The Grit Counter - North Charleston

North Charleston, SC · Restaurant

Rating
4.7/5
★★★★★ 4.7
Reviews
20
Rank in North Charleston
#45
of 445 restaurants
City Percentile
79%
rating percentile
Address
The Grit Counter - North Charleston, 3438 W Montague Ave, North Charleston, SC 29418
Phone
(854) 895-4748
Website
gritcounter.com
Status
Closed · Opens 8 AM

The Grit Counter - North Charleston is a restaurant located in North Charleston, SC. It is one of 445 restaurants listed in North Charleston. Its 4.7-star rating is above the North Charleston city average of 4.2 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About The Grit Counter - North Charleston

A fast-casual eatery with a southern drawl, The Grit Counter brings you the ultimate in southern comfort food, including the original Grit Bowl, with signature creations to choose from, or build your own! Whether you're popping in for a quick bite... More

Hours

Saturday8 AM–8 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Mike Petrucci · Feb 2026

Had a long overnight in Charleston and a buddy recommended The Grit Counter. Really glad he did. I got the Famous Grit Flight 3 and chose Smoked Gouda, Jalapeño Cheddar Cheese, and Sweet Potato Pie. I don’t even like grits but these were all extremely delicious. Honestly, the Gouda might have been the best (of the three that I tried) but not by much. I’m betting you’ll find something you like. I also debated between the smash burger and the chicken sandwich but ultimately chose the Charleston Hot Chicken sandwich and I chose well. If you like spicy, you’ll really enjoy the heat. If you love spicy, it might not be your favorite as it’s a bit muted but it still has a fantastic crunch on the breading of the chicken while staying incredibly moist inside. I recommend all of the above with a

★★★★★ 5.0 Malibu Slattery · Mar 2026

This place was bustling on a Sunday morning! Came in, got served quickly at the counter by a girl named Jess. Very, very nice and friendly!! I appreciate her!! The food was piping hot and came out quickly. Everything looked so so good and the portions are big. Very many options. I’m from California, but coming here made me feel very welcomed in SC! Would come here again if I had the choice!!

★★★★★ 5.0 Mo · Dec 2025

One of the best places I've been in awhile! The food was hot and delicious! I don't eat pimento cheese but this place truly changed my mind with their fritters! Everything that I had was good but the service is unmatched! Be sure when you visit you see Paul! He welcomes everyone that comes though the door, he explains the menu, placed orders from memory, made sure drinks were full, made drinks, answered questions, cleaned the counter space, and did it all with a smile! You definitely can't go wrong with the gem!

★★★★☆ 4.0 Stephanie Lamb · Feb 2026

Jalapeño and pimento cheese grits were excellent, as well as the hushpuppies. The bacon jam, hot honey, gouda mornay, and smoked jalapeño sauces were great, especially with the hushpuppies. The shrimp was bland, needs a lot more seasoning. The sweet potato grits were not good, tasted like baby food, and were not eaten. Would be great to have some more vegetarian toppings other than fried things.

★★★★★ 5.0 Maurice Jones · Dec 2025

Absolutely a 5 star experience!! 🥳🥳💪🏾 From walking into the door to exiting the building, nothing but good vibes and great food! Alfonso and Paul did an outstanding job with educating me on the menu and receiving my order. The food was simply... magical. My taste buds and soul agree. Hot food, great flavor, amazing presentation! (See photos and videos) Really, the best eating experience I've had in North Charleston, SC. And a big shout out to the cooks who did the thing and even conversed with me. And I had to take a bag (which they have to go containers set aside for you) home... 😌 Bliss...🤩

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

RestaurantAmerican restaurantFamily restaurantFried chicken takeawayHamburger restaurantSandwich shopSeafood restaurantSouthern restaurant (US)

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