What to order at Poogan's Porch

Must order
Shrimp and grits at brunch, biscuits to start.
Signature dishes
Shrimp and grits, Buttermilk biscuits
Editor tip
Book on OpenTable. Brunch on weekends draws a queue from 10:00.

Food experiences in Downtown

Charleston: Downtown Culinary Walking Tour★ 4.9 (133)
This neighbourhood

Guided tour · 2.5 hours

Charleston: Downtown Culinary Walking Tour

Explore Charleston's City Market in the historic downtown district on a guided foodie walking tour. Learn about the city's history while enjoying tastings of Lowcountr...

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Charleston: Historic Downtown Food Tour★ 4.7 (67)
This neighbourhood

Guided tour · 2.5 hours

Charleston: Historic Downtown Food Tour

Enjoy Charleston's wide variety of signature dishes right in the heart of the historic district. Join a guided tour, sample southern cuisine at world-class restaurants...

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CuisineLowcountry
Price$$$
NeighborhoodDowntown
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Location

Address: 72 Queen St, Charleston, SC 29401

More restaurants in Charleston

Estadio ★ 4.5

$$$ Spanish, TapasUpper King

Estadio in Charleston runs Spanish tapas, vermouth on tap and a sherry programme out of a Spring Street corner spot since 2023. Located in Upper King.

OrderThe tortilla, jamon plate, and a vermouth on the rocks at 17:00.

TipBook on Resy. Bar seats walk-in. The sherry list is the deepest in the city.

Xiao Bao Biscuit ★ 4.5

$$ Pan-asianUpper King

Xiao Bao Biscuit in Charleston's Cannonborough runs pan-Asian cooking out of a converted gas station on Rutledge Avenue since 2011. Located in Upper King.

OrderThe okonomiyaki cabbage pancake and whatever daily noodle is up.

TipLunch only Mon-Fri 11:30-15:00, plus weekday dinner. Cash and card; no reservations.

Leon's Fine Poultry and Oysters ★ 4.4

$$ Fried Chicken, OystersUpper King

Leon's Fine Poultry and Oysters in Charleston runs fried chicken and oyster plates from a converted body shop on King Street since 2014. Priced at $$.

OrderThe fried chicken sandwich and a half-dozen char-grilled oysters.

TipWalk-in counter seating. Lines at lunch are real; weeknight dinner is easier.

Little Jack's Tavern ★ 4.4

$$ American TavernUpper King

Little Jack's Tavern in Charleston opened on King Street in 2015 with classic-American tavern food and the city's most-discussed burger. Priced at $$.

OrderThe Tavern Burger with American cheese and a glass of the daily red.

TipReservations on Resy. Walk-in bar seats serve the full menu till midnight.

Melfi's ★ 4.4

$$$ Italian, PizzaUpper King

Melfi's in Charleston runs upper-King-Street red-sauce Italian and Roman-thin-crust pizza out of a clubby tin-ceiling room since 2018. Priced at $$$.

OrderThe Cacio e Pepe pizza and a glass of Chianti Classico.

TipBook on Resy. Walk-up bar seats serve the full menu.

Renzo ★ 4.5

$$ Wood-fired Pizza, Natural WineUpper Peninsula

Renzo in Charleston runs wood-fired pizzas and a natural-wine list out of an industrial spot on Huger Street since 2018. Located in Upper Peninsula.

OrderWhatever the chalkboard pizza is, plus burrata with whatever's in season.

TipBook on Resy. Tuesday to Saturday only; small room, books out by Wednesday.

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