Love this place!! The rustic/natural beauty of the restaurant is always nice and cozy. Everyone is always sooooooo friendly and nice!! Specials are always tempting, and last night I gave in! We started with the Okra "Fries", which was surprisingly amazing and full of flavor. Hoping they keep it on the menu. I Chose the Crab stuffed catfish over pimento cheese grits was the catch of the day and it did not disappoint. Fish was cooked to perfection and the grits were nice and creamy, even my leftovers this morning were great (grits weren't stiff at all). Tasted a piece of the fried chicken and it was great too. That oyster spot downtown cannot touch Angel Oaks fried chicken, and I've tried both!! The icing on the cake is ALWAYS the beignets. We shared and all agreed, it's a must when dining here. Look forward to my next visit. read more

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Just finished dinner here, so good! I had the trout special and my husband had the shrimp and grits. We both loved the grits! The trout was cooked perfectly and our server was excellent! Great experience! read more

Food is amazing! Started with an Arnold Palmer and sweet and it's freshly brewed. To start had the crab cake. Absolutely delicious!! Followed with the shrimp platter and fries, which came with a side of their col slaw. And lastly the shrimp and grits and fried green tomatoes. Everything was delicious, fresh, and mouth watering. The service was impeccable, and the ambiance at 11:30am on a Saturday was quiet with music in the background and you could have a great conversation at your table no issue. Hands down would come back again. read more

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Two years later...another God-child graduating MUSC Medical School & another opportunity to stop in Angel Tree Restaurant (after an overnight at City Loft Hotel in Beaufort, SC) Ordered the special today Black & Bleu on a baguette with two sides, candied bacon Brussel sprouts & bacon braised collars to share. No wonder this almost hidden, gem on the side of the road has been open 14-years! read more

Wow! Best fried chicken I have had in a very long time. Juicy, flavorful, and perfectly crispy. The shrimp & grits also the best we've had in the Charleston area. We were incredibly impressed, and couldn't believe we waited so long to get here. The speakeasy in the back building is such a cozy and friendly little lounge, we can't wait to come back for music and trivia nights!! read more

Angel Oak Restaurant - New American Near Me - Johns Island, South Carolina

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So good. Took my friends from out of town and we were all happy. I had the crab cakes! Delicious. Great little spot.

Angel Oak Restaurant on Hwy 17 South past Main Road intersection. We have been to Angel Oak several times over the years and were always happy with the great food. Very Cozy Restaurant with limited seating, make sure you speak up! Came in today to pick up take out order, 2 orders of the Fried Chicken Dinner comes with Mac N Cheese and Collards plus a dessert order of Beignets!! Oh My so Awesome!! The service was good for take out, just no terminal at hostess stand to run your credit card, so they have to run it in the kitchen, little annoying. Only other nock is the parking is very tight. Definitely Angel Oak gets 4 Stars ! read more

Everyone hears of Angel Oak, however go yo their Back bar! Yummy drinks! Yummy food, awesome bartenders! Gooooo it's is where it's at! read more

Angel Oak Restaurant - New American Near Me - Johns Island, South Carolina

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This is such a little gem of a restaurant if you've never been. The ambience and décor are just lovely, and the service and food seriously just speak for themselves. Their Piggy Mac & Cheese is just delicious! Tender Pulled Pork at the bottom, topped with Mac & Cheese with even more cheddar cheese sprinkled on top and last but not least Bacon crumbles. Honestly, the most memorable Mac & Cheese I've had to date at a restaurant. Highly recommend if you're look for a nice little place for Lunch or Dinner. read more

Angel Oak Restaurant - Piggy Mac* - New American Near Me - Johns Island, South Carolina

Excellent food, service and atmosphere. Shrimp and grits very very good! Painkillers tasty and deadly.

I drive past here on my daily commute & wanted to give it a try. I'm glad I suggested it to my boyfriend for date night. The building is tiny but it has a rustic feel on the inside. Despite its size, it wasn't loud (or busy) for 7 pm on a Friday. The food was flavorful and the drinks tasty. After our meal we headed out back the speakeasy. There was a musician playing guitar & singing. I also noticed a back porch with outdoor seating. We could have ordered food in there as well. We preferred the vibe of the speakeasy due to the music. Overall both places were nice and the food delicious. read more

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Their special of the day was ny strip steak was full of grizzle, over priced, took over 30 minutes for medium rare, was pan cooked, no flavor, steak was refried but came out identical just seared darker. I wouldn't ever spend another dime here!!!!!! read more

This is literally my favorite restaurant in Charleston. Upscale southern food. We have been 3 times and the food has been good and consistent each time. The service has been hit or miss. The first two times it was great, the last time we felt rushed and thought the speakeasy bartender was extremely rude. Half of the table ordered nonalcoholic drinks from the menu and the bartender stated "you're taking up a lot of space in my bar for not ordering alcohol" even though we did order drinks. Ambiance in the speakeasy behind the restaurant is more fun but the restaurant is clean. read more

Our first try for a Saturday 5:00pm dinner at Angel Oak Restaurant on Route 17 in Johns Island. Unfortunately as we entered, we did not receive a pleasant greeting just seated us without a smile. Hopefully this was just an off moment. We enjoyed a very yummy Salad of the day which was sautéed shrimp salad. The shrimp was very bland and tender, served over fresh large spinach leaves with hard boiled eggs, diced tomatoes, bacon and blue cheese crumble, served with very tasty blue cheese and balsamic dressings on the side. Everything tasted fresh and nicely prepared, making it a light yet satisfying light meal. The place definitely filled up. It is one room on the small side, low ceilings, almost cottage like. Service was average. Waters weren't refilled and this was before it got busy. Parking is tight and there is a cocktail lounge out back in what appeared to be a large shed. No real glaring negatives but not impressed enough to return right away with so many wonderful restaurant options in the Charleston area. read more

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What a great find. Ally was so helpful with my phone order and my chicken salad with a croissant was wonderful. My husband's choice was the big winner - a Patty melt with thick sliced beef, caramelized onions and havarti with loads of potato salad. Looking forward to our next trip south! read more

oh. my. goodness. GO GO GO GO GO!!! and get yourself the fried chicken, coated in delicious honey. The fried green tomatoes app was so good especially with the pimento cheese, a southern staple. The mac n cheese was an unexpected favorite. Genuinely everyone was ecstatic with their food - cheeseburger, shrimp and grits, its all good!! It can be tricky to get large groups sat, so give a call and they will try to accommodate! read more

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Food was delicious. Server seemed irritated if questions were asked or if we asked for anything extra - like a straw or a napkin. (We arrived at 5 pm and only one other table was filled, so she was not busy.) read more

I went here for my birthday. The appetizer, the fried green tomatoes were wonderful. Maybe the best I've had. My wife got the shrimp and grits. I tried some of hers. We both agreed it was very good. I got the fried chicken. The quantity? It was an enormous amount of food. The quality? Fair and at times bad. The macaroni was decent, with some occasional bites that were very bitter and abnormal tasting. If you're a southern inspired place, your macaroni should be great. Frankly, Whole Foods has better macaroni. The greens were pretty good! I'll give them that. The chicken -- plentiful! Breast, wing and one other piece. But man was it salty!! My wife doesn't eat chicken but I let her taste some of the batter. The cook had gone crazy with the salt. I like salty food, but you could actually see how much salt was on it. The batter had a so-so flavor. Overall the actual chicken I would call "fair." If I compared the chicken to even a chain like Cracker Barrel, I'd say Angel Oak was a bit below that level. So, the place is charming. It feels like a neat spot, but the food didn't wow me. It was uneven at best. This is Charleston, and there's so many options. I wanted to give it two and a half stars, but went with three because of how good the appetizer was. It's always good to try a new place, but I'd have to admit that for Charleston -- they're not in the same league as a number of West Ashley places. Just my two cents. read more

My girlfriend and I stopped into Angel Oak for lunch and tried the steak frites. We were both really impressed. The steak was cooked perfectly and full of flavor. The fries were crispy and hit the spot. The atmosphere was relaxed and the service was great. Definitely a solid lunch spot to have just down the street. We'll be back for sure. read more

Angel Oak Restaurant - Steak Frites - New American Near Me - Johns Island, South Carolina

The team here is Amazing! Great food , great vibe and A++ They are very friendly and really accommodating. We will definitely be coming back. read more

Angel Oak Restaurant - This is the shrimp platter, Amazing The team there is super friendly and amazing. We had a great time , very lowkey and good vibe. A++ - New American Near Me - Johns Island, South Carolina

Very friendly, polite and beautiful servers! Very clean and cute; fried tomatoes are excellent! Kids burgers , fries and fried chicken were delicious! I would not order steak fritters in well done, it felt over cooked; i should I have stick with medium or medium rate. Overall very happy!! read more

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Great atmosphere and service at the back cocktail bar! Met some friends for a Friday drink and we'll be back. The staff were friendly and efficient with the crowd. Inside the cocktail bar building can get loud but the back patio is stellar. They have a full bar selection with several fun and themed cocktails. The only food we got were the fried pickles which were okay but not great. read more

Angel Oak Restaurant - Back patio - New American Near Me - Johns Island, South Carolina

Great southern cooking the shrimp and grits my friend enjoyed tremendously. The chicken is still delicious for the first time we had a filet mignon there that was unbelievable delicious. The only thing was the potato scallops could've been a little hotter, but besides that everything was perfect. read more

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This is an exceptional restaurant. The ambience is cozy and quaint. We both had their swordfish special and it was served on a grits and spinach combination. So delicious! Our waiter was very friendly and accommodating. This is a must for people visiting Charleston. read more

Services were great the broccoli cheddar soup was fantastic and dill salmon cooked to perfection and filet mignon was superb great flavor read more

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Great bar service & full menu. Fish, beef or pasta in tiki hut around back. All good. Go if in area!

I sat in the back cocktail area and let me tell you this place is amazing on a Saturday night. Live music, amazing staff and delicious food. The deviled eggs are a great starter option, served with two whole eggs (4 halves) they are done to perfection and the pickled okra is a great touch. The shrimp ceviche was not my favorite (but the toasted bread it was served with was delicious). It needed a bit more salt, lime, onion, and smaller pieces of shrimp. The truffle fries are always a hit so I highly recommend. The real show stopper here is the peanut butter pie and the amazing waitress even brought me an extra side of chocolate sauce which I highly recommend. Overall: a must if you're in the area. read more

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Some of the best food I've had in months. Jealous of the locals who can eat here. Great drinks and service as well! Very intimate and great place for a quick date. read more

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Such a gem!!!! We started with drinks at the speakeasy and WOW it was packed on a Thursday! The vibes were awesome and service was great considering the amount of customers for one bartender. They made their own limoncello which I find so special! We then went over to the restaurant and I got the salad of the day. Fresh ingredients, generous portion, reasonable price. Not much more I could ask for. Will be back stat - perfect low key casual atmosphere to catch up with friends or to take your family. read more

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Worth stopping....if you are in South Carolina and see this place do yourself a favor and stop. It's a small quaint place with some of the friendliest waitresses. Our food came out quick and hot. They had all types of specials for the day and the food did not disappoint. read more

Angel Oak Restaurant - Salad special sorry I had started eating it - New American Near Me - Johns Island, South Carolina

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A low-key and casual vibe, which I really enjoy. The food doesn't disappoint. Pictured below is the salad of the day which was choc full of healthy veggies and grilled chicken. The truffle fries are also delicious! We have yet to visit the speakeasy, but have heard great things! Service is mediocre. read more

Angel Oak Restaurant - Outside view from our table - New American Near Me - Johns Island, South Carolina

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Best fried chicken period! Drinks in the speakeasy bar were well done. Will try the bang bang shrimp buns next time. read more

The service was exceptional!!! Each of our sides and entrees came to the table fresh and hot. The hushpuppies were different and good and our favorite!!! Macaroni and cheese and truffle fries were okay. The chicken was fried golden and crispy. I love the topping on the fried green tomatoes, but the green tomatoes were okay. It is a small place, but feels very welcoming. The staff was friendly and very attentive. read more

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It was my husband and my first time there and it was excellent. The wait staff was very attentive and polite and the food is excellent. We started off with the fried green tomatoes and they did not disappoint. My husband got the fried chicken plate and it was huge. He usually finishes all his meal but he had to bring some home as it was so much. I got the market catch which was blackened catfish on a bed of risotto and it was excellent as well. The wine/beer/cocktail options were plentiful and of a good variety. We went on Saturday night about 5 and it wasn't crowded at all but was getting more so by the time we finished up. We will definitely add it to our dining out rotation in the future read more

The food is delicious; definitely have to try the beignets served with chocolate sauce

The cocktail lounge in the back of this restaurant is so cute! Went here after a walk on the greenway! Enjoyed some live music and had a bit of chicken and fried green tomatoes. The bartenders are attentive and very nice! Definitely a great West Ashley place to check out! read more

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Absolutely deeee-licious food in a laid back and relaxed environment. Mom had crab cakes and I had the ravioli with shrimp and we shared the addictive Parmesan truffle fries. We had it for lunch and wanted to go back for dinner!! Service was excellent, our waitress was responsive and funny!! 5 stars all the way! read more

What a wonderful place! Excellent food and friendly service. The crab-stuffed ravioli was perfect, and my husband loved the fried chicken. There's a separate building on the rear of the property with a bar that also offers patio seating. Tonight was the first night they had live music! We will definitely return when we're back in the area. read more

Angel Oak Restaurant - New American Near Me - Johns Island, South Carolina

After doing our shopping thing at Costco, we decided that it was time for a late lunch and so Angel Oak restaurant was the first place mentioned. I was not certain if they were open even though it was about 3:00 p.m. ir so. Google said that they are opened at 11:00 a.m. and so they were. Entered in and three waitresses and only two people sitting and eating at one side of this somewhat small restaurant. No reservations are ever needed here which is sometimes good and sometimes bad. Obviously this was a great day not to have to worry about being able to be seated. A couple of specials announced by our waitress Jessica. She was great throughout, checking back without being intrusive. No special for me as their fried chicken with honey drizzle is always calling my name here. Of course fried chicken is always something that I will go to when I am undecided about anything else to order. Collard greens are a great veggie here, as it has a slight bacon juice taste in the chopped collards. I had never tried their pimento cheese grits here but somehow it seemed to be calling my name like the fried chicken had done. It was a good selection with the grits soft and the color of humidity. Delicious to the very bottom of the bowl. As to the fried chicken, you can tell a great cook when the white meat is juicy and not the least dry with a crispy exterior, and that was how it was, and how it always is. My wife chose the crab meat appetizer on a bed of greens. A small taste of the crab meat was offered and I took her up on it. The crab cake was puffy, moist and not overly breaded and thus mainly crab. Such an enjoyable place to eat with simple surroundings and even a floor that looks distressed. Is the floor designed to be that way or is it just having been worn down over the years. I have always thought that it was designed that way. Not a big concern for me as I come for the food which is always excellent. A five-star place. read more

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Me and my friend decided on Angel Oak at the last minute for dinner. It was a middle-ground location. The restaurant is so cute and small. You feel like you are eating at home. Our service was ok. The staff was nice and the owner is always nice. They had 1-2 servers working the entire restaurant and similar to my review before we felt a little neglected. I ordered the wedge salad with "seared" chicken. I was very disappointed. First, the chicken was not seared (see photo) it looked and tasted like store-bought broiled . It had no flavor and it was cold. Frankly, turned me off the entire meal. I finally flagged my server and ask confirmed if it was seared as seared means warm and pan marks. This chicken had no marks. She said yes, and offered me a different meat. I ordered salmon. It was ok. They do have other good items on the menu, but I would not recommend the salad I ordered. read more

Angel Oak Restaurant - New American Near Me - Johns Island, South Carolina