before my server, Katie V., approached me. I ordered a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon, which took close to ten minutes to arrive. I guess the bartender had to squeeze the grapes! I also ordered a cup of She-Crab Soup, which has the appearance of Lobster Bisque, but the taste is definitely crab. As my entrée, I had a Club Sandwich on wheat bread. Both the soup and the sandwich were tasty, and I have no complaints whatsoever about the food. Unfortunately, the service was another matter. Once I received my wine and meal, I was completely forgotten. Not once did Katie V. inquire about my meal. Not once did she refill my water glass. And not once did she inquire whether I wanted another glass of wine. Fortunately, another server noticed that both my water and wine glasses were completely empty. Since I did not know the brand of wine I had been served, she could not refill it without first obtaining that information from my server. By that point, Katie V. had lost the opportunity to earn what would have been a much larger tip. The hostess was also busy talking with customers at a booth for quite some time. They must have been frequent patrons because she seemed very engaged in their conversation. She, too, never once checked on me. Finally, there was a couple sitting at a table two tables away from me who apparently wanted to get their server's attention. Both of them repeatedly looked around the room trying to locate her. That pretty much summed up the service I experienced. In conclusion, the food at Virginia's on King was good, but the service left much to be desired. A restaurant can have excellent food, but attentive service is an equally important part of the dining experience. Unfortunately, on this visit, the service simply did not measure up to the quality of the food. read more

Our waitress (brown hair, piercing, girl) made the food taste so much better! She was so sweet, polite, and believes in Virginias staff, food, and chefs! Me and mom split the shrimp and grits and they were BOMB. Collard greens were so tasty! The make them with brown sugar. Environment was nice, temperature was great, food was amazing, staff was sweet! read more

Virginia's On King - Shrimp and grits. Collard greens. - Southern Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Stopped here on a whim, and opted to sit at the bar vs waiting 45 mins for a table during brunch hours. Great experience. Vibe was casual, well light-- not super moody, so pending what you're looking for. Tim was the bartender and our server, who was super friendly, welcoming and attentive. We got the shrimp and grits which had really good flavor, the pulled pork BBQ sandwich was sloppy but so good! Also had a cup of she crab soup -- first time having it so hard to make a good review of it, but I thought it was tasty! Bloody Marys and coffee were average, but food was the standout here. read more

As someone who has eaten my way through more than a few King Street spots, I'm always excited when a spontaneous decision turns into a great find -- and that's exactly what happened at Virginia's on King. Our parents were in town visiting, and after a full morning of walking and exploring Charleston, we were debating a few lunch options when we happened to pass Virginia's. We decided to take a chance and pop in. Lucky for us, they'd just had a cancellation and were able to seat us right away -- always a good sign when you snag a table on King without a wait. Olivia welcomed us with waters and walked us through the menus, which was a nice touch. We kicked things off with drinks -- beer, wine, and Bloody Marys -- because when you're on vacation (or hosting people who are), why not? Now let's talk food. The Meatloaf Sandwich was the undeniable showstopper. Comfort food done right -- hearty, flavorful, and exactly what you want after a long morning out and about. We also had the VOK Slider Trio, which offered a little variety and were all solid across the board. The Cheddar Bacon Omelette was massive and packed with flavor -- definitely a generous portion and worth it if you're leaning towards brunch. The Blackened Salmon Sandwich was cooked perfectly -- tender and flaky -- though it could have used a bit more seasoning to really make it pop. That said, the sandwich as a whole still delivered. Overall, Virginia's is a great, welcoming stop right in the heart of King Street. Friendly service, satisfying comfort food, and a relaxed atmosphere made it an easy win for a family lunch. Definitely worth giving it a try next time you're strolling through downtown Charleston. read more

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I ate at Virginia's on King about 15 years ago, and it was a totally memorable meal. I tried tomato pie for the first time, and I liked it so much I asked them for the recipe. They gave it to me, and I made it several times over the course of the next few years. I returned to Virginia's on King this past Sunday for brunch with a large group, and I was so excited to have their tomato pie again. We were a large group, and we were sat in the upstairs room (there's no room in the main dining area downstairs for such a large party). The service was great; I can't imagine the service being any better for such a large party! Unfortunately, the food is just not what I remembered. The tomato pie was so bland, mushy, and without texture that I actually went back and looked at the recipe they'd give me years before (it's on my Google Drive). The recipe called for five layers of tomato slices and a chiffonade of fresh basil. The slice I had this past weekend had only one or two slices of tomato in the whole slice and way too much dried basil. It was flat and melted into a blob. It was edible but nothing like that slice I had 15 years ago that was good I asked them for the recipe! I also had some coffee, a cranberry mimosa, and tried a few appetizers we got to share for the table (the fried okra seemed to have been made from pickled okra but the breading didn't adhere very well). A few people seemed to enjoy their dishes quite a bit, but I noticed that some people's dishes had eggs that were just hammered (and they were really dark, like they'd been fried in oil that had shouldn't have been used anymore). I did try someone's side of onion casserole, which was the first time I've tried that, and it was my favorite bit of the meal. Good service in a classic spot, but the food really didn't measure up to my memory of it from years ago. read more

Virginia's On King - Tomato Pie - Southern Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

I went in for breakfast with two companions because the place looked charming from the outside. As soon as we walked in, the server offered us a table I didn't like. I asked if we could sit somewhere else, but she told me that was the only option she was giving--despite the restaurant being almost empty that morning. I was surprised; since when do servers control where customers can sit, especially when there are plenty of open tables? From that point on, her attitude felt off. When we sat down, she handed menus to my two companions but didn't give one to me. She served coffee to all three of us, but only refilled my companions' cups and ignored mine. She chatted with my friends but didn't acknowledge me at all. One of my friends even pointed out that the server seemed to dislike me, and I agreed--the service toward me was noticeably sloppy and dismissive, even though I was the one paying the check. I shouldn't have tipped her generously because even at 22%, server wasn't nice, but I took into consideration that the food was good and that the other lady working there was warm and soft‑spoken. Her demeanor was noticeably different, not performative compared to our server, that I could assume she might be part of the family that owns the restaurant. read more

Virginia's on King is a historic spot on King St in downtown Charleston that offers a laid back and casual food fare. Although the portion of all items were quite generous, the food for me fell a bit short in execution. The slider trio platter was quite over seasoned and greasy and the collard greens (albeit their own southern recipe) was extremely sweet. The item I did like best was the she crab soup which was just to be right size (a cup). But what was special was the staff of this restaurant. They were extremely personalable, attentive and had that Southern hospitality in spades. read more

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My wife and I stopped in early afternoon for cocktails to check the place out and look at the menu. We spoke with a couple managers who were extremely pleasant and thoughtful and gave us recommendations. We made reservations. I had the tomato pie, and she crab soup and my wife had the meatloaf with mashed potatoes and everything was absolutely incredible. The staff was fantastic. I highly recommend this place. read more

Solid lunch while in town on business. 6 wings and a side of collards for under $15 and the greens were perfect. Would have given them four stars, but charging me extra for not paying cash is lame. If I'd known ahead of time, I wouldn't have eaten here. read more

Virginia's On King - Wings - Southern Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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First of all, we had the most convenient park for a Sunday during brunch hours!! We were greeted and thankfully our party made reservations previously, so we only had to wait a little while for our table to be cleaned before we were seated. We had the most down to earth server who was more than attentive to us. The restaurant itself was very cozy and quaint not too big nor too large. Nice bar seating. It reminded me of being my "big" grandma's house after Sunday service to eat the beautiful dinner she'd prepared. I'm not sure if this was happenstance or not but the booth we sat at had the most amazingly beautiful painting of a Black woman (all 5 of us at brunch are Black women; consisting of 2 mothers and 3 daughters). We LOVED that . It was my daughter and I first time so it took us a while to decide what we wanted but my friend and her two girls knew exactly what they wanted. Being a gluten-free girlie, I made sure to ask our server about my options. We all said that our food was delicious and we enjoyed much needed girl time celebrating my friend's daughter who had just graduated from the Naval basic training. There's noting quite like good food intertwined with good sistafriend time. We'll be back! read more

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A cute little restaurant right on King Street! Highly recommend grabbing a bite to eat before you start your day exploring King Street! The country Benedict was very good! It had a subtle sweet and sour flavor to it that was not expected which made it unique. The potatoes were very good and usually I eat them with ketchup but I didn't need to do that. The stuffed French toast was AMAZING! I had two bites of it and it was probably the best French toast I have ever had! The pecan cream cheese was delicious. My husband is still talking about it and how much he enjoyed it! Would strongly strongly recommend ordering it! read more

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This was a perfect breakfast spot! It was hopping on a Saturday morning but we got some seats at the bar. The bartender/server was super friendly and fun. The place is nice and clean inside with cute decor and decorations. There are nice big windows to the street so it's also bright and cheery. Our food was GREAT! I just about licked the plate on the country Benedict! read more

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Lovely interior with excellent wait staff and hostess. We were seated promptly and thanked numerous times for visiting. The food was good, not great but good (Deviled eggs were lack-luster and Slider combo was just OK ). Prices were on par with the King Street area. I'd try the restaurant again but make other selections, for sure. read more

Virginia's On King - Southern Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Stopped by for a quick bite to eat for a late lunch. Had the burger, chicken wings, and fried green tomatoes. The crispy chicken wings were definitely the star of the show. The burger was goo and so was the fried green tomatoes. read more

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12-01-2025 Breakfast Burrito Southern Benedict $16 for 2 Hour Parking Lot across the street 5 Stars - Service with Server Michelle 5 Stars - AM Dining Room Manager checked in The hollandaise was COLD. Ordered the poached eggs, medium, because runny whites, make me gag...they were poached hard; no running yolk goodness. Potatoes were extra greasy, and not the good kind of extra greasy...BLEH!!! Good thing I wasn't trying to "first aid" a hangover, because this was a HUGE MISS. Yes, you're right, I should have sent them back. I fear the cook, as it's a cook working today, and not a chef. My husband's burrito was excellent in his opinion, hence the 3 star rating. We were the only folks eating in the restaurant, so no excuse for this breakfast not to be 100% and perfectly executed. It's also owned by the Bennett Hotel/Restaurant Group, so shame on them for not having a chef to expedite, thermometer the sauce, and ensure the poached was properly cooked. Cheers! read more

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Meatloaf sandwich was delicious Tim was our waiter and was fantastic Right next to a beautiful park, right downtown, we were pleasurably surprised at their fair prices read more

Virginia's On King - Southern Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Stoped by here today and had the king street breakfast which includes eggs, bacon, sausage, bread, potatoes or fruit and pancakes. So to be honest the eggs had zero seasoning, no salt, no pepper, I had to dump a ton on my eggs to get some flavor. Next I ordered the English muffin instead of toast or biscuit and it came out without any butter, just dry. By the time I asked for butter, it was cold. Can you please just butter the toast or English muffin automatically like we used to get? Last, the hotcakes had some cinnamon on it and I don't like cinnamon. If you are going to put this on your hotcakes please tell us. And the server I had today was the frowniest face person I have ever seen. So hard to talk to and ask questions. If I had to have this person serve me again I would definitely not go back. read more

Trash! Do not eat here. We had the tomato pie and it was inedible, covered in a slimy cheese sauce and ranch dressing. This was somehow the server's favorite menu item. The chicken and waffles were too salty and not seasoned well, and fake syrup. And the coffee was burnt and served in a single serving carafe that spills everywhere. The service was good. Not their fault. read more

Went here with a bachelorette party and had a great time! Large portion sizes and fresh ingredients. The aspect that made the experience exceptional, was service by Danny. She was an amazing server, very knowledgeable about the menu and went above and beyond to accommodate us. All the while, she was super personable and high energy. Highly recommend! She was by far my favorite server this weekend. Food: While not pictured, I got the fried green tomato Benedict and cheese grits. Personally, I thought the grits were the best out of everything I ate! The girls all loved the deviled eggs (keep in mind though they only give you 2 half's per order). I heard from my friends that the crab cakes were a bit salty fyi. read more

Virginia's On King - Deviled Eggs - Southern Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Great food and hospitality, but service is on the slow end. Came here with a large party for brunch and we were seated in the second floor dining room. Large selection of food, so order enough to share! The tomato pie, fried green tomatoes, and pimento cheese were my favorites out of the appetizers. I ordered the fried chicken for my entree with green beans and grits. The food was perfect--comforting, filling, and delicious. Service was friendly, but on the slow side. They're really popular for brunch, and I think being on the second floor made it harder for them to check up on us frequently (although we were a large party, so I understand!). Took a while to place and order and get food, but once the dishes started coming out, we were all set. read more

Virginia's On King - Virginia's Fried Chicken - Southern Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Delicious food with amazing service at a very reasonable price. Thank you to Haleigh M. For making us feel right at home with her excellent hospitality. Absolutely can recommend the meatloaf (best I've ever had) and the fried chicken (nice and crunchy outside with a juicy tender inside) which my family enjoyed with some delicious spicy honey. Nice and quiet restaurant with good ambiance, great for dinner with the family. read more

Good service, atmosphere and decent food quality. Perfect for a quick bite. American, southern fare. Good for a quick sweet tea or lunch.

Dani was absolutely the sweetest waitress ever! Attentive, friendly, helpful and just the best. The food was great but the service was the star of the show. Great spot to grab mimosas and crab cake Benedict with some yummy creamy grits. Once you're done you're right on King street to conveniently shop your heart out. read more

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Amazing historical building with a fun vibe and great food and cocktails. We made an impromptu trip so we didn't have reservations so we sat at the bar and had great service and experience. read more

Excellent waitress, attentive friendly good recommendations. Crab cake sandwich was savory and large. Kinda noisy but conversation is possible. read more

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My wife and I popped in for a late breakfast around 9:00, and sat right down. The service was great. Food was even better. My wife got the breakfast burrito. I got the chicken and waffles, which the chicken was fresh out of the fryer and came with a really delicious sweet honey mustard sauce. read more

All the brunch food was just fabulous! Highly recommend the cinnamon bun and the omelette for a sweet and savory combo! read more

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The Mother's Day breakfast was fabulous. Tyler was an excellent server. This was my favorite breakfast spot in Charleston. Best gravy and amazing cheesy grits! read more

The food was absolutely amazing as always. We love coming here for the atmosphere and the service. We had Emerson for the first time and she was the best we've ever had! Definitely would come back just for her friendliness. She was very attentive and made our time here phenomenal. We 1000% recommend you come try it out and ask for Emerson for your server! read more

Even Monday mornings are busy at VOK. We were greeted and seated at a cute little window table within a few minutes. Our waitress was very friendly. Breakfast included a farmers omelet with fried redskin potatoes and toast and the fried green tomato BLT that featured a runny egg and thick cut peppered bacon and cake with a side of fresh berries & melon. The food was served hot and tasted good. We loved the toast marmalade and our coffees with Carolina's version of Baileys Irish Cream. It's a busy place and tables turn over fast but they manage it all well. read more

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I had such a great experience at Virginia's on King. A large part of it was due to how incredible our server was, and I am supremely annoyed with myself for failing to make note of her name. She deserves the biggest tips and a public shoutout. She was such a delight. For the owners, if you're reading this, we visited on May 25 with a reservation under my name and we were seated in a booth, in case that helps to pinpoint her! We arrived right as a downpour was beginning, and the timing couldn't have been any more perfect. To drink, I ordered their creamy take on an espresso martini, which was quite tasty. For my food, I ordered the flounder BLT. I was still pretty full from lunch, so I couldn't finish it, but my friend who doesn't usually eat fish/meat indulged in my leftovers and she too also enjoyed it quite a bit. The restaurant was clean, inviting, and the service was top tier. Bathroom was clean as well. All told, I had a great time and wouldn't hesitate to return on future trips to Charleston. read more

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Food was fantastic! Great portion sizes that weren't too big or too small. I was satisfied with my crab cakes and went out downtown right after without feeling heavy. The service the night we went was a bit slow for it not looking too busy but maybe low on workers. Regardless, our waitress was amazing and kind! I would come back and would like to try their brunch menu! read more

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Wonderful service by Cassandra! Bobby was also very helpful. Visited Second Sunday on King. They were busy, but the wait wasn't long at all. Fried ribs were fall-off-the-bone tender and perfectly moist. The Carolina BBQ sauce was sweet and spicy, went very well with the ribs. Fried chicken was fresh and well-seasoned, per usual. (There's a disclaimer about the 18-min cook time on the menu.) Fried green tomatoes were piping hot in the middle with a crispy crust, served with a side of herby ranch. The brown gravy on the smothered pork chops tasted like it was sitting too long inside of the metal pot so that entree was replaced with shrimp and grits (not pictured). Staff were very accommodating and understanding. My main complaint -- it seemed as though their oil wasn't fresh, because everything we ordered fried had a burnt oil taste. Hope that makes sense. Would have given 3 stars, but the customer service was so great. I'll be back! read more

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I just love this place! This is my "go to" Anytime I am downtown during brunch time. The food is delicious and the ambiance and staff and location cannot be beat! It's also super accommodating and family friendly! Just make sure to make a reservation! I always get the crab cake eggs Benedict as a cheat meal and it does not disappoint! The fried chicken js made to order and the quality reflects that! The bar service is also fantastic! A great cannot miss gem! read more

Popped in for a snack with my girlfriends and boy were we disappointed- this was honestly a bad experience from service to food. The crab cakes tasted awful they were so fishy and I had to spit it out. Not remotely close to what it should taste like. The okra was ok but fell apart as you pick it up as it was over batyered. Drinks were stale and tasted like the liquor was sitting there for months. read more

Virginia's On King - Fried Pickled Okra - Southern Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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We went here while visiting our son who had been here for dinner previously and liked it. Even he was disappointed with brunch. Service was very good and the ambiance was warm and inviting.. however, the eggs Benedict was cold and lacking flavor (2 people at our table had it), and one of the orders didn't even come out u til after everyone was done (and was still cold). I had tomato pie and was rather disappointed. It seemed like it was just a puddle of cheese with a slice of tomato. It is possible that we just had an off experience. The place was packed, and like I said, my son said dinner was delicious there previously. * they did take my husbands meal off after we complained about it being late and cold. Service was good! The kitchen was just not up to par. read more

Virginia's on King was excellent! As visitors to the area they won my award for best fried chicken. Although I'm not a local so you can only trust me so much. But truly everything we had was delicious and hearty. Cooked to perfection and delightfully tasty. Service was quick and staff were kind. The restaurant itself was simple, cozy and clean. I wouldn't hesitate to tell you to go eat here! If you can trust a tourist... Enjoy!! read more

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Highly recommended by friends who had eaten breakfast here the day before and it didn't disappoint! We were seated immediately with great service. Glad we arrived early because it quickly filled up! This was my first time having Fried Green Tomatoes and it did not disappoint! The Fried Green Tomato Eggs Benedict was delicious! read more

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Next time in Charleston near the college try this restaurant-great find. Small bar with many tables. Nice table lay out with no noise. Service is great. Menu has super choices. Start with pickles & rings or fried okra. For lunch: cod BLT, shrimp & grits, crab cake sandwich & crab soup. Get home fries instead of French fries. Tomato pie & house salad with chicken/great. Get your drinks in mason jars. Don't pass this place up. read more