Bertha's Kitchen
Soul food restaurant · Dorchester
2332 Meeting Street Rd, North Charleston, SC 29405
Highlights
Award-winning soul food institution known for fried chicken
Award-winning soul food institution known for fried chicken
"A long-standing Gullah Geechee restaurant celebrated with a James Beard America’s Classics Award in 2017, this colorful local favorite in North Charleston draws steady lines that move quickly. The menu highlights regional staples—limas, fried chicken, okra stew, fried whiting, and red rice—with cornbread strongly recommended as an essential accompaniment." - Erin Perkins
"A must-visit for classic Lowcountry comfort, particularly known for its okra soup, which is recommended as a signature local dish." - Erin Perkins
"Established in 1979, iconic soul food stop Bertha’s Kitchen is known for its fried chicken, fish, and sides, like slow-simmered lima beans. Tourists and locals in search of Southern comfort make the trek to the big turquoise house in North Charleston to take in the dishes established by the late founder Albertha Grant, like smothered pork chops and oxtails. Bertha’s has even drawn its fair share of critical acclaim. In 2017, the restaurant took home the James Beard Award for America’s Classic. Best for: Bringing out-of-town visitors for a true taste of Southern classics." - Erin Perkins
"Bertha’s Restaurant is where folks go to taste fried chicken steeped in family history. If there’s a line, don’t let it intimidate you — the staff works fast at Bertha’s Order the fried chicken with a square of mac and cheese and cabbage or collards. If you’re in a particular hurry, orders can be made to go." - Erin Perkins
"This place is home to soul food and Lowcountry cooking royalty; a counter-service icon you don't want to miss. Owned and operated by the daughters of founder Albertha Grant, those cooking your food are the ones working the line and the register. It's $8 for a meat and two sides, so consider taking the leap and going for two entrees. There's too much to love for one styrofoam container: fried chicken, crisp and hot; fried pork chops that are tender and well-seasoned; red rice, white rice, mac and cheese; okra stew that's probably been made the same way since their grandmothers were making it; oxtails falling off the bone if they have it; fried fish if they have it; any dessert they suggest, and sweet potatoes. Wash it all down with the sweetest sweet tea and lemonade." - Stephanie Burt
