The Swamp Fox at the Francis Marion Hotel

4.4

1835 Reviews

$30 and under

Regional American (Southern)

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2 people

Feb 27, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 6 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Charming
Good for business meals

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

Shrimp & Grits

Shrimp & GritsUS$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 GranolaUS$10.00
Local Honey-Laced Blend of Nuts & Grains, Greek Yogurt, Fresh Seasonal Berries
OatmealUS$7.00
Toasty Oats, Brown Sugar, Raisins
Fresh Fruit BowlUS$6.00
Seasonal Assortment Of Fresh Fruit & Berries
CerealUS$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*US$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*US$15.00
Sautéed Shrimp, Fresh Peppers, Vidalia Onions, Pepperjack Cheese, Your Choice of Toast
Eggs Benedict*US$13.00
Two Poached Eggs, Griddled Pit Ham, Toasted English Muffin, Hollandaise Sauce
Lowcountry Skillet*US$16.00
Shrimp, Scrambled Eggs, Goat Cheese, Sweet Bell Pepers & Onions, Stone Ground Grits
Corned Beef Hash*US$14.00
Shredded House Corned Beef, Two Storey Farms Eggs Any Style, Your Choice of Toast
Avocado Toast*US$13.00
Avocado Spread, Griddled Sliced Tomatoes, Sunny Side Up Eggs, Wheat Toast
Swamp Fox Breakfast Sandwich*US$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 & GravyUS$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

CoffeeUS$4.00
TeaUS$3.00
JuiceUS$3.00
MilkUS$3.00
Soft DrinksUS$3.00

What 1,835 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.3Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

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The Swamp Fox at the Francis Marion Hotel offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food" and "amazing service." Guests rave about the shrimp and grits, pear salad, and butter cake. The ambiance is often enhanced by live piano music, creating a cozy and inviting atmosphere. Highly recommended for its "wonderful" Southern flavors and attentive staff.

1,835 Reviews

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tatromanes
Charleston
13 reviews
4.0
13 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our server was so kind and attentive!!! The manager actively helped everyone on the floor because they were busy - so nice to see this kind of leadership!!! The bread. AMAZING The pear salad. AMAZING The shrimp& grits. AMAZING The burger. AMAZING The butter cake. OUT OF THIS WORLD When friends come to visit, this is where we take them.
The Swamp Fox at the Francis Marion HotelResponded 2 days ago
Dear tatromanes, We are absolutely delighted to hear that you had an amazing dining experience at The Swamp Fox Restaurant. It's heartening to know that our team's efforts to provide excellent service have been recognized, and that our food left such a positive impression on you. Thank you for your feedback, The Swamp Fox Restaurant
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Sandra
Unspecified
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The waiter didn't tell us about specials. Took my glass to refill with water and left it on the other side of the table. My husband ordered chicken with honey sauce, which was not on plate. The waiter said he would go get but never returned with sauce.
The Swamp Fox at the Francis Marion HotelResponded 2 days ago
Dear Sandra, We appreciate your honest feedback. We sincerely regret to hear that your dining experience did not meet your expectations. Your feedback helps us understand where we can make improvements. We sincerely hope you will give us another opportunity to provide you with an experience that meets our usual high standards. Thank you for your feedback, The Swamp Fox Restaurant
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Virginia
Poconos
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Overall good experience. Was hoping to hear the piano a little more but it was far from where we were seated. Service was great. Food was great.
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Philippe
New Orleans
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 18, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food but found service surprisingly slow given low occupancy. Still very satisfied with our experience.
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Sue
Charleston
27 reviews
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very nice. Will go back. Staff is great and accommodating.
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Penny
Atlanta
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best meals I have ever had. I started off with the pear salad. It was light and absolutely delicious. I asked the waiter if I could substitute the sides to the short rib. I asked for mashed potatoes, green beans and fried onions. Not only was the food amazing, the presentation was beautiful. Chef layered the ribs and sauce on the potatoes, then topped with fried onions. He placed the green beans all around the plate. It was a beautiful presentation. My husband ordered the pork chop for dinner and he said it was one of the best. For lunch the next day, I ordered the pear salad again, and John had the shrimp and grits. Both were amazing. Thank you Chef Terrell Funney for delicious meals!
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James
New Mexico
51 reviews
5.0
51 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very nice dinner. Good selection of entrees and cocktail menu. Service by Eric was superb!
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Andra
Charleston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were well taken care of by our server, and the food was excellent!
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Lexie
Alabama
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the Risotto and Bibb salad plus the She crab soup. Everything was delicious. Our waitress was extremely helpful in suggesting something for our meal. She was very knowledgeable about the draft beers. It was a delightful experience.
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Patsy
Charleston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A hidden gem in Charleston. Excellent food and service!.
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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 1835 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

Feb 27, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 6 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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
Neighbourhood
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
Regional American (Southern), Regional American (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

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Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

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Petite Shrimp N' Grits

Shrimp N' Grits

Cheddar & Chive Hush Puppies

Buffet

Daily Breakfast Buffet* (Monday-Friday)US$20.00

Southern Weekend Buffet* (Saturday & Sunday)US$25.00

Short Order

Francis Marion*US$13.00

Swamp Fox StackUS$12.00

Grilled Bagel & Smoked Salmon*US$14.00

Belgian WaffleUS$12.00

French ToastUS$13.00

Hearty Breakfast*US$16.00

Shrimp & Grits

Shrimp & GritsUS$18.00

Grains & Fruit

House GranolaUS$10.00

OatmealUS$7.00

Fresh Fruit BowlUS$6.00

CerealUS$5.00

Chef's Specialties

Three Egg or Egg White Omelet*US$13.00

Charleston Omelet*US$15.00

Eggs Benedict*US$13.00

Lowcountry Skillet*US$16.00

Corned Beef Hash*US$14.00

Avocado Toast*US$13.00

Swamp Fox Breakfast Sandwich*US$13.00

Biscuits & GravyUS$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

CoffeeUS$4.00

TeaUS$3.00

JuiceUS$3.00

MilkUS$3.00

Soft DrinksUS$3.00

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Does The Swamp Fox at the Francis Marion Hotel offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is The Swamp Fox at the Francis Marion Hotel restaurant rated?

Does The Swamp Fox at the Francis Marion Hotel offer gift cards?

Is The Swamp Fox at the Francis Marion Hotel currently accepting reservations?

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Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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