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Virginia's on King, Charleston, SC
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Virginia's on King

4.6
4.6
2645 Reviews
$30 and under
Southern
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.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 52 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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
    Richard Farr
  • 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.
  • Private party contact
    our Private Dining Coordinator: (843) 725-5959 ext. 2
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown Charleston
  • Cross street
    Hutson St.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Yes
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, 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 2,645 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • South Carolina

    Great for brunch

  • South Carolina

    Southern

  • Charleston

    Great for brunch

  • Charleston

    Neighborhood gem

  • Charleston

    Most Booked

2,645 Reviews
  1. Rixs

    Charleston

    76 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    76 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Wonderful tasty food as usual. Good wine menu to match our seafood. McKenzie took great care of us. As locals, we will be back!!

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  2. Picky

    Indiana

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Brunch was amazing. Hot/delicious/ fast! Server was attentive friendly..Will def be back!

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Quaint little place. Food was so-so. They were out of a lot menu items. My Shrimp and Grits was soupy, too much sauce and not enough grits. The bar couldn’t make an Old Fashioned because they were out of aromatic bitters. A bit disappointed.

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  4. EmbarrassedCharleston

    Nashville

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Mediocre food in a drafty environment. Definitely nothing special in Charleston!

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  5. Kirk

    Atlanta Metro

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    The ambiance, the food, and the service was amazing. I'd suggest the flounder blt and fried chicken plate. Both were superb, but the only tip is a tad more seasoning on the sides. However, I understand the health constraints for dinning guests so still really good!

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  6. KaryR

    Orlando

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service and great food!! Loved the atmosphere!! Felt like a southern family restaurant!

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  7. MizWright

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    I had the fried chicken which was piping hot, crispy and delicious. Unfortunately the mac and cheese was just that - Mac separated from the Cheese…. once the glob of cheese was lifted from the top the macaroni was revealed- and the cheese was still in one glob. The string beans were cold and tasted as if they had just been poured from the can and put on the plate. Other than that, it was a nice place… mayb we caught them while the regular cook was on vacation. 😩

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  8. JuliaT

    Atlanta Metro

    137 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    137 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The ambience, the service and the food… amazing. Huge wonderful breakfast of fried country steak, scrambled eggs, home fries and a biscuit. My son had the pancakes and said they were so good. Wonderfully friendly & smiling Lady servicing us. Plenty of hot coffee, and perfect location on king street

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  9. GaryW

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had mimosas, an appetizer, and two entrees. All of the food was exceptional! I not normally a fan of grits but I had sausage, peppers and shrimp grits that were fantastic. Deb had the fried chicken with red rice and a baked onion side dish that were all extremely good. Would recommend to everyone.

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  10. LTCK

    Denver

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our second year having a traditional Thanksgiving dinner at Virginia's on King. Last year it was just a party of two. This year we had a party of eight. Everyone enjoyed the meal as much as we did. The portions were large and the price was very reasonable.

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  11. gbook

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had Thanksgiving lunch and it could only have been better if I'd made it myself! But it was so much better because I didn't have to cook or clean up!

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  12. JimB

    Dallas

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Nice spot. Food is plenty good. And very convenient.

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  13. Patricia

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service and fabulous food. I recommend Virginias on King for date night!

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  14. Markthespark

    Phoenix

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We were seated 15 minutes before our reservation as we arrived early and our table was ready. The menu includes a wide variety of local dishes and we each ordered an entre but added the Farmer’s Plate which allowed us to choose 4 sides. Doing so gave us the opportunity to sample several dishes. Great value for quality food and excellent service.

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  15. Nugnuts

    Atlanta Metro

    16 reviews

    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    We had a nice dinner at Virginia’s. The place was busy but service was solid. We enjoyed the fried chicken and sides. Only complaint is the sides could have been more hot. Portions were good and food was good. We would definitely go back to try some other dishes. We recommend!

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  16. vito

    Pittsburgh

    229 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    229 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Had a great lunch at Virginia's on King. We had the Fried Green Tomato Benedict, the Cheddar Bacon Omelette and shared the peach cobbler. All were delicious.

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Potatoes were fabulous! Delicious, not greasy. Omelet was too large but some people might finish it. It would be nice if gluten free toast was available but I understand the lack…

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  18. GABBYiSACTiVE

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    LOVED it. my son and I were accomdated last minute and we appreciate it. Food was delicious and service was excellent.

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience4
    Just eh. Steak had no flavor. Mac and cheese is not good

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great experience for the first time. Good food and great service.

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  21. PeggyD

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is a fantastic spot for Sunday Brunch. The food was great and the service was impeccable.

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  22. MichaelJ

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    I really thought the food would be better based on reviews. I ordered what is the first picture on the website. Biscuit was cold, eggs were over done and too much cheese. Fried steak was just above average.

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    Coastal Georgia

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was excellent! We really loved the food and the service. Food came out pretty quickly, too.

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Western NC

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Popular little spot in middle of shopping with good food. Large portions. Recommend reservation.

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  25. Marlowe

    London

    16 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Delicious brunch. Would definitely return. Attentive and courteous wait staff.

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  26. BillW

    Richmond

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    My wife and I were first time visitors to Charleston and we only had one night to enjoy a great meal so I found that Virginia's on King was recommended as "fabulous" and I could make a reservation. The reviewers didn't lie.....it was a fabulous experience. Started with the she crab soup and we ordered shrimp and grits and angel hair pasta with salmon and artichokes. Both dishes were memorable...my wife said that her shrimp and grits was the best she ever had. I will always make it a point to eturn to Virginia's whenever possible.

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  27. TomM

    Charleston

    74 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    74 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We always love Virginia's and it's especially convenient prior to a concert at the Charleston Music Hall, a five-minute walk. Our server, Ben, was outstanding. We will be back.

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  28. Blackeye

    Charlotte

    78 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    78 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Our second visit. Service was very good. Baked potato soup was very good and she crab soup very good. Shared slider trio which as very good also. Highly recommended restaurant. Be sure to have a reservation, they turned away 2-3 parties without reservations.

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  29. ChristopherP

    Alabama

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was excellent and only exceeded by the exceptional service provided by Ben, the best dining service experienced in CHS!

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  30. Dodger

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 7, 2023

    overall1food1service4ambience1
    High expectations, but omelette was very overcooked and tasteless and grits like gorilla glue. Great disappointment that such a simple meal was done so poorly.

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  31. Jane

    Charleston

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Service and food were great. Although it was very loud

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  32. TriciaM

    Charleston

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome food and service!! I definitely recommend this place!!

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always, this was an amazing meal! The pickled okra is a must have!

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  34. KirstenM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Food was fantastic, cute place on King street. Appetizers, she crab soup and three entrees all delicious. Service was a bit slow but overall great experience.

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  35. TBManning

    Greensboro

    36 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great as always. Service was spectacular. It remains a favorite here in Charleston.

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  36. Wavellino

    Key West

    40 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Excellent service with good cooking. Great local place.

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    SO yummy with some classic must eats! Grits and fried green tomatoes are a must! Also the fried pickled okra is AMAZING

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  38. Annie

    New York Area

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Hostess was great as was our server Amy. Great options and delicious food. Good beer selection too

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  39. Rio1244678

    Orlando

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Fried chicken was ok — ? Seasoned. . Really enjoyed cornbread and onion casserole, although it was lukewarm. Do not get the cucumber salad.

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  40. michaela

    New Orleans

    143 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    143 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always our go to for weekend breakfast. Great food and service. I recommend making reservations.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

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 4.6 stars by 2645 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 52 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
    Richard Farr
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, 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.
  • Private party contact
    our Private Dining Coordinator: (843) 725-5959 ext. 2
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