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Pancakes  - Virginia's on King, Charleston, SC

Virginia's on King

4.5
4.5
3030 Reviews
$30 and under
Southern

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 34 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for brunch
  • Charming
This sophisticated Southern dining spot blends the comforts of a traditional Southern kitchen with familiar regional dishes prepared with the utmost care for quality and flavor. The menu incorporates local fresh ingredients and old family recipes to bring you Southern cooking, Lowcountry style.

*menus subject to change, please visit www.holycityhospitality.com for current menus

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Southern, Low Country, Comfort Food
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 8:00 am–3:00 pm Thu–Sat 3:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (843) 735-5800
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Felix McCray
  • Private party facilities
    Classic Charleston influenced interior and the aromas of home cooking inspire all of the comforts of a traditional Southern kitchen, the perfect setting for hosting any of your events.
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown Charleston
  • Cross street
    Hutson St.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Yes
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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Offers

  • Fried Chicken Night

    Multiple dates available
    Thu - 3:00 PM - 7:45 PM
    Three pieces of fried chicken and two sides for $18 every Thursday!

What 3,030 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • South Carolina

    Great for brunch

  • South Carolina

    Southern

  • Charleston

    Great for brunch

  • Charleston

    Kid-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Virginia's on King is a Charleston staple offering "exceptional food, atmosphere, and staff." Known for its Southern charm, it features must-try dishes like fried chicken, shrimp and grits, and fried green tomato Benedict. Guests appreciate its "affordable prices" and central location. Reservations are recommended for this cozy spot.

3,030 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Well first they ran out of pork at 6 pm on a Sunday evening so couldn’t get what we both wanted the smothered pork chop. I ended up with shrimp and grits. Of every shrimp and grit plate I’ve ever tasted in Charleston and Savannah and Beaufort it was the worst. Heavy grits not fluffy, overly sauced with a heavy somewhat Cajun flavor really not palate pleasant. Also not eye friendly. Yuck. My friend had the crab cakes and same different flavors but same issues. Then they pile on the bad food really high so if you aren’t too picky about taste you’ll say it’s a good value. But to Charleston standards skip it. You want fluffy grits ? Sunrise Bistro or even the Flying Biscuit. Take note from the breakfast places. Very disappointed. The server was great though. We didn’t complain or send them back.

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  2. Roddrick

    Charleston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was overall very tasty, but potatoes was a little bland for my taste but the staff was very nice and brought out sides to our liking. Staff was very helpful and nice. We celebrated my wife’s birthday and will definitely return in the future!

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  3. Amber

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a wonderful brunch at Virginia on King. The food was delicious and the service was outstanding from the manager to our waitress! Thank you all for an enjoyable morning! Merry Christmas🎄

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  4. Barbara

    VIP

    Charleston

    58 reviews

    4.0

    58 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great place for breakfast or brunch. Perfect for browsing on King St. afterwards.

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  5. Anne

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and food! Make a reservation ahead of time!

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  6. Mary

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service! Great atmosphere and great food! Would not hesitate to do brunch there again!

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  7. Lindsay

    Miami

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 12, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have been hearing about Virginia’s on King for a long time and finally made it downtown to try it out. Let me start by saying our server was excellent! We had other servers stop by and chat, as well. Everyone was lovely and the restaurant seemed very clean. Now on to the food… We started with the Deviled Eggs and She Crab Soup. The eggs tasted like mustard, overwhelmingly like mustard. The She Crab was lacking in flavor. On a chilly day, I was so looking forward to a tasty soup. I had to load it down with salt and pepper. Our mains were a salad, which was fine and the Fried Chicken. The fried chicken was perfectly cooked, but the macaroni and string beans were terribly bland. We were disappointed with the food and probably won’t return. I hate that my expectations weren’t met, I was set to love Virginia’s.

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  8. Gardengrrl

    VIP

    Raleigh

    19 reviews

    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food we had for breakfast wasn’t anything special for the price. The grits were very thin and bland. The bacon was requested to be burned and it was chewy and not cooked enough per the request. However, the eggs that were supposed to be over medium were actually burned. Our server was nice and attentive. The OJ was tasty. The grits bowl was fine since the bland grits were covered with scrambled eggs and cheese and a scatter of bacon, but overpriced at $14. Maybe we just chose the wrong menu items.

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  9. Cyndi

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful had 2 guy servers. Both amazing & happy

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  10. Mdpatrick

    Greensboro

    13 reviews

    3.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Steak ordered medium but came out uncooked- sent it back and still came out rare and cut wasn’t the best. Cornbread nice texture but SWEET! Shrimp and grits a little different- more like a jambalaya. Hostess sat multiple walkin tables before us even though we had reservations- I think she thought we were happy at the bar.

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FAQs

Virginia's on King offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (843) 735-5800.

Virginia's on King is rated 4.5 stars by 3030 OpenTable diners.

Virginia's on King does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 34 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Virginia's on King

412 King Street, Charleston, SC 29403

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Hutson St.
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown Charleston
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 8:00 am–3:00 pm Thu–Sat 3:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Southern, Low Country, Comfort Food
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Yes
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Felix McCray
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Phone number
    (843) 735-5800
  • Private party facilities
    Classic Charleston influenced interior and the aromas of home cooking inspire all of the comforts of a traditional Southern kitchen, the perfect setting for hosting any of your events.
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