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Middleton Place Restaurant

3.8 (134 reviews)
ModerateSeafood, American
Closed 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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Beautiful grounds.
Rob H.

Try the restaurant at Middleton Place. I was pleasantly impressed at the quality of the food, and the setting is beautiful. We sat inside as the patio wasn't open, but both are charming spots. Our server was knowledgeable and super nice, and helped make our visit with our out of town guests most memorable. One note: wheelchair access is possible, but through the back door and kitchen.

Fritter - think of them as hush puppies with corn - delicious!
Janine R.

Service is excruciatingly slow. I cannot emphasize how incredibly slow. It's not because it's a Southern thing. I am Southern, this is due to poor management. We waited 22 minutes before our waitress came to the table. We ordered immediately when she came over. The food came within 15 minutes which was a stark improvement, but that's where the highlight of the dining experience ends. The She Crab soup was extremely salty, thin, had a grainy texture, and had a strong, strong crabby flavor. No amount of sherry could help the soup. I'm not sure what happened to the quality of the food or the service since our last visit, but since this is a historical place, they should go back in time to better days. The quesadilla was inedible. Collard greens are NOT a good idea. Seriously. The iced tea and boxed crackers that came with the she crab were the best items. The cornbread came out when we were about to leave. This was the only edible item that was prepared in the kitchen - other than the tea. My advice is to eat before you come, get an iced tea or drink at the bar and move on. Disappointing. Very. Do better.

She crab soup
Marina S.

The food here is great. I was very pleasantly surprised. I had the fried green tomatoes and the she crab soup. Both were excellent.

Fried fritters - great!
Morgan R.

Wow - this place has gotten significantly worse. What a disappointment. The only edible item was the cornbread which was gummy and took over 20 minutes to come out. The she crab soup was extremely thin and grainy with a very strong crab flavor. It went from being one of the best she crab soups in Charleston to nearly inedible. This was one of the worst items I've ever eaten in my life. Do not get the quesadilla unless you LOVE collard greens. The service is exceptionally slow and not overly friendly. Our server came by about 20 minutes after being seated. Assume you will be here for at least one hour even if you only get one dish. Genuinely a disappointment - we were so excited to come back here but will not return after this experience.

Kathleen D.

Middleton Place Restaurant is on the plantation grounds and serves as a nice lunch option. They have floor to ceiling windows in the dining room, which offers a nice natural feel. You can also opt to eat outside. We did not, as it was quite hot the day of our visit. You can either order a la carte or from the buffet. The buffet was $31, which made it the easy choice for me. The buffet included a drink, a meal of traditional Southern cuisine, and dessert. The buffet area was clean and well-kept. I didn't want pie for dessert, so our server kindly offered to bring out a scoop of ice cream instead. So sweet.

Mushroom toast
Jami R.

Went for lunch one day and dinner the next due to staying at the Inn. Each visit some items were delicious while others were lacking. The mushroom toast was amazing! But my crab roll was nothing special and bland. My husband's pulled pork plate was overall better but again, nothing special. The greens on the side were delicious! For dinner, I chose the scallops and he chose the butchers cut. The actual scallops were amazing! But most items on the menu contained pork mixed in. I'll eat it, but not my favorite. I was able to pick around it on this dish but could see others having issues due to religious reasons, diets, etc. The steak was cooked well and hubby enjoyed his steak. But the Apricot derby cocktail was the winning item of this meal. Service was friendly but a bit dry. And of course loved the views! I do feel the prices reflect the location more than the actual food you will be eating. Worth a visit for the experience and a cocktail!

Sampler Meal from Buffet
Savannah H.

My boyfriend, Eli, took me to Middleton Plantation. It was so pretty. We got there around 1:30pm. We did a tour with the animals first. We were hungry, so after that, we stopped by the restaurant. They had an hour long wait. They took my name and number, and said they'd text me when my table was ready. We decided to explore the gardens, fields, and water ways. We thought we had an hour so we wandered pretty far. As we were walking, I noticed I got a text. It said my table was ready and I had 10 minutes to claim my spot before they give it to someone else. We literally ran about a half a mile to get to this restaurant. We were hungry and there was no where else to eat there. We made it a couple minutes late, but they fortunately still sat us at a table. All they really have here is a small buffet. They had barbecue, fried fish, and fried chicken with the bones still in it. They had side options such as macaroni and cheese, hoppin johns, collard greens, etc. It is very southern style food. It was good, but I guess I was expecting a fancier restaurant with table service.

Sirloin steak on mashed potatoes and green beans
Patricia P.

Had a wonderful dinner at Middleton restaurant and we didn't have to pay for garden entrance if you are here for di bed. The place was very quaint and the view of the garden from the restaurant was so lovely. The host and the waiters were helpful and friendly. They served dinner rolls and they were made by local bakery , Saffron bakery. We had scallops as our appetizer and they were sit on top of mashed yolk, mustard, mayo and Lima beans with bits of crunchy bacons, so so good. For our dinner, we had local grouper with red lentils and egg plants and butcher cut sirloin about 7-8 oz on top of creamy mashed potatoes and green beans. Both entrees were so good. For dessert, I chose the chocolate mousse cake and all their dessert are from Saffron bakery. The restaurant is a non profit restaurant so the restaurant didn't charge us tax on our bill. We were so surprise and very happy about it so if you don't know this then now you know :) I really recommend this place and we'll be back with the kids next time.

Eggs Benedict and grits
Molly S.

I was really impressed with this restaurant. I took my parents to Middleton Place for an educational afternoon learning about the history of Charleston. We stopped at the restaurant for a bite before a tour and had a delicious brunch. I had the eggs Benedict and grits and I really enjoyed it. It was the perfect size, well prepared, and tasted great. Our server was very friendly and attentive, and the restaurant itself overlooked a little pond on the property so we had a nice view. It had a rustic decor that matched well with the entire place.

Fritters
Anna L.

I have been to Middleton Place over a dozen times and I cannot believe I am just now discovering how delicious the restaurant is! In a beautiful spot in the place, the walls are glass windows so you have a phenomenal view of the nature outside. Best fried fritters I have ever eaten! The portions are just right. I really enjoyed both the shrimp + grits as well as the fried chicken entree with mac and cheese, collard greens + corn bread. Tried some of the catfish... not bad, but not something I would get again. The back of the menus provide you with history of the menu + the chef behind it. Got a peek at the dinner menu and I will definitely be planning on trying out what dinner has to offer.

Burger
Bruenar M.

Nothing like great food after touring this magnificent plantation. The food was delicious and some of the nicest and best wait staff I have seen. The pulled pork was moist and tender. My shrimp and grits was perfect.

Fried green tomatoes with the best pimento I've ever had and allepo chili.

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Food was good but took over an hour to get it after ordering. Drinks were ok. Server was really friendly but maybe had too many tables!

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We did a walking tour w/luncheon at Middleton Place. In2026, they are celebrating 250 Years of…read moreAmerican Independence. We booked thru the Middleton Place website. Our Guides were knowledgeable & wonderful communicators for the tours we selected for our visit. The history of Middleton Place is fascinating & the relationship the Middleton owners had with the French botanist , André Michaux, is well documented & at least one of the four camellias of the "Reine des Fleurs" variety he brought to the plantation, in 1786, still survives in the gardens today. The grounds , during the off season ( February ) were well maintained. And there were still some flowers to be enjoyed on the camellias. It was quite chilly as the plantation is next to an inlet to the sea, so if visiting in winter wear appropriate clothing as tour is mostly outside. We did enjoy the onsite restaurant as well - serving a 3 course meal with selections that meet most diners palates. Our highlights included visiting the stables & getting a true historical & respectful description from one of our guides on the slave period experienced at Middleton Place. Every cent worth price of admission especially when bundled with lunch.

Came for a visit for SC Teachers Appreciation Day. General admission free when you show your badge…read more Plenty of parking, had to go to the additional parking lot. There are signs visible to help guide you to the parking lots. Plenty of accessible restrooms throughout the property. I attended the Meet the Breeds tour and Beyond the fields tour. Both tour guides were friendly and very knowledgeable. I really enjoyed the beyond the fields tour, highly recommend! I also partake in a few activities that were going on in a stable area such as candle making and pottery. There was a market, gift shop, a restaurant. Overall, it was such a wonderful outing! I enjoyed it greatly and recommend it to anyone who is looking for a fun filled day of beautiful nature sights and wanting to learn about the history of the plantation.

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Statue in gardens

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My wife chose this restaurant due to them offering lunch or brunch menu. We arrived around 12:30…read moreand they were pretty full. We were actually asked if we would be willing to sit at a table with others. We did not mind. Unfortunately they were out of shrimp and catfish and my wife was wanting shrimp and grits. Our son ordered the Hog Dog, (hot dog with pulled pork) my wife ordered the Fat Boy burger, and I ordered the country fried steak. Their order came with fries and I ordered mashed potatoes and coleslaw with my dinner. Hush puppies and a corn muffin came with my meal. It took about 25-30 minutes for our meal to arrive. My dinner was delicious. Country fried steak was tender and crispy. Mashed potatoes had chunks which I like, the coleslaw was creamy with great taste, hush puppies were fantastic, and the only disappointment was the corn muffin was not warm. My wife loved her burger. Our son enjoyed the hog dog. Service was adequate. For me considering that the food was cooked to,order, I was quite satisfied with the service and the food.

Excellent southern comfort cooking. Come hungry! Grand selection of entrees and a variety of…read moresides. Country fried steak is outstanding pair it with mashed potatoes and gravy plus butter beans. You'll end up taking pie home for later since you will be stuffed. Fried chicken is cooked as ordered and great. Service is fine and friendly. Atmosphere is comfortable. Sit awhile and enjoy a grand meal. You will come back!

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