Description:
Overview
Tucked away on a charming
downtown street, Poogan's Porch is one of Charleston’s
oldest and most reputable culinary establishments. A historic
landmark with an entertaining past, Poogan’s Porch
restaurant has become synonymous with providing impeccable
Lowcountry hospitality and cuisine. Since opening in 1976,
Poogan’s Porch has become a hot spot for celebrities,
politicians, tourists and locals who rave about this Southern
institution. Heralded by Martha Stewart Living, Wine Spectator
and the Travel Channel, this beautiful Victorian house
has several private dining rooms and porches for rent
and is a perfect southern spot for groups.
Executive Chef Rob Dorner’s
signature dishes include Carolina Alligator with honey-jalapeno
dipping sauce, Peanut Encrusted Catfish with Hoppin’
Johns, collard greens and warm apricot marmalade; Fried
Green Tomatoes with pecan-encrusted goat cheese and peach
chutney; and Roasted Grouper with Littleneck clams, fennel
broth, Granny Smith apples and rice pilaf. Not to be missed
are Executive Pastry Chef Nicole Anhalt’s sweet
endings, which include innovative and beautiful desserts
like Warm Apple Crisp with toasted fennel ice cream, roasted
walnuts, candied fennel and Coca-Cola Chocolate Cake with
salted peanut caramel, tart cherry syrup and marshmallow
cream.
A Special Place for Special Events
Located on a charming,
quaint downtown street, Poogan’s Porch offers the
ideal setting for intimate breakfasts and lunch meetings,
wedding-related activities including bridesmaid’s
luncheons, rehearsal dinners and wedding receptions and
a unique sight for special events including anniversary
parties, family reunions, luncheons, parties, etc.
Several rooms are available for rental, including:
Magnolia: 45 seats
Garden Room: 60 seats
Carolina Bar: 20 seats
Sweetgrass Room: 22 seats
Palmetto Room: 18 seats
Poogan’s Porches (balcony and porches): 35 seats
Entire Restaurant: 165 seats
Poogan’s Porch is
centrally located to all downtown churches, hotels and
other event locations. Ample parking is available in a
nearby parking garage and the staff is dedicated to making
events run seamlessly. An event planner handles all onsite
logistics including menu selection, room set-up deliveries,
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