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Bertha's Kitchen is a soul food restaurant in Charleston, SC.

Bertha's Kitchen Review Summary

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Pros

Bertha's Kitchen is a hidden gem with a rich history and a cozy atmosphere. The soul food is cooked to perfection, with tender meats and flavorful sides. The portions are generous, and the prices are reasonable. The service is friendly and attentive, making you feel like you're part of the family. The restaurant also has a great selection of desserts, including their famous peach cobbler.

Cons

Some visitors have reported that the restaurant can be a bit cramped, with limited seating and a small dining area. The menu is also limited, with some options not available on certain days. Additionally, the restaurant can get quite busy, especially on weekends, which can lead to longer wait times.

Review Rating Chart

Yelp: 4.5/5

TripAdvisor: 4.5/5

Google Reviews: 4.4/5

Zomato: 4.3/5

Facebook Reviews: 4.7/5

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Andrew
Andrew -Google user
9 months ago
When you eat at Bertha's, it is like visiting family who have been eager to see you. Before you even open the front door, the aroma of delicious food fills the air and invites you to come in. Once you do walk in, the sounds...Read More
Michael Finkelstein
Michael Finkelstein -Google user
a year ago
When my Wife and I looked up best Southern Food in South Carolina this was the first place to pop up, And once we tasted the food we can see why! The Fried Chicken was amazing, the Crab Balls were amazing, the Corn Bread was...Read More
Kris Smilko
Kris Smilko -Google user
3 months ago
Bertha's Kitchen: A Must-Visit for Soul Food Lovers Atmosphere: The restaurant had a cozy and quaint atmosphere, perfect for a casual meal with friends or family. Food: We opted for the daily special, which included white rice, beans, and our choice of fried or baked chicken. We substituted the...Read More
Corrie Allen
Corrie Allen -Google user
6 months ago
Great food. I'm still thinking about the cabbage I had. Everything was delicious. Home style. I'm not even going to say that I had "good service" because it was more than that. Everyone was so welcoming and they took excellent care of me. Service Dine in Meal type Lunch Price...Read More
t bliss
t bliss -Google user
7 months ago
Couldn't resist slipping into this historic establishment to try the red rice. It was unique, sweeter than expected, but I'm glad I was able to experience it during my visit. Service was homey and quick. Service Take out Meal type Lunch Price per person $1–10 Food: 3 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 3
Elisa Kerchmar
Elisa Kerchmar -Google user
4 months ago
I got in my car, turned on, and started eating. I never even left the parking lot. This is hands-down some of the best food I’ve ever had. Super nice people. Will absolutely come back! Service Take out Meal type Lunch Price per person $10–20 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5
L F
L F -Google user
6 months ago
The servers were friendly and the food was delicious. I loved the fried shrimp so much that I almost went back inside to buy more! Will definitely return👍🏾👍🏾 Service Take out Meal type Dinner Price per person $10–20 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4 Parking Small parking lot
Marie87
Marie87 -Google user
7 months ago
Food was amazing. Mac & cheese was not great. That red rice and fried fish was so good. I saw they had BBQ pig feet I regret not ordering some to go. Their sweet tea and lemonade was amazing. Service Take out Meal type Lunch Price per person $20–30 Food: 4 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended...Read More
mar Roberts
mar Roberts -Google user
a month ago
This isn’t a five star atmosphere type place.. No need to get dressed up!! But the Food was delicious, Five Star soul food taste and the line was long but the wait was not!! Great service!! I will be going back a million times …...Read More
Johnny Trekkie
Johnny Trekkie -Google user
3 months ago
I was the only Non-Black customer for the first 20 minutes of my visit, so I knew the food here was going to be awesome! I came at 2pm Friday, but there was still steady flow of customers, sometimes up to 10 people waiting! Friendly...Read More

Features

Service options

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Delivery

Highlights

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Popular for

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Accessibility

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Offerings

check icon Comfort food
check icon Quick bite
check icon Small plates

Dining options

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Amenities

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Atmosphere

check icon Casual
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Crowd

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Planning

check icon Usually a wait
Accepts reservations

Payments

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Children

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Parking

check icon Free parking lot
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