Charleston, SC
For Shrimp & Grits in Charleston, the local food press points to Husk, Millers All Day, and Poogan's Porch. Picks from Corcoran Inhabit and Charleston Culinary Tours, updated July 2026.
Editor’s picks
Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in Corcoran Inhabit and Charleston Culinary Tours. Updated July 2026.
Husk · Downtown
Bon Appétit's Best New Restaurant in America (2011). Geechie Boy grits, local beans, housemade sausage. The modern benchmark for the dish.
Millers All Day · King Street
Co-owner Greg Johnsman (Marsh Hen Mill) makes the grits from Jimmy Red Corn, a near-extinct heirloom he cultivated for eight years. Breakfast-forward shrimp & grits.
Poogan's Porch · Downtown
Charleston's oldest independent restaurant (1976). Shrimp & grits with andouille, peppers, and Adluh grits. The classical-Charleston preparation.
Slightly North of Broad Restaurant · Downtown
Chef Frank Lee's Low Country institution. Shrimp & grits with country ham, smoked sausage, and a tomato-based sauce. a staple order for 30+ years.
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