Virginia's On King

I recently visited Virginia’s on King in Charleston, and it was an incredible experience. I had the meatloaf sandwich, and it was absolutely delicious—comfort food at its finest, with rich flavors and the perfect balance of ingredients. My girlfriend tried the double loaded potato special, and it was nothing short of amazing—creative, flavorful, and so satisfying. The service was warm and attentive, and the atmosphere had that cozy Southern charm that makes you want to stay a while. Virginia’s on King is definitely a place we’ll return to for more incredible dishes and great hospitality. Highly recommended!

CHEERS! What a great little bar. It reminds me of the quaint atmosphere of a Cheers-like place - everyone knows your name. I had the salmon with a Tabasco maple glaze and it was INCREDIBLE!! I had Mac-n-cheese for a side and slaw for another side. The MNC was dynamite! It had a great, rich, cheesy flavor with a thin crust of cooked cheese on it. The slaw was a mayonnaise and vinegar blend with a light flavor but tangy and good. The banana pudding looked great in case you want dessert. The service was fast and friendly.

Took the family here for brunch after church and enjoyed it. The menu is available all day, so breakfast and lunch options are all on the table. They do have a kids menu with some limited options in small portions. My wife and I tried two different types of eggs Benedict; she the fried green tomato and I had the crabcake. Both were really good. I wish the potatoes had more to them as they were a bit dry. My daughter loved her burger and my son had the she crab soup and some mac and cheese. Didn't hear any complaints. They have a bar and there were specials on a board, though the server, who was otherwise excellent, didn't mention them. Define worth stopping in and trying.

Great, little local diner. The menu has a wide variety of options that look appealing. We were immediately seated on a Friday morning for brunch. Our waitress was so friendly. The food was homestyle cooking and everything was good. Would recommend for a convenient stop! The crab cakes Benedict were super good!

Definitely enjoyed this restaurant. One of the appetizers I got was fried baby back ribs which were absolutely fantastic. Definitely recommend getting those. The waitress was also very helpful and she was always working with a smile on her face. The burger I had was a little small but extremely filling. I would absolutely recommend eating here.

Food was pretty good, our server Tim was extremely friendly, efficient and helpful. Lots of seafood on the menu. Our table was at the back so it was a bit quieter than up front.

Nice little spot to have a nice brunch. (probably lunch and dinner as well but we only had brunch). I had the crab Benedict and a Bloody Mary. Both were amazing. Loved the crab Benedict. Just what I needed as my last day of vacay before heading home meal. All of the staff were very friendly and nice. Great with recommendations. Will be back for sure next time in Charleston.

Being on vacation with 6 adults and 4 children and having a restaurant with no wait time can be challenging. My daughter made reservations at Virginia’s for breakfast. We were sat down from the time we walked through the door. The food was delicious! The service was outstanding!! I forgot to get our server name but she was amazing! Great attitude with smile on her face! She made sure we were doing good. The restaurant is clean. Overall we all had a good time and definitely enjoyed the food! Thank you for making us feel at home!

Best crab cakes I've ever had in my LIFE. Get a reservation if it's a weekend because they have a fairly small dining room, but the shrimp and grits and crab cakes were to die for. Server was kind and excellent.

Highly recommended by friends who had eaten breakfast here the day before and it didn't disappoint! We were seated immediately with great service. Glad we arrived early because it quickly filled up! This was my first time having Fried Green Tomatoes and it did not disappoint! The Fried Green Tomato Eggs Benedict was delicious!

Well, once again. . . Unforced errors The faux pas came early and kept on coming. . . We made reservations that morning for 5:45 pm, but when we arrived, despite there being open booths up front, we were ushered to the back next to the kitchen door, and waited on by the bartender. I didn't say anything but it made me really wonder-- should we have just wandered in and not made reservations? Hmmm. I asked what bourbons they had. They had . . . One. A local bourbon (I want to say Boone's) and that. was. all. Now if you've been in a non-responsive soap opera coma for the last 25 years, you might be forgiven for not acknowledging that bourbon has become serious business in America. But if you were conscious. . . you need to have more than one obscure, local, mediocre bourbon. My husband tried to escape by ordering a gin and tonic. . . but they were out of tonic. (. . . ) So we both took our chances on the mystery spirits--mistake. Really low quality attempt at Kentucky's favorite brown liquor. Husband had the angel hair pasta with blackened salmon. Salmon, at least, was good. Pasta, dull. I had the seafood combo, (shrimp, fried fish, crab cake) and since I'm allergic to shrimp, requested a second crab cake instead. They obliged. Wish they hadn't. Pretty basic, grocery store style crab cake, and salty as the sea! When the food arrived, we were told they were also out of cocktail sauce. . . She offered a second ramekin of tartar sauce. . . also pretty salty. I added ketchup to one of mine and made a rudimentary cocktail sauce to choke down the cakes. The fish portion was the size of a fish stick, but tasty. I was now desperately wishing I had ordered the fish and chips, or the fried chicken, or just anything. We ordered desserts to try and salvage the meal. They didn't. SERV chocolate cake, basic-- peach cobbler, just as basic. Bill was $150 (including a good tip, because we don't take it out on the server). Room was nice, but nothing special. Nothing to recommend a return to this one.

We went here while visiting our son who had been here for dinner previously and liked it. Even he was disappointed with brunch. Service was very good and the ambiance was warm and inviting.. however, the eggs Benedict was cold and lacking flavor (2 people at our table had it), and one of the orders didn't even come out u til after everyone was done (and was still cold). I had tomato pie and was rather disappointed. It seemed like it was just a puddle of cheese with a slice of tomato. It is possible that we just had an off experience. The place was packed, and like I said, my son said dinner was delicious there previously. * they did take my husbands meal off after we complained about it being late and cold. Service was good! The kitchen was just not up to par.

Great food and hospitality, but service is on the slow end. Came here with a large party for brunch and we were seated in the second floor dining room. Large selection of food, so order enough to share! The tomato pie, fried green tomatoes, and pimento cheese were my favorites out of the appetizers. I ordered the fried chicken for my entree with green beans and grits. The food was perfect--comforting, filling, and delicious. Service was friendly, but on the slow side. They're really popular for brunch, and I think being on the second floor made it harder for them to check up on us frequently (although we were a large party, so I understand!). Took a while to place and order and get food, but once the dishes started coming out, we were all set.

We both chose the crab cake Benedict and were thrilled with how well seasoned and prepared the crab cakes were. Of course the other Benedict ingredients were lovely. Not fond of their potatoes but who cares when the main star is absolutely delicious. The service was friendly, prompt, and attentive. Noise level was about average but we were eating before the heavy drinking hours. Virginia's location on King Street is ideal because it seems to be a main thoroughfare, entirely walkable with many, many shops to explore. While it is not a high end restaurant, it has a casual, friendly vibe with yummy southern dishes that are well prepared.

We were excited to try this place. We were sat down quickly but the appetisers took 30 minutes to come. The entrees didn't come until 1 hour later. The pork bbq sandwich was sitting for a while and the buns got soggy. The fried chicken was undercooked and raw. The mac and cheese and red rice was decent. Unlikely to return and sad it wasn't what we thought it would be like

Even Monday mornings are busy at VOK. We were greeted and seated at a cute little window table within a few minutes. Our waitress was very friendly. Breakfast included a farmers omelet with fried redskin potatoes and toast and the fried green tomato BLT that featured a runny egg and thick cut peppered bacon and cake with a side of fresh berries & melon. The food was served hot and tasted good. We loved the toast marmalade and our coffees with Carolina's version of Baileys Irish Cream. It's a busy place and tables turn over fast but they manage it all well.

I just love this place! This is my "go to" Anytime I am downtown during brunch time. The food is delicious and the ambiance and staff and location cannot be beat! It's also super accommodating and family friendly! Just make sure to make a reservation! I always get the crab cake eggs Benedict as a cheat meal and it does not disappoint! The fried chicken js made to order and the quality reflects that! The bar service is also fantastic! A great cannot miss gem!

I had such a great experience at Virginia's on King. A large part of it was due to how incredible our server was, and I am supremely annoyed with myself for failing to make note of her name. She deserves the biggest tips and a public shoutout. She was such a delight. For the owners, if you're reading this, we visited on May 25 with a reservation under my name and we were seated in a booth, in case that helps to pinpoint her! We arrived right as a downpour was beginning, and the timing couldn't have been any more perfect. To drink, I ordered their creamy take on an espresso martini, which was quite tasty. For my food, I ordered the flounder BLT. I was still pretty full from lunch, so I couldn't finish it, but my friend who doesn't usually eat fish/meat indulged in my leftovers and she too also enjoyed it quite a bit. The restaurant was clean, inviting, and the service was top tier. Bathroom was clean as well. All told, I had a great time and wouldn't hesitate to return on future trips to Charleston.

Very limited menu which allows the turn over time to be very quick even when they're busy. The food was like eating at home, very simple and classic without all the over the top flare you tend to run into in Charleston. Definitely can see myself coming in with a book and enjoying a few drinks in the booth on a rainy day.

I tried Virginia's on King on the recommendation of a friend but was sadly disappointed. The food was just "fine" - nothing to write home about. The hostess/manager was rude and disrespectful, which really put a damper on the experience. The prices would have been acceptable if the food had been better, but given the quality, it felt overpriced. The only bright spot of the evening was our server, who was attentive and friendly. Unfortunately, that's not enough to make up for the other shortcomings. Overall, I can't say I'd recommend Virginia's on King based on this visit.

How? This is such a beautiful spot, lovely interior and fabulous location. Ordered she crab soup and salad for me, meatloaf and Mac for hubs. His meal was elementary school cafeteria level at best. My soup was inedible. Barely warm, a mouth full of shells, and the overwhelming burn of cheap sherry. This is Charleston, an at least mid level she crab soup is a must. Went to restroom and it was gross with a trash can overflowing with paper towels all over the floor. If there is a manager, they aren't checking anything. Is anyone tasting the food? Visited here years ago and it was pretty good, not sure what happened. I have no idea how it's still open other than trapping tourists and not worrying if they never return. Our server was kind so no fault of hers. Bummer.

Service was ok, bar was slow. Definitely noisy for a place this size. Nice vintage brick and wood with cool old Oil paintings. Went for brunch, which ends at 3. Drinks were ok, berry bourbon was a bit weak. Fried green tomatoes were done perfectly and came out hot. Slider trio was good, shrimp and grits were tasty. Portions were perfect and well priced.

Popped in for a snack with my girlfriends and boy were we disappointed- this was honestly a bad experience from service to food. The crab cakes tasted awful they were so fishy and I had to spit it out. Not remotely close to what it should taste like. The okra was ok but fell apart as you pick it up as it was over batyered. Drinks were stale and tasted like the liquor was sitting there for months.

Virginia's on King was excellent! As visitors to the area they won my award for best fried chicken. Although I'm not a local so you can only trust me so much. But truly everything we had was delicious and hearty. Cooked to perfection and delightfully tasty. Service was quick and staff were kind. The restaurant itself was simple, cozy and clean. I wouldn't hesitate to tell you to go eat here! If you can trust a tourist... Enjoy!!

This was my second time visiting! I love their fried chicken dinner, but took a friend for her birthday brunch and ordered the Crab Cakes Benedict. The portion was huge! I really enjoyed the crispiness and flavor of the crab cakes along with my egg whites (not poached eggs per my request) smothered in traditional Eggs Benedict sauce aka hollandaise sauce. The tomatoes were extremely fresh too! The potatoes were a bit undercooked, so I didn't finish them all. We celebrated with mimosas to drink. The traditional orange juice is my preference as I find pineapple juice to be too sweet and cranberry and grapefruit to be too bitter. I'm glad we had reservations as the restaurant was quite busy. It took awhile for our food to come out, so I'm glad we had the mimosas to sip on. The ambiance is traditional and basic. It could use a bit of a makeover. Overall, a great place to dine.

Cute little brunch restaurant on king st. We were able to get a spot along the rail around 11am. It's a little bit smaller so big groups will probably need to make reservations. I ordered the 2 eggs over hard and my fiance got the country Benedict's. The tobasco hollandaise sauce was amazing! Their home fries are so good with the seasoning. I also order a side of bacon(I got 3 strips) super yummy!! We would come back.

I will start off with the location is prime right in downtown and near the farmers market/park area and the service was great nothing to complain about. Everything about the food was just kind of off. The country fried steak and gravy had no seasoning and the actual steak was really sour and tough. I felt that it had went bad but I ate it and I didn't get sick so maybe it was just the flavor. Everything was just lacking seasoning. The biscuit defintely tasted and had the texture just like a pilsbury biscuit you would buy in the grocery store from the tin. The place was really dirty and the bathroom was very dirty as well.

The food wasn't it for me. I had the angel pasta with blackened salmon and the pasta was very bland. Salmon was good but not the pasta which is a shame. Hubs ordered steak and it didnt wow him also. We had a reservation and i think that's useful seeing how packed this place is.

My family and I chose Virginia's on King to have a family dinner because Virginia's has a variety of menu options. Our server, Ms. Sarah was very good. The seafood combo with fries were EXTREMELY salty. We requested replacement fries and received very hard and luke warm sweet potato fries. This entire meal was returned. The other guests ordered fried chicken and smothered pork chop dinners which were all BLAND and tasteless. The appetizer chicken wings were also bland and tasteless. The fried ribs were salty and fried too hard. Lastly, the salmon pasta was overcooked. The salmon was dry and the noodles were mushy. This experience was awful and we will NOT recommend eating at this establishment. We were extremely disappointed in our entire meal.

Stopped in here after a long walk mainly to cool down but ended up having brunch and I am happy I did. Overall the service was lovely, very warm and inviting and attentive. Food: the south does NOT skim on portions lol this was HUGE FOR ME but still tasty overall. I loved it and I especially loved the homemade jam and biscuit. 8/10

Nice ambiance but small The service was great but wooooooo this was the saltiest meal I have ever had in my life.

After having an "Underwhelming " dinner experience the night before, at a local seafood place, we couldn't wait for the literal palette cleanser and boy we were not disappointed! The staff was amazingly friendly, our waitress was fantastic! The spicy Bloody Mary was 5 star. I had the fried chicken breakfast. First time I've ever had fried chicken for breakfast. My wife had the grit bowl. She grew up in the south and it hit all the marks. We can't wait to get back to Charleston again & Virginia's is top on our list.

Best crab cake! Went there for lunch. The onion casserole is great as well. The waitress was attentive and made sure we had what we needed.

Service was excellent, the food was delicious, and the ambiance was great. A fantastic experience overall!

Great find. Best shrimp and grits ever. Also try the Pulley Bone fried chicken. Also discovered onion casserole that we needed the recipe for. Great service and outstanding food!

This was our last find on the way out of Charleston and the one place we didn't plan to go but I'm SOOO glad we stopped by. The feeling of warm and comfy hit as soon as we walked in. The menu had so many great items and the charming servers helped us so quickly. Ordered the BEST seasonal chicken salad. It was so creative with such fresh flavors that hit notes all around.

Undecided on what and where to eat, we stopped here after we drive by twice. I studied the menu but my hubby already had his mind made up - chicken and waffles for him; I ordered fried green tomatoes as a starter and a house salad with grilled chicken added. Everything tasted freshly prepared and was good. I also ordered a Frozè (the Peachy Keen) - it was saporous! Our waitress, whose name I believe was Dani, was as sweet as could be and very attentive; we didn't have to ask for anything.

We had a reservation for 4. We have been there once, brought family that were very impressed. The other couple with us had never been here. It's a cozy restaurant with tables & booths. A plus is it isn't loud, so you can have a nice conversation with others. Ben greeted us, introduced himself & took our drink order. Ben not only was attentive, he was extremely professional & fun to chat with. He truly liked his job. We order the Palmetto Cheese app. (Homemade, delicious & more than enough for the 4 of us) Hot corn bread was served. Our orders consisted of the fried chicken, mac/cheese, Shrimp & grits, Steak salad, meatloaf & mashed potatoes. Everything was freshly prepared & beautifully presented. You can tell everything is made in house. We live in Murrells Inlet & all remarked there are no restaurants that serve delicious, fresh Southern food there. Last note- when a server has the class to make a point to come & thank you for the tip as well as saying he enjoyed us ...that's class. We'll return & share our experience.

Great breakfast with quick service! Stumbled upon this place while walking to another restaurant. So glad we stopped. Our waitress, Courtney, was the best! Highly recommend.

I visited Virginia on king for breakfast after the farmers market. Although the location is prime this restaurant is not. The food is not very good. I got sausage gravy and it had a slight twang to the taste. I also tried the country fried steak and I would not order that again. Both the kitchen and the bathroom looked very dirty. We did have excellent service though!

There are many restaurants downtown, but it is the food, the look, the experience that draws me back here. The first food that I think of here is the fried chicken. Sure, I look at the menu, but it is my "go to" meal and thus what I ordered today. It always reminds me of my mother's chicken which also was fried in a cast iron skillet. Thus, the menu informs you that it will be an 18 minute process for it. Well worth the wait! As sides for it, you get two choices with my selections today the collards (tastily slightly sweet) and the onion casserole (thinly sliced onions, a bit of breading and slight cheese topping). The extra was the cornbread (gratis) that has a sweet taste to it, so watch yourself or you can fill up on this. The appetizer of the fried pickled okra was really good, tender (the sometimes tough to chew end was not tough at all) . An added pleasure. Six of us enjoyed the food immensely! Four had never been here, so more fans added today! And I shall not forget Michelle who was a top notch, A+ waitress. She was Joyful, helpful, wonderful.

We absolutely loved our brunch at Virginia's! I had a reservation booked but mixed the days up, but the hostess was so sweet and accommodating - she found us a table and cancelled my reservation. The service didn't stop there - our server was also incredibly friendly and very attentive! We were craving a solid southern brunch and found it at Virginia's. The sausage gravy and biscuits was amazing, exactly what I wanted. The sausage gravy was creamy but not too thick with plenty of sausage. The biscuits were big, fluffy, and very filling. I ate every single bite and I was full for hours after. My fiancée had the eggs benedict with Taylor ham and really loved it. We're from Baltimore and used to crab eggs bennies, so this was a pleasant surprise. The Hollandaise was also great, perfectly lemony. If you're looking for a filling brunch in downtown Charleston, I highly recommend Virginia's!

Looking for a nice restaurant while visiting Charleston I came across Virginia on King. The ambience was nice and the service wasn't bad. Of course I am glad I made reservations because it was a bit packed for a brunch spot. I ordered chicken and waffles with a side of bacon. When I received my order I was shocked that it came so quickly. I noticed that the bacon looked a bit over cooked. So no big deal. When I began to eat it let's just say I wasn't pleased. So let's as I begin to eat the waffles they not freshly cooked. It seems as if it sat under a warmer or something. Now the chicken seems to be the only item that was on point. Would I return to this place yes just to give it another try.

Service wasn't bad. We were able to walk right in! I liked the shrimp and grits. My husband got the fish and chips, but the fish had more breading than fish. Not very appetizing.

Very disappointed that we chose this restaurant when there are so many great options in Charleston. My martini was literally undrinkable. Shrimp and grits were not good at all, the sauce tasted like commercial bbq sauce. I ate a few pieces of the shrimp and left the rest. Husband's salmon was not much better, most of his dinner was left on the plate as well. The restaurant closed thirty minutes earlier than noted on yelp (8:00 vs 8:30) and the staff was busy closing down the restaurant and cleaning, which obviously affects the atmosphere in the restaurant. Our server didn't notice or didn't care that our food and my drink were barely touched.

This place was locally recommended! First time to Virginia's, and it DID NOT disappoint!! It was a small menu compared to most, but anyone that knows, realizes a small menu usually means really good food! I had the Smothered Entree' with pork chops, mashed potatoes to die for, and mac&cheese. The mac&cheese is different than I am used to in the Midwest, but still very tasty!! My fiance' had the fried chicken, mac&cheese, and steak fries and she loved it. We got a cinnamon roll and banana pudding to go and they are both very yummy!!! Our server was Liz and she was super sweet, very attentive, and very helpful with questions about the menu. We got there at 2:45 pm today (Friday 20 September), and there was no wait. Ambiance was small and quaint. They played music over a sound system, but not too loud, we were still able to carry on a conversation without having to raise our voices. If you are ever in downtown historic Charleston, this is your stop!

Overall, a really good breakfast experience that I could definitely see myself coming again if I were back in Charleston. Our server, Elizabeth, was excellent. Very sweet, attentive, made good recommendations. Definite 5 stars for her. The winner of the breakfast was the Fried Pickled Okra. Lightly breaded, perfectly fried, the pickled flavor popped with the breading so well. *chef's kiss* I ordered the Country Fried Steak and Gravy. The steak itself was excellent. Large cut, well fried, yum. The gravy was...fine. A little watery for my preference, and not crazy flavorful. My poached eggs were cooked perfectly and the grits with cheese were good. Wifey ordered the Fried Green Tomato Benedict. It was also fine. The Tabasco Hollandaise sounded good on paper, but also wasn't very flavorful. Bloody Mary was the best I've had since I got to Charleston. Wife got The Charlestonian, which is like a spiked coffee. Very sweet. If you like sweet drinks, you'll love it.

This place is super good! Very low key for the fancy restaurants in Charleston but it packs big flavor. The price point is pretty reasonable and they are opened on Mondays (which is a big deal for brunch spots in this area). The wait staff is so friendly and kind and this restaurant participates in Charleston restaurant week. I got the Fried Green Tomato Benedict and it was fabulous! Definitely check them out!

2nd time here. Had the Tomato Pie both v times. I could not stop thinking about it after the first visit. It's sooo delicious!!! A savory perfection. Try it.

We were visiting the city and stopped here for brunch on a Saturday. We had a reservation but it wasn't too crowded. Food was pretty good and it's a good option for a bite to eat on king street. Their mimosa carafe is a great deal if multiple people in your group will have a mimosa. $21 and 3 of us were able to have 3 mimosas each. Service was friendly and attentive!

Ordered the pork chop sandwich. The sandwich was impractical. The meat was too large to take a good bite and it was very chewy. Had to basically eat it with a fork and knife. I don't understand why the pork chop wasn't butterflied.

Food - delicious and inventive Service - friendly and impeccable Ambience - exposed brick added a warm and inviting ambiance We were planning on eating a different restaurants as we explored the city but ended up eating there twice because we were so satisfied.

The staff was super nice and friendly. They always checked in. We got sat down immediately. The staff gave me recommendation on the nightlife. This is a great place for lunch and meeting friends and a date. I got the shrimp & grits. It isnt on the cheaper side but I gotta got the southern soul food when I'm here. It's definitely has spice and kick to it. It doesn't look appealing but it did fill me up. And of course I had to get the sweet tea. I would recommend coming here.

We're kinda obsessed with this place. First of all, they take breakfast reservations which is great when things get busy on the weekends. The staff is attentive and great. They remembered us when we came back a second day. The food is yummy and consistent. Great spot for breakfast - the omelette is perfect. Highly recommend a biscuit and gravy here.

Shrimp and grits are great but the sauce is a tomato base. I've recently learned that I like creamy based sauces on grits a little better. But these were still pretty awesome! I added a pancake...Great choice! Hubby had a BEC biscuit, which he enjoyed. I thought that it was a bit pricey for just a biscuit but whatevs! Customer service was excellent! They even reserved our seats ahead of time with a simple call.

Virginia's was recommended by locals and did not disappoint. Very reasonable pricing, delicious food, high quality ingredients, and great service! When it comes to breakfast, I like the basics so naturally I ordered 2 eggs with home potatoes and a biscuit with a side of bacon. My husband ordered chicken fried steak biscuit sandwich. Everything was off the chart incredible. Highly recommend!

Located right on King st, this restaurant is at a convenient location! Easy making reservation on Google. We ordered Virginia Fried Chicken (2) and although it was tasty, my daughter mentioned that the chicken was dried. The staff was nice and welcoming!