The Glass Onion
Southern Food Restaurant$$$$
Parkwood - Farmfield, Charleston
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"Shells and cheese are the best!!!!"(4 Tips)
"The fried quail and house made pickles are the best!"(4 Tips)
"Get the shrimp and grits with fries and béarnaise."(8 Tips)
"Fried catfish and fried green tomatoes are a must."(6 Tips)
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EaterJuly 30, 2012The menu features local, seasonal specials but the standards like Deviled Eggs, Gumbo and the decadent Fries with Béarnaise are always great choices. [Eater 18 Member]
Food NetworkNovember 20, 2014Fresh food grown by local producers and a seasonally updated menu make The Glass Onion a true farm-to-table experience. Order the crispy chicken leg. Read more
John DuarteNovember 9, 2017O.M.G. Catfish sandwich was heaven, the shrimp toast was so delicious, collard greens were smoky delicious, and the blue crab rice was just amazing! The ultimate g&t was the perfect drink too
Kristy RileySeptember 19, 2023The Brussel sprouts (pictured) are amazing and so was the shrimp & grits. Yum! Definitely going back. Also, on Monday’s, bottles of wine are half off.
Ryan NixonApril 2, 2019All the classics are good, especially impressed with them splitting an entree for my wife and I into two separate plates without us even asking! Excellent service
Try the fried green tomatoes with pimento cheese app. It can be a full meal by itself!- Food NetworkAugust 4, 2014Instead of the typical frying method, The Glass Onion's chicken is baked in a pan of hot oil. The confit technique leaves the chicken leg thoroughly cooked before being seared on both sides. Read more
Anne BannisterAugust 14, 2012Everything was fantastic. Shells and cheese. Fried quail with buttermilk and honey. Salmon and butter bean salad. Chocolate and pecan tart served with local ice cream ( wholly cow? ). Wow. Thanks!
Matthew PareskyMarch 8, 2013Another Diners, Drive-ins and Dives restaurant off my list. Awesome food. I ate all of mine plus whatever the wife didn't finish. Salted Caramel pie and banana pudding is awesome!
cammieMay 16, 2014Our party of four coworkers decided it was the best meal of our life. We live in Michigan. If e are able to choose out last meal it would be at the glass onion. OMG. Best. Meal. Ever.
Marsha AnnJune 3, 2017Come and get the fried chicken! They can do no wrong here...from drinks to dessert. Very simple on the outside- goodness on the inside- Travel + LeisureOctober 7, 2014A local favorite for lunch in the West Ashley district. Get the shrimp and grits with fries and béarnaise.
Amy NortonJuly 13, 2014Saturday brunch rocks! Fries with bearnaise and watermelon feta salad. (And of course a mimosa to finish it off!)
Foodie PrincessMay 17, 2012Try the Creamy Anson Mills Corn Grits - Having lived in the South my entire life, I've never tasted anything like this ever before. Highly recommend!
Robert BarrowsOctober 27, 2020The Glass Onion at 7 minutes drive to the east of Charleston Family Dentistry
FrankApril 22, 2013The smoked chicken with sweet potatoes and grits were a flavor explosion in my mouth. I definitely recommend it.
Zoey ColeMarch 8, 2012Doing the pick 4 on the sides is more than enough of a meal for most people, but don't pass on a deviled egg or two beforehand!
Lanyip GiggleDecember 26, 2012Pork loin po boy was more of a trumped up ham sandwich. Tasty enough but not nearly as good as the fried quail - that's a definite winner.- Foodie PrincessMay 17, 2012Try the Side Salad - Basic local greens and veggies. Love their incorporation of pickled okra and haricot vert.
Sarah NixonApril 1, 2019Great food - my husband said his mint julep was more of a whiskey sour though- Southern Eagle SCSeptember 26, 2011Crispy chicken leg with mashed taters & braised collards. Mmm! Get the homemade pickles & make friends w/ Crystal sauce.
- Foodie PrincessMay 17, 2012Try the Caramel Pie - The crust was the best part, IMHO. The pie itself was the second best.
- Foodie PrincessMay 17, 2012Try the Fried Green Tomatoes - The chèvre and pepper relish really added to this dish!
Josh WestonJune 29, 2013The biscuits are like eating cloud bread. Oh, and the sweet potato hash is amazing!
Ricky SmithDecember 14, 2011You have to have reservations for Tuesday's fried chicken. We showed up at 715 and they were sold out'
- Foodie PrincessMay 17, 2012Try the Braised Greens - Amazing flavor! Simple, not bogged down with spices.
Jenny AldersonAugust 19, 2011Save room for peach cobbler a la mode and bread pudding with whiskey sauce! Ps-1/2 price bottles of wine on Monday!
Sara D'Alto (Cappelli)May 27, 2013Shells & Cheese + Catfish! Yum!!! Way too much, but can there ever be too much deliciousness?! Must do!- Cherie RushOctober 11, 2011If you are a pimento cheese person, get it! Mmmm. So cheesy, toasty, and comfy on a cool rainy day.
007March 30, 2016Fried quail was ok as a curiosity item but to greasy to get it again. Cheesy grits on the other hand are addictive.
Lauren CorbettMarch 29, 2012We've never been disappointed . . . except for they are always out of banana pudding which we hear is unbelievable!
The pork chops, duck liver dirty rice with pickled peppers is delish!!
Fried chicken dinner and $15 pitcher of Coast Brewing HopArt with free bernaise fries on Tuesdays.
TV Food MapsSeptember 1, 2014Check out The Glass Onion as seen on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives Read more- Foodie PrincessMay 17, 2012Try the Homemade Peppermint Ice Cream - Loved the bits of candy! A bowl of heaven!
Liz DeLoachApril 3, 2010Great food - most locally grown. Open for lunch and dinner. Very casual atmosphere
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The Glass Onion is one of Charleston’s original home grown neighborhood-based, locally focused, all natural restaurants. Owner and Executive Chef Chris Stewart opened the restaurant in 2008 with fellow culinary colleagues...
Closed until 11:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 11:00 AM–8:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 11:00 AM–9:00 PM
(843) 225-1717
View menu on https://www.ilovetheglassonion.com
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