Creative Lowcountry CuisineBest Restaurants in Charleston SC
A one-time Texan with a gift for Southern cooking, Executive Chef Marc Collins puts his own forward-thinking spin on traditional Lowcountry dishes. The result? Peak-of-flavor food that’s both modern and comforting, refreshingly light on butter and cream, and unmatched in its use of local, seasonal ingredients.
TASTES OF NATIVE TRIBES
STARTERS
PRESERVED RABBIT $16
Corn Cob Bouillon, Seewee Bean Succotash,
Hickory Nut Oil
POACHED EGG $17
Watercress, Cauliflower, Sour Sop, Mushroom Conserva,
Pumpkin Seed, Duck Fried Corn Bread
ENTREES
RAINBOW TROUT $40
Sunflower Sumac Crust, Wild Rice Porridge,
Corn Sauce, Arugula, Cranberry Paint
BROKEN ARROW VENISON $45
Roasted Onion, Parsnip Potato Puree,
Acorn Squash, Juniper Chestnut Sauce
DESSERT
PUMPKIN SOUFFLÉ
Salted Caramel Sauce, Roasted Pepitas, White Chocolate Ice Cream
FLAVORS BROUGHT FROM AFRICA
STARTERS
BUTTERNUT SQUASH & PEANUT SOUP $11
Grilled Scallion Lacquer, Dried Mango
SHRIMP N’ RICE GRITS $19
Cabbage Leaves, Burden Creek Dairy Goat Cheese,
Smoked Ham Hock Gravy
ENTREES
BERBERE SWEET POTATOES $32
Roasted Beets, Yogurt, Celery Root, Cucumber Relish,
Cassareep Glazed Pecans
PERI-PERI PORK BELLY $38
Coconut Red Rice, Collard Greens,
Red Onion Piccalilli, Guava Puree
DESSERT
PINEAPPLE UPSIDE DOWN CAKE
Brown Butter Sponge Cake, Cherry Compote, Benne Seed, and Oat Granola
INFLUENCES FROM EUROPE
STARTERS
GALANTINE OF POULET ROUGE $17
Garlic Chive Crostini, Frisee, Truffle Aioli,
Radish, Chow-Chow
FOIE GRAS* $29
Cassava Pudding, Pomegranate Strawberry Jam,
Hazelnuts, Lime Basil Oil
ENTREES
PAPRIKA GROUPER $41
Leeks n’ Kale, Crispy Fingerling Potatoes, Manchego
Cheese, Preserved Tomato & Caper Crudo
“1855” BEEF TENDERLOIN $45
Heart of Palm Puree, King Trumpet Mushroom, Asparagus,
Roasted Potato, Sauce Espagnole
DESSERT
CHOCOLATE & PISTACHIO
Trio of Chocolate Mousses, Dark Chocolate Cake, Pistachio Gelato
SOUTH CAROLINA TODAY
STARTERS
GREEN GODDESS CAESAR SALAD $11
Quail Egg, Espelette, Meyer Lemon Gel, Parmesan
SOUTHERN GRILLED CHEESE $39
Pimento Cheese Mousse, Grilled Brioche,
Surryano Ham, Paddlefish Caviar, Cured Yolk Powder
ENTREES
SEA SCALLOPS $42
Blue Corn Grits, Copper Carrots, Brussels Sprouts,
Vanilla Bean Vinaigrette
CHICKEN FRIED DUCK BREAST $43
Hoppin’ John, Turnips & Tops, Orange and Grapefruit Salad,
Buttered Biscuit Gravy
DESSERT
PUMPKIN SOUFFLE
Salted Caramel Sauce, Roasted Pepitas, White Chocolate Ice Cream
