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Magnolias Charleston Reviews
We went on a Tuesday evening, the place was buzzing.
As one table was vacant they seated more people. The food was very good and the service was great.
Great lunch with friends we ran into
We unexpectedly met friends and invited them to join us for lunch at Magnolia's. We had a reservation for 2, but changing it to 4 wasn't a problem. Colleen, our server was great; friendly, knowledgeable and welcoming. We all enjoyed our
Nice Ambiance and great food
Excellent food and service. Nice ambiance. Our server, Gabe, did a great job and provided interesting info re the town.
Our Sunday brunch was elegant and fabulous! Erin was our
Our Sunday brunch was elegant and fabulous! Erin was our server, she was friendly and efficient. Everything flowing smoothly. We each had a Bloody Mary and started with the deviled eggs. They were very good. I had the half order of the Parmesan cru
Just cant give more than 3 stars on this one, because we
Just cant give more than 3 stars on this one, because we were expecting much more here based on the location and price point. The 3 stars are mostly for the service-the hostess , manager (who checked on all tables I believe) and waitstaff were all l
Beat Expectations!
We were a bit fearful that there might be more hype than could be delivered at Magnolias from all the reviews…it was an unwarranted fear. The dinner atmosphere was elegant, service killer and the food was over the top. The shrimp & grits were e
Our service was top notch, and the ambiance was lovely.
It's a nice establishment with a southern feel. The food was splendid and we all enjoyed our wine too.
Negative
We have dined here twice before on previous trips. Food and wait staff were good, but a manager named Corey was very rude and set a negative tone in our dining room area. Would not go back on a future trip..
Good Southern Food, Lively Atmosphere
The food here is tasty. The fried green tomatoes were crisp and flavorful - though not the best we've tasted -- the Charleston crab cakes were packed with fresh crab and nicely seasoned, and both the fried chicken and blackened catfish were ver
Wow! I can honestly say this likely the best meal I've ever
Wow! I can honestly say this likely the best meal I've ever had. We started with the Crispy Brussels Sprouts and then had the BBQ Pork Chop with collards, Mac and cheese and corn bread. It was so good. The pork chop was melt in your mouth and th
We've been fans of Magnolia's since our Charleston days
We've been fans of Magnolia's since our Charleston days back in the early '90s -- it was wonderful then, and it's every bit as special now! Every trip back to town includes a visit here, and today's experience reminded us exa
A Must Restaurant
Stunning Restaurant Did lunch because dinner reservations were difficult for our schedule We enjoyed outstanding service and attention from the staff We chose a couple different sandwiches Grilled Tuna with broccoli/bacon salad Catfish poor boy
Don’t waste your time or money
I was honestly so excited to try this restaurant because I’ve heard great things about it for years. However, from start to finish our visit was nothing to remember. Six family members came together from different areas in the US for a long weeke
Amazing food
Beautiful building, friendly staff, and amazing food. My wife and I had lunch here, and we’re impressed with their gluten free menu and their attentiveness to her gluten sensitivity. Above all though - the blackened catfish over dirty rice and frie
Very Delicious
We were excited to make reservations to try the famous Magnolias! It did not disappoint, we had some great food and the staff was very friendly. I do recommend making a reservation as it did fill up throughout our dinner but you will enjoy everything
Great food, some nice southern classics on the menu, all
Great food, some nice southern classics on the menu, all well prepared and fresh. Service was attentive and considerate; outstanding. Ambience was perfect for a special occasion. First time in, would definitely dine here again. Highly recommend.
Great local favorite.
Came highly recommended from our local guide and boy was it worth it. We started out with appetizers, the wife had the Blue Crab bisque, Early Fall Greens Salad, and a crab cake. All were excellent. I had the homemade potato chips with blue cheese to
A must go in downtown, delicious!
A Charleston staple delivering flavorful southern dishes such as green fried tomato blt with pimento cheese. Eggrolls were a delicious starter. Atmosphere great and excellent service!
Ate a full service meal at the bar.
Great cocktails, chicken livers and fried oysters were amazing. Highly recommend!
A Charleston institution known for delicious brunch that
A Charleston institution known for delicious brunch that did not disappoint. Reservations are highly encouraged. I walked in on a Saturday afternoon and was able to score a late morning reservation for the next day-thank you Magnolias for being so ac
Beautiful decor throughout.
We had reservations thank goodness because was very busy. We were seated within minutes of arrival with friendly faces everywhere. Our server was excellent and answered all our questions. For appetizers we had the best fried green tomatoes! I ordered
Southern Dishes
Great drinks and fabulous dinner options. Something for everyone and we got to experience southern dishes. You won’t regret eating here.
Went here for a birthday lunch yesterday and as always the
Went here for a birthday lunch yesterday and as always the food was great...the drinks were even better
Service was perfect.
Fried green tomatoes are to die for. The butternut squash soup was the best I have ever had. Try the peanut hummus. I thought it was weird due to description. But trust me try it !! It's amazing
My wife wouldn't let me take photos but I had the fried
My wife wouldn't let me take photos but I had the fried chicken dinner with mashed potatoes, gravy, cream corn, biscuits and collard greens. OMG! My wife had the fish of the day, Halibut that was on-top of some medley of tomatoes, asparagus an
Can't go wrong.
Everything that we ordered was delicious. We shared appetizers with each other. The fried green tomatoes were amazing as were the egg rolls. I had the chicken for dinner and it was delicious. The corn was amazing also. The staff was excellent.
Excellent service as I would come to expect at a good
Excellent service as I would come to expect at a good southern fine dining experience. Service was swift and good came out tasting great. I ordered catfish and my wife had short rib and fried oysters. I don't normally order catfish but I'
We had brunch at Magnolia's on Sunday 08/31.
As ALWAYS the food and service were exceptional 5/5. We see that Don Drake has retired, congratulations. We wish Kelly Franz all the best and hope that she can maintain the high standards that Don established. Good luck Kelly and remember: If it ain
I was really disappointed with my experience here.
I was visiting Charleston for the first time because my brother was just stationed here with the Air Force. We had reservations, but unfortunately he got called into his shift right before, and I wasn't able to cancel within their 24-hour window
First Time
The meal was unreal good! My steak to perfection and my wife and her sister shared haddock plater. Amazingly good and the wait not long at all.
The class of downtown.
Southern charm; great food; attentive service. Cozy and quiet in the back seating area but great ambiance in the front near the well appointed bar
Superb Dining
We haven't been to Magnolia's in several years. The luncheon menu was great. The service was as attentive as I remember!
Great lunch in Charleston
We went here for lunch. We split the deviled eggs and they were perfectly done. For lunch, she ate the carne asada salad and I had the original Simmons. Both were so flavorful and done right. Wine list is great. Service was very good. Nice vibe and
Come for an experience along with amazing food
This place is a whole experience. Me and my husband celebrated our 15th anniversary and I must say I was extremely impressed by the service was phenomenal, the food some of the best filet and Mac and cheese lobster to die for. The Mac and cheese wasn
Special Attention to the Chicken Livers
Magnolias was recommended to us by a friend who used to live in Charleston, and we were told to pay special attention to the atmosphere and the chicken livers. Both were wonderful. We both like chicken livers, but these were out of this world, worth
It is for the tourists who want a taste of the southern cuisine
Food: very-good, yet not the best (due to reputation and other reviews, we expected better)…. More or less hit and miss. - Appetizers: the fried chicken liver, is a true southern dish. One of my favorite of its kind. 10 out of 10 The fired green t
From chicken livers to throwing utensils if you can not reach out !
Upon arrival angry looking man was standing looking at us. Nice table and waiting stuff after seating us with remarks that bread is free of charge. We started strong with great chicken livers entrees and strong cup of blue crab bisque . My husband wa
A staple in Charleston for 35 years
It's been a long time since the last time I visited Charleston. So it's good to see an old friend, Magnolia's, one of the city's most popular restaurants since it opened in 1990. Located at 185 East Bay Street, in the French Quart
The food is outstanding! I would love to have something
The food is outstanding! I would love to have something similar back home, but until then, I'll have an excuse to visit Charleston. I wish I could remember my servers name because I would give him a shout-out. He did an outstanding job! The kind of s
Lee is the GREATEST server/bartender I've ever had the
Lee is the GREATEST server/bartender I've ever had the honor of dining with in my life. Took my girl here for her birthday and Lee made it the most amazing experience we've ever had at a restaurant. He recommended the most amazing dishes and cocktail
Fried green tomatoes appetizer was the star of the show.
Very romantic ambiance. Service is good but nothing to write home about.
Must go
Excellent food and service! We loved our meal, scallop appetizer, fish boil, homemade pecan pie, and cinnamon toast ice cream. Best meal we had in Charleston! Must go!
Food good service ok
We stumbled across Magnolia since it was next to where we were parked. We were seated in the rear portion, past the kitchen pick up area. Service was a bit on the slow side, likely because the restaurant was near capacity and stressing out the kitche
Wonderful place.
We've been coming to Charleston for 40 years and generally have Magnolia's on our list of restaurants to visit. There was a period a few years ago where they had a subpar menu and food quality but the last several years our visits have been excellent
Great dinning experience
The food and service were excellent! Cannot even begin to put into words how delicious everything we ordered was. Our server was very kind, helpful and attentive. My husband and I would 100% go back. Everything was absolutely amazing.
This was our favorite restaurant experience of our entire
This was our favorite restaurant experience of our entire Charleston family vacation. I was fortunate enough to dine here with my family for Father's Day and it was wonderful. The staff was great, and helped us out with any needs that we had. The in
My Uber driver was spot on
In town from NY, we have a few reservations set to explore the great food of Charleston. We have been hearing about how amazing it is down here for ever. Finally made it here and on our Uber ride with Jerry..(X-NYer) to our Hotel, we got his personal
Anniversary night celebration
We were looking for a special place to celebrate our anniversary and not necessarily a steak house. The meal was delicious. The service was impeccable. Fresh catch was great and the fried chicken scrumptious. So worth it! Get your reservation in.
My husband and I ate at Magnolia's for lunch.
We walked in and were pleased to see such an upscale restaurant. The ambiance was awesome. White linen tablecloths and napkins, beautiful artwork on the walls and waitstaff dressed in white and black. They looked and acted so professional! Cora was o
I've had this place on my list for quite a while and it
I've had this place on my list for quite a while and it lived up to my expectations!! The martinis were prime, the filet with pimento cheese was to die for, and the wedge was great! Our service was quick and good too. The inside was beautiful. I wil
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