Bertha's Kitchen
Soul food restaurant · Dorchester ·
James Beard Award-winning soul food: fried chicken, okra soup, & lima beans.
James Beard Award-winning soul food: fried chicken, okra soup, & lima beans.
"This counter-service institution—run by the daughters of founder Albertha Grant—serves soulful, authentic Lowcountry cooking at a deep value (meat-and-two for about $8). Fried chicken and pork chops are crisp and seasoned, sides like red rice, mac and cheese, and okra stew are done the traditional way, and the sweeter-than-sweet tea is the perfect companion." - Stephanie Burt
"A long-standing Gullah Geechee restaurant celebrated with a James Beard America’s Classics Award in 2017, this colorful local favorite in North Charleston draws steady lines that move quickly. The menu highlights regional staples—limas, fried chicken, okra stew, fried whiting, and red rice—with cornbread strongly recommended as an essential accompaniment." - Erin Perkins
"A must-visit for classic Lowcountry comfort, particularly known for its okra soup, which is recommended as a signature local dish." - Erin Perkins
"A must-try for traditional Lowcountry comfort food, particularly known here for okra soup — singled out as one of the single food items visitors should try." - Erin Perkins
"Established in 1979, iconic soul food stop Bertha’s Kitchen is known for its fried chicken, fish, and sides, like slow-simmered lima beans. Tourists and locals in search of Southern comfort make the trek to the big turquoise house in North Charleston to take in the dishes established by the late founder Albertha Grant, like smothered pork chops and oxtails. Bertha’s has even drawn its fair share of critical acclaim. In 2017, the restaurant took home the James Beard Award for America’s Classic. Best for: Bringing out-of-town visitors for a true taste of Southern classics." - Erin Perkins