Jestine's Kitchen (Casual)
- 251 Meeting St
- Charleston, SC 29401
843- 722-7224
Hours:
Closed: Mondays
Jestine's Kitchen is my favorite restaurant downtown. Period. It's not the fanciest. It's not the most expensive. It's chef doesn't have the best pedigree in Charleston. But none of that matters to me. It's been my favorite since the first time I ate there. It is Lowcountry cooking at it's finest. You couldn't eat there every night...your arteries would eventually revolt. But when you want to treat yourself, it is the place to be. The down-home southern atmosphere is great. The service is outstanding. The ham steak is awesome. Fried chicken, awesome. Squash casserole (a daily veggie specialty), awesome. Coca Cola cake, awesome. You get the picture. The only draw-back is that there's a bit of a wait for a table most days, but that's to be expected considering its reputation. The restaurant doesn't take names and put you on a list with a wait time as many restaurants do. If a table is not available, you simply stand in line until one opens up. So if you arrive and there's a line, get in it. The wait can sometimes be avoided by going early or late for meal times. Even if you end up waiting a bit for a table, the meal will be worth it. Don't miss this place.