Poogan’s Porch in the King Street Historic District is the closest many of us will ever get to having a Southern grandma who’s a great cook. This place opened in 1976 inside a Victorian house that’s more than 100 years old and having brunch or lunch on their porch is a Charleston right of passage. Their excellent servers will be happy to suggest dishes, but the shrimp étouffée omelette, pulled pork Benedict, and pimento cheese fritters are always excellent choices.
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Rodney Scott’s BBQ in North-Central specializes in whole hog barbecue and serves classics like pulled pork, ribs, and lots of great sides.
Leon’s Oyster Shop in the West Side serves fried chicken, frozen and draft cocktails, soft serve, and yes, really good chargrilled oysters.
The Obstinate Daughter is where we go on Sullivan’s Island for pizza, pasta, and shrimp rolls before or after a trip to the beach.
Slightly North of Broad (SNOB) in the French Quarter serves Lowcountry dishes and local seafood and has a lively bar that’s very popular with locals.
