Ghost & Grits @ The Battery Tasting House

Went here for brunch. The place has a great estatic! The staff was super helpful and friendly. I definitely suggest trying one of the specialty coffees. The campfire was amazing. They have something for everyone. Gluten free and vegan options.

We had an exceptional brunch at Ghost & Grits, the menu is quite interesting and they have very reasonable portions. They start by bringing you a pitcher of water, which is very appreciated and thoughtful. Their bacon is to die for. The smoked salmon on my dish tasted so fresh and flavorful and the combination of flavors were a match made in heaven. My husband got a Cubana that is not pictured and it was excellent, too. I had two of their cocktails, the Blackberry Mule on their brunch drinks and the Honeysuckle cocktail on the regular menu, both were well crafted and tasty, I think I favored the blackberry mule the most. Locally sourced ingredients are a big win. The atmosphere is incredible, relaxing, and feels upscale. We look forward to coming back for dinner sometime and enjoying a tasting and maybe even some trivia! (hosted every 3rd Thursday of the month). So so so glad to have such a nice spot in our little (but continuously growing) town!

The front house staff were friendly & excellent! The food was mediocre, portions small, overpriced, the plating was off and took a ridiculously long time for the kitchen to send out especially with how slow business was at the time of our visit. - The savory sourdough crepe (menu says crepeS) was incredibly underwhelming, as what made up the filling was a mix of under & overcooked significantly lacking in flavor but kinda makes up for it with further disappointment. The burger was on the dry/overcooked side and lackluster. The side of fries for 4$ added a dash of insult as a teaser smidgen portion that had scant light rather common type seasoning and were run of the mill frozen crinkle cut type vs a large portion, hand cut, black garlic & truffle generously doused or something special. The campfire coffee was pretty delightful and almost bought a few of them haha. If you want to stay local but have great (quality, portion, price etc) brunch food, go to mossy Cafe/mad ox. If you're willing to travel, go to stir, ruby sunshine or the French Market Creperie. Heck, it would have been faster, less costly and in hindsight more enjoyable. I'd love to come back once the deficiencies get ironed out. Again, the staff was the best part of this place.

We were so appreciative that Ghost & Grits was open on Christmas Eve — it truly made our holiday trip feel special. The service was fantastic from the moment we walked in, and the food and drinks were sooooo good that we’re still talking about them. We’re from Florida near Orlando, big foodies who love Disney festivals and exploring local eats, and Ghost & Grits has officially made its way to the top of our favorites list. We stay close by whenever we visit Tennessee, and now we’re thrilled to have a go‑to spot for an amazing meal and a delicious drink. The speakeasy vibe is the perfect finishing touch — cozy, stylish, and such a fun atmosphere. Can’t wait to come back on our next trip!

Finally get a chance to go here and eat and it did not disappoint! We drove here on our electric bikes and sat down for a brunch. Would like to have seen mimosas or bellini's, but they only serve hard alcohol. Was hoping to see maybe a alcoholic coffee like a Jamaican coffee or an Irish coffee on the menu as well but that was not there either. So we decided to get a Bloody Mary, surely they can do a Bloody Mary, but was told they could not make that either (that day for some reason), super disappointed 😥 But.... the food made up for it. Ya'll owe us a Bloddy Mary 😂🤝.... The food made up for the lack of drink. I do not think I've had a breakfast brunch that good in a long time. We will be going back.

Again amazing! Had the same omlet and potatoes as well as a chicke, rice and potaoe dish that had an amazing beet salad! The best breakfast ever!

Speak easy is more like uneasy. Very strange way to place orders as customers have to bottleneck at the register in the shotty corner of bar with 4 workers standing watching/waiting to take order. Made the whole experience lack luster. Good food & drinks at decent prices with nice upscale atmosphere. Loved the straight whiskey and Cubano

For those who are familiar with low country food and atmosphere, Ghost & Grits takes it a step further. Besides the food being exceptional and service top notch, Ghost & Grits welcomes the customer to experience another time and place while remaining down home. From the “chaotic” yet “appealing and relaxing” dining area, to the piano smack dab in the middle, Ghost & Grits is unique blend of “Billy Joel” mixed with a classy western saloon. Thanks Ghost & Grits!

Went two days in a row because it was so amazing. Day 1: savory sourdough crepe - might as well be at an upscale restaurant in downtown .... Loved the Flow smoothie as well. Day 2. I ordered the French omelette with an add-on on the side of the trio - wild mushrooms, ratatouille-like veggies with the best feta I've ever had. Shrimp and grits was next (husband's), extremely creamy grits-lovely! This place doubles as a 1920's speak easy/distillery in the evenings. The white brick building exterior underscores the palate pleasing surprises you find inside!

Great food! I loved all the gluten free options. Had a mocktail and the chicken tenders, the food was five stars. The service was 3 stars. Service was slow, especially for a lunch in a restaurant that wasn't busy at all. I will definitely go again!