The Grocery
New American restaurant · Charleston
4 Cannon St, Charleston, SC 29403, USA
Highlights
Seasonal dishes & signature cocktails; farm-to-table approach
Seasonal dishes & signature cocktails; farm-to-table approach
"A Charleston stalwart that seasoned pros watch closely during soft-shell season because it usually gets first pick at the supply." - Erin Perkins
"The Grocery is seasonal, sustainable Charleston meets Mediterranean rim flavors. When Chef de Cuisine Evan Van Horn took on more of a leadership role, he maintained the high level of execution the restaurant is known for, but made it sparkle even more with additions such as benne seed chips with a smoked fish dip and delicata squash with pistachio dukka. The harissa seasoned carrots are as memorable as ever, the fried oysters with deviled egg sauce have remained on the menu since the beginning, and if you’re looking for a historical dish reinterpreted, the Lowcountry Seafood Pilau, a Lowcountry classic with Carolina Gold rice, shrimp, field peas, fried fish, and clams, is still a celebratory moment when it arrives at the table." - Stephanie Burt
"Super seasonal restaurant the Grocery offers a uniquely Southern take on the martini with a pickled green tomato version. It’s vinegary, a little sweet, and super refreshing." - Erin Perkins
"When they are in season, soft shell crabs make Charlestonians go crazy. As the short-season delicacy makes it to local menus, they are soon everywhere. This year, the Grocery served a variety of soft shells presentations — including its famous “Old School, Old South, and Old World” (Old School is sauteed in lemon butter sauce, Old South is dusted in cornmeal and deep fried, and Old World is roasted in the wood-burning oven)." - Erin Perkins
"A longtime Charleston restaurant that typically secures early shipments of seasonal soft-shell crabs, making it a reliable first stop for devotees who watch menus closely during the brief spring softie season." - Erin Perkins
