Best Shrimp and Grits in Charleston

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Magnolias
Magnolias
86/100 (22748 ratings)
Restaurants
Contemporary
International
American
Soups
Seafood
Seafood
Vegan Options
American
International
Contemporary
Soups
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Cakes
Jambalaya
Southern Egg Rolls
Fish
Crab Cake
Shrimp and Grits
Seafood and Grits
Pork
Southern Pecan Pie
Pasta
Pan Seared Sea Scallops
Filet Mignon
Shellfish over Grits
Meatloaf
Ribs
Buttermilk Fried Chicken Breast
Salad
Lowcountry Bouillabaisse
Mac and cheese
Fried Green Tomatoes over Grits
Blue Crab Bisque
Crab
Scallops
Burger
Omelette
Duck
Pork Tenderloin
Crawfish
Oyster
Catfish
Risotto
Shrimp
Market Catch of the Day
Shrimp and Grits
Tuna
Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee
Beef
Down South Egg Roll
Shellfish
Bread and Butter
Petite Filet & Crab Cake
Bouillabaisse
Salmon
Pan Roasted Duck Breast
Banana Pudding Stuffed French Toast
Pimento Cheese
Mussels
Lobster
Housemade Pimiento Cheese
Sit down
Contemporary
Soups
Seafood
International
American
Private Dining
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Fine Dining
"This restaurant is always on our list when we visit Charleston. We’ve Never had a bad meal here and prefer a late lunch so we can walk off the..."
Karen Chester
"We celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary at Magnolias. It was wonderful. Our server, Brian, was very attentive. He brought us complimentary..."
Ellen Montgomery Burton
"Probably the best meal I have eaten. I had the petit filet with crab cake and my husband had the Parmesan crusted mahi. For dessert we shared a peach..."
Deborah Puckett
"I was not impressed with the hostess at all. We were “walk ins” hoping for a last night in Charleston wow meal. We were not disappointed. Seated..."
Kellie Bagsby Buckley
"This is by far the best food we have ever tasted, and we plan on coming back every time we visit! Our server was also amazing! The best fried green..."
Sarah Reese
"I have no words to describe just how good the food was at this place! The collard greens were the best I’ve ever had in my whole entire..."
Angie Parker
"OMG! The Best in southern food!! Loved the shrimp and grits with lobster sauce!! Off the Hook! You must put MAGNOLIAS in the top of your list when..."
Robin K. Dottor
"Wow restaurant! Best Southern Cusine I have had! Tried for my 1st time the Fried Green Tomatoes and I wanted to have only that for lunch- you have to..."
Ana Maria Rodriguez
"Scott, our waiter, phenomenal!!!! Fried green tomatoes and peach bread pudding to die..."
Connie Sabatula
"Magnolias is our favorite place to eat in Charleston. The food is amazing and service is..."
Rita Arnette
"Best place that we eat, waitress was..."
Sandra M Hill
"Fabulous food! Shrimp and Grits and Bouillabaisse was amazing! Waiter was a bit too..."
Sharon Robinson
"Food, Atmosphere and Service are all amazing. Me and my wife have eaten here 3 times and it just gets better we love..."
Dylan Short
"Perfect in every way! The service, the bread, the cream cheese butter, the tea, The bouillabaisse!!!!!! Can't wait to return again and..."
Paul Collins
"My first visit to Charleston and had the pleasure of having dinner at Magnolia. The heirloom tomato and peach salad was delicious. Thank you for an..."
Debbie Canada
"Amazing duck breast dinner. Awesome food with a elegant..."
AJ McMillan
"The best place to eat in..."
Carla Leach-Stanley
"Wonderful dining experience- the waiters were so accommodating - great food as..."
Cathy Mullins Long
"The food & service were both great & I’d def come..."
Carrie Miloser Bender
"Amazing food and service!!!! Hands down! I will be back..."
Tiffany Brown
"We came here for dinner. Great ambience, the waitress we had was very kind and personable. Everything was plated very beautifully. I loved my..."
Phoebe
"We were in town to celebrate our anniversary. Magnolias ended up being a great experience. The service was a 10/10 and the food was great. We dined..."
Rose Wood
"We went to Magnolias based on a recommendation from a friend and it was a fantastic experience! Steven was probably one of the best servers we've..."
Susan Reinhard
"Our first time here. We came in for our wedding anniversary and my husband's birthday. The tomato bisque soup was really good. My husband had the..."
JayJay Buggs
"This was the best food of my trip down to Charleston! The fried green tomatoes were amazing, crispy, and flavorful. I got the fried chicken with..."
Lauren Stroz
"Had always heard great things about this place and it lived up to the hype. A few friends who grew up in the area recommended this place and I was..."
Zack Dolsen
"This place was amazing from start to finish. Enjoyed the walk-up to the actual restaurant, historic street with a neat vibe. Inside seated quickly..."
Mike Williams
"I wanted to take my mom to a nice dinner in Charleston for her 80th Birthday. Every time me and my husband visit Charleston we would always see this..."
Lori Flowers
"What a great foodie experience. From our crispy shrimp cake appie to our main courses and dessert, everything we had was delicious. My wife ordered..."
Ian Lopez-Ganoza
"Had an amazing dinner here to celebrate a birthday. The food was perfect in every way. As others have said, definitely end off with the pecan pie,..."
Gerrit Maritz
The Grocery
The Grocery
85/100 (3307 ratings)
Restaurants
American
American
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Brunch
Duck Confit
Wood Roasted Whole Fish
Crab
Confit
Poached Wreckfish
Scallops
Schnitzel
Lemon and Olive Oil Cake
Clams
Broccoli
Tagliatelle
Dirty Green Tomato Martini
Duck
Roasted Duck Breast
Meringue
Oyster
Tuna
Tomato Carpaccio
Shrimp and Grits
Tuna Crudo
Pimento Cheese
Shrimp and Grits
Lamb
Tapas
Pork Milanese
Shrimp
Pesto
Swordfish
Peach Ice Cream
Beef
Fish
Pork
Ribs
Lowcountry Seafood Pilau
Wine
Bone Marrow Brulee
Beer
Wood Fired Red Snapper
Eggplant
French Toast
Wagyu Bistro Steak
Churros
Toasts
Wood Roasted Peaches
Pasta
Bass
Knife & Fork Chicken Biscuit
Salad
Sit down
American
Private Dining
Accepts American Express
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Dinner
Brunch
Mid-range
"The food was tremendous! I tasted pretty much every dish and they were all good! The desserts were great too! Great atmosphere. Service was a little..."
Valerie Falkenstine Hollis
"The atmosphere is just lovely !! The service is impeccable with happy people and the food is to die for !!..."
Leslie Bennett Gandy
"The Bone-In Ribeye is heaven on a plate! Great for 3 to 4 people at an awesome..."
Darlene Fernandez
"Very nice atmosphere! They have parking and the food is so fresh and good. Service is courteous and prompt. Will be a regular goto in the..."
Vicki Tatum
"Excellent service... fab food....duck and short ribs were superb..okra duo and peaches with taso ham..."
Suzanne Galloway
"We enjoyed a relaxing anniversary dinner at The Grocery! The seafood pilau was wonderful, as was the service. We will definitely go..."
Susan Lewis Ellis
"Best food we ate in Charleston (and we had some great food all around the city)! Great service and..."
Suzanne Cornett
"WOW. We will definitely absolutely visit again. Impeccable flavors, contrasting textures and colors. Attentive, swift service. A+++..."
Sally Asquith
"The Grocery has one of the very best happy hours in town, plus it is from 5-6 p.m. EVERY DAY that they're open – which is unheard of, especially..."
Sarah Louise Rhodes
"Stopped into The Grocery and I was impressed. This restaurant was not on my radar and a server from another restaurant recommended it to us. It was..."
Tony Guerra Miami
"Not only is The Grocery one of Charleston's most exceptional restaurants for dinner, but their Happy Hour is arguably the best in town- half off all..."
Charlotte Berger
"The Grocery has one of the BEST happy hours in Charleston. My table ordered some of everything, and we enjoyed every dish. They also have a fantastic..."
Lawton Branham
"From the start to the end this place was 10/10. Unique dishes and impossible to pick a favorite. We had green tomato carpaccio, fried oysters, the..."
rochelle poszeluznyj
"I have been to the grocery several times over the years. The food, service and atmosphere have always been good. The seating area is not tremendously..."
Descartes
"We were seated right away and the wait staff was very attentive. Awesome atmosphere and some really cool signature drinks. The Grocery has the look..."
Joshua Simmons
"We had a phenomenal time at The Grocery! The Spaghetti and Clams and Italian Chopped Salad were some of our absolute favorites. We'll definitely be..."
Emma Bueltel
"I took my mom out to eat for dinner and stopped here after hearing a few people talk about this restaurant. We were the first ones in once they..."
Brandon Brown
"Recently moved to Charleston and The Grocery was recommended to us by a friend. It did not disappoint. The menu is unique and the plates and small..."
Chantelle
"Menu is eclectic, but the food is excellent. We ordered the squash, salad, crudo, and snapper and everything was delicious. Highly recommend! Dessert..."
Justine Vandenbrink
"Outstanding experience. From the freshly baked bread to the seafood pilau, we enjoyed all the plates! We also tried the steak tartare, roasted okra..."
Matt Johnson
"My dining experience at The Grocery in Charleston was nothing short of exceptional. The staff's attentive and friendly service significantly enhanced..."
Joseph Berger
"Every dish I had at The Grocery was well balanced and delicious. Our table ordered the fresh baked bread from Browns Court which was warm and the..."
Sarah Bullins
"Amazing meal, service was excellent especially considering our large party of 11. Our server made great food and drink recommendations and everything..."
Carlie Beach
"Ridiculously great experience, start to finish. This was a Plan B when a previous restaurant choice did not work out, so we popped in with no..."
Sam Campeau
"Downtown Charleston is known for a variety of excellent restaurants. We were there on vacation with our daughter and therefore needed a family..."
Alexandra & Jeremy
"Delicious!! This restaurant has a great menu with very unique dishes. From the wood fired peaches to the duck breast, amazing flavors and..."
Riki Cantelli
Ms. Rose's Fine Food & Cocktails
Ms. Rose's Fine Food & Cocktails
80/100 (3091 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
American
Gluten Free Options
Bar
American
Vegan Options
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Boiled Peanuts
Toasts
Fish and Chips
Shrimp and Grits
Shrimp and Grits
Biscuits and gravy
Mimosa Flight
Pesto
Pasta
Buttermilk Biscuits
Fish
Meatloaf
Salad
ms Rose's Fried Chicken
Pork
Mac and cheese
Banana Pudding Cheesecake
Beer
Oyster
Crispy Fried Chicken Sandwich
Scrambled eggs
Salmon
Fish & Grits
Sandwiches
Cuban
Burger
Cookie Brownie Pie
Hamburgers
Fish & Chips
King Charles Bloody Mary
Fish & chips
Ribs
Apple Baby Spinach Salad
The Cucumber Martini
Southern BBQ Salad
Shrimp
Fried Green Tomatoes
Pretzel
Pecan Crusted Salmon
Beef
Club Salad
Sit down
American
Bar
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Takeout
Television
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Brunch
Dinner
Late Night
Mid-range
"Lots of fun and great food for happy hour and trivia. And we won 1st place. Levi is the best..."
Laurie Piersol Brown
"This is the best meal I've had in a long time. My family and I had dinner here tonight and it was amazing. Our waitress was fantastic, very..."
Bri Heupel
"I had the fish and grits and was blown away. The mac n cheese could have been a little saucier, but was outstanding nonetheless. I had the..."
Marty Blessing
"Great food and atmosphere!! I really enjoy going there and recommend this place highly!! Fantastic staff and ownership as..."
Brian T Shirley
"Great food. Great staff. Great Atmosphere. Thursday night burger and beer deal is a no brainer! But everything on the menu is great, and I truly have..."
Travis S Willert
"Good service, varied, reasonably priced menu, loved the music. Server was personable and we'll versed on the menu. I enjoyed myself with new friends...."
Pat Bailey-Hollon
"We came for comedy night and dinner. My wife and I had the most amazing bacon cheeseburgers. Everything was cooked to perfection, and our service..."
Isaac Ike Smalls
"Food was great. Everything we ate was as good or better than advertised. Levi was super as our..."
Ricky King
"Our waiter was Randy. He was attentive but not obnoxiously so. He let us know to expect a wait but, it was never too much of one. Im reccomending..."
Tia Toombs
"Me and my two boys were in last night for dinner and our service was amazing. The food as always was so delicious and the atmosphere was perfect as..."
Ed Hooven
"First time at Ms. Rose's. Absolutely loved it. The Flatbread was amazing, not to mention the Cucumber Martini....to die for!! All made fresh in..."
Clinton Idol
"I can’t believe I haven’t come here sooner. This place is a bit deceiving from the outside. You don’t really know what you’re going to get...."
Carla M
"We started with the loaded brisket fries and they were fantastic. I could have made a meal from those alone. I know it's picky but to me, fish &..."
Joseph Stanley
"Had a party of 6 and barely anyone else there at the time. Big food portions, especially the fried chicken. Was amazing and well priced. Best corn..."
TriggaTrey762
"Fast and friendly service. Liz took care of us with a smile. Restrooms and tables clean. food was very good. We had shrimp and grits, smoked chicken,..."
Toni S (ToniTheTourist)
"Cute and trendy place! We sat outside so didn’t see much of the inside. Good food - lots of it! Ordered fish and chips and their fried chicken...."
Tracy Weber
"Ms. Roses has never disappointed, whether for lunch, happy hour, dinner, or brunch. The gluten free buns are made in-house. Also, the loaded fries..."
Rachel Walls
"Nice meal. Salad was good. Person with me didn't like her meatloaf. I thought the flavor was good, just a little dry. She said the coconut pie was..."
LISA B
"Fun atmosphere, good food and cocktails, good wine selections, but our server made the night!! She was attentive and had a fantastic sense of..."
Jana Clift
"I love love love this spot! A true representation of don't judge a book by its cover. The outside looks old school diner esque. Inside is cozy,..."
Jennifer Marquis
"We stopped just to grab a bite to eat before hitting the water. As soon as we walked in the door we felt super welcomed. The hostess was very..."
Kayla Westbury-Horne
"Food was fantastic. Had fried chicken, husband had shrimp and grits. Both were delicious. Decided to get the corn dip, it was pretty amazing. The..."
Kim Bowdren
"This is a very good restaurant and one of the most underrated ones in the city. I enjoyed my meal because I love sandwiches and french fries. I..."
Xavaier Wescott
"Very interesting decor and a very cool place. Fried chicken is famous and it's excellent. The blacken snapper BLT was also outstanding. Staff was..."
David Owen
"2/11/23 UPDATE: Still amazing. Still highly recommend Absolutely amazing food. The venue itself is great even during the pandemic, with isolated..."
Aaric Ray (aroc_ray)
Vip Bistro
78/100 (228 ratings)
Restaurants
Shrimp Alfredo
Oyster Platter
Shrimp and Grits
Fried Fish and Oysters
Fried Chicken and Fried Okra
Fried Chicken Okra and Greens
Fried Chicken Mac N Cheese and Collards
Collard Greens Mac N Cheese
Pineapple and Coconut Rum with Lotsa Cherries
All-You-Can-Eat Seafood Platter
Trotters Restaurant
Trotters Restaurant
78/100 (840 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
American
Vegetarian Friendly
American
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Onion Soup
Wedge Salad
Grouper
Shrimp and Grits
Plated Specials- Spaghetti & Meatballs
French Toast
Toasts
Hot Spinach Dip
Omelette
Corned Beef
Juice & Smoothies
Crepes
Shrimp
Biscuits and gravy
Cakes
Pancakes
Salad
Juice & Smoothies
Sit down
American
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Takeout
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Mid-range
"Trotter’s atmosphere was relaxed finer dining. We ate here while staying at the Town and Country Inn and Suites. We had seen some not so great..."
Lisa Litzenberger
"Always loved the restaurant. The best fried chicken ever!!! Our server, Michael, was awesome. We also had Anthony for a minute. He's always been..."
morneek spencer
"Beautiful place, food was good and the service was great. Went there for a reception for a funeral and it all looked amazing. The food could have..."
Sandy Howard
"Service the 1st day was slow but the food was very good. In the morning we tried the breakfast and all of food was..."
Donnie Brown
"The food was soooo delicious, and it was a great value for a huge..."
Allison Franck
"I took my sister and her husband, who was visiting from Virginia Beach. Trotters is one of my favorite restaurants. Lexie was fabulous. Her smile..."
Joan Collins
"Went on a Thursday and the spaghetti and Italian sausage was amazing. Fried chicken was plain, needed some extra seasoning. The soup and salad bar is..."
Kristen Duplessis
"Service and food were excellent! I chose the shrimp & grits. As a hotel guest I received a $15 voucher for which I’m appreciative! Big tip since..."
Monique Hodson
"Sunday brunch buffet was delicious. Staff were personable and professional. I recommend..."
Debbie Zerba
"Excellent Sunday brunch with omelet and fruit station. Great place to go and celebrate any..."
Mike Jefferson
"Stopped here for breakfast because of the great reviews. I was not disappointed. The service was great, and the food was..."
Global Explorer (GlobalExplorer1)
"Pleasant Staff in its entirety.Great portions,hot and prepared per..."
chenitta singleton
"Great reception as you enter the restaurant Cashier very accommodating and gracious Waitress very knowledgeable and great server 👍 and even the..."
Gabe Smith
"We were there to celebrate my uncle's 85th birthday. The atmosphere and server was excellent. Thank you for a great..."
Sabrina Lawson