10 of the Best Dishes in Charleston, South Carolina to Enjoy On A Cold Day – Mini Restaurant Winter Guide

By Mark A. Leon

As we head into the colder months in the Lowcountry, here are 4 restaurants and 10 menu items that will warm your soul and keep your satisfied.

82 Queen – 82 Queen Street, Charleston, SC, 29401

• Award-Winning She Crab Soup: Rich, creamy and just as good as it sounds. Voted ‘Best She-Crab Soup’ by Charleston City Paper for 17 years running. 
• Braised Beef Short Ribs: angus beef, mashed yukon gold potatoes, garlic-buttered haricot verts, crispy onion and au jus.
• Crispy Roasted Duck: toasted pecan rice pilaf, haricots verts, raspberry-port reduction

Florence’s Lowcountry Kitchen – 1271 Folly Road, Charleston, SC, 29412

• Shrimp & Grits: shrimp, smoked andouille sausage, sweet onion, peppers, creole butter sauce and cheddar cheese. 
• Lowcountry Gumbo: chicken, smoked andouille sausage, onions, sweet peppers, corn, okra, seasoned tomato broth, served with red rice.

Ma’am Saab – 251 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC

• Samosa Chaat: vegetable-filled, crispy samosa pockets on top of warm, curried chickpeas.
• Butter Chicken: tandoori chicken in a rich golden curry sauce.

Bumpa’s – 5 Cumberland Street, Charleston, SC, 29401

• The Signature Grilled Cheese: a timeless favorite featuring melt-in-your mouth American cheese and fresh and juicy sliced tomato on butter–toasted sourdough. Customize with your choice of crispy bacon or caramelized onions for an extra layer of flavor.
• Jo’s Disco Fries: one of Bumpa’s legendary fry plates, piled high with crispy fries smothered in beef gravy, mozzarella cheese, caramelized onions and tender braised beef.
• Cumberland Chili: hearty, housemade beef chili served over jasmine rice, topped with shredded cheddar, a dollop of creamy sour cream and pickled jalapenos.

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