Charleston · Cannon Street

The Grocery

Name: The Grocery
Address: Charleston, SC, US
Price range: $$$

#68 in CharlestonNew American$$$

Awards

4.4

James Beard Rising Star

What People Are Saying

“One of our best restaurant experiences in memory -- highly recommend! We ordered several small plates and each of them was better than the last. Fried oysters, steak tartare, summer squash, yellowfin tuna and an incredible peach dish that could have...”

New Buzz

Farm-to-table restaurants abound in Charleston. This 15-year-old eatery helped lead the movement.

Post and Courier · 2 months ago

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Garden & Gun · 2 months ago

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Kevin Johnson

Head Chef

Kevin Johnson is the chef behind The Grocery, a neighborhood-focused New American restaurant in Charleston, SC. He emphasizes locally sourced ingredients from farmers, fishermen, foragers, and artisans, offering an innovative seasonal menu that has earned recognition from outlets including Resy and Condé Nast Traveler.

What to Order

Baklava Sundae

The dessert everyone mentions. Inventive flavors and a memorable presentation that earns its own ordering moment, not just an afterthought.

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