The Grocery, Charleston: Rankings, Reviews & Crowd Score (October 2026)

Name: The Grocery
Price range: $$ - $$$

#3 Casual Local Favorite #35 Best Overall

The Grocery is a neighborhood Charleston restaurant centered on seasonal ingredients from local farmers, fishermen, foragers, and artisans, with Chef Kevin Johnson at the helm.

4.4

TasteSignal Crowd ScoreBlended across 2 platforms · how this is calculated

Google★ 4.4836 reviews Tripadvisor★ 4.4716 reviews

Diner ratings checked Oct 2026. Platforms with fewer than 50 reviews are not counted.

Address4 Cannon St, Charleston, SC 29403

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Websitethegrocerycharleston.com

HoursDinner Tuesday-Sunday, opening at 5:00

Hours, prices and booking details are from our 2026 checks. Confirm with the restaurant before you go.

Why The Grocery ranks where it does

Best Casual Local Restaurants in Charleston, SC

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Critic recognition from Condé Nast Traveler and Charleston City Paper in the last five years.
Fresh critic coverage in the last six months (Charleston City Paper, Aug 2026).
Diner ratings: 4.4 on Google (836 reviews); 4.4 on Tripadvisor (716 reviews).

What critics and guides say

Condé Nast Traveler: The Best Restaurants in Charleston (2026) (Jul 2026)Charleston City Paper: Our Top 50: Summer 2026 (DISH Dining Guide) (Aug 2026)

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Frequently asked

Is The Grocery good?

The Grocery ranks #3 for Casual Local Favorite in Charleston on TasteSignal for October 2026. Critic recognition from Condé Nast Traveler and Charleston City Paper in the last five years.

What is The Grocery's TasteSignal Crowd Score?

4.4 out of 5, the average of its ratings on Google, Tripadvisor (platforms with 50+ reviews), checked Oct 2026.

Where is The Grocery?

The Grocery is at 4 Cannon St, Charleston, SC 29403 (Downtown).