Fat Hen

Name: Fat Hen
Address: 3140 Maybank Hwy, Johns Island, SC, United States, 29455
Telephone: (843) 559-9090
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5 (2240)

$30 and under

French

3140 Maybank Hwy, Johns Island, SC 29455

About this restaurant

Innovative
Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions

Chef Fred Neuville is excited to embark on his first solo venture. “With Fat Hen, I am striving to create a neighborhood restaurant with a relaxed atmosphere and signature French-inspired Southern cuisine,” he says. “Johns Island is a fast-growing area and I believe island residents – along with others from around Charleston – will appreciate what we have to offer.” Fat Hen’s main dishes center around innovative French classics with Low country cuisine. The Braised Chicken features locally raised free-range chicken braised in red wine with rich bacon lardons, pearl onions & mushrooms. Fat Hen’s Short Ribs, a favorite signature dish among family and friends, is braised for hours in a rich veal broth. We also deal with local farmers to provide a great source of fresh farm vegetables to enhance your dining experience.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
French, Low Country
Hours of operation
Dinner Monday - Saturday - 5:30pm - 10:00pm Bar Menu - 4:00pm - till Sunday Brunch - 10:00am - 3:00pm (starting September 7th) Reservations accepted, Take Out Available, Closed: 4th of July, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, New Years Day
Phone number
(843) 559-9090
Website
http://www.thefathen.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Fred Neuville
Private party facilities
Fat Hen has a beautiful glassed in patio facing the front of the restaurant and overlooking the grand oak trees and azaleas.

Location
3140 Maybank Hwy, Johns Island, SC 29455
Neighborhood
Johns Island
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

French Onion Soup
caramelized onion, rich broth, gruyere cheese, toast points
- Cup$6.00
- Bowl$8.00
Chicken Liver Mousse$8.00
lahvosh, red onion marmalade, fresh greens
Fried Chicken Livers$12.00
Benton's country ham, wild mushroom cream
Cheese Plate$14.00
selection of artisan cheese
Fried Green Tomatoes$9.00
pimento goat cheese, sweet pepper relish, tomato jam
Wedge Salad$12.00
iceberg lettuce, bacon lardons, tomato wedges, blue cheese dressing
Tomato, Roasted Corn & Boiled Peanut Salad$10.00
mesclun greens, green goddess dressing

Steamed Mussels

Provençal
tomatoes, capers, fresh herbs, garlic, bacon, artichoke, sweet butter
- Sm$13.00
- Lg$18.00
Aioli
garlic, fresh herbs, lemon, white wine, butter
- Sm$13.00
- Lg$18.00
Curry Cream
shallots, garlic, sweet butter, curry cream
- Sm$13.00
- Lg$18.00
Pistou
basil, garlic, sweet butter, white wine
- Sm$13.00
- Lg$18.00

Small Plates

Grilled Hamburger$14.00
In-house ground beef, lettuce, tomato, onion, pomme frites. Extras: cheese, bacon, caramelized onions,house made pimento cheese, fried green tomato
Meatloaf$13.00
in-house ground pork, beef, bacon, red eye gravy, choice of two sides
Squash Rice$12.00
lentils, rice , butternut squash, roasted tomatoes, artichokes, goat cheese, arugula, olive tapenade, pistou, fines herbs
Shrimp and Grits$14.00
onions, peppers, bacon cheese grits, tasso gravy

Entrées

Beef Bourguignon$22.00
braised beef, red wine, veal broth, mushrooms, bacon, pearl onions, creme fraîche, fresh pasta
Salmon Bearnaise$25.00
choice of two sides
Grilled Butcher Steak$26.00
demi-glace, bearnaise, choice of two sides
Coq au Vin$26.00
red wine braised ½ chicken, mushrooms, bacon, pearl onions, roasted squash, tomatoes, spinach
Shrimp Pasta$25.00
fettuccine, seared shrimp, dill, capers, fennel, white wine, liaison
Fried Shrimp$24.00
choice of two sides
Lamb Shank$30.00
bacon cheese grits, roasted squash, fennel, tomatoes, espagnole
Skinny Chicken$20.00
daily preparation
Fish of the Day
- Market Price

Nightly Specials

Monday - Barbeque Brisket$17.00
choice of two sides
Tuesday - Pork Chop$28.00
10oz. grilled, fig habañero glaze, choice of two sides
Wednesday - Crab Cakes$28.00
choice of two sides
Thursday - BBQ Short Ribs$26.00
house smoked, choice of two sides
Friday - Flounder Niçoise$26.00
brown butter, herbs, lemon, capers, olives, tomatoes, fennel, bacon cheese grits
Saturday - Duck Confit$25.00
pan seared, meyer lemon fennel compote, choice of two sides

Sides

Mashed Potatoes$6.00
Bacon Cheese Grits$6.00
Pommes Frites$6.00
Bacon-Blue Cheese Slaw$6.00
Garlic Spinach$7.00
Collards$6.00
Butter Beans$7.00
side only, no sub
Creamed Corn$7.00
side only, no sub

What 2,240 people are saying

Fat Hen reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5

4.5 based on all time ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.2Ambience
0.7Value

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2,240 Reviews

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AngelaM
Unspecified1 review
1.0
Reviewed on January 29, 2019
1. Overall 1
I ordered the meatloaf dinner and it was awful. The meatloaf was as thick as a slice of bread the potatoes were too thin and the collards had way too much vinegar in them. The place is so dark that you can barely see your food. The prices are way too high. I am a local here on Johns Island and I have given this place at least three chances. All of them were disappointing. I won't be going here again.
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Bako4
South Carolina5 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 8, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love the Fat Hen it never disappoints us!!! The food and service are always perfect!
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Hogan
South Carolina6 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 28, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding service, wide variety menu and top quality dishes. Our favorite Charleston area dining !
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TJCJ VIP
Charlotte18 reviews
4.0
Dined on September 23, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We were seated 45 minutes after our reservation. Also, our server was not the best. He kept forgetting items and needed to be reminded what we were fairing on.
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Marlyn VIP
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill44 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 22, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We enjoyed our dinner so much at the Fat Hen that we ended up having lunch / brunch on the way out of town. We stayed at the Sanctuary and arrived a day before our gang so we went off Island for a little local flavor.
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JenniferL
New York City7 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 21, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My husband and I are from Connecticut and this was our first time at Fat Hen. Everything was awesome. We got the Farmer's platter and crab soup to start. The Farmer's platter consisted of house cured meats accompanied by pickled veggies and fruit. So many unique and different flavors. Crab soup was buttery heaven. For dinner we had the meatloaf and the lamb shank. My husband thinks my meatloaf is better but I have to say I'd love the receipt for the collards. What did they do to them? So good. I helped my husband with the lamb shank. A very healthy portion! It was accompanied with veggies and cheesy grits. The combo was sooooooo good! Everything was great, but that shank was the best. Melted in our mouth! We couldn't get dessert. Too full. I would come back if we ever make it back to Charleston.
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OpenTable Diner
South Carolina4 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 21, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
We decided to go to Fat Hen for our 48th Wedding Annivesary. As usual, the food and service was excellent.
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OpenTable Diner
South Carolina5 reviews
4.0
Dined on September 20, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
It was the first time I was here. Food was fantastic. They had great wine deals. Service was good. The table we were at was very small and I was pinned in near the door. I'm 6'5. Would have liked a little more room but all in all a great meal. Highly recommend.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Cincinnati / Dayton35 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 18, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
This was definitely worth the drive out of downtown Charleston for a great brunch spot, even if we had to wait about 20 minutes for our Uber back to the hotel. The classic southern breakfast items with some of the more modern or inventive twists on the classics went really well together. My husband is still talking about how much he loved the country fried steak and the bacon cheese grits. It really was the perfect breakfast for him on our last day in Charleston. The french toast was also very good - even though I would have loved more strawberries - it was exactly what I was looking for. We started with the fried green tomatoes and they actually were the perfect way to start off brunch - not too big, but enough to tie us over while the kitchen worked on our entrees. If you are looking to go here for brunch, be sure to make a reservation. The wait without one seemed really long as many locals head here on Sunday mornings. So if you're visiting Charleston and staying downtown, be sure to make the 20 minute drive out to Fat Hen - your tummy will thank you when you leave full and very happy.
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RuthC
Charlotte31 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 17, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The food at The Fat Hen is so exceptional that it is actually surprising. The location is a bit out of the way on Johns Island. For visitors on Kiawah (as we were) it is a 30 minute drive. But it is worth driving. Our party had Shrimp and Grits, Coq au Vin, Lamb Shank, Crab Soup, Crab Cakes, Fried Green Tomatoes, and Collard Greens. Delicious!!! Even the Pommes Frites were great. Such a great combination of true low country dishes and French cuisine. Worth the drive and worth the wait (if you show up for dinner after 7:00 on a Friday or Saturday you will probably have to wait because it well deservedly packed.
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Fat Hen is rated 4.5 stars by 2240 OpenTable diners.

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3140 Maybank Hwy, Johns Island, SC 29455

Additional information

Neighborhood
Johns Island
Hours of operation
Dinner Monday - Saturday - 5:30pm - 10:00pm Bar Menu - 4:00pm - till Sunday Brunch - 10:00am - 3:00pm (starting September 7th) Reservations accepted, Take Out Available, Closed: 4th of July, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, New Years Day
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
French, Low Country
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Fred Neuville
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.thefathen.com/
Phone number
(843) 559-9090
Private party facilities
Fat Hen has a beautiful glassed in patio facing the front of the restaurant and overlooking the grand oak trees and azaleas.

Fat Hen

About this restaurant

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Hors d'oeuvre

French Onion Soup

Chicken Liver Mousse$8.00

Fried Chicken Livers$12.00

Cheese Plate$14.00

Fried Green Tomatoes$9.00

Wedge Salad$12.00

Tomato, Roasted Corn & Boiled Peanut Salad$10.00

Steamed Mussels

Provençal

Aioli

Curry Cream

Pistou

Small Plates

Grilled Hamburger$14.00

Meatloaf$13.00

Squash Rice$12.00

Shrimp and Grits$14.00

Entrées

Beef Bourguignon$22.00

Salmon Bearnaise$25.00

Grilled Butcher Steak$26.00

Coq au Vin$26.00

Shrimp Pasta$25.00

Fried Shrimp$24.00

Lamb Shank$30.00

Skinny Chicken$20.00

Fish of the Day

Nightly Specials

Monday - Barbeque Brisket$17.00

Tuesday - Pork Chop$28.00

Wednesday - Crab Cakes$28.00

Thursday - BBQ Short Ribs$26.00

Friday - Flounder Niçoise$26.00

Saturday - Duck Confit$25.00

Sides

Mashed Potatoes$6.00

Bacon Cheese Grits$6.00

Pommes Frites$6.00

Bacon-Blue Cheese Slaw$6.00

Garlic Spinach$7.00

Collards$6.00

Butter Beans$7.00

Creamed Corn$7.00

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