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Hominy Grill

(Now Closed)

Southern Food Restaurant and Breakfast Spot$$$$

Cannonborough - Elliottborough, Charleston

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Hominy Grill

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Ranu RajkarnikarJuly 6, 2015
Grab a Bloody Mary from the takeout window and wait because you'll want to eat everything inside. Shrimp and grits, chicken biscuit, pancakes of the day! You can get a short stack of pancakes btw!
Juanita OrnelasFebruary 21, 2018
I had the nasty biscuit and my husband had the shrimp and grits. I really recommend the nasty biscuit. Chicken juicy and gravy was great! Hubby said the shrimp and grits were really good too!
EaterJanuary 19, 2015
Eater National 38 member: This is a place worth returning to again and again to savor creamy she-crab soup laced with sherry, chicken bog (a kin of jambalaya), and gossamer coconut layer cake. Read more
Anna RepoleApril 27, 2018
So worth the wait, considering you can get a drink at the bar while waiting. Time flew by, didn’t feel like a 45min wait. The food was phenomenal, get the Nasty Biscuit! Travis was amazing, so funny!
CassidyDecember 25, 2014
classic southern cooking. get the fried green tomatoes followed by the fried chicken and rib plate with collards and cheese grits and split it with a lucky friend
Toacca RutherfordAugust 16, 2017
Try the shrimp bog. It is simply incredible. The shrimp and grits are great too, but the bog is better. Oh and yes start with the Big Nasty.
Christina ChinDecember 23, 2014
Got veggie plate which was good. Wasnt that busy but went on a tues around noon. The choc pudding is hands down ridic. Never had anything like it before...so rich and smooth
Aditi ChaturvediMay 24, 2016
As everyone has said, the charleston nasty biscuit and chocolate pudding are awesome. Plan to share or you'll have to be rolled out of the restaurant.
PonyboyJuly 27, 2014
The pumpkin bread is AMAZING!!!! The mimosa & the sweet tea is very VERY GOOD!!! The Charleston Nasty Biscuit is AWESOME (The gravy on it makes it so) but the sleeper is the fried eggplant sandwich!!!
Emily AndinoDecember 15, 2017
YUM! Delicious, hearty breakfast options with Southern soul. The interior is bright and cozy, and the staff is very friendly. If you like biscuits and gravy, the Big Nasty is for you!
Pinar DenizMay 31, 2017
Definitely get the chocolate pudding! It's soooo good! You won't regret it! For the main course get the shrimp and grits or the nasty chicken biscuit! This place is amazing!
Brian HerschaftMarch 14, 2016
The best shrimp and grits on the planet, pimento cheese on pretzel bread and the chocolate pudding will blow your mind. I'm still shaking my head 😎
Jenna Odett LaskinFebruary 1, 2015
A great option for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Big nasty is worth it, but lighter options including fried green tomatoes solid too.
Kelly LMarch 18, 2014
Adorable little place that has authentic southern food, served with modern flair. Great sandwiches, fried chix looked ridiculous and a nice selection of specialty beers & cocktails. Great service!
Todd OmmenSeptember 15, 2016
Visited here twice this week and loved it. Shrimp and grits are awesome, country breakfast great, but most of all a very friendly relaxing atmosphere, tremendous staff. Will be back!
Jinet NooniumAugust 27, 2013
Friendly wait staff, great food. I can vouch for the Shrimp étouffée, Big Nasty, Mac n cheese (extra delicious), shrimp n grits (so flavorful), mile high biscuit with jam. It was all so good
Sara NicolesDecember 8, 2014
Great grits, biscuits, home fries, and brunch cocktails. About a 20-30 min wait for Sunday brunch. But service was quick and drinks were readily available at the window bar while waiting.
AbApril 11, 2015
A concise menu with delish breakfast options. Put their Huevos Racheros in your mouth. The dinner menu is another story altogether. Food was more salted than seasoned. If that's your pref, go for it
Alice FerrisOctober 4, 2015
Try the Fried Green Tomatoes - From lunch on Friday in Charleston. Nicely crisp, not too battered and tart green tomatoes. I liked these. (via @Foodspotting)
Joe CJuly 25, 2015
Holy crap. The biscuits and gravy here are amazing! Grits are, as expected, fantastic. Get the bloody Mary's!!!!
Christopher JohnsonAugust 5, 2012
The sweet tea was amazing as well as the Big Nasty. Man vs Food was here and it is well worth it. The side dishes were to die for including the squash, tomato pudding and mashed sweet.
Tracy SmallJanuary 11, 2014
Delicious! Definitely try the She-Crab Soup - it's worth the trip for! Also tried The Big Nasty & Shrimp & Grits. End it all with delicious & light Buttermilk Pie!!
The Wall Street JournalAugust 3, 2014
Have a fluffy biscuit with your meal—either on the side or in a "big nasty biscuit" stacked with a fried chicken breast, cheddar cheese and sausage gravy. Read more
Michael G.September 8, 2017
The Nasty Biscuit makes for the ultimate hangover cure. Start off with the banana bread. They had a fried pork chop special that rocked as well.
Erik CintronJuly 4, 2017
Simple breakfast with some good ol service and some damn good strawberry jam. Outside/inside dining. Great prices everything cook to order.
Jen PMay 23, 2015
The grits were nice and light. Fried chicken wasn't out of this world. Skip the jalepano poppers if you like spicy. Definitely get the shrimp and okra beignets.
LilyJanuary 18, 2015
Nasty biscuit is dope as are the hominy (as one might expect). Grab a bloody from the walk up window while you wait (there will be a wait).
JamieNovember 10, 2012
Wow, the big nasty is amazing true southern food! Also, get the chocolate pudding for dessert. Great dark chocolate taste. Love the ambience, worth the long walk from the market!
EaterJuly 30, 2012
Hominy Grill is about as southern as southern can get. It’s a must stop for tourists and locals alike, which is a rare achievement for a restaurant. [Eater 18 Member]
Athynia Julius SajpelFebruary 26, 2017
Shrimp and grits did NOT disappoint! Low country omelet was also great, as well as the she crab soup.
The Tastes that Make the CityJune 2, 2015
The Maverick shrimp and grits are the best grits in Charleston, which is why it’s on our list of The Tastes That Make the City: Charleston. Read more
Charles KochFebruary 26, 2014
The dark and stormy is remarkable. Made with local ginger ale that's nice and spicy. Great way to start a meal (with fries green tomatoes, of course).
Julie ChampionMay 5, 2018
Shrimp and Grits were very meh. Do not recommend this dish. Def get the griddled banana bread! Also had the fried green tomato BLT and loved it!
Hannah StrudwickDecember 9, 2017
Amazing! Our server was so sweet and the food is excellent! Definitely stop by for breakfast, it's worth the wait!
Michael DollfusSeptember 1, 2013
The previous recommendations to get the Big Nasty biscuit are dead on. It's fantastic. Add fresh ground black pepper rather than Tabasco, it compliments the sausage gravy better.
Alice FerrisOctober 4, 2015
Try the The Charleston Nasty - Fried chicken breast on a biscuit with cheddar cheese and sausage gravy. How can you go wrong? (via @Foodspotting)
Justin RowlandDecember 31, 2013
Came for lunch. Grits were nothing special. Grouper special was good. Sweet potatoes were solid. Swordfish and sauce was terrific. They were out of their famous chocolate pudding. Great service!
Jackie HagueMarch 28, 2017
Breakfast biscuits and jam. Best bacon I have ever had. Mimosas...what more could you ask for. Eggs and Grits too. Must do.
EpicuriousAugust 3, 2014
Come hungry enough to order the Hominy Grill veggie plate, which means you get to pick four of the sides on offer that day. Read more
Jess KilgannonMay 1, 2012
Vegetarians, be aware: many of the menu items that appear veg-friendly are cooked traditionally with bacon. That being said, the pinto cakes are totally safe and absolutely amazing!
Alex HennesseyNovember 24, 2015
The shrimp and grits, while more simple in preparation, are absolutely delicious. I stand by them!
Stephen BellinghamAugust 18, 2010
The Big Nasty Biscuit and Gravy is awesome. Try the fried green tomatoes. The sweet tea is one of the best I've had. This place has been featured on all the big Food and Travel shows.
Connor StengelMarch 24, 2019
Came here for breakfast and there were SOOOO many options to chose from that sounded so good! I will definitely be back here!
Kim BuppMay 5, 2013
The Big Nasty. The chocolate pudding. You'll be in a food coma with a giant smile on your face. Hominy is a local must! Definitely worth the wait.
James KiernanMay 25, 2017
I attempted to avoid temptation but I gave in and got the nasty biscuit. Sooo nasty and sooo damn good. I'll run it off tomorrow.
Alejandra 🌻December 6, 2015
The pork belly sandwich is the most delicious thing is ever had. Best brunch ever
Heidi CoghlanOctober 29, 2012
A couple great vegetarian choices including these delicious pinto beam cakes served with a tangy relish. Try them!
The Daily MealFebruary 22, 2011
What could make a BLT better? Keeping the T's green and frying 'em up real good! Don't be discouraged if their apple butter isn't in season - they always keep a little extra in the back (hush-hush!) Read more
Chris HouckNovember 13, 2014
The ginger pumpkin bread was perfect, the she crab had clean basic flavors however I got shelled. The Charleston nasty biscuit is definitely hang over worthy. Don't bother with the shrimp and grits
Alice FerrisOctober 4, 2015
Try the Picnic Sampler - Loved this! Shaved country ham, pickled okra, pimento cheese, garlic toasts. (via @Foodspotting)

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