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Hominy Grill in Charleston is a three star American restaurant. Check out this affordable place in the Downtown area. Know before you go: this place features outdoor dining. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a casual atmosphere. This place features a full bar, breakfast, delivery, and brunch. This restaurant is good for groups.
3.0 of 5 stars.
We both ordered the shrimp and grits, and it did not dissappoint. The shrimp was plentiful, cornbread was good (but a bit dry), and some sort of squash cassarole. The squash was sweet and very good....
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow~we came for breakfast and were so impressed. On a quiet weekday morning, we sat outside and had a very relaxing and great meal. I am now obsessed with their biscuits and will probably dream...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There is a good reason why the former food editor for the NY Times states that this is his favorite restaurant in the country. It is perfect. No doubt, no argument, just plain fact. So what is so...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I grew up in Charleston. Hominy Grill has always been THE best place for shrimp and grits. The price has gone up from about $8 to $16, but they have earned the right/notoriety to do it. I still try to...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We were in Charleston with some family and were recommended this place for dinner. We found out later in the meal that Anthony Bourdain had reviewed this place on his show (which was funny because a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had high hopes for this place and while it didn't disappoint and I wasn't as excite leaving as I was when I arrived. We were seated promptly. The place is a bit small and crowded but whatever. My...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lots of other reviews, so short and sweet. Definitely worth a trip (went for brunch), nice atmosphere, great food (thumbs up on the cinnamon french toast), friendly service. Next time I'm going to try...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great mac-n-cheese, grits, and sweet tea. I'm still on my quest to find the best shrimp and grits in Charleston.....
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The wait on a Sunday at 1pm was about 30 minutes, but totally worth it. I got a fried green tomato BLT and it was to die for! Got a cup of grits instead of fries, but they charged $1 extra for it....
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Do yourself a favor and eat here at least once in your life. The service is lightning fast. The food is so amazing it will make you want to slap yo mama. Try the big nasty besides being really good...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hominy Grill is one of my favorite restaurants in Charleston. It consistently serves up scrumptious soul-warming, belly-satistfying Southern fare. Trust me - Hominy lives up to all the hype.When...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place was fine. I have the shrimp and grits for which they are known. It was topped with scallions, mushrooms, and bacon bits. The service and cornbread before the meal were both great. This...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for dinner tonight with some friends. We had fast, friendly service in an easy laid back atmosphere. Maybe it was what I ordered, but I am so unimpressed with the food. I had a side of green...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We had dinner at HG our first night in Charleston -- it had been recommended by friends, and it did not disappoint. We skipped appetizers in anticipation of having dessert instead, and our great...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My family and I traveled to Charleston for a quick trip to the beach and downtown area. We decided to get some brunch and found Hominy Grill from other yelp reviews. It was a very popular place! The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good Southern healthy food. My only complaint is the food could be a bit more flavored with spice. Otherwise, delicious and healthy! It's like eating out of someone's home kitchen. I had the grouper...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We arrived at this restaurant on a Sunday for brunch and had to wait 15 minutes. That's not bad in my book. However it was extremely humid and we said we would sit at the first available and they...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place does not disappoint. Shrimp and grits, she crab soup, fried green tomatoes... everything was great except for our table which was located next to their patio door so I had a lot of foot...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best meal I had during my stay in Charleston.We were a party of nine and did not realize that we came in right before closing (oops), but the staff was still really nice. I had the famous...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A homey, charming Southern restaurant in a Charleston rowhouse. Cornbread is moist, buttery and slightly sweet. My shrimp and grits were well done with enough large shrimp, scallions, mushrooms, and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Hominy Grill is a refreshing dining experience for Charleston. It is tucked safely out of the way from the majority of fanny pack wielding tourists, which is a blessing. Finding a restaurant on...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
awesome service, even better food.We asked what would do well on the road, and our server suggested the bread (ginger pumpkin and banana) as it would keep better.I was tempted to get another big and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Lovely, lovely breakfast here. It was a gorgeous morning, and we were able to get a table out back in their patio and sat under this cute little awning. I ordered the country breakfast which came...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Been there several times. Consistently good food. Nice, casual, environment. Outside seating if it's not too hot or rainy. Efficient staff the times I've been there.
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went there because of No Reservations tv show went there. I had the Big Nasty just as Anthony did.This is a great place to have a good southern breakfast. The wait staff was great and the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We really enjoyed our lunch at Hominy Grill, starting with a great appetizer that included pimento cheese, sausages, and pickled items. I forget what my wife had, but I had a pork chop with black...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hominy Grill was adorable for breakfast, thought the pic of laurie anderson and lou reed in the bathroom was funny, especailly with one of Anthony Hopkins on the other side. Don't really want to see...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best omelette ever! Love this place. Go early on the weekends as there may be a little wait.
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2009
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Another restaurant that I have to go back to multiple times to enjoy the variety of choices on the menu. This is a great example of Charleston neighborhood dining.
citysearch.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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I have only been here for breakfast but, the food is pretty good. You can choose from eggs to pancakes. Recommended by many locals. Get there early!
citysearch.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We went here for lunch. We weren't very hungry so we selected soup and cornbread. The soup of the day was a tomato soup (very good). We also selected their she crab soup, which was good. The...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The shrimp and grits were not that good. The cornbread was good!
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
really really cute, classic little Carolinian brunch place, complete with pressed tin ceilings and 6" tall biscuitsmy husband and i take a lot of road trips and have gotten stuck at a lot of these...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I would go back to Charleston just to eat here again. I was very unfamiliar with southern food before I visited the city, but my friend's description of this place was glowing, and a bit unbelievable....
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best meal I had in Charleston. Nothing could have been more perfect for a romantic vacation in Charleston than getting to sit outside on Hominy's Grill's patio in December. I had a seasonal duck dish...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Good:-Great selection of southern fare for surprisingly reasonable prices.-An exceedingly helpful and sweet hostess.-Charming outdoor seating with covered tables and excited little chickadees...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Warning, warning, this place is tiny small and very loud. We went here for breakfast, it was a nice surprise, kinda out of the way and has it's own paking lot. Nice.Jim had a super yummy omelet with...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I took a big group here last weekend for brunch... I had the shrimp and grits (I had to try this) and it was delightful... loved every bit of it. The rest of the folks had egg dishes and we heard...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When our group of 8 arrived we were told it was 45 min for inside, immediate seating for the patio. I was not happy, since it was crisp and gray outside, but when we got tot he patio: heat lamps! I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2008
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Hominy Grill is great! This is a local restaurant on the edge of Downtown (I would suggest driving) We have been for the brunch and that place is booming with people! If you go when the weather is nice be sure...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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Just ate there this afternoon. Food and service was great. Selection was limited for brunch, yet choices were spectacular! We had the Shrimp and Grits and the "BIG NASTY fried chicken bisket" . The coffee was...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have to agree with Rob H. The dinner portion sizes here are laughably small and not a good value for the price. I ordered one of the specials--a dinner salad of avocado, orange, and toasted...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great weekend brunch, but it feels pretty pricey for the smallish portions they serve. As this place has grown in fame, they've maintained the high quality of their low country cooking while...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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Amazing shrimp and grits, a true charleston favorite, a little off the beaten path but well worth the drive over. It is the type of place you find yourself again and again. The cornbread is also amazing, as...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/12/2008
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Reading other reviews on this site and chowhound and roadfood, I thought that eating here would like going to heaven. It was good, but not 'five-star good.' It is a busy place popular with both locals and...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was a bit disappointed that the lunch menu was not available during my last trip here. Their brunch menu is not quite up to par with the lunch menu and all its great sides. That said, the food was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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The crowds here speak for the quality of the restaurant. It takes a while to get it, but the food is worth the wait. Breads, French toast, and breakfast foods are all delicious. Eating outside on the porch can...
kudzu.com - user review - 05/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went with some friends, I ordered the curry chicken salad (I know - I wanted traditional southern/low country food and I order curry... oh well) I liked it. But my friends weren't as satisfied: one...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fantastic breakfast! They say shrimp & grits is their specialty, but that was too early for me. One of the best omelets I have had, and some AMAZING bacon. Yum.Crowded, not great parking, but...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The perfect place for a great lunch if you work downtown! Southern cookin' and great atmosphere. The staff is very friendly! Grab a seat outside under the umbrellas and enjoy the fresh air!
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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Great Place, but really noisy on the inside. They have the best shrimp and grits (without gravy) in Charleston. My favorite dessert is the buttermilk pie.
citysearch.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The Boy took me here for breakfast the other morning. I had the shrimp and grits and the boy had some breakfast platter (for lack of a better name). The bacon was delicious, my shrimp was cooked...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yum! I really enjoyed the food here. I had a baked chicken dinner with delicious mac and cheese. We went all out and had dessert. I will be sure to go back for the chocolate pudding! The staff...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My family tends to head to Charleston just about every summer, and let me tell you..I was beyond pleasantly surprised by the wonderfulness that is the Hominy Grill. We went for breakfast on a hot...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
welcoming waitstaff, never-ending sweet tea, and, interesting new-southern fusion cuisine make the hominy grill an absolute must!we tried three things here: the purloo (which i can loosely describe as...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2008
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Non-pretentious atmosphere on the edge of downtown Charleston. Server was perky, informed and very helpful. Food excellent, wine list good, service timely. A bit noisy, but a great value.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I really liked the feel of Hominy Grill. I thought the combinations of flavors of some of the dishes were very unique (at least to me). I did end up ordering a straight shrimp and grits which was...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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Hey Ya'll. OMG the corn bread is lip-smacking good!! Delicious soups and specials! I love this place...yum yum in my tum tum.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/19/2007
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I love Hominy! This is the one place I make sure to take guests when they visit. The food is amazing--high class southern food. You MUST try the grits when you go. My favorite is the shrimp and grits. My...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I know what you need. You need a "Big Nasty Biscuit'. Don't we all really?Ok, perhaps I don't - but I can appriciate a younger take on southern cooking. Dinner was excellent, and breakfast was the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was not impressed with Hominy Grill. As a Southerner who's stuck in DC for the moment, I relish my trips to the lowcountry where I can eat my most favorite cuisine where it's supposed to be eaten....
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2007
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While visiting Charleston last spring my family and I were hopping around doing the tourist stuff, before we knew it lunch hour was almost over. We headed over to Hominy and were pleasantly greeted, seated and...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
a great place for sunday brunch. definitely check out the specials and if it's not too hot, grab a spot outside.
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hominy Grill is a very cool space: pounded tin ceiling, hardwood floors, almost reminds me of the old Boat Street Cafe space in Seattle in its simplicity and style, though it tends towards the much...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy Yummy Yummy. I never miss this place on a trip to Charleston. Best breakfast food! Don't skip the fresh baked Banana Bread, if you're to full, get it to go. The restaurant has a nice back...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2007
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On a quiet afternoon in early December, my fiance and I stopped by for our last lunch before driving back to DC. The place was empty aside from 2 tables that were on dessert, so we took our time perusing the...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/04/2007
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I had the Grouper with baked cheese grits and greens for Dinner. Great lemon buttery sauce with the grits. Nice cozy atomosphere. A little pricey for dinner, maybe try lunch. Stay away from the chocolate cake....
citysearch.com - user review - 09/19/2006
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We just returned from a vacation that included a few days in beautiful Charleston, SC. One of my favorite meals was in this great little place called the Hominy Grill. I had read that they had wonderf...
judysbook.com - user review - 05/22/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
a nice place to grab lunch if you want to get away from the main part of charleston a little bit. the backyard is where to go. order a pulled pork sandwich and some sweet tea and just enjoy the day,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2006
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We live a block away from this highly touted restaurant and have been several times because our guests have always heard of it and want to try. Honestly, I'm not a big fan. The food is only average, there are...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/12/2006
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On a recent visit to Charleston, my husband, daughter and I decided to try out Hominy Grill. While a number of friends had recommended it, I had no idea how great it would be truly the best meal of the trip....
citysearch.com - user review - 03/26/2006
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This morning was my last visit to the Hominy Grill. While the food was edible, Ive been much happier with breakfast at a Waffle House. Two slices of bacon, $2.95, nothing special, dry and barely warm. The two...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/05/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We rode some borrowed bikes and had lunch here at the suggestion of friends who live in Charleston. The tastes of the "low country" are really on show here, and it is especially nice to sample them on...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2005
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Southern chic, for those who like such things. Uninteresting space, uncomfortably crowded seating, and lots of posturing. Expensive and mediocre wine offering. Contrary to some reviews below, good food, but...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/04/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When I find myself in a new city for an extended period of time, I like to sample the local cuisine at a variety of dining spots. Every so often, however, I'll stumble across one that's so amazingly...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2005
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if you want some true southern breakfast, go to this place. their shrimp and grits are wonderful. i have only eaten here for brunch, but the meals are always great and they dont take too long to be served. it...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/16/2004
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We had a great dinner just before "Charlie" visited. The staff was attentive and the ambience outstanding. The patio was "old Charleston" and the food "Southern Comfort". We enjoyed this restaurant thoroughly...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/26/2004
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Banana and pumpkin bread good. Biscuits and gravy bland. Bottom layer of buttermilk pie had funny after taste. Bread and pie expensive. 2 slices of bread = $3.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/11/2004
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As a former resident of Charleston, I must highly recommend The Hominy Grill - especially for a WONDERFUL weekend breakfast!
citysearch.com - user review - 06/21/2003
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Try their sunday brunch, 'Shrimp a grits' a Charleston must. Also the eggplant sandwitch was a dlight.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/17/2003
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My wife and I are former residents of Charleston and The Hominy Grill is the best in town. Best bisquits and Sweet Tea in the Low Country, and the Shrimp and Grits are best in the South.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/26/2002
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Owned and operated by chef Robert Stehling, Hominy Grill features simply and beautifully prepared dishes inspired by the kitchens of the Low Country. Since its opening, it has gained a devoted family...
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had a perfectly decent lunch here, but didn't think it oozed the south the way that i thought it would. for that, you want to go to jestine's kitchen, where everything seems far more authentically southern (to...
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Find valuable restaurant information including descriptions, photos, reviews and interactive maps for Hominy Grill in Charleston, South Carolina. Locate additional information on sights, attractions and...
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after reading such high reviews we were shocked by our experience. the staff was sluggish and the food,.....
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set away from the hustle and bustle of the touristy part of downtown, hominy grill is located in the first floor of an 1897 shotgun dwelling, with its original pounded tin ceiling still in place. while the...
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i ate brunch for my sister's graduation there this morning...
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chef-owner robert stehling opened the doors of this neighborhood restaurant in 1996 and has received local and national accolades for his sumptuous down-home southern cuisine. committed to using only the...
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