The Swamp Fox at the Francis Marion Hotel

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1. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Birmingham

   14 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   14 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Everything was great

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   KimB

   Charleston

   8 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Our server, Christina was fabulous! She was so cute and had an adorable personality and was so proud to work at a restaurant that had such great food! Our food was phenomenal, everything was really really good! We had a sweet potato ravioli, pasta dish that was one of the best meals I’ve ever had! And the kale and apple salad was very unique and tasty. I have had shrimp and grits all over Charleston, I think this place has all of them beat… I will definitely come back

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   Arnie

   Charleston

   8 reviews

   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   Wonderful server. Food was very tasty dessert was amazing.

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   Allen

   Philadelphia

   32 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   32 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   overall4food2service4ambience3

   The shrimp and grits were gross. So much fat, cheese and butter in the gravy that covered the clumped grits. I could only eat the shrimp. My husband had a hamburger, that tasted like it was cooked in a grease flair up. The she crab soup was edible but not one of the best. Our server was very nice and offered to replace my shrimp and grits but I had enough and didn’t want to try anything else.

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5. LD

   LynnD

   New England

   30 reviews

   5.0

   30 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Swamp Fox NEVER disappoints! As locals this is our go-to place. Service is always friendly and on point, and the food….always wonderful! We were there yesterday for restaurant week. Hubby had the hush puppies and crab cake sandwich and was very happy with his selection. I enjoyed the Brussels (I’ve had before and they have the BEST hands down!) and the sweet potato agnolotti which was phenomenal. Always, always an awesome experience! We will return :)

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   lindsleyv

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 19, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   Great food. Loved the she crab soup. Waitress was outstanding!!

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   Gourmay

   New York Area

   5 reviews

   4.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on January 19, 2023

   overall4food4service4ambience3

   The she crab soup and shrimp and grits were outstanding!

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   markm

   New York Area

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 19, 2023

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   This was our Anniversary and the waitress was wonderful. The food was very good and we had real southern food like fried chicken and grits. Wonderful music and ambiance.

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   LaKeyshiaW

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 18, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   The food was excellent and so was the Hostess and Server

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10. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We’d never tried Swamp Fox, even after living in CHS for 24+ years, but make it a point to try new places for lunch & dinner over Restaurant Week. WOW what a great & DELICIOUS experience. The food, presentation, freshness, service.. it all was 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟. Can’t wait to go back & we’ve been telling friends too!

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11. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I couldn’t have picked a better place to celebrate my 60th birthday! I usually don’t dine in restaurants participating in Restaurant Week but I’m so happy I did! I plan to return AGAIN this week!

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    Matt

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Great service and food

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    JimmyD

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Everything was great, an enjoyable experience! Just one negative; on the Restaurant week web page, The Swamp Fox Restaurant Dinner offer stated that a glass of wine or beer was also included in the price. When I sat down I was was told that that offer was only included in the "Pre" Restaurant Week offer. When I got home and went to the Charleston Restaurant Week web page, it still lists a glass of wine or beer comes with dinner at Swamp Fox; I'm disappointed!

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    JonW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I believe we were owed a complimentary glass of wine for reserving a table on line. I saw a placard in the lobby of the hotel encouraging people to retserve a table and in doing so patrons would receive a glass of wine. Can we still take you up on that offer since we didn't receive that when we were served?

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    KathleenE

    Charleston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Lunch was wonderful! The crab soup was outstanding as was the crab cake sandwich and the shrimp & grits. Our waitress, Sylvie, was so friendly and energetic. We will be back.

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    SidneyH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Came here during restaurant week and it was so amazing. Loved the foot and service

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    Rhi09

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    The food was good, but our server Eric was excellent. The She Crab soup and the flourless chocolate were delicious.

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    RachelA

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4

    I visited during Charleston restaurant week, and it was a great first choice. The portions were generous and everyone was happy with their choices. The shrimp and grits is a must-have.

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    KimC

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 12, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Everything was tasty. Our server Danner was very friendly.

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    fraulux2

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    The shrimp and grits were the best that we had ever tasted. The wait staff was friendly and professional. We enjoyed our dining experience at the Swamp Fox and would recommend it for its quality menu with a Southern flair.

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    Robert

    Atlanta

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3

    Exceeded my expectations. Excellent food for a reasonable price.

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    pgybnk

    Indiana

    55 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    55 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The piano player was good but a little loud for my taste . service and food was great

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    GonzaloC

    Philadelphia

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    I spent New Year's Eve with my wife at this cozy restaurant. We loved the piano player, the service was great and very attentive, the food was well presented and the menu options were adequate. The only thing that prevents me from giving it a five star is that my plate -lamb racks with sweet potato and charred brussell sprouts came lukewarm. The waiter was prompt to take it back for heating, and the manager came to apologize. The second time around the plate came perfect temperature. I would have liked a little more of the live music, but overall we enjoyed very much the experience.

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24. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We ate here on New Year’s Eve and it was delicious. The lamb was amazing!

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25. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2022

    overall2food3service5ambience3

    Our waiter was awesome, but the food was mediocre at best and way over price. Don’t waste your money at The Swamp Fox. It’s a typical hotel restaurant.

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26. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 28, 2022

    overall2food2service3ambience4

    Unfortunately won't visit again upon being seated asked to have a different 4 top as one being seated at was in direct center of restaurant and we have two young children well behaved but always better to have against a wall etc not in center stage were told cannot move we are assigned although several 4 tops open.... well on to food subpar menu limited shrimp grits were bland total of 4 small shrimp and two tiny pieces of sausage in dish, tuna appetizer was horrible idk how mess up good tuna but they figured it, service was slow and food took forever to come out. Sorry but very dissapointing.

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27. SB

    SusanB

    Charleston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent food and atmosphere!! A must see when you are visiting Charleston.

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    skippy

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 27, 2022

    overall2food4service3ambience3

    This restaurant did not meet our expectations of a higher end experience. The kitchen was out of items on the menu. Drinks took a long time. Empty plates and glasses sat on our table. Food took a long time to prepare. Our water glasses were not filled regularly. The desserts were clearly out of the refrigerator and did not taste fresh. One entree had a substitution that we were not asked about making. Excuse by waitress was that people ate everything over the Christmas holiday weekend. Not our problem. We will not return.

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    CodyM

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 26, 2022

    overall1food3service1ambience2

    クリスマスのとても忙しいタイミングだったためか、料理が出てくるのがとても遅く、1時間くらい待たされた。ウェイターがドリンクをサーブし忘れたり、貰えるはずのお通し的なものが出てこず、ウェイターに聞いたところ、謝ることもなく、もし欲しいなら代わりのものを持ってくると言って、メイン料理が来た後にやっとお通しが来た。料理自体は美味しかったのでスタッフの対応があまり良くなく、残念だった。

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    LorraineC

    San Antonio

    6 reviews

    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 26, 2022

    overall2food2service3ambience2

    Being that it was a Holiday and they were overwhelmed I will try it again

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    abbyc

    Atlanta

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 26, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    Awesome evening food was amazing and very relaxing atmosphere

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    Kinniburgh

    Naples

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on December 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The Swamp Fox was a wonderful choice for Christmas Day Dinner. Our server Eric was hospitable and knowledgeable. The food was amazing and we enjoyed our complimentary mimosa and Bloody Mary. Very well done.

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    Nancy

    Chicago

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 25, 2022

    overall2food1service1ambience4

    The talented pianist, the well crafted cocktails, and the delicious crab soup were the only redeeming qualities of our visit. The extremely limited menu should have been a great set up for success. The kitchen could have perfected their dishes and there was little for the platers and servers to memorize what belongs on each dish. However, both dinners and both desserts had preparation issues and were missing important components of their dishes. The lamb chop dish was disappointing in quality of meat and had little flavor. The snapper did not have a crispy skin, instead it was a rubbery layer that had to be scraped away to get to the meat. This dish also lacked any flavor. Well over half of our meal was left on our plates. The manager was well aware there were issues, as we watched him get repeatedly pulled over throughout the restaurant. Our optimistic hopes for dessert were quickly dashed with one bite. Once again important components left out and we were left with a slice of plain bitter dark chocolate and a slice of completely underwhelming pecan pie. Our young server tried his best. I felt bad he was having to deal with so many complaints for things that were out of his control. Management should have been on top of the quality control. Most importantly, if they know they have staffing issues, they should not have booked for 1 hour turnaround times. Having fewer tables and a longer seating time would have allowed them a greater chance of success.

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    MichaelG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 25, 2022

    overall5food5service3ambience3

    Very good food and overall good service ! Always have the Christmas dinner.

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    OJRL

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 25, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    Food was great. Service was a little slow but it was Christmas. Everyone was very nice.

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    NOLAfan

    Raleigh

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 25, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Our server Sylvie was exceptional. Food was up to the usual standard. Dining area was very festive for the holiday. Noise level wasn't intrusive. We are looking forward to our next visit.

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37. MT

    MannieT

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 25, 2022

    overall3food3service2ambience3

    Beautiful setting, poor service, food was served cold, salad lettuce was wilted, drinks took a long time to be served, drinks were watered down, meals served in 2019 were far superior.

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38. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 24, 2022

    overall3food2service5ambience3

    Food was a bit salty - nothing to get excited about!! It’s alright

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    TEXALA

    Houston

    4 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 23, 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience5

    12-25-22 Loved the atmosphere. Place was decorated nicely. I truly think that the restaurant took on much more diners than they could service. Pear salad did not have adequate dressing. Had to ask twice for salt and pepper. Told the waiter that I wanted a glass of red wine with my prime rib. Never got it. Prime not cooked to how I ordered it. Food was warm but not hot like it should have been. Desert arrived cold and it was an apple dumpling. All in all - very disappointing. They comped us our one glass of wine each and 10 percent discount. Our waiter disappeared after he took our order and they had the nerve to charge us 20 percent tip. Bar area was tiny. I would not go back to this restaurant.

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    ErinS

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Meal was delicious and service was great. I would eat there again and recommend to friends.

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