Nestled by the water since 1963, Marina Variety Store is a cozy diner dishing up Southern breakfasts and seafood delights, all enjoyed with stunning harbor views.
"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, Erin Ziegler
"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 serves a more unpretentious version of shrimp and grits, a staple dish in Charleston." - Erin Perkins
"Marina Variety Store has served some of the same dishes since 1963. It’s a bit like a diner by the water. Breakfast and brunch are always popular — order the shrimp and grits at least once." - Erin Perkins
