Review of The Grocery
The Grocery is a welcoming eatery located at 4 Cannon St, Charleston, SC 29403. This New American restaurant offers an innovative and seasonal menu, making it a popular choice for locals and visitors alike. The restaurant is known for its signature cocktails, extensive wine selection, and craft beers.
When it comes to the food, The Grocery aims to impress with its burst of flavors and carefully crafted dishes. The menu features a variety of options, including vegetarian and seafood dishes. Customers have praised the inventive and balanced flavors of the dishes, with standout items such as the soft shell crab sandwich, wreck fish, and carrot or cauliflower dishes.
The service at The Grocery is often commended for being friendly, helpful, and attentive. The staff is knowledgeable about the menu and can provide recommendations to enhance the dining experience. The restaurant also offers a great selection of cocktails, with many customers raving about their top-notch quality.
While the food and service receive high praise, some customers have mentioned that the portions can be on the smaller side. However, many appreciate this as it allows them to enjoy a variety of dishes without feeling obligated to overeat.
The Grocery has a warm and inviting atmosphere, making it a great place to enjoy a meal with friends or family. The restaurant is open for dinner, but it is recommended to check their website or call ahead for their current hours of operation.
If you're looking for an innovative and flavorful dining experience in Charleston, The Grocery is a must-visit. With its seasonal menu, signature cocktails, and attentive service, it's no wonder this restaurant has become a favorite among locals and visitors alike.
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Outdoor seating
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Blake Roche
A very interesting place. Walked past this restaurant for years when I lived down there, and it was the only place with an open reservation time when we went, so why not? A very interesting menu heavy on the mushrooms, which we were very into at the time. Our waiter was absolutely incredible and may have been the best part of the meal, with great recommendations and nudges on food and wine choices. Again, I like the menu - lots of different choices of well-written and well thought-out and unique ingredients. I’ve never had caviar on a hash brown square anywhere else in Charleston. But the food sort of left us wanting for the price point. Caviar was probably my favorite dish. The cabbage was just sort of flat which is a real shame. And the gnocchi were pillowy but not memorable beyond that. The decorations leave you even more wanting…they need some serious sprucing up on the inside. Basically the only decoration is a cabinet of canned and jarred goods, but these should be all around the restaurant, especially with a name like The Grocery. Needs much more character! Overall, better in concept than it is in practice, I hate I didn’t enjoy this place.
Angelic Elrod
Love the vibe and the menu offer many new and interesting twist on things. One thing I wished was there was at least one vegetarian or vegan entree, Though I ordered numerous veggie apps to eat that sufficed. Service was great and seating was wonderful with plenty space.
Brianna Osorio
Every staff member that I interacted with was so incredibly friendly and helpful! I had a mix up with my reservation via Resy since I reserved a time slot for lunch (which they are not serving at the moment), but a staff member reached out to me and quickly resolved the issue by squeezing us in for dinner which was unexpected but SO appreciated. Found out we were actually dining during happy hour and were able to indulge in $5 cocktails and discounted appetizers! Loved the atmosphere, the food, and our wonderful server (who also doubled as the bartender). Everything we ordered tasted fresh and delicious, and you can tell they use high quality ingredients and prepare everything with care. Amazing experience overall. Cannot wait to visit again soon!
Matt Johnson
Outstanding experience. From the freshly baked bread to the seafood pilau, we enjoyed all the plates! We also tried the steak tartare, roasted okra and fried oysters! All were great, but the roasted okra stuck out because I don't typically like okra. The flavors/texture was on point. Also, it's probably impossible to go wrong with dessert. We tried the peanut butter bar (my favorite), the peach ice cream and the coconut sorbet. Also nods to the coconut sorbet. It was awesome and my daughter loved it. She also loved the fresh squeezed lemonade.
Allene Chamblin
One of my favorite restaurants in Charleston. Each experience has been great. The food is fresh and delicious. I would highly recommend this restaurant for any experience. The service in this restaurant is on point. Friendly staff and very informative information about the menu.
Brandon Brown
I took my mom out to eat for dinner and stopped here after hearing a few people talk about this restaurant. We were the first ones in once they opened and decided to take a seat at the bar. We started with The Dirty Green Tomato and Hemingway's Folly for drinks. During my meal, I also tried The Spray Tan. Overall, we weren't really into the drinks..just not a hit for us🤷🏾♂️.
For our appetizer, we tried the Smoked Fish Dip which we really enjoyed. I think we'll go back and try a few more of their appetizers soon.
For our entrees, we had the Poached Wreckfish and the Wood Roasted Whole Snapper. The Wreckfish was a little bland for my mom's liking. But it was still good..just wish the portion was a little more. The Snapper was spot on! The vegetables and fennel was seasoned just right. And the meatiness of the fish was excellent. There was absolutely nothing left but the bones.
We enjoyed our time AND the meal! We'll have to go back and try some of their other entrees😛.
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Patrick Meaney
What an amazing dinner we had with our family! The chefs put out amazing dishes. The servers are prompt, professional, and ow so friendly!
Jude Yeager
Our waiter was awesome and gave us great recommendations! We had the broccoli, sweet potatoes, octopus salad, and the pork. The only thing that wasn’t perfect was how long our food took to come out, and the amount of time between courses!
Toni Castro
Phenomenal, creative and most delicious meal we’ve had in Charleston in a long time.We came for our anniversary and had such a great time! The service was fantastic, too.
Pictured: Squid Ink Tagliatelle, Prime Striploin, Corn Pudding (a must try) and the Tomato Carpaccio
Sarah Bullins
Every dish I had at The Grocery was well balanced and delicious. Our table ordered the fresh baked bread from Browns Court which was warm and the perfect texture, the American Caviar which is essentially Caviar with creme fraiche served atop tater tots, the beef tartare, the lowcountry seafood pilau which is served in a le creuset dish table side, and the churros that come with 3 different sauces. I highly recommend heading over to Cannon Street for this one! Also, they validate parking!