Growing up in South Carolina, Sunday dinner was more than just a meal—it was a ritual.
Tables overflowed with heaping platters of crispy fried chicken, slow-simmered collard greens, cornbread fresh from the skillet, and creamy mac and cheese so rich it could make you weep with joy.
Those gatherings fed both body and soul, reminding us that food was as much about family and connection as flavor. The best part today? You don’t have to wait for Sunday anymore. All across the Palmetto State, soul food restaurants are serving up that same warmth and comfort every day of the week.
1. Bertha’s Kitchen: North Charleston’s Blue-Hued Treasure
Grandma’s kitchen never won a James Beard Award, but Bertha’s did! This bright blue building houses culinary magic that’s earned national recognition while staying true to its humble Gullah-Geechee roots…