An 1888 Victorian house on Queen Street serving generous Lowcountry classics — biscuits, shrimp and grits, she-crab soup — in one of the most beloved brunch settings in the city. A Charleston institution with genuine staying power.
Why It Belongs on the List
Poogan's Porch has been serving Lowcountry comfort food since 1976, and its longevity is earned. The biscuits are exceptional; the shrimp and grits are exactly what visitors come to Charleston hoping to find. Weekend brunch is a ritual for locals and a rite of passage for first-time visitors. The Victorian house setting, with its original porch and creaky floors, is part of the experience.
What Stands Out
- Charleston institution since 1976 | 1888 Victorian house
- Best brunch in the French Quarter | Legendary biscuits
- Shrimp and grits, she-crab soup — Lowcountry classics