If you’re ever in Charleston, I highly recommend making it a point to visit Hominy Grill. Before I went, I asked my friend Holl where we should go, and she noted this was one of her favorites. It definitely did not disappoint. Since grits are their thing (their t-shirts even read “grits are good for you” on the back of them), I not only had to order something involving grits, but I had to buy one of the shirts as a souvenir.
The restaurant is in a converted home. Warning, only one bathroom! Everything is housemade though and they have an extensive listing of specials each day which is displayed on big boards against the wall.
Specials of the Day - Hominy Grill, Charleston
Shrimp & grits! Sautéed shrimp with scallions & bacon served over cheese grits - Hominy Grill, Charleston
Sesame-crusted Catfish with sautéed okra & deep fried cheese grits - Hominy Grill, Charleston
Buttermilk Pie - Hominy Grill, Charleston
Me Outside Hominy Grill
Hominy Grill – 207 Rutledge Ave, Charleston, SC – 843.937.0930
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grits in the city 
This looks like it is definately worth a day trip…I’ll have to check it out sometime.
Definitely worth it if you’re close by! I can only imagine too all of the old homes we saw would be gorgeous all decorated for Christmas. I’d love to see that.