The Swamp Fox at the Francis Marion Hotel

4.4

1806 Reviews

$30 and under

Southern

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2 people

Dec 29, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 15 times today

Charming
Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions

The Swamp Fox Restaurant and Bar, named for Revolutionary War hero, General Francis Marion, features classic Southern cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Executive Chef Heyward Davis and Chef De Cuisine Daniel James create regional specialties that emphasize farm to table practices using locally grown fruits and vegetables with respect to the traditional beloved flavors and techniques of the Lowcountry.

Known for its award-winning Shrimp and Grits, The Swamp Fox Restaurant and Bar overlooks historic Marion Square Park and is popular with both locals and visitors to Charleston. Guests can enjoy live piano Friday and Saturday nights from 6pm - 9pm.

The restaurant also has a private dining room, the Parkview, that seats thirty and overlooks King Street and Marion Square Park. This intimate space is perfect for private events and small parties.

Masks are recommended for fully vaccinated customers. Consistent with CDC guidelines, unvaccinated customers should wear masks.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Southern, Low Country, American
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 11:30 am–3:00 pm Bar Daily 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(843) 724-8888
Website
https://www.francismarionhotel.com/swamp-fox-restaurant-3/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Heyward Davis
Catering
Francis Marion catering offers customizable menus and pricing includes china, glassware, flatware, tables, centerpieces and linens.<br />Off-site catering: Marion Square, South Carolina Aquarium, Gaillard Center, Charleston's Visitor's Center, Charleston Maritime Center, Thomas Bennett House, Gibbes Museum of Art + more. Contact us for a complete list.
Private party facilities
The Swamp Fox Restaurant and Bar, named for Revolutionary War hero, General Francis Marion, features classic Southern cuisine perfect for any special occasion or private event. Treat your guests to a one-of-a kind, delicious experience in a setting unlike any other.
Private party contact
Chaselyn Williams - Catering Sales Manager: (843) 937-8691

Location
387 King Street, Charleston, SC 29403
Neighborhood
Downtown Charleston
Cross street
Corner of King and Calhoun Street
Parking details
Parking is located in the city parking garage next door or along the street.
Entertainment
Guests can enjoy live piano Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights while sipping cocktails in the casually elegant surroundings.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Daily Breakfast Buffet* (Monday-Friday)$20.00
Smoked Salmon Platter & Hard Boiled Eggs, Fresh Storey Farms Eggs, Crispy Bacon, Chicken Sausage with Peppers & Onions, Sausage Links, Blueberry Pancakes, Adluh Mills Grits, Breakfast Potatoes, Fresh Fruit, Greek Yogurt Parfait Bar with Seasonal Accoutrements, Assorted Baked Pastries, Seasonal Breakfast Specialties Plus Choice Of Coffee Or Tea
Southern Weekend Buffet* (Saturday & Sunday)$25.00
Our Daily Buffet Plus Made To Order Omelet, Mini Quiche, Stuffed French Toast, Bourbon Peach Crisp, Mason Jar Overnight Oats with Seasonal Accoutrements. Also Includes A Complimentary Mimosa After 10am

Short Order

Served With Your Choice Of Applewood Bacon, Virginia Pit Ham or Sausage Links

Francis Marion*$13.00
Two Eggs Any Style, Adluh Mills Grits Or Breakfast Potatoes, Your Choice Of Toast
Swamp Fox Stack$12.00
Three Buttermilk Pancakes topped with Bananas, Warm Maple Syrup, Powdered Sugar, Fresh Whipped Cream
Grilled Bagel & Smoked Salmon*$14.00
Smoked Salmon, Cucumber & Caper Relish, Herbed Cream Cheese
Belgian Waffle$12.00
Served Hot With Fresh Strawberries, Maple Syrup, Butter
French Toast$13.00
Thick Sliced Challah Bread With A Touch Of Cinnamon & Vanilla, Maple Syrup, Butter
Hearty Breakfast*$16.00
Two Eggs Any Style, Two Silver Dollar Pancakes, Adluh Mills Grits or Breakfast Potatoes, Your Choice Of Toast

Shrimp & Grits

Shrimp & Grits$18.00
The Swamp Fox's Award-Winning Recipe With Sautéed Shrimp, Lobster & Tasso Ham Gravy, Vidalia Onions & Fresh Peppers over Adluh Mills Pepperjack Grits

Grains & Fruit

House Granola$10.00
Local Honey-Laced Blend of Nuts & Grains, Greek Yogurt, Fresh Seasonal Berries
Oatmeal$7.00
Toasty Oats, Brown Sugar, Raisins
Fresh Fruit Bowl$6.00
Seasonal Assortment Of Fresh Fruit & Berries
Cereal$5.00
Raisin Bran, Corn Flakes, Cheerios, Frosted Flakes, Fruit Loops, Lucky Charms. Served With Local Whole Milk or Skim

Chef's Specialties

Served With Adluh Mills Grits or Breakfast Potatoes. We Proudly Serve Storey Farms Organic Pasture Eggs, John's Island, SC

Three Egg or Egg White Omelet*$13.00
Choice Of Three: Pit Ham, Sausage, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Peppers, Onions, Mushrooms, Spinach, Cheddar, Swiss, Pepperjack or American Cheese, Your Choice of Toast
Charleston Omelet*$15.00
Sautéed Shrimp, Fresh Peppers, Vidalia Onions, Pepperjack Cheese, Your Choice of Toast
Eggs Benedict*$13.00
Two Poached Eggs, Griddled Pit Ham, Toasted English Muffin, Hollandaise Sauce
Lowcountry Skillet*$16.00
Shrimp, Scrambled Eggs, Goat Cheese, Sweet Bell Pepers & Onions, Stone Ground Grits
Corned Beef Hash*$14.00
Shredded House Corned Beef, Two Storey Farms Eggs Any Style, Your Choice of Toast
Avocado Toast*$13.00
Avocado Spread, Griddled Sliced Tomatoes, Sunny Side Up Eggs, Wheat Toast
Swamp Fox Breakfast Sandwich*$13.00
Fried Storey Farms Egg, Cheddar Cheese, Grilled Tomato, Arugula, Toasted Wheat Bread, Choice of Virginia Pit Ham, Applewood Smoked Bacon or Sausage links
Biscuits & Gravy$13.00
House Buttermilk Biscuits, Sausage Gravy, Choice of Fruit, Potatoes or Grits

On the Side

Applewood Smoked Bacon
Sausage Links
Virginia Pit Ham
Pastry or Muffin
Adluh Mills Yellow Grits
Breakfast Potatoes
Flavored Yogurt
Toast or English Muffin

Beverages

Coffee$4.00
Tea$3.00
Juice$3.00
Milk$3.00
Soft Drinks$3.00

What 1,806 people are saying

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.7Service
4.3Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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Charleston
Great for brunch

Review summary

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The Swamp Fox at the Francis Marion Hotel offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food" and a "wonderful atmosphere" enhanced by live piano music. Highlights include the shrimp and grits, she crab soup, and attentive service. While some have noted inconsistencies, many praise the "fantastic" staff and memorable meals.

1,806 Reviews

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Mary Kate
San Diego
13 reviews
2.0
13 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
When I made a reservation at the SwampmFox, it was not clear that we would Be part of a big buffet event. We were under the impression that tables were available in the restaurant and not a giant ballroom. The ballroom was beautiful, and we had a table Reserved—so that worked out, but once we were seated, we spent the whole hour without any dedicated service—no beverages, no one to even bring our check until we asked three times. The staff acknowledged this—that there was a miscommunication, and they offered some compensation. That’s all fine—it was a busy holiday, but when you do pay for a service, it’s helpful to Actually receive the service At the time of dining. Food was nicely presented, and ambience Was Pretty. A chef even came out and offered to take a family photo.
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Robin
Charleston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went for Christmas dinner and it was simply wonderful!! We will definitely go back for holiday meals and will be trying the restaurant as well. Thank you for a lovely time!!
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Patricia
Charleston
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding from start to finish. Everything from the wait staff, food, display of food and ambience was superb!
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Julie
Kansas City
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My son and I dined at the Christmas Day buffet. The shrimp and grits were the best I’ve had. It was a pretty typical buffet but what elevated it was how beautifully decorated the room was in red and white. And our server Oscar was so personable and attentive.
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Theodore
VIP
Charlotte
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food and service were very good. The prices are a little high.
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Theodore
VIP
Charlotte
14 reviews
4.0
14 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and service were very good. The prices were a little high.
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Bill
E. Tennessee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The fried chicken, collard greens, rice, mac and cheese, and mashed potatoes were all made with love and perfect.
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Frances
New Orleans
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Get the shrimp and grits- wonderful. My husband had the fish of the day over a ragu and he said it was very good. I didn’t like the fried green tomatoes. service was very nice . The restaurant had a large family with young children which was annoying but not the restaurants fault,
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dionnajay
VIP
Columbus
32 reviews
4.0
32 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server was amazing!! The food was good, but portion sizes for the price were small. We had the salmon and fried chicken and finished with a slice of cheesecake and butter cake.
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Tom
Washington DC
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Swamp Fox has a cozy feel and the live piano music in the background lends a relaxed but festive feel. There were a variety of guests ranging from retirees to families with young children. We enjoyed our evening and would return.
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FAQs

The Swamp Fox at the Francis Marion Hotel offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (843) 724-8888.

The Swamp Fox at the Francis Marion Hotel is rated 4.4 stars by 1806 OpenTable diners.

The Swamp Fox at the Francis Marion Hotel does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Dec 29, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 15 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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387 King Street, Charleston, SC 29403

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Corner of King and Calhoun Street
Neighborhood
Downtown Charleston
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 11:30 am–3:00 pm Bar Daily 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Southern, Low Country, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Parking is located in the city parking garage next door or along the street.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Heyward Davis
Entertainment
Guests can enjoy live piano Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights while sipping cocktails in the casually elegant surroundings.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.francismarionhotel.com/swamp-fox-restaurant-3/
Phone number
(843) 724-8888
Catering
Francis Marion catering offers customizable menus and pricing includes china, glassware, flatware, tables, centerpieces and linens.<br />Off-site catering: Marion Square, South Carolina Aquarium, Gaillard Center, Charleston's Visitor's Center, Charleston Maritime Center, Thomas Bennett House, Gibbes Museum of Art + more. Contact us for a complete list.
Private party facilities
The Swamp Fox Restaurant and Bar, named for Revolutionary War hero, General Francis Marion, features classic Southern cuisine perfect for any special occasion or private event. Treat your guests to a one-of-a kind, delicious experience in a setting unlike any other.
Private party contact
Chaselyn Williams - Catering Sales Manager: (843) 937-8691

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The Swamp Fox at the Francis Marion Hotel

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Dining areas

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Petite Shrimp N' Grits

Shrimp N' Grits

Cheddar & Chive Hush Puppies

Buffet

Daily Breakfast Buffet* (Monday-Friday)$20.00

Southern Weekend Buffet* (Saturday & Sunday)$25.00

Short Order

Francis Marion*$13.00

Swamp Fox Stack$12.00

Grilled Bagel & Smoked Salmon*$14.00

Belgian Waffle$12.00

French Toast$13.00

Hearty Breakfast*$16.00

Shrimp & Grits

Shrimp & Grits$18.00

Grains & Fruit

House Granola$10.00

Oatmeal$7.00

Fresh Fruit Bowl$6.00

Cereal$5.00

Chef's Specialties

Three Egg or Egg White Omelet*$13.00

Charleston Omelet*$15.00

Eggs Benedict*$13.00

Lowcountry Skillet*$16.00

Corned Beef Hash*$14.00

Avocado Toast*$13.00

Swamp Fox Breakfast Sandwich*$13.00

Biscuits & Gravy$13.00

On the Side

Applewood Smoked Bacon

Sausage Links

Virginia Pit Ham

Pastry or Muffin

Adluh Mills Yellow Grits

Breakfast Potatoes

Flavored Yogurt

Toast or English Muffin

Beverages

Coffee$4.00

Tea$3.00

Juice$3.00

Milk$3.00

Soft Drinks$3.00

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