(843) 722-7224
251 Meeting St
Charleston,
SC
29401
32.7834
-79.9322
Neighborhood: South of Broad
06/12/09
What's the line about?
by aafsc
Jestine's is a Charleston institution--but one we should be embarrassed by. The food may be down-home, just like your Mom used to make (if you're from the south), but remember that Mom was not such a hot cook. All in all, the food is underseasoned to the point of being bland. I will concede that the housemade pickles they put on your table to knosh on while ordering are pretty good. But you can't order just a plate of those. Yet people do come, and wait patiently in line. Guess they have gotten used to Mom's food.
- Pros: Pickles are pretty good
03/03/09
Touristy but, rightfully so.
by Mi2SC
If you are coming to Charleston you should probably plan on going to Jestine's; It's a Charleston institution. I would certainly recommend getting there early because there is ALWAYS a line. Jestine's has excellent sweet tea and the coca-cola pie is really good!
- Pros: Fulfilling Southern Food.
- Cons: Waiting in line.
09/12/08
If you go to Charleston, go to Jestine's!!
by Travelnman1
When Southern Living Magazine features a restaurant at least 7 times, it is featured in countless publications along with spots on television shows a person would be crazy not to try the place. Well, Jestine?s lives up to all the hype! Just as every other review mentions, the southern low country food is outstanding. The service is friendly and each meal our group ordered was everything you could ask for and then some. It?s not the cheapest lunch you will ever eat; about $45.00 with tip for three. However, we could have skipped dinner after filling ourselves with amazing food (but in Charleston, that would be a sin). Yes, there will be a wait, and yes the wait will be outside on the side of the building, and yes it will be hot. You won?t melt; you won?t starve while you wait and you will not be disappointed! Just go! It?s worth the wait, it?s worth the money and you won?t forget the food.
- Pros: Food lives up to everything you read. Fun place to eat.
- Cons: It's a busy place, you are going to wait.
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