West Ashley Restaurant “Spanglish” is now “Patois”

Spanglish Cocina + Bar located in West Ashley at 652 St. Andrews Blvd, an up-and-coming neighborhood, has unveiled a new concept – Patois. Charleston’s newest pan-Caribbean restaurant, Patois, introduces diners to an array of diverse, colorful and refreshingly minimalistic dishes, showcasing the best flavors spanning from the West Indies to Mexico. Under new ownership, employees of the restaurant are excited about new changes and new possibilities. 

“We are grateful for the opportunity to share our concept of simple, ingredient driven cuisine influenced by the agricultural heritage shared with the various lands surrounding the Caribbean sea,” says Chef Mike Fitzhugh. As the previous Chef de Cuisine of Spanglish, Chef Mike says there is growing support for the restaurant’s new direction. “We have received substantial support from the community already and look forward to showcasing our simple yet sophisticated cuisine to our guests.” 

Chef Mike has finalized his mouth-watering lunch menu, now available for dine-in (inside or on al fresco on Patios’ patio) and delivery via UberEats. Guests can enjoy lunch favorites like Tomato Salad with avocado mousse, fresh cheese, and pistou, Cuban Sandwiches; and Chicken Torta with red chiles, maduros, and black bean spread, all inspired by Chef Mike’s travels around the globe.

Patois’ Chef’s Dinner menu features the choice of an appetizer, entrée and side for $35. Diners can savor starters like Pork Belly with agave, citrus and herbs; and Shrimp Ceviche with leche de tigre, onion and radish; alongside delicious entrées like Merlot Steak with charred onions, red chimichurri and arugula. Savory sides feature the freshest Lowcountry produce to create dishes like Roasted Carrots Escabeche with chermoula and yogurt, and Sea Island Red Peas Sofrito – to name a few. 

During the transition period from Spanglish to Patois, guests will receive a complimentary cookie from WildFlour Pastry, who will provide many of the restaurant’s delectable baked goods and desserts. 

Patois is BYOB, allowing diners to bring their favorite wine and beer to drink alongside their meal for no additional fee. Non-alcoholic beer will be available, along with a selection of exciting Patois mocktails – coming soon. As part of the rebranding effort and commitment to community support, the restaurant recently purchased fine china from ReTail, a resale store that sells a variety of furniture, appliances and decorative items, and donates 100% of all proceeds to Pet Helpers.

Patois is open Tuesday-Saturday from 11:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m., and 4:30-9:00 p.m.

More information and menus can be found at https://www.patoischs.com/