A high class joint; you can feel it as soon as you walk through the door. This is one of those places with a small limited menu, but the quality is top-notch! My husband and I sat at the tiny bar and shared steak tartare and the ricotta gnocchi. I was surprised the tartare did not come with a dipping vessel (no bread/chips, etc) but that's ok as it was still excellent. As were the gnocchi; I could have eaten 100 of them! And the dirty green tomato martini!! This has to be one of the best dirty martinis in Charleston. I would come back just to get this drink again, that's how good it is! Definitely check this place out for a fancy dinner ;) read more

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The Grocery is on Upper King, where James Beard-nominated Chef Kevin Johnson's seasonally inspired menu celebrates fresh, local Lowcountry ingredients. Every dish was beautifully prepared and full of summer flavors. Our waitress was so kind to go over the options with us and really describe what each dish or drink was like. We went earlier in the evening so it was a little more quiet. Which we like. It does get busier as the night goes on. What we ordered: Cool & The Lamb (I made it NA) - V0dka, Cucumber Cordial, Lambrusco Float Green Room Spritz (I made it NA) - High Wire V0dka, Basil, Mint, Lemon, Cava Shirley Temple Sourdough Boule - Whipped Butter, Maldon Salt Wood Roasted Peaches - Tasso Ham, Shishito Pepper, Goat Cheese, Spiced Pecan Granola Mafaldine & Crab - Lemon, Parsley, Shallot & Calabrian Chili Butter, Benne Crumb Tile Fish (Market Fish) - Potato Crusted, Tomato & Coconut Broth, Fire Roasted Corn Salad Lowcountry Seafood Pilau - Charlest0n Gold Rice, Field Peas, Shrimp, Clams, Crispy Fish And don't sleep on the Happy Hour with $6-$8 appetizers, and $14.50-$16 pastas. Make sure to add this one to your list! read more

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Visited last week with a party of eight to celebrate a birthday, and it exceeded every expectation. One member of our group has an airborne peanut allergy, and our server handled it with incredible care. They took the time to explain which menu items were safe, answered every question thoroughly, and made us all feel confident that the allergy was being taken seriously. That level of attention made a huge difference and allowed everyone to relax and enjoy the evening. Our reservation was at 8:00 p.m., which made for a quieter, more intimate dining experience. This was perfect for celebrating and catching up without feeling rushed. The menu offered something for everyone, but the standout dish of the night was the Radiatore Ratatouille. It was packed with flavor and quickly became the favorite around the table. For cocktails, the Green Room Spritz was the clear winner! This drink was refreshing and the perfect complement to the meal. Between the outstanding hospitality, thoughtful allergy accommodations, and delicious food and drinks, this was a memorable dining experience from start to finish. We're already looking forward to coming back to check out their highly raved-about happy hour! read more

Such a great ambiance, our waitress was amazing and gave us great recommendations, and the food OH MY GOD! Our fav's were the steak tartar, yellowfin tuna and tator tots, and the icecream sundae!!! ALL 10/10 read more

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for a place that's very hard to get a reservation for, this place was completely empty when i went. but the food was great! unfortunately they were all out of there sourdough bread which was super sad. but the rest of the food and drinks were good. i would say the yellowtail tuna and the crab noodles were my favorites, so much flavor. i also got the peach pit cocktail and it tasted like a cabin in the woods, you'll understand if you try it. our server was great ! read more

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One of my go to happy hour spots! They even validate your parking! Everything here is delicious and well prepared. The vegetable dishes are all unique and flavorful. The grouper was so tender and good read more

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We went for happy hour and got their tomato martini and their happy hour pastas and everything was very good! Service was great and the atmosphere was relaxed and sitting at the side bar so we could see into the kitchen provided a cool vibe. read more

The Grocery - Tomato martini - Southern Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Awesome space inside. Unique drinks and food. Everything was delicious! I enjoyed the ratatouille I ordered and the drinks were top notch. read more

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Great place and location! The menu is excellent with many options! All the options are excellent!

I liked the intimate, old school nature of the restaurant and the service was great. Perfect for a date night or special occasion. The food was all delicious, but portions were quite small to be honest. The tastes were great, we just wish we had more (especially for the prices)! Would've earned 4 stars from me, but the value / portions unfortunately knock it down to a 3. read more

The Grocery - Bistro Steak - Southern Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Great service, wonderful, fresh food but the portions are tiny. You will leave hungry. For the prices they charge, you do not get your moneys worth. I have heard this before about their portions and it really could be a great restaurant. read more

We came to groceries several times in the past and have not been to this restaurant for a while so we decided to check out this place and made a reservation last week. We had a wonderful dinner at the grocery and pretty surprise that we didn't do it sooner. Our server was friendly and quite knowledgeable with the menu and drink The restaurant was roomy and has a good lay out. We had the storey farm half chicken dish and the potato crusted tile fish. They were so good. The yellowfin tuna crudo and broccoli salad tasted amazing as well. We will be back! read more

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Service was excellent; ambience very nice; food was subpar. The market fish entree was very small; the pork Milanese was heavily breaded, tough, and way overcooked. The seafood pilou was tasteless while the rice was not completely done. They did have very good sourdough bread. It's also hard to not like dessert and yet it too was at most mediocre. The peanut butter bar tasted nothing like peanut butter and the peach sundae was simply peach ice cream with granola on it. One and done for us at this place. read more

In a city where good restaurants come and go, I am really glad The Grocery has had staying power. I went there recently for an early dinner after work with some colleagues. We had a reservation but probably didn't need one. We wanted to share and our server Bryan did a great job helping us with our choices. The three of us shared two appetizers (tomato salad, roasted peaches with ham), two entrees (pasta with chanterelle mushrooms, and grouper), and one dessert (churro). The food was amazing. We also shared a bottle of Cava which paired perfectly, was delicious, and very reasonably priced. read more

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Went to The Grocery with a group of friends and had a great time. Our waitress was amazing and very friendly. I ordered the beef tartare, spaghetti and crab, and potato crusted tilefish. Beef tartare was so fresh and had potato chips add for the perfect crunch. The tilefish was amazing. Light, flaky, with a yummy sauce. Spaghetti and crab wasn't my favorite. Wouldn't order it again. Perhaps a different noodle would have been better? Can't pinpoint what I didn't like. Overall though would 100% go back! read more

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The tl;dr is four stars for food/quality of food, but three stars overall due to experience and pacing: Service: Full disclosure that we came on a Saturday after the snowstorm on Tuesday night. I don't know if folks called out, but in general while everyone was lovely, it felt like they were overwhelmed. This is not a small restaurant and I counted at least 3 large parties (6+). It felt like we had two people helping us at times with long gaps in between. There was no wiping down of the table or freshening up of plates, and to be honest, I think it's just because there was too much going on and not enough staff. Pacing: We ordered the sourdough bread, oyster mushrooms, roasted carrots, loaded sweet potatoes, and Spaghetti & Crab with all plates being shared. The meal started as expected with drinks and bread coming out fairly soon after our initial order. Then, the mushrooms came out, and before we really were able to finish that dish, the carrots and spaghetti arrived at the same time. We finished those dishes and then some time later our server checked in to see if we'd gotten everything (we hadn't gotten the sweet potatoes). He apologized and comped those for us which was very nice, but the wait to get them ended up being oddly long (hence the comment about them being understaffed). There was a similar situation with our drinks - a refill was noted, but then it felt slipped through the cracks, and then it looked like it came twofold but the meal was basically over. Food: Everything we had was good, but I've learned that the bar in Charleston is high, and would say the meal was good but not great. These dishes weren't as creative as Sorghum & Salt's, and the flavors weren't as delicate as some of what we experienced at The Ordinary. The Grocery delivers a high quality dinner with fresh ingredients but, for me, there was nothing that signaled to me I needed to come back to try something else. The Grocery has the potential to be really great, and while my experience may have been a blip, as an out of towner I doubt I'd make it a priority to go back if I return to Charleston in the future. read more

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Kinda a sleeper hit! This was our first dinner in town and upon entering, it was pretty quiet. I wasn't sure if that was an indication of the food or the looming storm. Luckily, I think the storm was what held people back as the food really shined! The tomato water martini was the most amazing riff on a dirty martini - probably my fav drink in the city. The cornmeal fried oysters with the pickling element was wow! So good and brought the briny salty to the cornmeal clad oyster. Green tomato carpaccio - wow wasn't expecting to love this one so much. I loved my lemon and crab pasta. Delicate, bright, and just that perfect dish to round out a nice final "summer" moment before we dive into Fall flavors. Excellent meal and would highly recommend, plus, also venture back. read more

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Enjoyed the ambiance . However service was slow and food was just okay . Overall the dinning experience was a let down :(

Dinner at The Grocery. Aftering trying their sister restaurant Lola Rose-we were told they make Gluten Free pasta on site. Had to try! Unfortunately, they were all out of it when we got there. I opted for the Whole Fish (tilefish) and they even filleted it for me. It was very good. Justin and Emma (haha i know - she graced us with her presence) had the Paella, filled with rice, shrimp, clams and crispy fish. Needed more rice but they did like it. All paired with an excellent Cab-if you've never tried this one-put it on your list. read more

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A comfortable yet refined rustic atmosphere, excellent service for dinner at the bar, and outstanding food created by a talented chef. My pork agnolotti was tasty, and the peanut butter bar with pretzel crumble was a large decadent serving. There's a nice selection of wine by the glass, Amaro, and Bourbon among other choices including mocktails made to order. read more

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I really enjoyed the Easter brunch for my birthday! The food was great! I loved their fried green tomatoes which I didn't get a pic of! I ordered the eggs Benny that they put on top of biscuits, instead of an English muffin! I wasn't the biggest fan of my drink, strawberry limoncello spritz, but the food was great. The crudo kind of reminded me of a poke bowl, but it tasted great! They even gave us complimentary churros with a birthday candle! Great place! I'd love to try their proper menu one day! read more

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This was my first time dining at the Grocery! I really enjoyed my experience overall. We came for my mom's birthday dinner and had about ten people so I got to try a little bit of everything. Their food is GOOD. I wasn't expecting this because I never hear much about this place! The appetizer of bread and butter was some of the tastiest bread I've had in a bit. I ordered the Spaghetti Crab which had a nice lemony taste and I loved that it was a thinner angel hair pasta. The tuna crudo was pretty good. I'd say my favorite thing I tried was the mushroom bolognese! I enjoy things that burst with flavor and this was that. The one thing I'd point out is that everything that wasn't a pasta dish had a pretty small portion of food. The service was great I had no complaints! I also felt really comfortable in the casual but upscale vibe they have curated in there. read more

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Embarrassingly I admit I saw "Grocery" on the map and thought it was a grocery store. It wasn't until I walked past it one night I saw it was a restaurant that I realized the error of my ways and made a point to dine here. I walked over on a sleepy weekday night, rather early in the evening before dinner rush, and was greeted and seated immediately. I sat at the bar nearest the windows so I could watch the fire truck leave and return. There was one other lady at the bar and eventually a couple came in as well, but it was a relatively quiet night. The ambiance is not much to speak of. Lots of wood tones and standard diner vibe. What they lacked in visual appeal they made up for in service and food. The bartender was charming. He was easy to talk with, made great drinks and great recommendations, and was a legit joy to be around. Truly. The food also was very good. I ordered the Keegan-Filion Pork 'Milanese' - and I was quite impressed. It was very tender, nice and savory, and the tzatziki gave it a refreshing pop. I really enjoyed it! read more

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The Grocery team recently put together a bachelorette weekend dinner for our group of 9 and couldn't have made the evening more special! Coordinating with their events team from the start was a pleasure, and night of, our service was exceptional. Welcoming, warm and attentive from start to finish. We started with several small plates to share. The sweet potato steak fries were a crowd pleaser, with a restrained amount of seasoning so as not to mask the sweet potatoes themselves, and the whipped feta providing a creamy, salty balance. They could have been cooked just a bit longer for a more tender texture, but overall a solid dish. The BBQ glazed squash was another successful shareable bite. The romesco is bright and packs a punch when combined with the acidity of the pepperocini. The pepitas lend that little bit of crunch, and the cojita that salty element. The crudo was also enjoyed by all--mouth wateringly fresh, light and citrus forward. Top marks went to the roasted cauliflower though--what a stunner! Roasted to delicate perfection, the cauliflower is elevated by tahini yogurt and complex spice profile of the pistachio dukkah, with the shallots bringing a pop of vinegar. I had the mushroom campanelle for my main and was very satisfied with my selection. The pasta was al dente on the mark, bathed in a rich but not heavy umami conserva. The asparagus gives the dish a crisp textural pop in addition to the crunchy hazelnuts, while the green garlic adds complexity to the bite and the Parmesan and added salty element. At the conclusion of our meal, the team brought out two orders of churros on the house! Arguably the best churro I've had in recent past--delicate yet fried to a thin layer of crispy perfection, with a light sugar dusting and complete with three delicious dipping sauces. Thank you again for an exceptional meal, Grocery team! read more

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We were so excited to eat here that we made it our last dinner of our Charleston food lover trip. BIG mistake. The food was disappointing, maybe the 7 of us each ordered the wrong items? We waited for almost 45 minutes for a well done(I know, but you can't make peoples choices for them) steak. She should have requested the steak be butterflied, but that was never suggested by the waiter who appeared to be doing us a favor by waiting on us. Then we waited for an additional 5 minutes for 2 more members of our party to receive their meals. Had we been made aware that this was to be expected, I can assure that person would have ordered something different. The most frustrating part of this was that our server completely ignored us. He came by ONCE to see if one of us needed a refill on a cocktail. In the 2 hour dinner my ice tea was never refilled. The wait was never explained. Crickets. Our water glasses were finally filled when the food arrived. I went to the front to voice my concern, I was told to take it up with the server. Did we see a manager after that complaint to check on us? No. We did go back the front when we saw the manager standing there on our way out and her response to our experience was infuriating...we should have let her know. The restaurant was by no means full. This might just be one of those Charleston places that prefers moneyed locals to tourists. We ate at some really great restaurants while we were in town, but this was not one of them. read more

Probably one of the best meals I had the entire time I was working in Charleston. All of the dishes were inventive dishes that utilize local produce. It has an open kitchen and a wood-fired oven, enhancing both the ambiance and flavors. Pro tip - go for Happy hour. Their standard drinks are only $5 and incredible and a lot of their veggie & pasta dishes are discounted which is what we would have gotten anyways Yes on a busy street /some what touristy but highly highly recommend checking it out read more

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7 years later and I'm less impressed. The food is good but not great and not great enough for the prices. The restaurant is beautiful, cozy and trendy. Aside from that, is struggle to understand their following. First, the wine menu is disappointing. They have very few choices and most only by the bottle. Second, the food menu does not have a variety of offerings and what they do have is overpriced. The seafood pilau was $38 with only 2 shrimp and 3 clams. The double portion was $69. I was disappointed that the dish was not very flavorful. Our waitress was attentive, but was not able to split our check by what we ordered. She said that their computer would not allow her to split the checks four ways based on what we ordered. Though I like the ambiance, I don't plan on returning. read more

The Grocery - Sausage pasta - Southern Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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I wish I could give more stars just for the noise level. I had a medical group in town that needed a place to gather, eat and have important discussions. I requested a table located in a private area not close to traffic or a kitchen if possible and wow!!! The Grocery is my new place for special dinners when I want amazing food and good conversation. everyone in our group was raving about the awesome food. The main courses are incredible as were several apps and dessert all were exceptional. our party of five was seated at the best location and it truly could not have been more perfect. thank you for making this important night perfect for us. read more

The food was spectacularly good, from the appetizer, salad, entrees and dessert. It was a prix fixe menu that was set up for our group dinner. We were in a side room, it was cozy, to say the least, but comfortable to enjoy our dinner. Only thing is conversations are hard to hear unless you get up close. But the service was top notch. Each wait person knew everything about the menu, and even made recommendations for wine pairings. Highly recommend. read more

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This is a wonderful farm to table restaurant in downtown Charleston. The first time I came here for a date night and the second time I came here for happy hour with a group of friends. My favorite items on the menu are in the produce section - mushroom dishes, squash, cauliflower, gnocchi, beats and salad. These are absolutely delicious with my favorite being the mushroom dishes and the gnocchi. The best part is that these are half off on happy hour which is such a great deal. For drinks - I'd recommend the fried green tomato martini and the ruby slipper. These are on the happy hour menu as well. The fried green tomato martini is such a unique drink and the tomato adds a nice sweetness. The ruby slipper is tequila based and very refreshing. Service wise - I had great service during happy hour but was not as impressed with the service when I was here for a date night. For happy hour service is limited to the bar and the bartender was very attentive. During date night we often had to ask to order a cocktail or for menus during the dinner service. Despite this experience I'm still giving it 5 starts though due to the great happy hour experience and the freshness of the produce dishes. read more

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They take reservations so make sure to book if you have a large party! Very nice and minimalistic decorations inside. I got the Bistro Streak. It had Potato Gratin and Brandy Sauce with it. The steak was great! It was cooked to the way I like it and with the brandy sauce everything tasted great. My favorite was definitely the potato gratin. If that is a side I would definitely order just that! I would say the dish taste great, but for the price of $39 with 6 slices of beef and one block of potato gratin, I would say it is on the pricier side. We got bread which was good and warm and it was $5. The service was great! We had a large group and we got our waters refilled constantly and they definitely took care of us even though they were busy! read more

The Grocery - Bistro Steak - Southern Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Nothing makes me more happy than the produce section of The Grocery's menu. I never know what kind of creative take I'll find on the freshest veggies in Charleston but I know they'll be some of the most delicious. Tonight's favorites were the interpretation on the tomato pie salad (the freshest tomatoes with a delish pimento cheese), the okra with puffed rice and the shishido peppers but honestly ever dish was a hit and we ordered almost every single one. The corn pasta with chanterelles is another don't miss! This is the perfect place for vegetarians and omnivores to dine together, everyone will be happy. read more

Any establishment that prices one single piece of toast at $4.00 has no consideration or respect for its customers. Do they think we are stupid? I don't believe the tariff war included a slice of bread. They will never see my face or anyone I know there again. read more

Food and Services were perfect and the food was cooked to perfection.The lamb and octopus mouth watering. read more

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Nice ambiance, pleasant waitress. Food disappointing. Salade with lots of radicchio was tuff and chewy, Cut into large pieces.larger heads are more bitter and tough. Lots of vinegar. Tuna tartare at 4 for $18.00 was mostly tator tots. Very little tuna. Same with oysters 4 for $18.00 had a larger pickle slice on it, larger than the oyster which was mostly batter. Dish described as half chicken, had no wing, no leg, or no thigh. no truth in description only breast At $38.00 was way overpriced. none alcoholic drink with pomegranite juice was pleasant. Would not return. read more

Really enjoyed all the food + drinks we got. Their happy hour from 5-6 on Tuesday through Sunday is incredible. 50% off produce + pastas and $5 drinks. The pastas were my favorite. The space is large and good for a group. I went with 4 girlfriends we split 8 or so small plates + got cocktails and only wound up spending $35 each. I'm taking one star off for service as we didn't receive 2 of the dishes we ordered (and we were charged for 1 of them). read more

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This is definitely it Ely a five star food experience. Farm to table menu changes consistently, so visit often. The flavor experience is wonderful. They have so many connections into food purveyors and artisans, the menu is fresh, unique and full of surprises. Foodies will love this place. Our server, Barret, was well spoken, made a great presentation on all the menu items, described the nuances of ingredients so well that I wanted to try everything ! Loved the experience, relished the artistic and inspired presentation of the food. Such great chefs, wonderfully attentive service, and imaginative, unique food.. read more

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We went with a group of ten and had the best time. The space was perfect for a large group and we never felt like we were competing to talk. Service was great, we always had drinks and full water glasses. With regards to food we tried a variety of items. Everything was very unique and equally delish. The cabbage au gratin was honestly life changing, I don't need a potato version ever again. Even my husband who is super picky loved it. We also tried the mushrooms, fried oysters, lamb sugo, squid ink pasta and pork schnitzel. Loved it all but lamb sugo and pork definitely were the stand outs. Portion sizes are necessarily huge but we all left plenty full. Highly recommend for a group dinner! read more

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My chicken was amazing!! The bread is also stunning. I like their unique menu layout and there are options for everyone. My mom ordered a tequila sunrise and they didn't have OJ, and the server also told us they didn't have Pineapple juice either, which we thought was odd. Otherwise great! read more

One of the best happy hours in town! From 5-6 at the bar you can enjoy $5 select drinks (get the ruby slipper!!) and 50% off all their produce and pasta options. An absolute steal!! Bartenders were attentive and friendly. Get there early--there were a few of us waiting at the door and their bar isn't huge! read more