The Grocery

4.5

1482 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Innovative
Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood gem

At The Grocery, executive chef and owner Kevin Johnson presents an evolving menu that changes with the seasons, rooted in Southern and Mediterranean flavors and ingredients. The Grocery boasts house-made charcuterie and an in-house canning program to preserve produce for future menus. An extensive cocktail and wine list are available as is craft beer on tap, and a wood-burning oven heightens the cordial atmosphere in the former furniture warehouse.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Mediterranean
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sun 10:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(843) 302-8825
Website
http://www.thegrocerycharleston.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Kevin Johnson - Chef/Owner
Private party facilities
Our private dining room will accommodate up to 26 guests at separate tables or up to 16 at one family style table. Room fee required during the week and minimum to spend required on weekends.

Location
4 Cannon Street, Charleston, SC 29403
Area
Downtown Charleston
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar Dining

Tuna Nicoise SaladUS$14.00
yellowfin tuna conserva, butterball potatoes, green beans, tomatoes, black olive, soft egg
Huevos En CazuelaUS$14.00
chorizo, potatoes, two soft poached eggs, pickled green tomato salsa verde
Frank and BeansUS$14.00
garlic-fennel sausage, smoky field pea ragout, hominy, pepper relish, sunny side egg
Shrimp and GritsUS$14.00
geechie boy stone-ground grits, shrimp, charred tomatoes, bacon
Green Eggs and HamUS$12.00
smoked ham, cornmeal-cheddar griddle cakes, crispy soft poached eggs, mustard vinaigrette
Hangtown FryUS$14.00
fried oysters and green tomatoes, farm egg and bacon frittata, remoulade
Vanilla Mascarpone Stuffed French ToastUS$11.00
blueberries, preserved peach syrup, almond crumble
Sausage SandwichUS$13.00
ginger-sage sausage, scrambled egg, cheddar, soft roll
B. E. L. T FlatbreadUS$11.00
herb ricotta, tomato confit, bacon, arugula pesto, soft egg
Gluten Free, Not Glutton Free BurgerUS$14.00
no bun - sea island beef, bacon, pimento cheese, over easy egg, onion gravy, crushed potatoes no bun!

What 1,482 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5

4.5 based on all time ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.3Ambience
0.9Value

Noise • Moderate

1,482 Reviews

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foodie VIP
San Antonio21 reviews
1.0
Reviewed on 3 March 2017
1. Overall 1
Attended the Grocery to Grocery wine dinner last night. It was the most expensive and worst wine dinner I have ever attended. Menu had no flow, just thrown together dishes which were very under seasoned. The wine was even worse. I bought a bottle from the bar because the pairings were so bad. No explanations from the chefs on the food or the wine. My wife and I flew down for the food and wine festival and this was our first dinner. Very disappointed is an understatement. I hope the other restaurant's we are visiting take the festival seriously, because The Grocery did not.
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3ladiesdining
Greater Boston37 reviews
5.0
Dined on 4 December 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I can't believe The Grocery was not more crowded for a recent Sunday brunch. The green eggs and ham dish was probably the best egg dish I've had in recent memory, and my friends' plates were all cleaned too. The service was thoughtful, engaging and fun. What a wonderful place for a great meal! Can't wait to go back for dinner.
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jen59
Charlotte151 reviews
5.0
Dined on 3 December 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
another great meal, Phillip was great, very knowledgeable which was helpful to our fish and beer selections. we have had many terrific meals here and were surprised how quiet it was that night, and look forward to our next visit. had a great salad and the fish pilau was delicious, we were bummed that wreckfish wasn't in it, but the flounder and triggerfish were so well prepared we got over it!
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TripleC
Charleston8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 November 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Took the entire family for a Thanksgiving Eve meal once everyone got to town. Everything was delicious, and the staff was wonderful. We arrived super early for our reservation, and I offered to wait in the bar. They didn't blink an eye, and pulled our table together in a jiffy. My mother-in-law is notoriously hard to please, and she flat-out loved the fried oysters with deviled egg sauce and house-made pickles. The short rib was great, the triggerfish was perfect. Two of our party split a whole order of the roasted chicken and devoured the whole thing. We all decided on ice cream for dessert - the malted milk was awesome. All in all, another great meal at The Grocery.
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Alex
Charleston10 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 November 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful restaurant from decor to menu to service. Food is creatively prepared and presented. Smaller plates allow you to enjoy courses, limit calories, or go for more.
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Foodgreatbarnotsomuch
Austin22 reviews
5.0
Dined on 20 November 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved everything! We ate family style and were able to try many different things. Upbeat and lively place for dinner.
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Linda49
Charleston33 reviews
3.0
Dined on 19 November 2016
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
I consider myself a foody. I have eaten all over the world & give food the respect it deserves. This restaurant was recommended by a colleague. Excellent Martini! We had raw oysters for appetizer, flavor, not so much, but OK. 3 of us had short ribs. It was served with nothing, just meat on a plate. It really needed a starch & veggie. Left us wanting. I had Trigger Fish that was dry & overcooked. It was served on delicious rice with sautéed chopped veggies. Dessert was a Lemon pie that had very mild on the lemon. I got churro with special sauces, too dry. The waitress was excellent! She was pleasant, attentive & most gratuitously charming. We had a great table in the corner. Very noisy. All in all we were disappointed. There are so many great restaurants in Charleston, this is not one of them. Sorry. 😝
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MarciaF
Charleston6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 17 November 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Superior restaurant ! Never disappoints. Incredible vegetable starters and the best whole fish preparation I've every had.
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Tampa7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 17 November 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food
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yumyum
Charleston91 reviews
5.0
Dined on 13 November 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
From arriving five minutes early to bidding good night three hours later this was the almost perfect evening. The only reason it was not perfect is because in this world nothing perfect exists. From discussing a bottle of 2005 Rioja Riserva we had brought with us to seeking recommendations on cocktails and what to order we were greatly satisfied at every step. The food is always fresh and seasonal. Don't forget to check the charcuterie selections on the board over the bar. The only (very) picky thing is that their depiction of a pig defines Guanciale as Porchetta . In any case it tastes great . Unless you are aiming for steak or Shrimp and grits the menu will satisfy any eater . I discussed whether they had used Provolone or Reggiano Parmigiano in a dish and they quickly produced a slice of The King of Cheeses thus making a liar of my taste buds. All was in good fun and I would recommend this place to anyone. As a bonus , there is a free parking lot behind the restaurant that makes it very convenient to park. Just go!
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4 Cannon Street, Charleston, SC 29403

Additional information

Area
Downtown Charleston
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sun 10:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Mediterranean
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
None
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Kevin Johnson - Chef/Owner
Additional
Bar Dining

Website
http://www.thegrocerycharleston.com/
Phone number
(843) 302-8825
Private party facilities
Our private dining room will accommodate up to 26 guests at separate tables or up to 16 at one family style table. Room fee required during the week and minimum to spend required on weekends.

The Grocery

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Additional information

Beverages

Charred Tomato Bloody MaryUS$7.00

SangriaUS$6.00

MimosaUS$4.00

Brunch Bubbles

Death by MimosaUS$6.00

Orange JuiceUS$3.00

King Bean CoffeeUS$2.75

Southern Harmony Iced TeaUS$2.75

To Start

Crispy Pimento CheeseUS$5.00

Charcuterie Plate

Snack PlateUS$8.00

Gem Lettuce & Summer Vegetable SaladUS$8.00

Sides

Pimento Cheese GritsUS$6.00

Potatoes "Papas Bravas" StyleUS$6.00

FruitUS$4.00

BaconUS$4.00

Brunch

Tuna Nicoise SaladUS$14.00

Huevos En CazuelaUS$14.00

Frank and BeansUS$14.00

Shrimp and GritsUS$14.00

Green Eggs and HamUS$12.00

Hangtown FryUS$14.00

Vanilla Mascarpone Stuffed French ToastUS$11.00

Sausage SandwichUS$13.00

B. E. L. T FlatbreadUS$11.00

Gluten Free, Not Glutton Free BurgerUS$14.00

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