Originally a barber shop in the 1880’s, Hominy Grill is one of Charleston’s most beloved restaurants. Chef and owner Robert Stehling is a purist who supports local farms and fisherman, and is dedicated to tradition. If you need proof, all it will take is one bite of the fluffy buttermilk biscuits topped with ham and mushroom gravy, or the perfectly fried chicken with mashed potatoes and collard greens. The restaurant offers a covered patio area, which is a perfect place to have breakfast and absorb some of the warm Carolina sun. Inside, the clapboard walls, pounded tin ceiling and wide plank hardwood floors add a sense of rustic charm that’s hard to resist.

Hominy Grill Information:

• Low-country, Southern menu. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, brunch. Closed late December. Casual attire. Outdoor seating.