Martha Lou's Kitchen

Soul food restaurant · Charleston

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"Since 1983, the tiny pink restaurant on Morrison Drive has been home to some of the best fried chicken in the South. Macaroni and cheese, collard greens, catfish — name a true Southern comfort food and Martha Lou’s will probably have it. Wash it down with a glass of iced cold sweet tea for pure Southern bliss." - Erin Perkins

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1068 Morrison Dr, Charleston, SC 29403 Get directions

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