Since 1985, Hannibal’s Kitchen in Charleston has been known for serving some of the best soul food and was even recognized in 2021 in the New York Times’ “The Restaurant List.” Along with the delicious, authentic Gullah Geechee food you can enjoy while in Charleston, you’ll find friendly service, huge portions, and affordable prices. It’s been called the city’s best-kept secret and “like a hug from the universe” by some. All of these accolades make it a stand-out spot in the midst of a food scene where it can be overwhelming trying to decide where to eat from amongst a sea of top-notch restaurants.

This soul food eatery is found at Blake Street just off of East Bay Street in downtown Charleston.
M. Richard via Google Reviews
Inside the restaurant is a casual, humble atmosphere where you'll be comfortable and feel right at home. If you're wanting a fancy meal, this is not your spot, but for good down-home soul food done right, you'll be happy at Hannibal's Kitchen. And in fact, it's often recommended to tourists by locals, a sure sign it's a place you want to try.
Donnell Halford via Google Reviews
Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, some breakfast options to consider are shrimp and grits or the Blake Street Breakfast of scrambled eggs, sausage links, grits, and toast.
Max Nisen via Google Reviews
For lunch and dinner, select from a menu of soul food favorites, including fried chicken, shrimp, and other meats ...
Daniel Chow via Google Reviews

Related Stories

This South Carolina Restaurant Is Over Half A Century Old And Has A Table Named After A Longtime VIP

This South Carolina Restaurant Is Over Half A Century Old And Has A Table Named After A Longtime VIP

 The Brand New Restaurant In South Carolina That Locals Can't Get Enough Of

The Brand New Restaurant In South Carolina That Locals Can't Get Enough Of

 This Sweet Tea Hotspot In South Carolina Has Been Serving Up Some Of The Best Southern Eats Since 1944

This Sweet Tea Hotspot In South Carolina Has Been Serving Up Some Of The Best Southern Eats Since 1944
Aritra Dasgupta via Google Reviews
... with sides like some of the most delicious collards you've ever tasted, mac and cheese, lima beans, and more.
Daniel Chow via Google Reviews
You'll definitely want to order some sweet tea with your meal. It's really sweet just like you'd expect with traditional southern eats.
Alexis G via Google Reviews
What Hannibal's Kitchen is best known for is its crab rice with fresh crab meat, giving it the best possible flavor, worth the drive all the way from Atlanta, Georgia for one guest! If you like sweet and cakey cornbread, be sure to order some of that, too.
Hannibal's Kitchen in Charleston
Matthew Williams via Google Reviews
Finish off your meal with some delicious bread pudding!

Visit the Hannibal’s Kitchen Facebook page for additional information. Book this hidden Bungalow in downtown Charleston to stay overnight and enjoy more of the city after getting a true taste of Charleston at this hole-in-the-wall soul food paradise of a restaurant.

Have you ever eaten at Hannibal’s Kitchen in Charleston? What did you have?

OnlyInYourState may earn compensation through affiliate links in this article. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.

Related Articles

Explore South Carolina

Featured Addresses
Hannibal's Kitchen, 16 Blake St, Charleston, SC 29403, USA