It was so amazing. I hear because of construction by the city in 2026 they are struggling which stinks because they were so delicious and such nice people with great service. The location is so cute. I love the location in the old school house and it really makes the place special. read more

What a great spot in the heart of Port Royal! We had breakfast and the place almost to ourselves! I tried the special- which was an egg and cheese biscuit with either bacon or sausage! Our waitress said the biscuits were so good! So I tried them with bacon. You got 2 for $10 which I think is a steal! The biscuits were def home made and perfectly fluffy!! The eggs were cooked to perfection with (my choice of cheese) I asked for cheddar and crispy bacon!! I couldn't eat both but tried like heck!! I took some home because I couldn't leave anything behind!! If I could give 10 stars because the vibe, the service and the setting were top notch! But don't believe me, go find out for yourself!! read more

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I really hate to share a bad experience with a local small business. Although I have to be honest. I went here after seeing a post that the business needed people to come despite construction happening and blocking a lot of their restaurant. Of course I see that and I go! Our waitress was kind and informative and quite funny. The ambiance is cute as it's located in a old school house. Yet that unfortunately is where the good vibes stopped rolling for me. I was originally going to order crab cakes when my dear waitress informed me they use imitation crab. WHAT!? I am so sorry we are in the low country and are blessed to have access to true authentic crab. Why are we using imitation crab? That turned me away from that dish and I ordered the country fried steak. As it's normally a safe dish for me. Along with their pasta salad. The pasta salad was freshly made and pretty good. The hash browns were over done. My rule of thumb is if I can get it better at waffle house than there's a problem. The real things that started to gross me out was how soggy my country FRIED steak was. Fried? Didn't see that anywhere. The gravy was weird had chungs of cut up sausage in it and really did lack any signature flavor of sawmill gravey. I did go home with huge stomach pains and major regret. I really hope I came on a bad day. Because I hate when you got to a small business and it's not that great. I hope they are able to get on track and thrive. As the owners seem nice. read more

Griddle & Grits - Country fried steak plate - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Port Royal, South Carolina

We went to Griddle & Grits in Beaufort today for breakfast, and wow, what a great experience. Deb had the country fried steak and absolutely went to town on it. She loved every bite. I had the crab cake biscuit with grits, and all I can say is: okay people... the world's greatest chef may have created these crab cakes. Crab cakes are one of my favorite things to eat, and this was honestly one of the best I've ever had. It was so good that I had to get the chef's name before we left so I could properly pay homage to Chef Maurice. And a special thank you to Mikaydyn for taking such great care of us. Great food, great people, and a breakfast we'll definitely be talking about for a while. read more

Brought my family here the morning after our grandsons graduation from boot camp. Between the eight of us, we each ordered something different. The corn beef hash meal was fantastic, a build your own omelette my wife had was cooked to perfection. Everyone agreed that the grits were perfect, regardless of what the topping was. The pancakes were huge, and Terri was enough for a meal. Needless to say, there wasn't any left overs. Service was very prompt and the staff was very friendly and attentive to it table, without being pushy. Will definitely come read more

Griddle & Grits - Inside view, this used to be an old school house - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Port Royal, South Carolina

Amazing food - small but they do offer a robust take out service. The staff was great - we will be back! Ambiance was cute - bathroom is adorable and clean! read more

Ambiance and service was great. I had shrimp and grits, which tasted great, but did not feel well immediately after eating. Had the blueberry stuffed biscuit. Ate some for breakfast dessert because breakfast dessert! The server said they just came out of the oven but they were undercooked. They were much better the next day after I baked them a bit longer. Prices are high. read more

Griddle & Grits - Shrimp and grits - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Port Royal, South Carolina

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Great food in this surprising establishment. Fluffiest omelette ever. Bacon was perfect. Pancakes are awesome. And friendly staff.

This place is definitely worth a visit! The staff are friendly, welcoming, and make you feel right at home. The food is delicious, and everything we've tried has been great. My favorites are the grits and the French toast--they're absolutely amazing! Thank you for the wonderful food and excellent service. We'll definitely be back! read more

Decided to finally try this adorable little schoolhouse brunch place. It's very small inside but it is inside a historic schoolhouse. Very cute ambiance. Nice patio dining area. The food is good. Pretty standard southern soul food. Lot of brunch and grits options and a number of specials. Food was ok. Kinda salty but a lot of flavor. Service was good. Waitress was apologetic for the long wait and kept drinks filled. Nice place to visit, and just a 20 second walk away from the beautiful cypress wetlands. Would I go back? Yes. Especially for a nice brunch and to walk the wetlands. read more

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I unexpectedly ended up eating here on a Sunday morning during a visit to the Cyprus Wetlands. Since we didn't have a lot of time to eat we placed a take out order and then walked the wetlands trail. The food was ready for us by the end of the walk (about 20min). We were very impressed as the food was affordable and delicious! We ordered a meal of 2 sausage and egg biscuits and a side of chorizo grits. Our total was less than $20 which we were happy to pay. The biscuits were huge and fluffy with perfectly cooked eggs and melted cheese. The chorizo grits were so flavorful! I would go to this adorable restaurant all the time if I lived closer to it. read more

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Looked so promising. Great decor. Interesting menu. Good service. My husband had eggs, toast, ham and breakfast potatoes. It's not a cheap place. One piece of toast (?), potatoes with nothing. No seasoning. No onions. No Crispyness. Rest ok My disappointment was my pancake...the opposite of fluffy. Heavy and bland. My grits had no grit....they were a cup of creamy nothing. Again.....I had to season heavily. Egg good. We saw the cute building, made a special trip. Very disappointed. I hope the owner sees this....all an easy fix. Add baking powder to pancakes, get real grits. Like I said...cute place with good service. read more

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They did the right thing by comp'ing two meals. One had a hair in it the other was a meal that is supposed to come with breakfast gravy on top. Waitress brings it out with no gravy and tells me it's coming soon. Sat for ten minutes, she brings me a cup of (not gravy). No flavor and consistency of water. Would not recommend. read more

small little place and the wait can get long but for good reason. The pancakes are what dreams are made of. we go to the mountains every yr and there is a pancake place boasting best pancakes around every corner but griddle &grits hands down wins this award. imagine if French toast and a pancake had a baby... that pretty much sums it up. just the best read more

One time I got here with my pops and it's amazing; the next time I bring my mom back to show her how good it is and it was terrible. What's with the lack of consistency? It was clearly a different chef that day because everything tasted different the second time. Service seems slower than it should be for a small little joint and the place itself could use a little TLC (everything seems worn out or almost broken). read more

Fantastic food this morning! This is the best place to have an easy Sunday morning breakfast/brunch. Don't be in a hurry, because you'll want to eat everything! We had Steak & Eggs, Country Fried Steak, Pancakes, sausage, the works! It was all amazing! Only One cook and two waitresses but they get everyone sat and fed in good time. read more

Food is decent and the place has a good atmosphere. Only problem is the customer service on the phone. Got hung up on after asking a question with no explanation. read more

The waitress did her best BUT Breakfasts were all cold. Sandwiches looked like leftovers. All while we waited 90 minutes to eat yuck. BTW there was only 4 people inside and the 5 of us outside. Will not bring out of town company again. read more

Good and plentiful food. Service great, but they have a 50 cent egg tariff? I think they need to buy their eggs at the local grocery store. read more

Over priced and small portions, didn't care for the 10% call in charge. Been ordering from grits and griddle for sometime, probably be awhile before I order from here again read more

What a great experience! The food was amazing and the service was impeccable--they made us feel right at home.

I really don't enjoy writing bad reviews, I think many establishments have a lot of good and I try to highlight the positive. However, I had a pretty dismal experience today at Griddle & Grits. We came in around 11:30 on a Friday, which I thought would be an off time. This is built in an old one room schoolhouse so the inside is very small with an outdoor patio. Our waitress said hello and said she'd be back. I thought she could bring a water or drop off a menu, but to each their own. We got waters quickly but my iced tea took awhile, but not a huge deal. Our food took at least 45 minutes (maybe more) to get to us. Even when we got our food, we had no silverware. The food was good/fair, worth trying out, but due to my poor experience with service, I wouldn't recommend this place. We go out a ton and in different states and areas, so we understand delays due to large parties or kitchen backup. However, our server didn't check on us at all or offer anything to ease the bad experience. They were otherwise preoccupied with guests they knew, rather than preemptively getting our silverware or checking on us. The menu did have a lot of variety with breakfast and lunch and we did enjoy our food, but I think I would've eaten anything after waiting so long. read more

This place is an absolute undiscovered gem that sits along the historic coast in The Palmetto State of South Carolina! A breakfast diner converted from an old one room school house, this place is jam packed with charm and old school southern charm! Not to be outdone by the ambiance is the food. Although they specialize in pancakes, they can pretty much whip up any southern classic breakfast food you can think of! I got The Mikey's Way Pancake Challenge: bacon, sausage, egg, and cheese all sandwiched between two 18 inch pancakes (yes... 18 inches) Let me tell ya, there's just something about made from scratch, buttermilk pancakes that the Walmart instant mix just can't imitate! These pancakes will send you to another real! So so good. Thick, fluffy, cakey, buttery... these things will send you back to childhood! I drove 3 hours to try these pancakes and I can tell ya, it was well worth the tank of gas! The only downside was the AC was busted on the day we visited so it was a little muggy, but I mean they were fixing it. Although the staff was sweating and hustling like crazy, they remained attentive and never lost that smile! Highly recommend! 10/10!!! read more

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We have visited this establishment through its three name changes and different owners. We weren't in a rush to return after the previous proprietor sold, as we never had a good enough experience worth repeating. The interior space did not really reflect a "renovation" or "redesign". It was OK, but not super cozy or welcoming. The staff was incredibly friendly and efficient. The menu was absolutely breakfast forward, but it was lunch time and I noticed a French dip sandwich which used to be a favorite childhood pick. Once moving from the Midwest 30 years ago, I've rarely had a good FD. I was looking forward to finally break the spell. Really appreciated that you could pick your sides from a nice variety of offerings that were not limited to your basic fries or coleslaw. I opted for the fresh fruit bowl. My husband ordered the Reuben and waffle fries. His sandwich was a hit. The corned beef was not a deli sliced version which was awesome. The bread was griddled well and the sauerkraut added a nice but not overwhelming acidic hit. It was just in need of a bit more Thousand Island dressing. Surprisingly, my husband enjoyed the seasoned waffle fries. (We just prefer any fried potato without the ubiquitous coating). Sadly my quest to find a great French Dip in the South didn't materialize. It had potential- the bread was soft and fresh and the meat surprisingly plentiful and tender. Unfortunately, the only thing I could taste was salt. Absolutely no beefy flavor from the meat or the au jus. The best thing on my plate was the fruit bowl - blackberries, pineapple, blueberries, strawberries and melon. (Perfectly fresh, tart and sweet.). I would come back though to try the breakfast menu in cooler weather so we could sit outdoors. The ambiance is so much better than the interior. read more

Griddle & Grits - Reuben was good. Homemade corned beef made a difference. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Port Royal, South Carolina

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Food was amazing!! The French toast bites and crab cakes are so delicious! Everyone was so kind and attentive. It was a great experience read more

Griddle & Grits - Train wreck, crab cakes and French toast bites - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Port Royal, South Carolina

Place was packed on a rainy Saturday afternoon We got the last table inside Our meals were breakfast burrito, French dip and a hamburger The Reuben pic is mine as well Yum read more

Griddle & Grits - Breakfast burrito, French dip, and a burger Everyone enjoyed their lunches - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Port Royal, South Carolina

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Very attentive and friendly. Fast service. Senior/kids menu is 2 eggs, meat and large pancake.

We love this place! The food was great, and the price was more than fair. Country-fried steak was awesome. Not sure why anyone would rate this place poorly. Hard-working owner and staff. Will be back many times. read more

This place was most unwelcoming to us. we sat down at an open table and sat for 10 min w/o a hello or any acknowledgment at all from any of the 3 servers. No menus, waters or anything. We haven't ever experienced this so needless to say we left. poor customer service. read more

Service was wonderful & so was the food. I had the ruben sandwich with macaroni salad. Delish!

The big O was the best breakfast. Great little small restaurant right in downtown Port Royal. Perfect for a good southern breakfast.

Have tried to eat here on multiple occasions, still have never been able to be seated. After an hour of wait time the customer has to call it quits and go to McDonald's. If you have an hour to spare for seating and an additional 40 minutes to receive your meal then I'm sure it's great. Waiting so long to be seated I watched about half the room wait as long for their meals. read more

I loved this place back then but now the menu is overpriced and they took away my favorite meal off the menu I don't come as often anymore :( service is a hit or miss depending on the waiter. Food does take long but it's somewhat good. read more

So good we ate there twice within a week for breakfast! Service & seating were fast both times, waitresses answered any questions asked & made good recommendations! Cute little restaurant in what used to be an old schoolhouse, inside & outside seating. read more

Griddle & Grits - The trainwreck, small corned beef hash special, 2 sunrise kids plates! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Port Royal, South Carolina

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The food portions were filling and I enjoyed the sweet tea. It gives a good ma and pa vibe.

Cute place, friendly service, and delicious freshly-cooked food. What's not to like?

This was not a good experience, we sat outside and it was a beautiful day. We waited 45ish minutes for our food(a fruit bowl and breakfast burrito), we did not get any refills and weren't offered any refills, we asked for a to go box and waited 10 minutes for the to go box and then waited another 15 minutes just to get the check and once we got it, after another 10 minutes we had to ask another server to take our payment. The grits tasted like Dollar General unsalted butter, and the fruit bowl($7.99) was supposed to come with pineapple and blackberries and came with neither and the blueberries were wrinkly and squishy. On top of that the burrito I got was advertised at $11.99 and I was charged $12.49 which isn't a big deal but they should fix that. Personally, I don't like leaving reviews and actually this is my first review EVER, but this place was one of the top rated places in Port Royal and I want people to know to be cautious and expect to wait for mediocre food. Also we got 2 sides of bacon and in total it came with 4 pieces and we paid $8 for 4 pieces of bacon (which didn't have much flavor)! read more

This place was amazing with great service and spectacular food. My only complaint is that my eggs were a bit too cheesy.

The food here is outstanding. The best breakfast in Beaufort, but there is limited seating resulting in long waits. They seem to have a staffing problem. It is a shame that these problems exist as the staff is great and as I said the food is outstanding!! read more

We tried Griddle & Grits today for the first time. They had plenty of staff and the waitress kept our drinks full. They have an extensive breakfast menu, but we went with the lunch menu instead. My friend ordered The Belt, (a BLT) which is described as a meal so filling you will need to loosen your belt before you leave, not sure it was that big, lol. I had the half pound cheeseburger. We both had the waffle fries, which are very similar to Chick-fil-A. My friend would recommend the Belt to anyone who likes BLT's and we both would recommend the waffle fries. The cheeseburger was unremarkable, and there are much better burger options in this area, Beedo's and Fat Patties are definitely a better choice for burgers. 3 stars has to do more with the billing issues than the so-so cheeseburger. My meal is on the menu as cheeseburger, but when I received the bill, I was charged for the cheese, lettuce and the third item that escapes me at this time. The lady at the booth behind me had a similar issue with being charged extra for items that should have been included with her meal. I hope someone posts about the breakfast food, because I would probably give them a second try. read more