Walking into Bertha’s Kitchen feels like stepping straight into the warmth of home, even if it’s your very first visit.
The aromas greet you before anything else—savory collard greens simmering low and slow, golden fried chicken sizzling in hot oil, and cornbread so fragrant it instantly recalls the comfort of Sunday dinners at grandma’s table.
Nestled in North Charleston, this iconic blue-painted soul food landmark has been serving the community and welcoming travelers for more than forty years. Each plate carries history, love, and tradition, creating food memories so vivid that guests vow to return again and again.
Rich Gullah Heritage in Every Bite
My first spoonful of Bertha’s red rice transported me straight to the heart of Gullah country. The grains, stained a deep crimson from tomatoes and speckled with smoky sausage, carried flavors that spoke of generations before us…