Magnolias

Today, Magnolias continues to make history as one of the South's most notable destinations for upscale Southern cuisine. Where the soul of the South meets the spark of innovation, you will find Magnolias' cuisine. With every dish, Executive Chef Don Drake harmoniously blends traditional southern ingredients and cooking techniques with modern international flair for an "uptown" presentation.

The theme at this extremely popular tourist destination is evident in the vivid paintings of creamy white blossoms that adorn the walls. A visit from Oprah Winfrey revived the reputation of "Mags," a pioneer here of innovative Lowcountry cuisine. (Many locals, particularly the younger ones, prefer its more youthful siblings, Cypress and Blossom.) Although the menu could use refreshing,...

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Magnolia's is a perfect lunchtime break when you find yourself on the tourist-heavy expanse of Bay Street. Chef Donald Barickman's cuisine has been dubbed "Uptown Down South," which seems to mean refined Southern classics served with a white-linen sensibility and a dollop of good humor on the side. His classic "Three Little Pigs" is a trio of slow-cooked barbecue pork sliders on house-baked...

Magnolias, Charleston, SC. 11K likes. Upscale Southern cuisine, blending traditional ingredients and cooking techniques with modern flair for artful presentations.