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The Grocery

American Restaurant$$$$

Cannonborough - Elliottborough, Charleston

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The Grocery

9.0^/10

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Ranked #1 for American restaurants in Charleston
"dishes like pig skin pad Thai or bone marrow brûlée."(2 Tips)
"deviled egg oysters are the best egg dish in Charleston"(2 Tips)
"Also popular is the Piggy Plate"(2 Tips)
"Get the fried oysters."(3 Tips)

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good service
fried green tomatoes
good for dates
piggy plate
churros
deviled eggs
bone marrow
desserts
cheese grits
short ribs
brunch food
fried eggplant
Kobe beef
trendy
bar
meats
dinner
pimento cheese
sweetbreads
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EaterMay 30, 2018
Johnson’s biggest triumph is his ace treatment of seasonal delicacies, including sublime shad roe in early spring, followed a few weeks later by soft-shell crabs precisely fried or sauteed. Read more
Ranu RajkarnikarJuly 6, 2015
Airy space and great service, plus delicious drinks and food! You must try the green tomato cocktail. Also, fried eggplant, short rib, and tomato salad are not to be missed. Dessert was great too!
Beau BlinderNovember 8, 2016
Do a bunch of small plates to sample the flavors. The Grocery was the best meal we had in Charleston, better than Husk and easier to get into. The okra fried, pickled, and roasted was unbelievable!
EaterApril 9, 2014
The Grocery is a great stop for drinks during happy hour or a place to share as many plates as the table can handle—go for the dishes like pig skin pad Thai or bone marrow brûlée. [Eater 18 Member] Read more
Bruce TyndallAugust 21, 2015
Wonderful! Had the oysters, pickled shrimp salad, squid, and peanut butter bar. All was excellent. The squid was by far my favorite. Definitely a top 5 of Charleston restaurant!
EaterApril 18, 2013
A great stop for drinks during happy hour (order the fried oysters, while they're still around) or a place to tuck in for an evening, with "table" entrees made to split between the entire party.
Charleston Area CVBApril 29, 2015
Take a walk on the wild side with Chef Kevin Johnson’s Pig Skin Pad Thai. Also popular is the Piggy Plate with its selection of five different house-cured meats.
marcy stoneOctober 15, 2017
This place is incredible! everything was incredibly fresh delicious vibrant well servesd unique menu unique ingredients- spectacular. I would come back to Charleston just to eat here again.
Krystal B.June 8, 2013
This is by far the best food we have ever eaten. Nothing in my life could beat the dinner I just had. The pork trio for two, with the new potato sides. The puff duck pastry & pimento cheese bite app.
Jenn OMay 4, 2015
We had fried oysters, pad Thai, clams, roasted broccoli, and magyu steak. All absolutely amazing! Great flavors throughout. Though extremely pricey great experience!
The Tastes that Make the CityJune 2, 2015
The deviled egg oysters are the best egg dish in Charleston, which is why they're on our list of The Tastes That Make the City: Charleston. Read more
Kingsley YoungerNovember 3, 2014
Try the soft shell crab, that is cooked in the oven at 800 - 950 degrees, especially during spring time. Shown in Chuck's Eat The Streets TV show.
Corley StoneJune 9, 2022
Great service, cozy and romantic date spot. Farm/Sea to table. Really yummy.
Adam SalomoneMarch 4, 2012
The fried pickled green tomatoes are outstanding, sweet and sour with a nice kick. And served on an old Coke bottle that's been cut in half
Katie CongletonJune 20, 2015
Great atmosphere and great food. Ask the servers for suggestions on the eclectic small plates
Trae FSeptember 3, 2017
Great brunch! The pimento cheese grits are to die for.
CITY GRITAugust 9, 2014
Start with the Piggy Plate! May we recommend the Lamb Osso Bucco & the Triggerfish!
Spencer SFebruary 19, 2015
Deviled Egg Oysters made Zagat's list of 10 Over-The-Top Oyster Dishes. Read more
Warren BimblickFebruary 18, 2013
Really fabulous restaurant. Match it with any world class place. Top twenty of my life.
Kevin ChupkaFebruary 23, 2018
Best. French. Toast. Ever. Anyone who disagrees is simply wrong.
Chris ManeeSeptember 8, 2013
Very delicious. Staff is very attentive...and they have free parking too!
Ryan JorgensonJanuary 10, 2015
Great neighborhood spot. Food is delicious, and there's a great beer selection.
Mark HurleySeptember 25, 2015
Great food. The staff was amazing. Dessert amazing!
Meagan SAugust 25, 2018
Great service. Reasonably priced. Great food.
Chuck HarrisJanuary 3, 2014
The Churros for dessert are a MUST! Sooooo good!!
Danielle LongMarch 1, 2013
best sweetbreads I've ever had! everything was delicious :)
Ashley ClineOctober 12, 2014
A beautiful day in the neighborhood
Blythe PennaNovember 18, 2016
Incredible flavors, creative cuisine!
Alexandre MunhozJuly 20, 2018
Great Sunday brunch. Awesome drinks.
Mark DurneyOctober 3, 2012
Stick to the small plates, bone marrow is a must.
Niffy SpectorJuly 20, 2013
The corn sformato is out of this world.
Evelyn KDecember 31, 2013
Delicious food; spotty service.
Ashley 🌵November 20, 2015
Must get the churros!
AbFebruary 28, 2015
Great mimosa, mediocre food and service though. May have been a bad brunch 😐
Ben RJanuary 5, 2016
Get the fried oysters.
Marie ClemessySeptember 3, 2022
Delicious churros.
Leila GreenSeptember 25, 2016
Dinner at The Grocery then get drinks across the street at The Ordinary!
John McLaughlinAugust 7, 2014
New American freshness.
Atlanta Food & Wine FestivalMay 7, 2014
Join Kevin as he takes his show on the road to Atlanta Food & Wine Festival May 29 - June 1! Read more
JoeSeptember 15, 2014
Excellent service
Graham LindnerApril 9, 2015
Eat everything.
John BachmanAugust 6, 2014
Tuna Poke and the Duck
Ashley CaldwellAugust 29, 2013
Awesome customer service!
Savannah SchultzFebruary 9, 2017
$$ brunch -- $$$ dinner
Anna C.June 24, 2012
redneck ramen. enough said!
Anna C.June 24, 2012
ask for chris.
GinaApril 28, 2013
So sad but this meal and service was very disappointing. Would not recommend.

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