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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
1805 Reviews
$30 and under
Southern

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2 people
9:30 pm
Booked 16 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
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
    Southern, 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
  • 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 1,805 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
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Charleston

    Great for brunch

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Swamp Fox at the Francis Marion Hotel offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food" and a "wonderful atmosphere" enhanced by live piano music. Highlights include the shrimp and grits, she crab soup, and attentive service. While some have noted inconsistencies, many praise the "fantastic" staff and memorable meals.

1,805 Reviews
  1. Mary Kate

    San Diego

    13 reviews

    2.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    When I made a reservation at the SwampmFox, it was not clear that we would Be part of a big buffet event. We were under the impression that tables were available in the restaurant and not a giant ballroom. The ballroom was beautiful, and we had a table Reserved—so that worked out, but once we were seated, we spent the whole hour without any dedicated service—no beverages, no one to even bring our check until we asked three times. The staff acknowledged this—that there was a miscommunication, and they offered some compensation. That’s all fine—it was a busy holiday, but when you do pay for a service, it’s helpful to Actually receive the service At the time of dining. Food was nicely presented, and ambience Was Pretty. A chef even came out and offered to take a family photo.

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  2. Robin

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for Christmas dinner and it was simply wonderful!! We will definitely go back for holiday meals and will be trying the restaurant as well. Thank you for a lovely time!!

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  3. Patricia

    Charleston

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding from start to finish. Everything from the wait staff, food, display of food and ambience was superb!

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  4. Theodore

    VIP

    Charlotte

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food and service were very good. The prices are a little high.

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  5. Theodore

    VIP

    Charlotte

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were very good. The prices were a little high.

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  6. Bill

    E. Tennessee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The fried chicken, collard greens, rice, mac and cheese, and mashed potatoes were all made with love and perfect.

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  7. Frances

    New Orleans

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Get the shrimp and grits- wonderful. My husband had the fish of the day over a ragu and he said it was very good. I didn’t like the fried green tomatoes. service was very nice . The restaurant had a large family with young children which was annoying but not the restaurants fault,

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  8. dionnajay

    VIP

    Columbus

    32 reviews

    4.0

    32 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was amazing!! The food was good, but portion sizes for the price were small. We had the salmon and fried chicken and finished with a slice of cheesecake and butter cake.

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  9. Tom

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Swamp Fox has a cozy feel and the live piano music in the background lends a relaxed but festive feel. There were a variety of guests ranging from retirees to families with young children. We enjoyed our evening and would return.

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  10. John

    Charleston

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 20 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful server and all around good meal. Shrimp & Grits and the Rack of Lamb special were highly recommended.

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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 1805 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
9:30 pm
Booked 16 times today

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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 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
    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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