Marina Variety Store Restaurant
Seafood restaurant · Charleston
9 Lockwood Dr, Charleston, SC 29401
Highlights
Southern breakfast, seafood lunch & dinner, waterside diner since 1963
Southern breakfast, seafood lunch & dinner, waterside diner since 1963
"Established in 1963, this waterside diner/seafood spot offers stunning views of the Ashley River and a nostalgic, no-frills atmosphere—think paper placemats, mismatched coffee mugs, and plastic condiment containers. Patrons tuck into booths to watch boats bobbing while enjoying classic breakfast and seafood comfort dishes; a bowl of shrimp and grits or one of the eggs Benedict are recommended, and the hash browns are praised for being reliably good without fuss." - Erin Perkins
"A humble, no-frills neighborhood institution that serves a beloved, down-to-earth version of shrimp and grits." - Erin Perkins
"Cozy up in a booth and stare at the water at Marina Variety Store, as you wait for your fried green tomatoes and shrimp over creamy grits with two eggs." - Erin Perkins
"Marina Variety Store is Charleston’s diner by the sea. With views of the Ashley River, there’s no better place to tuck into a bottomless cup of coffee and a bowl of shrimp and grits when the weather is clear." - Erin Perkins
"Enjoy a Southern-style breakfast, down-home diner lunch or seafood-centric dinner at the Marina Variety Store, an old-school local spot with magnificent views of the Ashley River off Lockwood. While seafood takes up a good part of the menu, there are still quite a few options for land lovers, including chicken fingers, pancakes, or a turkey sandwich for the littles. Between boat and dolphin watching on the dock and the promise of chocolate cake for dessert, mealtime will fly by. Pro parenting tip: This is one of the more budget-friendly sit-down options on the peninsula and a good choice for grandparents in the mood for a modest meal." - Erin Perkins
