Lunch in Charleston: Hominy Grill

Charleston is really just one of the most delicious places I have ever been, and on our last trip to South Carolina, though we didn’t have much time, we made a point of getting in two meals there. The first was lunch at Hominy Grill, which was recommended by several former Charleston residents, and brunch at 82 Queen, which you can read about here.

As soon as we landed in Charleston I put Hominy Grill into the GPS, and we were off. It only took about 20 minutes to get there, and we received a warm welcome before being seated in the bustling restaurant. It’s always good to see a place that busy!

Our table had beautiful flowers, and our server was very sweet. We were on a mini vacation, so we started with cocktails. The South makes me think of bourbon so I had an Old Fashioned.

Complimentary boiled peanuts kept our mouths full until our food came. As we often do, we ordered a few plates to share. I had a mental checklist of the Southern fare I wanted to indulge in, and Hominy Grill helped us to cover many of them.

Picnic Sampler pimento cheese, shaved country ham, pickled eggs, okra pickles & garlic toasts

The Picnic Sampler got me the pimiento cheese and okra that I was craving. I can’t get enough pickled okra!

Fried Green Tomatoes with ranch dressing

Fried Green Tomatoes are a favorite; I’ve even made my own healthier version. The tomatoes at Hominy Grill were better.

Fried Chicken Basket with pickles & pepper relish

Fried chicken is another must-have in the South, and this was buttery and flaky and juicy with perfect pickles and a tangy pepper relish.

Because we hadn’t chowed down quite enough, we went for two desserts, the chocolate cake and the buttermilk pie, which is a decadent, buttery, heavenly treat.

We left stuffed and delighted with the Southern hospitality and phenomenal food we enjoyed for lunch. If you are visiting Charleston, a visit to Hominy Grill should be on your list.