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Name: Carriage House
Address: 1700 W Division St, Chicago, IL, United States, 60622
Telephone: (773) 384-9700
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.2

Carriage House

4.2

555 Reviews

$30 and under

Low Country

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Specializing in Southern inspired cuisine, the Carriage House offers a fun and contemporary dining experience. Along with its fried chicken, some other items on the menu include buttermilk biscuits, collard greens and fried green tomatoes. A variety of non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages is also served at the Carriage House. This includes a specialty rum punch along with other cocktails, as well as beers, wines and spirits. The Carriage House is open for dinner Monday through Sunday. However, it offers a special Saturday and Sunday brunch where down home cooking like Southern grits, devilish eggs and smoked pork belly can be enjoyed.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Low Country, Southern
Hours of operation
Closed Monday Tuesday & Wednesday 3pm - Midnight Thursday - Saturday 3pm - 2am Sunday: 3:00pm - 10pm Brunch: Saturday & Sunday: 10am - 3pm Happy Hour: Tuesday-Friday 3pm-6pm
Phone number
(773) 384-9700
Website
http://www.carriagehousechicago.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Michael Galen
Private party facilities
Modern Low Country Fare. A Taste of Down South, up North.
Private party contact
Claudette Guillermo: (773) 243-6921

Location
1700 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622
Neighborhood
Bucktown / Wicker Park
Cross street
Paulina Street
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Close to Division and Milwaukee Blue line stop, and the Number 70 Division bus.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch

Arugula Salad$10.00
cantaloupe, country ham, pralines, smoked onion dressing
Little Gem Salad$13.00
pickled shrimp, spring onion, chopped egg, radish, dill dressing
Fried Green Tomatoes$10.00
sea island red pea salad, hot sauce vinaigrette
Oyster Roast$14.00
bacon, tomato jam, buttermilk aioli, crispy onions
Mushroom, Truffle and Egg$13.00
grits, oyster mushrooms, soft egg, truffle vinaigrette, alpine cheese

Carriage House Fried Chicken Thigh

Classic$9.00
bread & butter pickles, honey
Southern Hot$9.00
brioche, dill pickles

Suppers

Baby Back Ribs$15.00
pepper jelly glaze, spicy peanuts, pickled onions
Chicken and Dumplings$22.00
chicken breast, buttermilk dumplings, summer vegetables, rosemary gravy
Lowcountry Boil$35.00
shrimp, clams, chaurice sausage, corn, red potatoes, grilled lemon
Shrimp and Grits$14.00
head-on shrimp, hunter gravy, tasso ham
Berkshire Pork Chop$22.00
peaches, greens, farm egg, benne seed
Slow Smoked Pork Sandwich$11.00
carolina barbeque, pickles, slaw
Catfish Fry$13.00
green tomato remoulade, slaw & toast

Fixins

Skillet Cornbread$7.00
peach vanilla preserves, foie gras butter
Buttermilk Biscuit$3.00
honey butter
Geechie Boy Grits$6.00
aged cheddar
Country Ham Hush Puppies$7.00
with comeback sauce
Macaroni and Cheese$8.00
cornbread crumbs
Collard Greens$5.00
tasso ham

What 555 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.2

4.2 based on all time ratings

4.3Food
4.1Service
4.1Ambience
1.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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ana0908
Chicago
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2015
overall4food4service5ambience5
Everything we ordered (oysters, shrimp and grits, fried green tomatoes, hush puppies) were very good. But the food is super rich... although I really enjoyed my stomach was not so happy... However I would come back!!! The only item I would not order again are the hush puppies... a bit dry and boring.
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AlexB
Chicago
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 24, 2015
overall4food3service4ambience3
It was a nice meal with good service. Solid restaurant. They do have a fantastic bar & drinks.
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caferienne
Chicago
63 reviews
vip
3.0
63 reviews
Dined on October 24, 2015
overall3food3service3ambience3
Sad to see this one go. I have enjoyed CH's southern offerings for both brunch and dinner and have not had any misses yet. The only thing negative I've ever had was service, both in past and more recently. Today it was the hostess who seemed quite harried and unprepared. She didn't seem to want to help me find my party at all and kept brushing me aside but otherwise, our server and the bussers were all very nice and the food was, as usually, very tasty. I'll be curious to see what replaces CH in the future.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 24, 2015
overall5food5service5ambience5
I'm from the Georgia lowcountry, so eating here feels like home. The macaroni and cheese paired with shrimp and grits is my go-to. The service is wonderful as well! Thanks for being awesome!
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Spot
Chicago
127 reviews
vip
4.0
127 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2015
overall4food5service4ambience4
Interesting food combinations and very prompt delivery. First time there but will definitely be back.
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HinsdaleFoodie
Chicago
55 reviews
vip
5.0
55 reviews
Dined on October 21, 2015
overall5food5service5ambience5
We really enjoyed our southern dinner. Biscuit was flakey and delicious! Chicken thigh was tender and tasty. Mac and cheese with just the right crust. Cornbread had too much molasses for my taste.
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pita
Chicago
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 18, 2015
overall3food3service4ambience2
The Carriage House, for Sunday brunch, is popular (crowded) but conversationally challenged due to music on blast mode. It offered an interesting but very limited brunch menu with a la carte items priced over the top. $5.00 for one egg?? Puh-leeze! Pleasant, efficient serving staff. Some good, some not-so good brunch entrees. Not worth a return visit.
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LiamMcE
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 18, 2015
overall5food5service5ambience5
This place is great for people who cannot eat gluten as there are generally a wide variety of grits dishes. They have delicious cornbread too. For brunch, I would recommend the chicken and biscuit or the pork pork shoulder. Both were quite good.
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Carmisha
Chicago
21 reviews
vip
4.0
21 reviews
Dined on October 17, 2015
overall4food4service5ambience4
Overall, great experience! Our server was extremely friendly and helpful! Will definitely return!
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
6 reviews
vip
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 9, 2015
overall4food5service4ambience5
Food was served too quickly
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toscana
New England
20 reviews
vip
4.0
20 reviews
Dined on October 9, 2015
overall4food5service3ambience4
We dined here earlyish on a Friday evening. The place was pretty empty. We had heard about the southern menu, and were eager to try it out. My partner an I ordered a salad , biscuits, fried chicken and shrimp and grits to share. The salad and biscuits came out first. I am not a huge biscuit fan, but these honey-drizzled beauties were the best I had ever eaten. We had about three minutes to enjoy ths before the rest of the food came out. The table was covered with plates, and now our attention was all over the place trying to sample the new while finishing the old. Long story shot, we were out of there in 45 minutes. We usually like to take longer to enjoy our food, maybe have a second glass of wine. Not tonight. They need to slow things down-- but the food was great.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 3, 2015
overall5food5service5ambience4
Not a huge menu but what they have is incredible! Don't skip the cheesy grits! Wow! Melt it your mouth amazing. The staff is wonderful and friendly AND efficient. Can't wait to go back!
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Monique
Chicago
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 20, 2015
overall5food5service4ambience5
I'd been here before for dinner, and fell in love with the shareable plates of modern southern food. I was even more impressed when I went to book a group of six for brunch on the weekend of Renegade Craft Fair. We wanted something unique and close to the fair, and loved how Carriage House took reservations so we didn't have to wait in line. We got a seat on the sunny patio, which was perfect for people watching during the craft fair. The food was amazing, highly recommend the 40oz Bloody Mary for sharing. The service was a bit slow at times, and some of our plates were forgotten and didn't come out. But the problem was quickly addressed when pointed out. Overall would go back without question.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on September 19, 2015
overall2food4service1ambience2
We had a really challenging service experience at Carriage House. Our party of 6 was seated at 7:05, and not greeted by our server, Sadie (she was lovely, by the way!), until 7:30. We ordered drinks at that point, and didn't get our cocktails until around 8. We ordered food at that point, and received multiple dishes that weren't ours. The kitchen seemed extremely flustered & out of sorts. We had someone come by and ask us if everything was delicious, and promptly walked away before anyone at the table answered. It was a challenging evening, that seemed to be driven by the kitchen and not our server. Great food, but probably won't be returning anytime soon because we didn't get out until 9pm--- nearly 2 hours after we arrived.
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Jess
Chicago
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on September 5, 2015
overall5food5service5ambience5
I have been to Carriage House now 4 times. I love it more and more every time! I reserved this for a Bridal Shower Brunch and they were so accommodating. Made us feel so wonderful. I can't say enough positive things about them here.
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Notaclevelandnative
Cleveland
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 2, 2015
overall5food5service5ambience5
Spicy chicken is a must as is the fried green tomatoes. Good southern comfort food.
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Dave
Chicago
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on August 30, 2015
overall5food5service3ambience5
Food was wonderful. Beignets' and cornbread were bit hits for sharing. Pork Shoulder, Shrimp and Grits and French Toast were all excellent. Parking is a chore. Service tends to be slow, bit a good excuse to just enjoy time together and not obsess about getting served fast. Waitress was very friendly and doing the best possible job given the crowd and staffing
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GregS
Chicago
5 reviews
vip
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 30, 2015
overall4food5service5ambience4
We thought everything at our Carriage House brunch tasted great, and the service was great too. We had Beignets, two chicken biscuits, the pork shoulder, and the shrimp and grits (me). The gravy and biscuits on the chicken dish and the grits were exceptional. The only complaint we had was that the portion of the shrimp and grits was really small. Like, it was barely enough grits to cover the bottom of the dish, with two not-very-large shrimp. I don't know who could possibly consider it a meal. I was lucky my wife couldn't eat her entire chicken biscuit.
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Lichter
Chicago
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on August 29, 2015
overall4food4service2ambience4
I have been to Carriage House twice and have enjoyed both experiences. The chicken dumpling supper is awesome and all of the cocktails are delicious.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
vip
1.0
1 review
Dined on August 29, 2015
overall1food1service1ambience1
Parking is terrible. Will not go back
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NickM
Chicago
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on August 29, 2015
overall5food5service4ambience4
This was my first time to Carriage House, and I went with friends for brunch on a Sunday. Everyone loved it. The drinks were great, especially the punch. It does pack a "punch" (sorry not sorry) and was described perfectly in the menu: "It's brunch. Who cares?" Well I did care anyway, and enjoyed it. I ordered the shrimp and grits. My previous favorite was from a place in South Carolina (Lowcountry all the way), but I think this topped it. The grits were solid and the shrimp was sweet and juicy, but it had a bit of broth/sauce with it that knocked it out of the park. Shrimpy, bright, and earthy, I wanted to drink it. I had told the server that I was fairly hungry, and she recommended having a side. I got the potatoes, which were hot and crunchy on the outside but creamy on the inside. Having that with the shrimp was the perfect amount for me. (The shrimp and grits alone was a decent size for a moderate appetite but not a big one. I wouldn't call it small, though.) Others at my table had the chicken and biscuit. Like the potatoes, the chicken was perfectly crunchy without being dry, and the biscuit and gravy were deliciously comforting. It was well-balanced overall, and my friends were happy that it wasn't too much of a gut buster. The only downside of our meal was that our server could have been a bit quicker to come and get our order. Nonetheless, she was quite friendly and helpful with the menu. We'll all be coming back for sure.
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Snelders
Chicago
12 reviews
vip
3.0
12 reviews
Dined on August 29, 2015
overall3food3service3ambience4
We went as a group of 8, everyone enjoyed their food.The Beignets and expresso sauce were to die for and the brunch and mimosa cocktails were awesome. A couple of us had the oyster benedict and on receiving the eggs a little transparent in color my friend asked to have them cooked further, the waiter made a point of telling her that's how they were supposed to be cooked, does it matter? She took the plate away and returned swiftly with eggs cooked to my friends liking. Although the deep fried oysters were good the eggs/sauce/muffins were lacking anything notable. The ambience was great and the interior laid back and trendy, I was a little dissapointed to rate the carriage house good instead of excellent given the previous reviews, I'm going to have to try again in the hope that their more famous dishes the chicken and biscuit, srimp and grits and pork belly and peaches win me over.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on August 9, 2015
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything from the food to the service was impeccable! I brought my two children along with my husband and we were well accommodated.
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JulesMom
Chicago
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on August 8, 2015
overall5food5service5ambience4
The Lowcountry Oyster Roast and Skillet Cornbread with Foie Gras butter were decadent. Loved the St. Cecilia's Revival Punch! Laid back, welcoming ambiance. We will be back!!!!
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Dissatisfied3
Chicago
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 2, 2015
overall2food3service4ambience1
Resturant had windows open on a hot humid 95 degree day. Food was good but you get a appetizer portion for entree. Have impressive bourbon list but much less available.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
373 reviews
vip
4.0
373 reviews
Dined on August 2, 2015
overall4food4service4ambience4
We come here almost every other weekend for brunch and sit outside and it's always a great choice. The mushroom, cheesy grit truffle egg dish (not sure that's the exact name, but close!) is SO YUMMY!!! as is the Chicken and biscuits. MMMMMMM :)
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Pepper
Chicago
9 reviews
vip
3.0
9 reviews
Dined on August 1, 2015
overall3food2service4ambience4
Nice environment even sitting outside. The service was really good. The drinks were solid! The food seemed unseasoned which dampened the experience. I had the catfish fry and the Mac & Cheese. My wife said the same about the shrimp & grits. Quite unfortunate.
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KevinB
Chicago
10 reviews
vip
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on July 26, 2015
overall4food5service5ambience3
En[ven though I liked the music, I thought it was VERY LOUD for Sunday brunch.
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Joan
Chicago
15 reviews
vip
2.0
15 reviews
Dined on July 18, 2015
overall2food2service4ambience3
Let me start my saying that my 83 year old parents grew up in the south and my husband and his family are all from the south. I would also like to point out that we eat out 5 out of 7 days and consider ourselves well versed in many cuisines offered in the Chicagoland area as well as elsewhere. I am all for creating "nouveau" cuisine but when you change/manipulate the traditional one needs to make darn sure that thenewlycreated version is better. Hard biscuits, chicken and dumplings without a gravy/cream sauce, and underseasoned low boils is not going to cut it. I suggest the chefs/cooks take trip to Savannah to the Olde Pink House or betteryet Mrs Wilkes Boarding House to see if re'inventing the wheel isthe way to go....keeping the traditional and adding enhancements to whats already there is whatCarriage House should concentrate on to improve their offerings...please donot hide behind that 4 star rating...its not real.
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HeatherD
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 18, 2015
overall5food5service5ambience5
My friends and I were really impressed with everything. The brunch, drinks and service were great! I'd highly recommend this restaurant to everyone who enjoys a great meal and beautifully decorated space.
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Sandy
Chicago
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 17, 2015
overall4food4service4ambience4
And no AC in the restaurant that warm night, only large fans, and that was great !!
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on July 11, 2015
overall2food3service1ambience5
Rude server, seemed like we were inconveniencing her by eating here.
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Roxy
Chicago
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on June 28, 2015
overall5food5service5ambience3
Our waitress Michelle was great. Attentive, friendly, and pleasant. The pork shoulder w/cheese grits and eggs was delicious! The drinks and coffee during brunch were great as well. Very impressive first time experience for me.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
373 reviews
vip
5.0
373 reviews
Dined on June 27, 2015
overall5food4service5ambience5
GREAT outdoor seating for a weekend brunch. We love it here. Mimosas and gin gimlet.. both refreshing options for a little brunch cocktail.. the beignets are so delicious!
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Bukky
Chicago
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 12, 2015
overall4food3service4ambience4
The cornbread, mac and cheese fixings were delish. Catfish fry was disappointing and beignets were a bit burnt for my taste. My guest had the chicken dumpling which tasted very good. Service and ambiance was very nice
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BrownDown
Chicago
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on June 12, 2015
overall5food5service3ambience4
Haven't seen this place packed very often and I live in the neighborhood. The team of chefs are very talented. Had the best pork chop I've ever had here and highly recommend it!
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 24, 2015
overall5food5service4ambience5
Great food. Great drinks!
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 24, 2015
overall3food5service1ambience4
The overall experience was great aside from the awful waiter. We had to literally run after him for our check. He was rude and bothered by Our asking. The table next to us had the same issue.
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Michael
Grand Rapids
25 reviews
vip
3.0
25 reviews
Dined on May 24, 2015
overall3food3service4ambience4
Wait staff was very attentive for our group of 9, kept us moving thru out the brunch with apps to main & drinks; even though the place was packed they didn't rush us in the least. Fun menu, although I might like to see less "heavy-fried" items available. All in all a fun place for Sunday brunch!
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
373 reviews
vip
4.0
373 reviews
Dined on May 23, 2015
overall4food4service4ambience5
We had a LOVELY breakfast at 10am on a Saturday. We sat outside at the picnic table in the sun and it was just fantastic. The sun was out, and the food we had was great. The fresh squeezed OJ and coffee are both delicious as is the homemade sausage. The fried green tomatoes were disappointing but the chicken and biscuit... MMMMMM so good. I will be back.
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1700 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622

Additional information

Cross street
Paulina Street
Neighborhood
Bucktown / Wicker Park
Hours of operation
Closed Monday Tuesday & Wednesday 3pm - Midnight Thursday - Saturday 3pm - 2am Sunday: 3:00pm - 10pm Brunch: Saturday & Sunday: 10am - 3pm Happy Hour: Tuesday-Friday 3pm-6pm
Cuisines
Low Country, Southern
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Close to Division and Milwaukee Blue line stop, and the Number 70 Division bus.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Michael Galen
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch

Website
http://www.carriagehousechicago.com/
Phone number
(773) 384-9700
Private party facilities
Modern Low Country Fare. A Taste of Down South, up North.
Private party contact
Claudette Guillermo: (773) 243-6921

Carriage House

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Menu

For The Table

Arugula Salad$10.00

Little Gem Salad$13.00

Fried Green Tomatoes$10.00

Oyster Roast$14.00

Mushroom, Truffle and Egg$13.00

Carriage House Fried Chicken Thigh

Classic$9.00

Southern Hot$9.00

Suppers

Baby Back Ribs$15.00

Chicken and Dumplings$22.00

Lowcountry Boil$35.00

Shrimp and Grits$14.00

Berkshire Pork Chop$22.00

Slow Smoked Pork Sandwich$11.00

Catfish Fry$13.00

Fixins

Skillet Cornbread$7.00

Buttermilk Biscuit$3.00

Geechie Boy Grits$6.00

Country Ham Hush Puppies$7.00

Macaroni and Cheese$8.00

Collard Greens$5.00

What 555 people are saying

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