Hannibal's Kitchen
Soul food restaurant · Charleston
16 Blake St, Charleston, SC 29403
Highlights
Crab rice, okra soup, fried whiting, and soul-warming hospitality.
Crab rice, okra soup, fried whiting, and soul-warming hospitality.
"A spot to experience traditional Gullah Geechee dishes, offering flavors rooted in the region’s African-American coastal heritage." - Erin Perkins
"Recommended for sampling traditional Gullah Geechee dishes and called out as an essential stop for those seeking authentic regional African-descended culinary traditions." - Erin Perkins
"While the food scene in Charleston has evolved a lot over the past decade, soul food remains vital. Many places have come and gone, but Hannibal’s Kitchen has continued to be a Charleston staple since its opening in 1985. This Black- and family-owned establishment serves soul food classics like fried chicken and standout seafood dishes like their excellent crab rice. The walls inside are lined with photos of the Huger family that started the restaurant and still own it to this day." - jai jones, emily yates
"Tucked away in the Eastside neighborhood, this Lowcountry legend has served classic Charleston dishes since 1985. Far off the tourist path on Blake Street, try Gullah Geechee cuisine staples like crab rice, lima beans with smoked turkey neck bones, okra soup, and local shark. Open for lunch and dinner, this casual spot meets the need for Lowcountry flavors in a relaxed atmosphere. Best for: A quick stop to get a taste of Gullah Geechee fare." - Erin Perkins
"Open since 1985, Hannibal’s Kitchen has perfected Gullah cuisine, like crab rice, lima beans with smoked neck bones, okra soup, and local shark. Most of the meals clock in under $15." - Erin Perkins
