A refined take on traditional Southern cooking, served in a warm, sophisticated environment.
Magnolias ignited a culinary renaissance upon opening in Charleston, S.C. in 1990, paving the way for a new generation of Lowcountry cooking across the entire South. A staple in Charleston for over 25 years, Magnolias remains a forerunner in upscale Southern cuisine, presenting traditional ingredients and cooking techniques elevated by modern flair and artful presentation. Led by Culinary Arts Director Donald Drake and team, the celebrated menu of Lowcountry fine dining fare features classics like the Down South Egg Roll and Shellfish Over Grits along with modern interpretations of traditional local cuisine including Sweet Chili Rubbed Ahi Tuna and Boiled Peanut Hummus.
4.6 – 3 reviews $$$ • Southern restaurant (US)
Menu
| Dinner Menu | |
| Uptown Appetizers | |
| Housemade Pimiento Cheese charleston flatbread |
$9.00 |
| Fried Green Tomatoes white cheddar & caramelized onion grits, country ham, tomato chutney |
$10.00 |
| Pan Fried Chicken Livers caramelized onions, country ham, madeira |
$10.00 |
| Housemade Potato Chips crumbled blue cheese, scallions |
$9.00 |
| Pan Seared Lump Crab Cakes lowcountry succotash, tomato butter |
$15.00 |
| Fried Mac & Cheese bacon jam, hot pepper relish |
$9.00 |
| Sautéed Prince Edward Island Mussels baby spinach, tasso ham & sweet corn cream, grilled sourdough |
$12.00 |
| Pan Seared Sea Scallops* sweet corn hoe cakes, micro arugula, brandied apple-bacon cream sauce |
$15.00 |
| Crispy Pork Belly local black-eyed peas, pickled hot peppers, arugula, warm bacon vinaigrette |
$10.00 |
| Down South Egg Roll collard greens, chicken, tasso ham, red pepper puree, spicy mustard, peach chutney |
$9.00 |
| Boiled Peanut Hummus pickled okra, hot pepper relish, charleston flatbread |
$9.00 |
| Heirloom Tomatoes arugula, lemon oil, balsamic syrup, jalapeño-pistachio pesto, fried goat cheese |
$12.00 |
| Soups & Salads | |
| Creamy Tomato Bisque chiffonade of fresh basil |
$5.00 |
| Blue Crab Bisque fresh chives |
$7.00 |
| Southern Caesar Salad shaved parmigiano-reggiano, cornbread croutons |
$8.00 |
| Bibb Salad blueberries, candied pecans, crumbled blue cheese, lemon-poppyseed dressing |
$9.00 |
| Local Asparagus Salad arugula, country ham, deviled eggs, feta, green goddess dressing |
$10.00 |
| Cucumber Salad baby greens, tomatoes, red radishes, black-eyed peas, lemon-dill vinaigrette |
$8.00 |
| Herb Grilled Chicken Salad mixed greens, feta cheese, beefsteak tomatoes, cornbread croutons, sweet corn relish, honey-chipotle vinaigrette |
$16.00 |
| Small Plates | |
| Parmesan Chicken Breast chilled pasta, arugula, grape tomatoes, lemon-sherry vinaigrette |
$16.00 |
| Lowcountry Bouillabaisse local fish & shellfish, tasso ham, andouille sausage, corn, okra, new potatoes, bell peppers, spicy shellfish potlikker, grilled bread |
$16.00 |
| Ahi Tuna Au Poivre goat cheese & herb risotto, green beans, grape tomatoes, red onion, lemon-balsamic butter |
$16.00 |
| Spicy Shrimp & Sausage tasso gravy, creamy white grits |
$16.00 |
| Jambalaya creek shrimp, smoked chicken, kielbasa, jasmine rice, fried okra |
$18.00 |
| Down South Dinners | |
| Fresh, Local, & Vegetarian chef’s selection of the season’s freshest vegetables in an uptown/down south presentation |
$22.00 |
| Shellfish Over Grits sauteed shrimp, sea scallops, & lobster, creamy white grits, lobster butter sauce, fried spinach |
$32.00 |
| Bourbon Fried Catfish shrimp, andouille sausage & local butter bean succotash, creole grits, tabasco rémoulade |
$26.00 |
| Cedar Plank Salmon* local oyster mushrooms, baby spinach, artichoke hearts, pepperoncini, dill-shallot vinaigrette, balsamic reduction |
$28.00 |
| Lump Crab Stuffed Rainbow Trout sautéed mushrooms, roasted potatoes, local sweet peas & carrots, dijon mustard creamed leeks |
$30.00 |
| Parmesan Crusted Flounder jasmine rice & creek shrimp pirloo, sweet corn, tomato & asparagus salad, lump crab, citrus beurre blanc |
$34.00 |
| Sweet Chili Rubbed Ahi Tuna* habanero hummus & pepper jack spring rolls, roasted mango salsa, creole rémoulade |
$32.00 |
| Bbq Pulled Pork carolina red rice, collard greens, jalapeño-peach coleslaw, grilled cornbread |
$19.00 |
| Buttermilk Fried Chicken Breast cracked pepper biscuit, mashed potatoes, collard greens, creamed corn, sausage-herb gravy |
$21.00 |
| Pan Roasted Duck Breast* blackened green tomatoes, arugula, goat’s milk feta, sweet corn relish, cornbread croutons, warm bacon vinaigrette |
$27.00 |
| Grilled 8oz Filet of Beef* melted pimiento cheese, herb potato cake, grilled roma tomatoes, asparagus, madeira demi-glace |
$34.00 |
| Marinated Beef Tenderloin Medallions* tiny green beans, truffled hand cut french fries, brandy peppercorn cream |
$32.00 |
| Blackened 12oz New York Strip* warm potato salad, caramelized okra & sweet corn fricassee, demi-glace |
$34.00 |
| Grilled Pork Tenderloin* sweet corn bread pudding, local field peas, crispy pork belly, pickled hot peppers, natural jus, bbq rémoulade |
$28.00 |
| Sides | |
| Carolina Red Rice | $5.00 |
| Mashed Potatoes | $5.00 |
| Creamed Corn | $5.00 |
| Collard Greens | $5.00 |
| Asparagus | $5.00 |
| Creamy Grits | $5.00 |
| Green Beans | $5.00 |
| Herb Potato Cake | $5.00 |
| Sautéed Spinach | $5.00 |
| Macaroni & Cheese | $5.00 |
| Succotash | $5.00 |
| Sunday Brunch | |
| Appetizers | |
| Housemade Pimiento Cheese charleston flatbread |
$9.00 |
| Fried Green Tomatoes white cheddar & caramelized onion grits, country ham, tomato chutney |
$10.00 |
| Boiled Peanut Hummus pickled okra, hot pepper relish, charleston flatbread |
$9.00 |
| Spicy Mustard Deviled Eggs paprika oil, chives |
$5.00 |
| Crispy Pork Belly local black-eyed peas, pickled hot peppers, arugula, warm bacon vinaigrette |
$10.00 |
| Down South Egg Roll collard greens, chicken, tasso ham, red pepper purée, spicy mustard, peach chutney |
$9.00 |
| Glazed Honey Buns cinnamon cream cheese |
$8.00 |
| Housemade Potato Chips crumbled blue cheese, scallions |
$9.00 |
| Soups & Salads | |
| Creamy Tomato Bisque chiffonade of fresh basil |
$5.00 |
| Local Asparagus Salad arugula, country ham, deviled eggs, feta, green goddess dressing |
$10.00 |
| Blue Crab Bisque fresh chives |
$7.00 |
| Buffalo Fried Chicken Cobb Salad texas pete buffalo sauce, romaine, egg, avocado, beefsteak tomatoes, white cheddar cheese, bacon, buttermilk ranch dressing |
$16.00 |
| Southern Bacon & Egg Caesar Salad parmigiano-reggiano, bacon lardons, hard boiled eggs, cornbread croutons |
$12.00 |
| Brunch Favorites | |
| Country Fried Steak* white cheddar & caramelized onion grits, two over easy eggs, buttermilk biscuits, cracked pepper gravy |
$16.00 |
| Egg White Omelet grape tomatoes, baby spinach, split creek feta cheese, roasted jalapeño pesto |
$12.00 |
| Southern Cuban Omelet crispy pork belly, country ham, havarti cheese, pickled hot peppers, arugula, spicy mustard vinaigrette |
$14.00 |
| Steak & Mushroom Frittata* swiss cheese, arugula, caramelized onions, bordelaise |
$15.00 |
| House Smoked Salmon Frittata potatoes, bell pepper, local feta cheese, lemon-dill sour cream |
$12.00 |
| Pigs in a Blanket* buffalo chipotle sausage wrapped in orange-buttermilk pancakes, sunny-side up eggs, maple syrup |
$12.00 |
| Sausage & Cheese Biscuit Bread Pudding* over easy eggs, white gravy |
$12.00 |
| Huevos Rancheros* braised beef short ribs, refried local field peas, white cheddar cheese, tabasco sour cream, pico de gallo, two eggs |
$15.00 |
| Banana Pudding Stuffed French Toast peanut butter syrup, applewood smoked bacon |
$12.00 |
| Salmon Cakes Benedict* english muffin, poached eggs, country ham, sweet corn relish, chive hollandaise, seasoned potato hash |
$12.00 |
| Blackened Salmon* caramelized onion & white cheddar grits, green tomato chow-chow, tomato butter |
$15.00 |
| Fried Egg Sandwich* white cheddar, tomatoes, mayonnaise, country ham, sourdough, seasoned potato hash |
$10.00 |
| Magnolias Cheeseburger* kaiser roll, sharp cheddar cheese, bacon jam, caramelized onions, pickle rémoulade, sweet potato french fries |
$12.00 |
| Down South Classics | |
| Buttermilk Fried Chicken Breast cracked pepper biscuit, mashed potatoes, collard greens, creamed corn, sausage-herb gravy |
$21.00 |
| Bourbon Fried Catfish shrimp, andouille sausage & local butter bean succotash, creole grits, tabasco rémoulade |
$14.00 |
| Parmesan Crusted Flounder jasmine rice & creek shrimp pirloo, sweet corn, tomato & asparagus salad, lump crab, citrus beurre blanc |
$19.00 |
| Shellfish Over Grits sautéed shrimp, sea scallops, & lobster, creamy white grits, lobster butter sauce, fried spinach |
$16.00 |
| Pan Seared Lump Crab Cake jasmine rice & creek shrimp pirloo, sautéed spinach, tomato butter |
$16.00 |
| Lowcountry Bouillabaisse local fish & shellfish, tasso ham, andouille sausage, corn, okra, new potatoes, bell peppers, spicy shellfish potlikker |
$16.00 |
| Jambalaya creek shrimp, smoked chicken, kielbasa, jasmine rice, fried okra |
$18.00 |
| Bbq Pulled Pork carolina red rice, collard greens, jalapeño-peach coleslaw, grilled cornbread |
$19.00 |
| Lunch Menu | |
| Uptown Appetizers | |
| Housemade Pimiento Cheese charleston flatbread |
$9.00 |
| Fried Green Tomatoes white cheddar & caramelized onion grits, country ham, tomato chutney |
$10.00 |
| Pan Fried Chicken Livers caramelized onions, country ham, madeira |
$10.00 |
| Crispy Pork Belly local black-eyed peas, pickled hot peppers, arugula, warm bacon vinaigrette |
$10.00 |
| Fried Mac & Cheese bacon jam, hot pepper relish |
$9.00 |
| Housemade Potato Chips crumbled blue cheese, scallions |
$9.00 |
| Down South Egg Roll collard greens, chicken, tasso ham, red pepper purée, spicy mustard, peach chutney |
$9.00 |
| Boiled Peanut Hummus pickled okra, hot pepper relish, charleston flatbread |
$9.00 |
| Down South Entrées | |
| Shellfish Over Grits sautéed shrimp, sea scallops, & lobster, creamy white grits, lobster butter sauce, fried spinach |
$16.00 |
| Pan Seared Lump Crab Cake jasmine rice & creek shrimp pirloo, sautéed spinach, tomato butter |
$16.00 |
| Ahi Tuna Au Poivre* goat cheese & herb risotto, green beans, grape tomatoes, red onion, lemon-balsamic butter |
$16.00 |
| Lowcountry Bouillabaisse ocal fish & shellfish, tasso ham, andouille sausage, corn, okra, new potatoes, bell peppers, spicy shellfish potlikker, grilled bread |
$16.00 |
| Cedar Plank Salmon* local oyster mushrooms, baby spinach, artichoke hearts, pepperoncini, dill-shallot vinaigrette, balsamic reduction |
$16.00 |
| Spicy Shrimp & Sausage tasso gravy, creamy white grits |
$16.00 |
| Parmesan Crusted Flounder jasmine rice & creek shrimp pirloo, lump crab, sweet corn, tomato & asparagus salad, citrus beurre blanc |
$19.00 |
| Bourbon Fried Catfish shrimp, andouille sausage & local butter bean succotash, creole grits, tabasco rémoulade |
$14.00 |
| Buttermilk Fried Chicken Breast cracked pepper biscuit, mashed potatoes, collard greens, creamed corn, sausage-herb gravy |
$21.00 |
| Bbq Pulled Pork carolina red rice, collard greens, jalapeño-peach coleslaw, grilled cornbread |
$19.00 |
| Parmesan Chicken Breast chilled pasta, arugula, grape tomatoes, lemon-sherry vinaigrette |
$16.00 |
| Grilled Meatloaf whipped potatoes, green beans, brown gravy |
$13.00 |
| Jambalaya creek shrimp, smoked chicken, kielbasa, jasmine rice, fried okra |
$18.00 |
| Soups & Salads | |
| Creamy Tomato Bisque chiffonade of fresh basil |
$5.00 |
| Blue Crab Bisque fresh chives |
$7.00 |
| Bibb Salad blueberries, candied pecans, crumbled blue cheese, lemon-poppyseed dressing |
$9.00 |
| Local Asparagus Salad arugula, country ham, deviled eggs, feta, green goddess dressing |
$10.00 |
| Cucumber Salad baby greens, tomatoes, red radishes, black-eyed peas, lemon-dill vinaigrette |
$8.00 |
| Herb Grilled Chicken Salad mixed greens, feta cheese, cornbread croutons, sweet corn relish, beefsteak tomatoes, honey-chipotle vinaigrette |
$16.00 |
| Buffalo Fried Chicken Cobb Salad texas pete buffalo sauce, romaine, egg, avocado, beefsteak tomatoes, white cheddar cheese, bacon, buttermilk ranch dressing |
$16.00 |
| Grilled Salmon Blt Salad* goat cheese crusted baguette, beefsteak tomatoes, smoked bacon, arugula, lemon-caper vinaigrette |
$15.00 |
| Sandwiches | |
| Charleston Crab Cake Sandwich green tomato-caper tartar sauce |
$14.00 |
| Fried Green Tomato Blt corn & jalapeño bread, smoked bacon, melted pimiento cheese, red leaf lettuce |
$13.00 |
| Grilled Vegetable Wrap portobello mushroom, eggplant, zucchini, yellow squash, tomatoes, red onion, sprouts, spinach, fresh mozzarella, habanero hummus, jalapeño pesto |
$12.00 |
| Smoked Turkey Sandwich brioche, dijon mayo, lingonberries, arugula, havarti cheese |
$12.00 |
| Tuna Salad Wrap red leaf lettuce, tomato, red onion, swiss cheese, dijon mayo |
$11.00 |
| Fried Shrimp Po’ Boy tasso aioli, arugula, blackened green tomatoes, horseradish rémoulade |
$13.00 |
| Southern Cuban pressed hoagie roll, crispy pork belly, country ham, havarti cheese, spicy mustard, housemade pickles |
$14.00 |
| Magnolias Cheeseburger* kaiser roll, sharp cheddar cheese, bacon jam, caramelized onions, pickle rémoulade |
$12.00 |
| Desserts | |
| Southern Sweets | |
| Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée mint white chocolate chip biscotti |
$8.00 |
| Key Lime Tart oreo crust, raspberry coulis, lime curd, toasted coconut, chocolate crinkle cookie |
$8.00 |
| Southern Pecan Pie bourbon caramel sauce, vanilla bean ice cream |
$8.00 |
| Magnolias Warm Cream Cheese Pecan Brownie white chocolate ice cream, fudge sauce |
$8.00 |
| Blueberry Shortcake Parfait lemon buttermilk cake, blueberry preserves, vanilla bean pastry cream, chantilly cream, toasted oatmeal streusel |
$8.00 |
| Spiced Peach Cake cinnamon anglaise, brandied peach compote, blackberries, peach ice cream |
$8.00 |
| Ice Creams & Sorbets | |
| Vanilla Bean Ice Cream | $3.00 |
| White Chocolate Ice Cream | $3.00 |
| Carolina Peach Ice Cream | $3.00 |
| Double Chocolate Ice Cream | $3.00 |
| Peach Sorbet | $3.00 |
| Restaurant Week Menu | |
| Appetizers | |
| Pimiento Cheese Deviled Eggs paprika oil, chives |
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| Broccoli Poblano Soup cilantro crème fraîche |
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| Cucumber, Tomato & Black-Eyed Pea Salad baby greens, apple cider vinaigrette, cornbread croutons |
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| Roasted Baby Beets walnut pesto, lemon goat cheese mousse |
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| Entrées | |
| Fresh, Local & Vegetarian chef’s selection of the season’s freshest vegetables in an uptown/down south presentation |
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| Steamed P. E. I. Mussels & Littleneck Clams baby spinach, roasted fingerling potatoes, tasso ham & sweet corn cream, sourdough toast points |
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| Bourbon Glazed Salmon local stone ground grits, johns island field pea succotash, pickled hot peppers, smoked tomato butter |
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| Pecan Crusted Chicken Breast whipped potatoes, tiny green beans, peach jezebel sauce |
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| Grilled Pork Tenderloin creamed cauliflower, whole grain mustard, crispy kale & smoked bacon au gratin, natural jus |
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| Desserts | |
| “Snickers Cake” chocolate cake, caramel mousse, fudge & caramel sauces, candied peanuts |
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| Citrus Sweet Tea Cake lemon crème ice cream, peach coulis, honeycomb candy |
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Order and Reservations
Reservations: resy.com
Contact Magnolias
Address: 185 E Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401
Phone: (843) 577-7771
Website: https://magnoliascharleston.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=local
Hours
| Sunday | 11AM–9PM |
| Monday | 11:30AM–9PM |
| Tuesday | 11:30AM–9PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30AM–9PM |
| Thursday | 11:30AM–9PM |
| Friday | 11:30AM–10PM |
| Saturday | 11:30AM–10PM |
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