Matt C.
Yelp
With grits this freakin' delicious, who needs rice?
Listen up, Charleston. Do not sleep on The Grit Counter, a hidden gem in the 843. As our final meal in town, I have to say it might have been my favorite. The Shrimp N Grits Bowl was worth waiting for. Hell, it would've been worth standing out in the rain for.
Locally owned and operated by the same folks next door at Grace & Grit. Personally, I've never been, but based on the reviews it's a smash with locale. Thanks to my colleague Scotty C. and his epic photograph of his custom bowl, I told my family we were going here.
All of the bowls, I repeat, all of them sounded fantastic. But, I eventually caved in once I realized I hadn't eaten proper Shrimp N Grits during my vacation. Also, the (assumed) owner said to me, "best Shrimp N Grits in Charleston" when tinkering back and forth. Sold.
Smoked Gouda Grits
Local Shrimp
Peppers
Onions
Scallions
Tasso Ham Red Eye Gravy
Comfort food coma in a bowl. The shrimp were delicate. The red eye gravy rich, and popped in my mouth. The cheese grits? Oh my freakin' god. Smooth as the other side of the pillow. Creamy, and oozing with precious flavor. This was my type of Shrimp N Grits!
Easily, I'd be here once a week. It's affordable, it's casual, and it's relatively quick. The attention to detail and the flavors executed exceed the simplistic ambiance. That's a compliment, because the talent from the chef/chefs is out of this world. Unbelievable lunch!