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DAILY SPECIALS

*Dine-In Only
"CHAMPAGNE" & OYSTERS MONDAY
$1.50 Fresh shucked raw House Oysters
1/2 off House Cava by the glass
20% off bottles of bubbles
$2 Miller High-Life bottles
$5 Oyster Shooters 
*Dine in only while supplies last.

WINE'D DOWN WEDNESDAY
½ off house wine by the glass
20% off bottles of wine

LEAGUE NIGHT THURSDAY
Late night Happy Hour after 8 P.M.

HAPPY HOUR

Monday through Friday: 4pm - 6pm
Saturday & Sunday: 3pm - 5pm
½ off domestic drafts
½ off house wine by the glass
 
FRESH RAW OYSTERS!
On the half shell $2 each

$5 HAPPY HOUR STARTERS

*Dine In Only
​DEVILED EGGS
Panko crusted, flash fried whites, whipped yolk
& red pepper jelly
PIMENTO FRITTERS
Creamy fried pimento
cheese, with red pepper jelly.
SLIDER SIDEKICK
Choice of Pimento
Cheeseburger, Blackened
Catfish, or BBQ Pork.
CLAM STRIP BASKET
Fried and served with cocktail
​sauce and a lemon wedge.
​​BUFFAL-OKRA
Breaded and fried okra, tossed
in our Crystal Buffalo sauce
and served with bleu cheese.​
​FRIED GREEN TOMATOES
Buttermilk fried,
roasted corn chow chow 
 & Comeback sauce.
​COWBOY CAVIAR
Black bean corn salsa, served
​ with creole corn tortilla chips.
CATFISH FINGERS
Blackened Catfish strips.
Served with remoulade.

DESSERTS

COLA CAKE $9
Rich and warm double chocolate cola cake
with whipped cream. 
KEY LIME PIE $8
Chilled creamy key lime pie in a graham cracker crust
topped with whipped cream and a lime.
CARAMEL PECAN ICEBOX CAKE $10
Frozen chocolate Oreo wafers, layered with whipped mascarpone, vanilla, cream, toasted pecans, and caramel.
STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE $6
Fluffy buttermilk biscuit, strawberry sauce,
​fresh strawberries, & whipped cream. 

About Us

Our Story

Three local restauranteurs, Brienne Postema, Mike Wagner, and Tom Pugh,  a.k.a. “The Three Amigos,” are joining forces to bring the flavors of South Carolina lowcountry to the Grand Rapids market.

Carolina Lowcountry Kitchen began while looking for a new concept to bring to the Grand Rapids area. The Three Amigos found some southern-style lowcountry recipes and felt it would go over well in Grand Rapids. In 2016 they traveled to Charleston, South Carolina for research. The team loved the foods and couldn’t wait to build on the concept and bring those flavors to their hometown. Carolina Lowcountry Kitchen was born out of a love of oysters, fresh fish, and laidback foods of the South Carolina coast.

Our Restaurant

Carolina boasts a full-service bar with draught and bottled beer, wine and spirits with an emphasis on craft cocktails, communal punches, wine and ice cream drinks such as Grasshoppers and Hummers.
 
Lowcountry is Southern fare from the coastal regions of South Carolina and Georgia with influences from other southern areas, such as New Orleans. The menu highlights some of those amazing flavors using traditional ingredients, heritage grains, and top quality meats and seafood while adding a little Michigan flare. Menu selections will include raw and grilled oysters, shrimp, gumbo, salads, burgers, sweet tea grilled and butternut fried variety chicken, and pork chops.

Menu

OYSTERS
​SOLD BY THE HALF DOZEN - $21

FRESH

Choose from featured selections or our house oyster on the half shell.

GRILLED
ON THE HALF SHELL
CHOICE OF:

BOURBON CHIPOTLE BUTTER · CAROLINA BBQ
BACON GORGONZOLA BUTTER · HERB BUTTER

BUFFALO

Buttermilk fried, buffalo sauce, bleu cheese dressing & celery.

STARTERS

SHRIMP CEVICHE
Chilled citrus marinated shrimp,
jalapeño, onion, okra, & bell peppers.
Served with house creole tortilla chips. $12​
SOUTHERN WINGS
Half dozen brined & deep fried chicken wings.
Choice of Carolina Gold BBQ, Bourbon Soy,
or Crystal Louisiana Buffalo Sauce. $12
CALAMARI
Lightly battered and fried.
Served with Comeback sauce and a lemon wedge. $13
FRIED GREEN TOMATOES 
Buttermik Fried, roasted corn chow chow,
& Comeback sauce. $9
SHRIMP & GRITS
Wild gulf shrimp, Marsh-Hen Mill smoked
gouda grits, & bourbon chipotle cream. $16
CAROLINA CRAB CAKE 
Blue lump crab, Marsh-Hen Mill
farro salad, and remoulade. $17
SOUTHERN POUTINE
Cajun Parmesan fries, white cheese curds,
smoked pork, gravy & scallions. $12
SHRIMP TOAST
French bread baked with shrimp salad, mozzarella & Parmesan-Reggiano. Served over avocado puree. $12
CRAB PUPPIES
​House favorite! Hushpuppies stuffed with Blue Lump crab, served with remoulade. $10

SOUPS & SALADS

SHE CRAB SOUP
Based off the recipe of William Deas - cream,
sherry, lump crab & crab roe.
Cup $8 / Bowl $13
CAROLINA GUMBO
Okra, chicken, andouille & Hoppin John.
Cup $7 / Bowl $9

DRESSINGS

DRESSINGS:  Balsamic Benne Salad, Bleu Cheese, Louie, Sorghum Mustard Vinaigrette,
Buttermilk Ceasar, Honey Jalapeno & Ranch.
FARRO SALAD
Marsh-Hen Mill farro, mixed greens,
tomato, cucumber, egg, sweet peas, Balsamic
Benne Seed dressing & avocado. $12
BLUE CRAB WEDGE
Lump crab, bacon, tomato, iceberg lettuce,
red onion, boiled egg, Louie dressing &
fried capers. $16
CHOPPED PECAN SALAD
Pecans, dried cranberries, apple,
bleu cheese crumbles, bacon,
avocado, tomato, mixed greens,
& Sorghum Mustard Vinaigrette. $18
BLACKENED SALMON CAESAR
Chopped romaine lettuce, buttermilk Caesar dressing,
croutons, Parmesan-Reggiano,
cracked pepper & lemon. $19
BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN SALAD
Buttermilk fried chicken breast, croutons,
tomato, cucumber, red onion &
honey jalapeno dressing. $18

PROTEINS

ADD TO ANY SALAD OR ENTREE:
Chicken $9  |  Crab Cake $12  |  4 Shrimp $12
4 Fried Oysters $12  |  Salmon $15

ENTREES

DELTA CATFISH
Blackened or buttermilk fried,
succotash & slaw. $21
SOUTHERN POT ROAST
Braised beef with pan gravy over mashed
​potatoes, served with cornbread. $19
CHICKEN BISCUIT
Buttermilk fried chicken, biscuit,
white cheddar, Sawmill sausage gravy
& scallions $19
FROGMORE STEW
A favorite Low Country boil! Wild caught
Gulf shrimp, Andouille sausage, cob corn, red
potato, onion, old bay, & garlic butter. $24
​SMOTHERED PORK TENDERLOIN
Marinated pork tenderloin, mushroom, onion,
bell pepper, & brown gravy. Served with
cornbread and cream corn succotash. $21
CHICKEN & WAFFLES
Buttermilk fried chicken breast, syrup,
praline butter, house blend savory spices,
whip cream, and a side of Marsh-Hen
Mill smoked gouda grits. $18
CRAB MAC 'N CHEESEE
Blue Lump crab, avocado & bacon, folded
into creamy white cheddar and smoked gouda,
topped with Parmesan-Reggiano
​ & creole crisps. $20
SHRIMP PERLOO
Low Country Jambalaya with wild Gulf shrimp,
South Carolina beans and rice, andouille
​ sausage, celery, and tomato. $19
MITTEN CHICKEN & DUMPLINGS
North meets South! Free range chicken, celery,
carrots, onion, sweet peas, chicken gravy &
​ house-made biscuit dumplings. $19

PLATTERS

Choice of two sides & a biscuit
CAROLINA SHRIMP $24
Fried  |  BBQ  |  Boiled |  Garlic Butter
SCOTTISH SALMON $25
Blackened  | Grilled | Bourbon Soy Glaze
BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN $23
Half Bird or Bonless Breast

SIDES $5

MAC 'N CHEESE  |  CREAM CORN SUCCOTASH
SMOKED GOUDA GRITS  |  HUSHPUPPIES
HOPPIN JOHN  |  COLLARD GREENS  |  BISCUIT & GRAVY
MASHED POTATOES & GRAVY
VEGETABLE OF THE DAY | CORNBREAD

PO'BOYS N MORE

Served with creole chips, house slaw & a pickle.
B.L.T.C.
Smoked bacon, fried green tomato,
Blue Lump crab, iceberg & Comeback sauce
on toasted French bread. $16

BBQ PORK
Smoked pork butt, Carolina BBQ, cole slaw,
pickled green tomato, red onion
& brioche roll. $14
​
​COMEBACK SHRIMP TACOS
Flour tortilla, iceberg lettuce, buttermilk fried
shrimp tossed in Comeback sauce, roasted corn. $16
LOWCOUNTRY BACON BURGER
1/2 pound hand-pattied Michigan beef,
smoked bacon, and choice of creamy pimento
or American cheese. Substitute a Michigan chipotle black bean patty upon request. $16

​CHICKEN PO'BOY
Blackened or fried chicken, roasted corn chow chow,
Duke's mayonnaise, iceberg, red onion,
& tomato on toasted French bread. $15
​
CREOLE FRIED SHRIMP PO'BOY
Creole fried shrimp, iceberg lettuce, red onion,
pickled green tomato, & remoulade on
toasted French Bread. $16

KIDS MENU

Includes 1 side and a beverage.
CHICKEN BITES $11
Whole breast bites,
hand-breaded and buttermilk fried.
MAC & CHEESE $10
Smoked gouda and cheddar
JUMBO CORN DOG $11
All beef dog, hushpuppy
battered and fried.
CLASSIC GRILLED CHEESE $10
American cheese and white bread.
FRIED SHRIMP $12
Wild gulf shrimp, hand battered
and fried.
CHEESEBURGER $11
Hand pattied Michigan beef.
American cheese.

SIDES

(choose one)
French Fries
Mac & Cheese
Hushpuppies
Smoked Gouda Grits
Mashed Potatoes & Gravy
Veggie of the Day
Hoppin’ John
Side Salad

Desserts​

DESSERTS

CARAMEL PECAN ICEBOX CAKE $10
Frozen chocolate Oreo wafers, layered with whipped
mascarpone, ​vanilla, cream, toasted pecans, and caramel.
KEY LIME PIE $8
Chilled creamy key lime pie in a graham cracker crust
topped with whipped cream and a lime.
COLA CAKE $9
Rich and warm double chocolate cola cake
with whipped cream.
STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE $6
Fluffy buttermilk biscuit, strawberry sauce,
​fresh strawberries, whipped cream. ​

ADULT ICE CREAM

BRANDY ALEXANDER $12
Brandy, creme de cocoa
CAROLINA GRASSHOPPER  $12
Creme de menthe & creme de cocoa
HUMMER $12
Kahlua & Rum

Drinks​

CRAFT COCKTAILS

BOURBON

BOURBON SOUR
Bourbon, house sour mix, lemon, egg white $9
BROWN SUGAR BOURBON OLD FASHIONED
Brown Sugar Bourbon, orange bitters, muddled cherries & orange $12
CAROLINA MULE
Bourbon, lime, Regatta ginger beer $9
LOW COUNTRY JULIP
Bourbon, muddled mint, simple syrup, soda water $10
PECAN PIE MARTINI
Buffalo Trace, Vanilla Vodka, Praline Liqueur $12

RUM

DARK & STORMY MOJITO
Dark rum, mint, lime, Regatta ginger beer $11
HEMINGWAY OLD FASHIONED
Papa Pilar 24 yr Dark Rum, Orange bitters $14

GIN

BLACKBERRY BRAMBLE
Eastern Kille Barrel Finished Gin, lemon juice, simple syrup,
​creme de cassis, & fruit $11
COOL CUCUMBER
Gray Skies Barrel Finished Gin, sour, soda water, cucumber $11
RAMOS GIN FIZZ
Dry gin, sour, heavy cream, egg white, soda water,
​ orange flower water $12
THE CORPSE REVIVER
Gray Skies Barrel Finished Gin, Lillet Blanc, Cointreau,
​ Sour, Absinthe. $12

VODKA

​MYRTLE BEACH MARY
House made mix, Gray Skies Utility Vodka, snit o beer  $11
KING'S STREET COSMO
Gray Skies Utility Vodka, Cointreau, pomegranate, lime $12
DIRTY PALMER
Sweet Carolina Sweet Tea vodka, lemonade $10
GEORGIA PEACH MULE
Deep Eddy Peach vodka, lime, Regatta ginger beer $11
GINGER-TINI
Gray Skies Utility Vodka, Domaine de Canton Ginger,
Sour & Cranberry. $12
OYSTER SHOOTER
House infused jalepeno vodka, cocktail sauce, lemon juice,
Blue point oyster. $9

OTHER SPIRITS

BLUEBERRY MOONSHINE MULE
Michigan Blueberry Moonshine, Regatta Ginger Beer, lime $12
PIMM'S CUP
Pimm's Cup No. 1, Regatta ginger beer, cucumber, fresh mint $9

PUNCHES

LOW COUNTRY SANGRIA
Southern Comfort, peach nectar, mixed berries,
choice of white, rose or red wine
Ind  $10  -  Y'all (2-3) $19  -  All Y'all (4-5) $35
BOAT HOUSE PUNCH
Gray Skies Barrel Finished Gin, Aperol, St. Germain, citrus juice
champagne, Peychaud's bitters
​Ind  $12  -  Y'all (2-3) $23  -  All Y'all (4-5) $44
PLANTER'S PUNCH
Black Seal Rum, Mt. Gay Rum, pineapple juice,
orange juice, grenadine & bitters.
​Ind  $12  -  Y'all (2-3) $23  -  All Y'all (4-5) $44

ADULT ICE CREAM

BRANDY ALEXANDER
Brandy, creme de cocoa $10
CAROLINA GRASSHOPPER
Creme de menthe & creme de cocoa $10
HUMMER
Kahlua & Rum $10

WINE BY THE GLASS

Varieties of
SPARKLING
WHITE
ROSE'
RED
In 6 oz and 9 oz glass

WINE BY THE BOTTLE

Varieties of
SPARKLING
WHITE
ROSE
DESSERT
RED

BEER

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Hours & Location

Carolina Lowcountry Kitchen
2213 Wealthy Street
East Grand Rapids, MI 49506
​(616) 805-5231
Happy Hour
Monday - Friday
4pm - 6pm​
Saturday & Sunday
3pm - 5pm
Dinner
Monday - Thursday
4pm - 10pm​
Friday
4pm - 11pm
Saturday
2pm - 11pm
Sunday
​2pm - 9pm
The kitchen stops serving food one hour before close.
Carolina Lowcountry Kitchen
2213 Wealthy Street
East Grand Rapids, MI 49506
​(616) 805-5231
Hours
Monday - Thursday: 4pm to 10pm
Friday: 4pm to 11pm
Saturday: 2pm to 11pm
​Sunday: 2pm to 9pm

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2020 Photographs by Nate Fischer Productions.
​Website designed by STS Media, Markeing and Consulting Agency.