Upscale dining for dinner - great food and wonderful service. Some folks were dressed up and others more casual - seems to suit anyone. The seafood was delicious. Definitely a must-visit in Charleston for the southern meals and hospitality. (Get reservations in advance, if possible. Times were limited even a few weeks in advance.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lowcountry Bouillabaisse
Frank Cranmer
Excellent meal and service. Highly recommended.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fean Physical Therapy
Really enjoyed the Crab bisque and Low Country Bouillabaisse. Highly recommend. Our server, Willie, was helpful and attentive.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jon Porter
Definitely a tourist hotspot, but we still really enjoyed eating here! We had fried green tomatoes for the first time here which was excellent, also bring warm bread and butter to the table. This place has a very southern vibe and is full of old ladies.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Green Tomatoes over Grits
M. R.
Food was excellent. Maybe not worth the price, but hey, that’s Charleston. We had exceptionally good service. However, Beer selection and decor were basically straight out of 1993.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lowcountry Bouillabaisse, Fried Green Tomatoes over Grits
Christina C. Baucom
Visited for dinner reservations. Quickly seated upon check in. The restaurant was busy with moderate noise atmosphere. Our server was great and attentive with great menu item suggestions. We had deviled eggs and fried green tomatoes appetizers - the fried green tomatoes were perfection with a very even fruity that was crunchy and the inside was tender (not mushy). Our server suggested the market catch and it was a great choice. Good portion and very flavorful. A must visit in Charleston! $$$ @sharpandsoundstyle
kylebfarmer15
We stopped into Magnolias to celebrate my wife's birthday. We were seated in the back room due to the size of our party, a 14 top. We ordered some appetizers; fried green tomatoes, scallops, and sweet potato fries for our two year old daughter. The fried green tomatoes are the best I've ever had, and I mean that!! Scallops were phenomenal as well cooked perfectly and very large, definitely (U-10/U-12) if I had to guess. Both dishes had great sauces and were plated really nicely. My wife, sister, and Aunt ordered the shrimp and grits. Really really good dish. My cousin ordered the seafood bouillabaise phenomenal rich in flavor, with a succotash flair to it. My brother in law did the "chef special," which was a paella like dish that was masterfully put together!! My mother had the jambalaya and It was really really good as well!! Im an Executive Sous Chef in Houston, Texas. I've worked at some of best restaurants in houston with some extremely talented Chefs. So I went to the kitchen and personally thanked the Chef, and his kitchen team for a great meal!! Everydish was well put together, seasoned and cooked to perfection. The Chef here definitely has a knack for putting together great flavored dishes. Magnolias hands is my favorite restaurant in Charleston. I could have eaten here every night and tried a different dish off menu. The service was phenomenal as well!! I can't remember or servers name, but he was very knowledgeable of the menu and made great suggestions!! Do not short yourself by passing up this gem of a restaurant!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Magnolias Warm Cream Cheese Pecan Brownie, Lowcountry Bouillabaisse, Salad, Blue Crab Bisque, Fried Green Tomatoes over Grits
Debbie Lang
Great dining experience. Everything was awesome. The atmosphere was loving.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Buttermilk Fried Chicken Breast, Fried Green Tomatoes over Grits
James Parrish
Everything about this place was phenomenal! Our waitress and beverage server were attnetive, knowledgeable, and kind. The flounder was perfect mix of lightly fried, moist, and tasy. Highly recommend!
Everything was world class at magnolias. The whole staff seemed professional and enthusiastic. They have a gluten free menus and the servers were knowledgeable of it. This is so nice to see. The atmosphere was great and the table setting was elegant. We ordered salad and shellfish and grits. The dish was so good. The grits were soft and flavorful and the scallops were literally the best that I have ever had both in terms of flavor and texture. I also had a Manhattan that was very good. I would recommend magnolias for anyone visiting CharlestonDietary restrictions: They have a wonderful gluten free menu
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
holly falzarano
Beautiful dinner and very comfortable atmosphere
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Buttermilk Fried Chicken Breast
Stephen Hock
Excellent, Fresh and Great Service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Geneva Rose
We loved this restaurant so much that we came two nights in a row while on our vacation. Amazing food, the best bread I’ve ever had, and excellent service. They have unique vegetarian options as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kathleen Crimi
We always bring our friends and our out towner friens to Magnolias. It's a guaranteed perfect meal to eat downtown, brunch, lunch or dinner.
Definitely want to eat here!! So yummy!!
Upscale dining for dinner - great food and wonderful service. Some folks were dressed up and others more casual - seems to suit anyone. The seafood was delicious. Definitely a must-visit in Charleston for the southern meals and hospitality. (Get reservations in advance, if possible. Times were limited even a few weeks in advance.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lowcountry Bouillabaisse
Excellent meal and service. Highly recommended.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Really enjoyed the Crab bisque and Low Country Bouillabaisse. Highly recommend. Our server, Willie, was helpful and attentive.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Definitely a tourist hotspot, but we still really enjoyed eating here! We had fried green tomatoes for the first time here which was excellent, also bring warm bread and butter to the table. This place has a very southern vibe and is full of old ladies.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Green Tomatoes over Grits
Food was excellent. Maybe not worth the price, but hey, that’s Charleston. We had exceptionally good service. However, Beer selection and decor were basically straight out of 1993.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lowcountry Bouillabaisse, Fried Green Tomatoes over Grits
Visited for dinner reservations. Quickly seated upon check in. The restaurant was busy with moderate noise atmosphere. Our server was great and attentive with great menu item suggestions. We had deviled eggs and fried green tomatoes appetizers - the fried green tomatoes were perfection with a very even fruity that was crunchy and the inside was tender (not mushy). Our server suggested the market catch and it was a great choice. Good portion and very flavorful. A must visit in Charleston! $$$ @sharpandsoundstyle
We stopped into Magnolias to celebrate my wife's birthday. We were seated in the back room due to the size of our party, a 14 top. We ordered some appetizers; fried green tomatoes, scallops, and sweet potato fries for our two year old daughter. The fried green tomatoes are the best I've ever had, and I mean that!! Scallops were phenomenal as well cooked perfectly and very large, definitely (U-10/U-12) if I had to guess. Both dishes had great sauces and were plated really nicely. My wife, sister, and Aunt ordered the shrimp and grits. Really really good dish. My cousin ordered the seafood bouillabaise phenomenal rich in flavor, with a succotash flair to it. My brother in law did the "chef special," which was a paella like dish that was masterfully put together!! My mother had the jambalaya and It was really really good as well!! Im an Executive Sous Chef in Houston, Texas. I've worked at some of best restaurants in houston with some extremely talented Chefs. So I went to the kitchen and personally thanked the Chef, and his kitchen team for a great meal!! Everydish was well put together, seasoned and cooked to perfection. The Chef here definitely has a knack for putting together great flavored dishes. Magnolias hands is my favorite restaurant in Charleston. I could have eaten here every night and tried a different dish off menu. The service was phenomenal as well!! I can't remember or servers name, but he was very knowledgeable of the menu and made great suggestions!! Do not short yourself by passing up this gem of a restaurant!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Magnolias Warm Cream Cheese Pecan Brownie, Lowcountry Bouillabaisse, Salad, Blue Crab Bisque, Fried Green Tomatoes over Grits
Great dining experience. Everything was awesome. The atmosphere was loving.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Buttermilk Fried Chicken Breast, Fried Green Tomatoes over Grits
Everything about this place was phenomenal! Our waitress and beverage server were attnetive, knowledgeable, and kind. The flounder was perfect mix of lightly fried, moist, and tasy. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Everything was world class at magnolias. The whole staff seemed professional and enthusiastic. They have a gluten free menus and the servers were knowledgeable of it. This is so nice to see. The atmosphere was great and the table setting was elegant. We ordered salad and shellfish and grits. The dish was so good. The grits were soft and flavorful and the scallops were literally the best that I have ever had both in terms of flavor and texture. I also had a Manhattan that was very good. I would recommend magnolias for anyone visiting CharlestonDietary restrictions: They have a wonderful gluten free menu
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Beautiful dinner and very comfortable atmosphere
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Buttermilk Fried Chicken Breast
Excellent, Fresh and Great Service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We loved this restaurant so much that we came two nights in a row while on our vacation. Amazing food, the best bread I’ve ever had, and excellent service. They have unique vegetarian options as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We always bring our friends and our out towner friens to Magnolias. It's a guaranteed perfect meal to eat downtown, brunch, lunch or dinner.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5