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The Swamp Fox at the Francis Marion Hotel, Charleston, SC

The Swamp Fox at the Francis Marion Hotel

4.5 (1866)
$30 and under
Southern
387 King Street, Charleston, SC 29403

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
The Swamp Fox Restaurant and Bar, named for Revolutionary War hero, General Francis Marion, features classic Southern cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Executive Chef Heyward Davis and Chef De Cuisine Daniel James create regional specialties that emphasize farm to table practices using locally grown fruits and vegetables with respect to the traditional beloved flavors and techniques of the Lowcountry.

Known for its award-winning Shrimp and Grits, The Swamp Fox Restaurant and Bar overlooks historic Marion Square Park and is popular with both locals and visitors to Charleston. Guests can enjoy live piano Friday and Saturday nights from 6pm - 9pm.

The restaurant also has a private dining room, the Parkview, that seats thirty and overlooks King Street and Marion Square Park. This intimate space is perfect for private events and small parties.

Masks are recommended for fully vaccinated customers. Consistent with CDC guidelines, unvaccinated customers should wear masks.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Southern, Low Country, American
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 11:30 am–3:00 pm Bar Daily 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Heyward Davis
  • Catering
    Francis Marion catering offers customizable menus and pricing includes china, glassware, flatware, tables, centerpieces and linens.<br />Off-site catering: Marion Square, South Carolina Aquarium, Gaillard Center, Charleston's Visitor's Center, Charleston Maritime Center, Thomas Bennett House, Gibbes Museum of Art + more. Contact us for a complete list.
  • Private party facilities
    The Swamp Fox Restaurant and Bar, named for Revolutionary War hero, General Francis Marion, features classic Southern cuisine perfect for any special occasion or private event. Treat your guests to a one-of-a kind, delicious experience in a setting unlike any other.
  • Private party contact
    Chaselyn Williams - Catering Sales Manager: (843) 937-8691
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown Charleston
  • Cross street
    Corner of King and Calhoun Street
  • Parking details
    Parking is located in the city parking garage next door or along the street.
  • Entertainment
    Guests can enjoy live piano Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights while sipping cocktails in the casually elegant surroundings.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 1,866 people are saying

The Swamp Fox at the Francis Marion Hotel reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • South Carolina

    Southern

Review summary

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The Swamp Fox at the Francis Marion Hotel offers a dining experience enhanced by "elegant ambiance" and live piano music. Guests praise its attentive and knowledgeable staff, with standout servers like Sylvie and Andrew. Menu favorites include the "best she-crab soup," shrimp and grits, and butter cake. Ideal for special occasions or a cozy meal.

1,866 Reviews
  1. Leah

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing. I ordered the Brussel sprouts, petite shrimp and grits and the deviled crab and I honestly can’t decide which I enjoyed most. Five star food. My waiter was so sweet and accommodating. My only complaint was the host who seated me was a little dismissive. Maybe because I was a solo diner. Food and server were fantastic.
    The Swamp Fox at the Francis Marion HotelResponded 2 days ago
    Dear Leah, Your delightful dining experience at The Swamp Fox Restaurant truly warms our hearts. We are thrilled to hear that you savored our Brussel sprouts, petite shrimp and grits, and deviled crab dishes. However, we regret to hear about your experience with the host. Please accept our apologies for any dissatisfaction caused. We strive to provide the same level of warmth and courtesy to all our guests, regardless of their dining party size. Your feedback is valuable to us and we shall reflect upon it. We hope to see you again for more culinary adventures at The Swamp Fox Restaurant. Thank you for your feedback, The Swamp Fox Restaurant

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  2. Robyn

    Portland3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We stayed at The Francis Marion for four nights for a medical conference. I had breakfast in the restaurant every morning and it was huge and delicious. And a surprisingly good value, especially for a hotel. Sylvie was the BEST as a server! So kind and joyful and remembered my order. She was very attentive and took care of every need. Such a pleasure! We are one dinner there and it was also delicious and not bad for pricing. Chloe was our very sweet server and she also did a great job taking care of us. I normally avoid most hotel restaurants due to price and lack of qualify food, but was very pleased with the Swamp Fox

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  3. Jacob

    Charleston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had the pleasure of enjoying a birthday meal here Eric, the server was probably the best waiter I’ve ever had. He procured Dr Pepper for me even though it was off menu. The piano was a beautiful ambience, though expensive you can’t beat the location and delicious as well.!

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  4. Darry

    New York City20 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 30, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Great food but it took 50 minutes after being seated to get our entrees. Our server, Oscar, not only gave us the wrong code for the restroom, he was not versed in what beers were on tap and didn’t check in us but once during our 50 minute wait.

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  5. Nicolas

    BW2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Typische Südstaatenküche. Gute Qualität. Wir hätten etwas mehr Pep/Würze erwartet. Wir hatten sehr freundliches Personal. Leider aber auch zwei sehr laute Nebentische (die Amerikaner kommunizieren halt immer etwas lauter). Preis/Leistung passt.

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  6. Shawna

    Detroit1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I was in town with a dear friend for a conference, and got to celebrate her birthday with dinner. I called the day of to see if they could make her feel special. The hostess offered a slice of cake while being sung happy Birthday. I told her my friend is gluten free and wouldn't love being sung to. Sylvie got on the phone and told me they have a gluten free dessert, agreed to put flowers on her table, and told me the manager (Brian) would make her feel special. Boy did they exceed my expectations! When we checked in, they immediately catered to us. Brian was waiting at the hostess stand and introduced us to our server (Andrew). We had a lovely table by the window facing the park' including a small but classy vase of flowers. The water in the vase had a tinge of green making me think they were originally used elsewhere in the hotel. LO V E multi-purpose ingenuity! Avoided extra cost to me (and them) while meaning so much to us! The ambiance is elegant, yet simple. The piano player was great! Live piano was a plus! The room wasn't too loud, could still enjoy him. Noise level wasn't distracting. Andrew was knowledgeable about the menu, covertly attentive, and very courteous. The restaurant offers a good variety of gluten free options (clearly marked on the menu). We finished dinner, I caught Andrew's attention, and he surprised my friend with a candle in a piece of gluten free chocolate cake. Delightful. The experience was one of the best I've had (and I am no stranger to fine dining). Oh yea, and the food was to die for 😅 ( we shared a pear salad, she got the salmon and I enjoyed the braised short rib pasta).

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  7. debbie

    Charleston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best food. Portions were large, could not finish it all even though I wanted to eat is all. Staff seated is promptly.

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  8. Vicki

    Coastal Georgia15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We often stay at The Francis Marion when we come to Charleston for a concert at The Charleston Music Hall. We have breakfast at The Swamp Fox, which is always delicious. However, we have not eaten dinner here until tonight. It was excellent! We just had a few of their small plates and I’ll say that unless you have a really big appetite, that’s all you need. The pear salad was an amazing combination of flavors. The shrimp and grits was delicious, as was the deviled crab. I wouldn’t hesitate to have dinner here again.

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  9. Tiffany

    Charleston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great location and welcoming team all food flavorful.

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  10. Julie VIP

    Salt Lake City9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambiance was great, nice and quiet. Server was perfect, she crab soup, appetizers, salad and bread, Salmon were great. Fried chicken might have been too salty on the breading.

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FAQs

The Swamp Fox at the Francis Marion Hotel offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (843) 724-8888.

The Swamp Fox at the Francis Marion Hotel is rated 4.5 stars by 1866 OpenTable diners.

The Swamp Fox at the Francis Marion Hotel 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.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today
Google Map for The Swamp Fox at the Francis Marion Hotel

387 King Street, Charleston, SC 29403

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Corner of King and Calhoun Street
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown Charleston
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 11:30 am–3:00 pm Bar Daily 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Southern, Low Country, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking is located in the city parking garage next door or along the street.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Heyward Davis
  • Entertainment
    Guests can enjoy live piano Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights while sipping cocktails in the casually elegant surroundings.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Francis Marion catering offers customizable menus and pricing includes china, glassware, flatware, tables, centerpieces and linens.<br />Off-site catering: Marion Square, South Carolina Aquarium, Gaillard Center, Charleston's Visitor's Center, Charleston Maritime Center, Thomas Bennett House, Gibbes Museum of Art + more. Contact us for a complete list.
  • Private party facilities
    The Swamp Fox Restaurant and Bar, named for Revolutionary War hero, General Francis Marion, features classic Southern cuisine perfect for any special occasion or private event. Treat your guests to a one-of-a kind, delicious experience in a setting unlike any other.
  • Private party contact
    Chaselyn Williams - Catering Sales Manager: (843) 937-8691
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