So good we had to come back twice! We came in Saturday thinking they had brunch but it’s sundays only. I’m glad we stayed for lunch! Our server Lorena was amazing. She was knowledgeable about the menu and recommended the fried green tomatoes which were fantastic. I had the Simmons sandwich and my husband had the burger. Both were outstanding. We really wanted brunch though so came back on Sunday morning. Our server Alia was vibrant and energetic. We had the banana French toast and the crab Benedict that Lorena also recommended. A++ we are from Maryland and loved the crab cakes. Mostly meat and no filler. The drinks were also great and everything was reasonably priced. If we ever come back to Charleston we will make sure to stop back by for brunch and sit in the window seat. Thank you to all the staff that made me and my husband’s 2nd wedding anniversary so special.
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So good we had to come back twice! We came in Saturday thinking they had brunch but it’s sundays only. I’m glad we stayed for lunch! Our server Lorena was amazing. She was knowledgeable about the menu and recommended the fried green tomatoes which were fantastic. I had the Simmons sandwich and my husband had the burger. Both were outstanding. We really wanted brunch though so came back on Sunday morning. Our server Alia was vibrant and energetic. We had the banana French toast and the crab Benedict that Lorena also recommended. A++ we are from Maryland and loved the crab cakes. Mostly meat and no filler. The drinks were also great and everything was reasonably priced. If we ever come back to Charleston we will make sure to stop back by for brunch and sit in the window seat. Thank you to all the staff that made me and my husband’s 2nd wedding anniversary so special.
This restaurant was definitely very good, but I had higher expectations considering the reviews and the type of restaurant it’s portrayed to be. The best things were our appetizers. First, the bread was crispy and hot, and the butter was well seasoned and definitely tasted homemade. Our favorite was the fried macaroni and cheese! The bacon jam was delicious, the peppers gave it a nice spiciness, and the combination of ingredients worked so well. The fried green tomatoes were also a hit and were nice and crispy with good flavor. The other foods were just fine. The shrimp and sausage with grits was good, but SO heavy, and the sauce was oily. Probably one of my least favorite shrimp and grits dishes I’ve had. The flounder was perfectly cooked but it and and the vegetables were very unseasoned. Another reason for the 4 stars is the service, which was average at best. Our server was fine, but everything was very slow. We waited a while for even the appetizers to come out, had minimal check ins, and then had noticeable wait times when asking for the bill, paying, etc. It didn’t seem like they had low staff, so I’m not sure why this was. There were a couple of other extremely minor things we noticed (no pen or original receipt included when we received our card back, no one thanking us on our way out) that really don’t make or break an experience but considering the quality of restaurant, were a little off.
This restaurant was definitely very good, but I had higher expectations considering the reviews and the type of restaurant it’s portrayed to be. The best things were our appetizers. First, the bread was crispy and hot, and the butter was well seasoned and definitely tasted homemade. Our favorite was the fried macaroni and cheese! The bacon jam was delicious, the peppers gave it a nice spiciness, and the combination of ingredients worked so well. The fried green tomatoes were also a hit and were nice and crispy with good flavor. The other foods were just fine. The shrimp and sausage with grits was good, but SO heavy, and the sauce was oily. Probably one of my least favorite shrimp and grits dishes I’ve had. The flounder was perfectly cooked but it and and the vegetables were very unseasoned. Another reason for the 4 stars is the service, which was average at best. Our server was fine, but everything was very slow. We waited a while for even the appetizers to come out, had minimal check ins, and then had noticeable wait times when asking for the bill, paying, etc. It didn’t seem like they had low staff, so I’m not sure why this was. There were a couple of other extremely minor things we noticed (no pen or original receipt included when we received our card back, no one thanking us on our way out) that really don’t make or break an experience but considering the quality of restaurant, were a little off.
I love this restaurant! From the moment you walk in the door, it is all beauty. The staff is so welcoming and attentive. I had the best fried chicken of my life and the mashed potatoes, creamed corn, turnip greens and biscuits were unbelievable. And the gravy!!! The fried chicken is boneless, but has the flavor of chicken on the bone. They have fun cocktails and a great wine list. If you are looking for perfect comfort food, this is it. Highly recommend. Be sure to make a reservation.