Old Town Kitchen & Cocktails

Our first experience here was wonderful. Such a fun gem to find. Amber, our server, was personable and helped with all of our questions. The food was as fantastic as the service was! We will definitely be back.

The host was on the phone when we arrived. She immediately acknowledged us and offered us seating at a high top. We asked for something different. She said all the tables were full. They were not. We said we would wait and asked how long. Instead of giving us a wait time she asked if we wanted the private booth on the side. We said yes and she said our server would be with us. We waited 5 minutes without anyone. The hostess was setting up another table and asked if we’ve been served. We had not. She said our server probably forgot but she would remind her. Within 45 seconds Molly showed up. She apologized. We asked her how her day has been going and she was shocked that we asked. She got us our drinks and gave us excellent suggestions on drinks and food. Apps came out before the alcohol and we were very surprised that they came out so fast. All of the food was out super fast. The food was REALLY amazing! Chicken was moist and tender with great flavoring. I’m not a tomato fan, but cooked perfect. Loved all the food. Dessert was hot and delicious. Love the atmosphere and decor. Highly recommend this place and can’t wait to come back.

Best tomato soup ever!! Drew, the GM was super accommodating. My dish was beautiful that he put together even though we were a day early on its debut. I’m a vegetarian now but they have plenty of options for meat lovers. Whalen was a great server. Helpful, calming, demeanor and just the right amount of attention! Great cocktails!

This is a great spot. My friend & I went here twice & really enjoyed the food & environment/atmosphere. The drinks were good & the inside has a nice design/decor. Recommend.

We ordered food to go at the bar. Love the atmosphere. Plus free parking across the street. The bartender and GM were super friendly and fun to talk with. Cocktails like lemonade lavender were delicious. We had had fried green tomato BLT and country fried steak, both meals were delicious. Parents had steak and a salad with grilled chicken on side. The latter was a little spicy, fyi. Definitely recommend and plan to return.

The old mill architecture and basically half a museum were pretty cool but not why I showed up. I was looking for an excellent country fried steak plate and that is exactly what I found. This was not chopped steak. This was sirloin pounded and perfectly breaded and fried. The gravy was goodness and the whipped potatoes and Brussels and black eyed pea salad were perfect sides. Anyway I gotta sleep now. I loved it. Go check old town kitchen out

The atmosphere is great. For the restaurant to be in such an open space they do a great job at keeping the noise down. Foam under the tables and plenty of sound absorbing decor. Our server was nice, definitely new. Their computers went down so our food took a bit longer. I had the flounder and it was well seasoned. The grits to fish ratio was a bit off to me. The grits overpowered the dish. I would have preferred less grits, more black eyed peas and tomato. Otherwise it was good. The french fries were 10/10. The shrimp toast was also quite good. It is spicy but I personally like spice. We will come back to try a few other dishes. The cocktails were also done well. Good value for the quality of food.

Our second visit last night. Restaurant was kinda dead for a Friday at 7 pm. I went against my better judgment and ordered the fried flounder and Shrimp cocktail. I broke my standing rule of not ordering seafood when the sea is not within sight. Karma reprimanded me swiftly for that poor decision. I have zero doubt that what I was served came from a frozen section of Our local grocer. The flounder was not “fried” it was crusted. And “crusted over”. I’m not certain it was actually flounder. It was barely room temp. My mind went to “air fryer”. The shrimp part of the shrimp cocktail was not chilled. It was slightly cooler than the flounder. The cocktail sauce was hard to differentiate from the fancy ketchup on the plate. Not enough horseradish to call it cocktail sauce. Same goes for the tartar sauce. I believe it was mayo with some pickle relish mixed in for texture. Full disclosure. I grew up in Charleston. I fly to New Orleans, Seattle , and southeast Alaska for the sole purpose of catching seafood and eating it. So maybe I’m being a little extra. . My date had the Parmesan chicken. She thought it was very good. Presentation on both plates could use some help. You eat with your eyes before you eat with your mouth. I don’t recall the young ladies name that served us. But she did a decent job. I am rooting for your success. But it won’t come via the seafood I’m afraid.