Mailbag: Shuttered Charleston restaurants you miss

You shared some local businesses that stole your heart before they closed their doors for good.

The front of Hominy Grill, with the restaurant's name written on a window in front. There are people visible inside through the glass window, and the outside is painted white.

Hominy Grill closed its doors for good in 2019. | Photo via Wikimedia Commons

We asked for some of Charleston’s closed-down restaurants that you can’t stop thinking about, and you answered. Here are some of your fond foodie Lowcountry food memories of yesteryear:

Fat Hen on John’s Island!” — Teresa V.

“I truly miss Carolina’s! Spent many evenings there and always enjoyed the brittle basket dessert.” — Rosemary S.

LaBrasca’s on upper King. Best Italian (back in the day) ever!” — Linda W.

“If you’re including shuttered restaurants in Mount Pleasant as well, don’t forget Oriental Garden! The. Best. Sushi. EVER. Such a quaint location, and the best prices too! I’ll never forget their announcement that they were closing, and would be relocating soon. But the closing became permanent.” — Carrie J.

A photo of Oriental Garden Restaurant in Mt Pleasant. Its red, green, and white building is inside a parking lot, with trees surrounding it. There is a sign outside with the restaurant name.

Who remembers Oriental Garden? | Photo via Google Streeview

“I loved Baker’s Cafe on King Street across from where Target is now!” — George M.

“My husband and I are sooooo missing Tristan. We loved the whole experience of dining there — food, ambiance, and great staff. It was fabulous!” — Cheryl S.

“I so very much miss Cru and the original Minero.” — Tory A.

“I sure do remember Hominy Grill. How could I ever forget it? Does anyone else remember how the guys who worked there used to ask, ‘Isn’t it delicious?’” — Kinnet E.

Are there any others you’d like to shout out? Send in your memories.

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