Little Jack's Tavern

"The owners of Leon's decided to relocate their King Street coffee shop, Saint Albans, in favor of opening a new restaurant, Little Jack's, in its place. Little Jack's officially debuted in Charleston in 2016 and it's already proven to be a true throwback neighborhood tavern with dim lights; green and white checkered tablecloths; old-time-y photos of Frank Sinatra, boxing matches, and racing horses; super cold drinks; and an on-point menu. Try the crudité with avocado mousse, the old school gin “Kennel Club” martini, and the Tavern Burger (American cheese, sunchoke relish, sesame bun)."

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"Brooks Reitz, Restaurateur (Melfi’s, Little Jack’s Tavern, Leon’s Oyster Shop)Hope springs eternal — I’d love to see restaurants command the prices that it takes to make money in this business, and for customers to happily pay them!" - Erin Perkins

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"Restaurateur Brooks Reitz gives cooking tips on his personal Instagram page." - Erin Perkins

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"Crab Roll at Little Jack’s Tavern It’s hard sitting down at the Little Jack’s bar and not ordering a Tavern Burger (or two), but when you’re on a mission, you stick to the mission. After acclimating to this idea, we ordered the blue crab roll and a couple cocktails (because you always get cocktails at Little Jack’s). Little Jack’s also takes the approach that simple is better. Blue crab, celery and capers are dressed with mayo and stuffed in a split-top roll from Pane di Vita that is slightly denser and less buttery than its peers. And, if you have any room after crawling your way around Charleston, the sticky toffee date cake is worth punching an extra hole in your belt." - Robert Donovan

The Tavern Burger is a Charleston rite of passage—thin, griddled, perfectly balanced, and served in a retro-stylish room that feels timeless. Celebrated by Food & Wine and named best-in-the-nation by Bon Appétit, it remains the benchmark downtown.