Lowcountry Local News Feature:
- 82 Queen: Renowned downtown spot known for award-winning she-crab soup, voted best multiple times.
- Magnolias: Offers comforting blue crab bisque and a creamy tomato bisque.
- Five Loaves Cafe: Daily rotating house-made soups like Mexican chicken chili, butternut squash, and lentil.
- Jack of Cups Saloon: Folly Beach favorite with inventive options like pumpkin curry coconut and sweet potato + kale.
- Ladles: Dedicated soup restaurant recommended for its comforting Greek lemon chicken soup.
With chilly weather and winter in full swing, it’s safe to say we are officially in soup season. Keep reading for 12 spots to grab a bowl of soup that feels like a warm hug. If your go-to soup spot didn’t make the list, let the team know.
82 Queen | One of the menu items this downtown favorite is known for is its award-winning she-crab soup. It’s been voted Charleston City Paper’s “Best She-Crab Soup” more than 15 times.
Magnolias | On the menu here, you’ll find a delicious blue crab bisque. Or, try the creamy tomato bisque to keep you cozy.
Five Loaves Cafe | With locations in Mount Pleasant and Summerville, this spot offers daily house-made soups listed on their special boards. Past offerings have included Mexican chicken chili, butternut squash, and lentil soup.
Jack of Cups Saloon | This Folly Beach favorite serves unique soups like pumpkin curry coconut, sweet potato + kale, and the loaded soup.
Santi’s | This spot offers a variety of soups that take your taste buds on a journey. We heard great things about the Mama’s Specialty Soup, a chicken soup with beef-filled tortillas.
Gaulart + Maliclet — Fast and French | Pair your choice of soup with a baguette at this French-inspired eatery. Options include the Soup du Jour and creamy broccoli soup. They even offer chilled soup options for those warmer winter days.
Tommy Condon’s Irish Pub | This spot is a go-to for hearty soups, such as Irish potato chowder, Guinness beef stew, and roasted red pepper gouda bisque.
Ladles | A soup lover’s dream — this restaurant is dedicated to homemade soups. We recommend the Greek lemon chicken soup.
LOLA | At this Cajun eatery, enjoy a crab + corn chowder paired with their signature praline cornbread for a perfect meal.
Hannibal’s Kitchen | Visit this downtown staple to savor their okra soup, a comforting Lowcountry classic.
Chef Loong Dim Sum | Located in West Ashley, this spot offers plenty of soup options for a chilly day, such as pork wonton, egg drop, hot and sour soup, and several varieties of soup dumplings.
Myles and Jun Yakitori | Head to this Summerville spot for dinner and enjoy Miso soup, clam soup, or one of their ramen noodle options.
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