What to order at Magnolias

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Banana pudding French toast, crab cake Benedict, shrimp and sausage over grits with tasso gravy
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Book on Resy 2 weeks ahead. The shrimp and grits is the canonical version; bottomless mimosas at the bar.
CuisineBrunch
StyleUpscale Southern Sunday brunch
Price$$
Price range$18-32
NeighborhoodDowntown
HoursSunday 11:00-15:30
BookingResy
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Location

Address: 185 E Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401

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