Up for a night on the town? You will be after you see these Shrimp & Grits dishes!
South Carolina is notorious in the very best of ways for dishing up the best Shrimp and Grits in the country. You may prefer them with a hot sauce, or with a buttery cream base. Or, maybe you’d like to try them made with a twist of Soul Cuisine. With the mass of creative genius juices flowing from the talented chefs throughout the Palemtto State, it’s hard to imagine what combinations you’ll discover. Here are 11 of the best restaurants for shrimp and grits in South Carolina. Enjoy!
Known for their great backyard outside seating, this amazing restaurant also has a casual and inviting atmosphere inside. And that's a good thing in the heat of the summer! Trip Advisor's #1 restaurant for the "best shrimp and grits" in South Carolina is A Lowcountry Backyard. Kudos!
32 Palmetto Bay Rd #4A, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
Hominy Grill serves the best Shrimp & Grits in Charleston. After the late Charles Kuralt (CBS Sunday Morning) paid a TV visit to Hominy Grill in Charleston in the '90s, this local spot took off like no other. Today, more than 1100 photos have been posted to Yelp by happy customers eager to snap their meal before they eat it.
Traditional southern food at Poogan's Porch keeps 'em coming back again and again. A favorite among locals as well as visitors, Poogans dishes up an unforgettable shrimp and grits.
Sit inside or out, the food's incredible either place. Need confirmation? Scroll through the 4,000+ photos on their Facebook page to see for yourself. Looking at the photos is comparable to scrolling through a gourmet food magazine.
302 Coleman Blvd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
5. Flying Fish Public Market & Grill - Myrtle Beach, SC
Waterfront dining at North Myrtle Beach's Barefoot Landing never looked so good. Known for fresh seafood and great views, the Flying Fish serves a mean shrimp and grits that's a favorite among guests.
4744 Highway 17 South, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
Southern Living Magazine's Winner of Best Restaurant in Myrtle Beach for four consecutive years might know a thing or two about making extraordinary Shrimp & Grits. And...they're famous for that view from their perch alongside the Atlantic Ocean.
Lucky #7 on this list comes as no surprise. After all, St. George, SC is the Grits Capital of the World, serving more grits per capita than anywhere else. Shugs Southen Soul Cafe's creative soul dishes put shrimp and grits together like you've never had them before. Yum.
Thomas Cafe is only open for breakfast and lunch but still managed to snag the title of Best Shrimp & Grits in Georgetown. How? One taste will answer that for you...
This family restaurant in Murrells Inlet dishes up all sorts of American fare, including a shrimp and grits dish that has earned them Top Spot in Murrells Inlet among Trip Advisor reviewers.
Soby's inventive "upstate" version of Shrimp & Grits will surprise you - in a good way. They're monumental...seriously, one of the best items on the menu.
Try the Shrimp & Grits at Pascals the next time you're looking for an unforgettable meal in Greenwood. This photo should be enough to make you want to get in your car and drive there...right now.
307 W Cambridge Ave, Greenwood, SC 29646
Hungry yet? We thought so.
South Carolina’s a big, big state and we’re sure it’s impossible to narrow the BEST Shrimp and Grits down to just 11 restaurants. If we left out your fave, feel free to add it to the list in our comments on Facebook. (Bonus points if you upload that foodie photo you took of your plate that last time you ate there…)
