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The Grocery

Downtown · $$–$$$ · Ranked in 1 TasteSignal category

Updated November 2026

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#35 Best Overall

The Grocery is a neighborhood Charleston restaurant centered on seasonal ingredients from local farmers, fishermen, foragers, and artisans, with Chef Kevin Johnson at the helm.

4.4
TasteSignal Crowd ScoreBlended across 2 platforms · how this is calculated
Google★ 4.4840 reviewsTripadvisor★ 4.4716 reviews

Diner ratings checked Nov 2026. Platforms with fewer than 50 reviews are not counted.

Address4 Cannon St, Charleston, SC 29403
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Websitethegrocerycharleston.com
HoursDinner Tuesday-Sunday, opening at 5:00

Hours, prices and booking details are from our 2026 checks. Confirm with the restaurant before you go.

Why The Grocery ranks where it does

#35

Best Overall Restaurants in Charleston, SC

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  • Critic recognition from Condé Nast Traveler, Post and Courier and Charleston City Paper in the last five years.
  • Fresh critic coverage in the last six months (Post and Courier, Oct 2026).
  • Diner ratings: 4.4 on Google (840 reviews); 4.4 on Tripadvisor (716 reviews).

Rank history

CategoryOct 26Nov 26
Best Overall#35#35

A dash means it was not ranked in that category that month. See everything that moved this month.

What critics and guides say

Condé Nast Traveler: The Best Restaurants in Charleston (2026) (Jul 2026)Post and Courier: The holidays are fast approaching. Which Charleston restaurants do you recommend for large parties? (Tip Jar) (Oct 2026)Charleston City Paper: Our Top 50: Summer 2026 (DISH Dining Guide) (Aug 2026)

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Frequently asked

Is The Grocery good?

The Grocery ranks #35 for Best Overall in Charleston on TasteSignal for November 2026. Critic recognition from Condé Nast Traveler, Post and Courier and Charleston City Paper in the last five years.

What is The Grocery's TasteSignal Crowd Score?

4.4 out of 5, the average of its ratings on Google and Tripadvisor (platforms with 50+ reviews), checked Nov 2026.

Where is The Grocery?

The Grocery is at 4 Cannon St, Charleston, SC 29403 (Downtown).