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Jestine's Kitchen

251 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29401-1602 (Downtown)
843-722-7224
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Ranked #61 of 558 restaurants in Charleston
Price range: $0 - $12
Cuisines: American
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Good for: Families with children, Local cuisine, Dining on a budget
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Takeout, Late Night, Dessert
Neighborhood: Downtown
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Williamsburg, Virginia, United States
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013 NEW via mobile

Home cooking recipes done with attention to detail and real ingredients. My wife had the turkey and provolone sandwich and this was no ordinary sandwich. This was real roasted turkey breast, about 1/2" thick, layered with a slab of melted provolone on a locally made bread. Fantastic. Cole slaw is classic vinegar-based and perfectly seasoned. Service is attentive and friendly.... More

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Northern Virginia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013 NEW

We ate an early dinner, because we wanted to avoid waiting in line. Husband had fried chicken, which because of reviews, he was really looking forward to. Portions were generous, and while it was good, it wasn't great. The same holds true for my meatloaf. It was just OK. Maybe our expectations were too high? We're not usually very critical... More

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Akron, OH
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013 NEW

I’ve eaten at Jestine’s once before several years ago and knew I had to return while in town. This is a lovely little restaurant situated on Meeting Street that is within walking distance to several hotels. I arrived at approximately 12:30 PM for lunch and was faced with a line that went around the corner - not to worry, though,... More

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Boston
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013 NEW

While driving thru Charleston someone recommend we have lunch at Jestine's. We were immediately greeted by a hostess and quickly seated. It's a really cozy country kitchen feel to it with old pictures and articles decorating the walls. The menu, while small, had a god selection. Three of us ordered the fried chicken basket and my husband ordered the flounder... More

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Greenville, SC
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013 NEW via mobile

The atmosphere is Southern meat and three with a twist. The food is delicious. Corn Fritters oysters and fried okra made my afternoon And the service was great with Shannon. We could ask for more.

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San Diego
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013 NEW

We enjoyed dinner in this little corner place, the atmosphere was friendly and fun, and the service was both good and friendly. The pecan crusted chicken was good, but a little dry, and my meat loaf was also good, but a little soggy. Gravy and potatoes were great, but the fried okra (and the chicken I could see on other... More

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Charleston, South Carolina
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013 NEW

If you want to try or just revist Southern fare then this is the place! Their complimentary hommade pickles are great! The fried chicken and fried fish are my favorites but you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Be sure to leave room for the cocola cake or the banana pudding. They are to die for! Go early... More

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Yorktown, Virginia, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013 NEW

My wife and I love the restaurant. We have visited I everytime we are in Charleston. We have gone at all times of the day and the service and food are always great. We even stop into their bakery when given the opportunity. Anything fried is amazing! Both my wife and daughter can eat platefuls of the vegetables.

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Ardsley on Hudson, NY
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013

nothing spectacular- however, in fairness we are not keen on Southern cooking - seems to be well liked by locals and the staff was friendly

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West Charlton, NY
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2013

The food was great and the staff could not have been nicer. It was a little rainy so there was no wait for a table. Those that did wait outside under the awnings were served very quickly. This was my second time there and will definitely be going back.

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