Magnolias

$$$

4.7(4,533)

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Location & Hours

Address

185 E Bay St
Charleston, South Carolina 29401
United States

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Hours

Closed • Opens Today at 11:30 AM

Monday11:30 AM – 3:30 PM, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Tuesday11:30 AM – 3:30 PM, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Wednesday11:30 AM – 3:30 PM, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Thursday11:30 AM – 3:30 PM, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Friday11:30 AM – 3:30 PM, 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Saturday11:30 AM – 3:30 PM, 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Sunday11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Contact & Links

Contact Information

(843) 577-7771

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About Magnolias

A refined take on traditional Southern cooking, served in a warm, sophisticated environment.

Price range: expensive

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4.7/5

Based on 4,533 reviews

Recent Reviews

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Lisa S

a month ago

I enjoyed a leisurely, early dinner at Magnolia's. Kate was a wonderful server with helpful suggestions. The Blue crab soup is excellent. The cabbage roll was lively and tasty (I do like a bit of spic...

Kimberly Krivich

a month ago

We were told by many Charlestonian‘s that Magnolias is a top pick for dining in the area. After dining there, we’d have to agree. From the moment we walked in the restaurant, delicious smells filled ...

Anup Reddy

a week ago

Fried green tomatoes was 6/5, one of the best dishes we’ve had! Pecan pie with ice cream was 5/5. Light but delicious Buttermilk fried chicken was 3.5/5. Wasn’t super flavorful and not that moist/juic...

Ron M

a month ago

Very flavorful food with great service and ambiance. We had the traditional lowland southern foods: fried green tomatoes, shrimp and grits, and seafood bouillabaisse. Everything was fantastic with a g...

Trena Kerrins

4 weeks ago

We had an early dinner after touring the city all day. We were welcomed for our reservation and then immediately greeted by our incredible waitress, Christie. She was sweet and welcoming and had wonde...

What People Are Saying

Overall Experience

Customers consistently report a highly positive dining experience, praising the restaurant as a top choice for Southern cuisine. The food is frequently described as flavorful and delicious, and the service is noted as exceptional.

Customer Favorites

The fried green tomatoes are a clear standout, receiving repeated praise. Other popular dishes include the fresh market catch, shrimp and grits, and pecan pie with ice cream.

Atmosphere & Service

The ambiance is consistently described as great, often with mention of a pleasant atmosphere and jazz music. Servers are frequently highlighted for being friendly, helpful, and providing excellent recommendations.

Value & Quality

Customers find the food to be flavorful and of high quality, with many specifically highlighting the blend of flavors and textures. One reviewer suggested the food tastes much better than it looks.

Areas for Improvement

The buttermilk fried chicken was noted by one reviewer as lacking flavor and moisture.

Recent Trends

More recent reviews maintain the high praise for fried green tomatoes but also indicate potential inconsistencies in other dishes like the fried chicken, suggesting a need for quality control.