For nearly fifty years, Poogan’s Porch has been a favorite destination for locals and visitors alike, serving up classic Southern dishes like shrimp & grits, fried chicken, and chicken & waffles. This purportedly haunted Victorian-style house provides the perfect backdrop for a memorable meal, whether you’re joining for brunch or dinner.
Traditional Southern cooking served in a Victorian townhouse with porches and a massive wine cellar.
Fred G
First time here, was apparently a slow day as we were able to walk in and get seated immediately, which was great. The staff, and our server in particular, were amazing. Super knowledgeable and helpful. The pimento cheese balls for an appetizer were absolutely delicious. The Bloody Marys were very good, and the complimentary biscuits were heavenly with the fresh whipped butter. The shrimp and grits were not quite as good as we expected given all of the hype around them. They were good, but not amazing. The biscuits and gravy with eggs were also good, but nothing super special, and honestly I feel like had too many different flavors going on for what should be a simple traditional dish. Overall we had a good experience and would recommend it, with tempered expectations.
… moreDylan Shack
We had a lovely evening at Poogan’s Porch. Our server Jenna was so friendly and helpful at suggesting some dishes we should try. The fried chicken was some of the best I’ve had, very tender on the inside, crispy on the outside with a nice detail of seasoning. We loved the peach cobbler as well, such a well done dessert. The restaurant environment itself was very relaxing and enjoyable with so much southern charm ❤️. I would come back here in a heartbeat.
… moreKathy D
Beautiful restaurant with a great brunch menu as well as spooky history. We had a few starters to share and then several brunch items. All were delicious and southern. Fried green tomatoes, great, simple preparation done well is always a hit. Pimento cheese fritters were rich and yummy but very heavy, sharing is a good option for this item. Grits were cooked and seasoned well which for me is a real plus because so often I think they are under seasoned. Biscuits as good as they get, light and flaky. I think these were delicious. Unfortunately we were with a really large group so I didn’t get many photos. Are there other restaurants that serve food just as good, Im sure there are, but for me I enjoyed the entire experience of this restaurant. Note, bloody Mary’s are very spicy, if you like spice, which I do I would, definitely order. Also mimosa carafe is a nice option and the mimosas were very light in color, meaning the ratio of juice to champagne was great. Will definitely return.
… moreBrett Johnston
This is my Absolutely favorite restaurant in Charleston! The fried chicken with the hothoney was mind blowing. Everything is out of this world! Best hushpuppies I’ve ever had. Pimento cheese fritters with bacon jam is unreal! Still thinking about the lavender martini.
… moreSkye Murphy
The best food we had in Charleston over 2 past years! We went to local recommended places and this was best thus far! We had fried chicken, chicken dumplings, fried green tomatoes, she-crab soup and banana pudding. I grew up in the South and this was amazing, way better than nearby restaurants! Highly recommend!
… moreMS
Seems like a popular lunch spot! We were lucky to be sat without reservations (fairly large place with in and outdoor spaces). We did lunch a round 1:00ish on a Thursday.
We got the pimento cheese fritters and the award winning shrimp & grits (that was reportedly featured in USA Today)- and boy we’re both so good! The shrimp and grits were not fishy at all- the gravy was perfect. The pimento cheese fritters comes with a delicious bacon jam. They gave complimentary biscuits that we couldn’t eat because we were so stuffed.
Other popular dishes (per our waitress) are the chicken and waffles, chicken sandwiches.
Would recommend!
… moreChrista Tayloe
REALLY wanted to leave 5 stars. We went right at opening. Our server Jasmine was so kind and explained everything since it was our first time. Then it started getting busy… Found out she had a “shpeel” same thing to everyone, no biggie. We ordered fried green tomatoes, they were out of the sauce that comes with it, no biggie asked for ranch instead. Never did get the ranch…. She walked by 3 times asking if we got it yet but never went to get it! But they were so absolutely amazing!!!!! All our food was! Then the heater/ac unit above our table started spitting out black mold…. We were done eating, so again no biggie but wanted them to know. The manager gave us 25% off our bill, which is the only reason I give service 2 stars.
… moreJessica Tyransky
Came here with my mom and sister for brunch. We were impressed! The restaurant is so cute, service attentive but not annoying, and food was delicious! We ordered the biscuits and gravy, chicken and waffles, and pimento cheese fritters. The portion sizes were generous and it was perfect to share!
… moreRichard Keith
We had an incredible dining experience at Poogan’s Porch in Charleston, deserving of a full five stars! This charming restaurant exudes Southern hospitality, and even though we didn’t make a reservation, the wait was absolutely worth it (though I’d recommend booking ahead for convenience). The low country corned beef hash was absolutely yummy, bursting with flavor, and my wife couldn’t stop raving about the chicken sandwich—she loved it! The pimento cheese fritters were a unique and delicious surprise, perfectly showcasing the creative Southern cuisine. We were seated upstairs in a quaint, cozy room that added to the warm ambiance. The service was outstanding, with attentive and friendly staff making the meal even more enjoyable. Poogan’s Porch is a must-visit for anyone in Charleston—can’t wait to come back!
… moreTerri Elliott
This place is the bomb!! We sat down outside to take a break and a young man immediately brought our dog a bowl of water. We had a drink while we waited and Talice, our wonderful waiter, decided to get us a couple of menus. The food was fantastic and the staff was above and beyond. I highly recommend!!!
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