The Grocery
New American restaurant · Charleston
4 Cannon St, Charleston, SC 29403
Highlights
Innovative seasonal menu with signature cocktails, wine & craft beers
Innovative seasonal menu with signature cocktails, wine & craft beers
"A well-regarded restaurant in Charleston that usually gets first pick at the soft shell crab supply, making it a reliable spot for soft shell crab enthusiasts." - 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
"The Grocery excels in highlighting seasonal produce with small plate dishes, so it makes for the ideal place to order two or three items to sample what’s local and fresh. There’s a tucked-away bar and a communal table for diners on their own. Right now, chef Kevin Johnson is putting out barbecue-glazed squash, roasted okra, and green tomato carpaccio." - Erin Perkins
