Magnolias

Magnolias Upscale Southern cuisine, blending traditional ingredients and cooking techniques with modern flair for artful presentations.
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Magnolias ignited a culinary renaissance upon opening in Charleston, S.C. in 1990, paving the way for a new generation of Lowcountry cooking in the city and across the entire South. A staple in Charleston for over 35 years, Magnolias remains a forerunner in upscale Southern cuisine, presenting traditional ingredients and cooking techniques elevated by modern flair and artful presentation. Led by C

ulinary Director Kelly Franz and team, the celebrated menu of Lowcountry fine dining fare features classics like the Down South Egg Roll, Spicy Shrimp & Sausage and Shellfish Gumbo, along with modern interpretations of traditional local cuisine including Lowcountry Bouillabaisse and Boiled Peanut Hummus.

Hear more about what Chef Kelly has been up to and upcoming plans on the most recent podcast episode of Culinary Charact...
09/16/2025

Hear more about what Chef Kelly has been up to and upcoming plans on the most recent podcast episode of Culinary Characters Unlocked!

Podcast Episode · Culinary Characters Unlocked · 09/16/2025 · 41m

🚨Thank you, Teri Errico Griffis , for the great article on Chef Kelly's return. We are so excited for this new chapter! ...
08/22/2025

🚨Thank you, Teri Errico Griffis , for the great article on Chef Kelly's return. We are so excited for this new chapter! Link in bio!
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Thank you, Teri Errico Griffis, for a great article on Chef Kelly's return. We are so excited for this new chapter!
08/22/2025

Thank you, Teri Errico Griffis, for a great article on Chef Kelly's return. We are so excited for this new chapter!

Chef Kelly Franz, who began her career in 2003 at Magnolias, is first woman to lead the culinary program at the Charleston, SC, restaurant in its 35 years.

Grilled Local Peaches & Burrata Cheese with butter lettuce, crispy prosciutto, thyme and balsamic reduction
07/21/2025

Grilled Local Peaches & Burrata Cheese with butter lettuce, crispy prosciutto, thyme and balsamic reduction

Carolina Beauties 🤩
04/02/2025

Carolina Beauties 🤩

We're open tonight until 8:00 pm. Nothing better than a hot serving of our spicy shrimp & sausage to warm you up!
01/23/2025

We're open tonight until 8:00 pm. Nothing better than a hot serving of our spicy shrimp & sausage to warm you up!

It's a grilled cheese and tomato soup kind of day! We'll be closing today at 2:30 pm to let the wintry mix pass through....
01/21/2025

It's a grilled cheese and tomato soup kind of day! We'll be closing today at 2:30 pm to let the wintry mix pass through. Stay warm!

Grilled Mahi Mahi with basil rice, zucchini, carrots & mushrooms and a spicy tomato broth
01/17/2025

Grilled Mahi Mahi with basil rice, zucchini, carrots & mushrooms and a spicy tomato broth

Happy New Year! 🎉🥂There will be some changes to our hours over the next couple of weeks. We will be open for dinner only...
01/01/2025

Happy New Year! 🎉🥂There will be some changes to our hours over the next couple of weeks. We will be open for dinner only on January 1st. We will be closed January 6th through January 12th for maintenance and repairs. See you soon!

Tis the season with our Cranberry Orange Cheesecake, paired with blood orange coulis, cranberry sauce, vanilla whipped c...
12/19/2024

Tis the season with our Cranberry Orange Cheesecake, paired with blood orange coulis, cranberry sauce, vanilla whipped cream, and topped with sugared cranberries!😍🎉🎄

🚨New menu item🚨 Braised Beef Short Ribs with crispy potatoes, horseradish herb aioli, sautéed broccolini, wild mushrooms...
10/17/2024

🚨New menu item🚨 Braised Beef Short Ribs with crispy potatoes, horseradish herb aioli, sautéed broccolini, wild mushrooms & cherry tomatoes, chimichurri butter and port wine jus

Many thanks to Trey's Coastal Chow Down for visiting us while in town!
10/14/2024

Many thanks to Trey's Coastal Chow Down for visiting us while in town!

Address

185 E Bay Street
Charleston, SC
29401

Opening Hours

Monday 11:30am - 12am
Tuesday 11:30am - 11pm
Wednesday 11:30am - 10pm
Thursday 11:30am - 1am
Friday 11:30am - 10pm
Saturday 11:30am - 11pm
Sunday 11am - 10pm

Telephone

+18435777771

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