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The Swamp Fox at the Francis Marion Hotel, Charleston, SC

The Swamp Fox at the Francis Marion Hotel

4.4
4.4
1776 Reviews
$30 and under
Regional American (Southern)

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2 people
19:00
Booked 22 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Regional American (Southern), Low Country, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 07:00–11:00 Lunch Daily 11:30–15:00 Bar Daily 15:00–22:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (843) 724-8888
  • 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
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 1,776 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Charleston

    Great for brunch

  • Charleston

    Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Swamp Fox at the Francis Marion Hotel is a charming dining spot, celebrated for its "excellent food" and "outstanding service." Guests enjoy signature dishes like shrimp and grits, she crab soup, and deviled crab. The live piano music enhances the "delightful atmosphere," making it a must-visit for locals and tourists alike.

1,776 Reviews
  1. Jay

    Greensboro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service was top notch! I had thr Fried Chicken and it was excellent! Abby was top notch as well!!

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  2. William

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Started with the she crab soup which was remarkable. Then a swamp fox burger, which is a very generous half pound cooked to perfection. Spectacular quality meat. Finished the meal with their delicious butter cake. Very attentive wait staff. Great piano player in the background. A wonderful dining experience.

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  3. ChefLouie

    Charleston

    80 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    80 reviews

    Dined on 31 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a very nice anniversary lunch. The deviled crab was awesome. Special thanks to our server and thanks to Gayle for visiting us. 😀

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  4. Fred

    Raleigh

    87 reviews

    5.0

    87 reviews

    Dined on 28 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Table location good. Server was great. Food very tasty would go back.

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  5. william

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great meal and service. Salmon, crab cakes and burger. Pear salad is fantastic. .

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  6. Carlos

    Charleston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Hostess wasn’t the most engaging but okay — food was awesome— my wife is not a foodie and she could not stop talking about how much she enjoyed everything— server seemed to disappear for for extended periods— but overall very happy The filet topped with crab (Hollandaise sauce on the side) and lobster Mac & cheese were phenomenal- wife The shrimp & grits were great

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  7. Pamela

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 25 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food and service! Very accommodating to our group of 11

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  8. William

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was excellent and the food was outstanding!! We will be back many times.

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  9. Kasey

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Abby had wonderful customer service. The food was superb. We ordered the shrimp and grits, crab cakes, and hush puppies for an appetizer. The hush puppies were the unexpected star of the show! Loved the touch of the live pianist during the dinner hour as well!

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  10. Jeffrey

    New York City

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 October 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    The food at the Swamp Fox was poor. The she-crab soup was warm (not hot), and the Carolina crab cakes did not taste good. My dining companion complained about the Southern fried chicken. He did not like it. The only redeeing quality was that the waiter was nice.

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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 1776 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
19:00
Booked 22 times today

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Google Map for The Swamp Fox at the Francis Marion Hotel

387 King Street, Charleston, SC 29403

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Corner of King and Calhoun Street
  • Area
    Downtown Charleston
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 07:00–11:00 Lunch Daily 11:30–15:00 Bar Daily 15:00–22:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–22:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Regional American (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, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • 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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