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DAILY SPECIALS

*Dine-In Only
JAZZ & OYSTERS MONDAY
Live Music!
$2 Fresh shucked raw House Oysters
1/2 off bubbles by the glass
20% off bottles of bubbles
$2 Miller High-Life bottles
$5 Oyster Shooters 
*Dine in only, while supplies last, 3 PM - Close.

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: 3pm - 5pm
½ off domestic drafts
½ off house wine by the glass
 
FRESH RAW OYSTERS!
On the half shell $2.50 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.
​CRAB PUPPIES
Hushpuppies mixed with Blue lump crab and served with remoulade.
CATFISH FINGERS
Blackened Catfish strips.
Served with remoulade.

DESSERTS

COLA CAKE $10
Rich and warm double chocolate cola cake
with whipped cream. 
KEY LIME PIE $9
Chilled creamy key lime pie in a graham cracker crust topped with whipped cream and a lime.
CARAMEL PECAN ICEBOX CAKE $11
Frozen chocolate Oreo wafers, layered with whipped mascarpone, vanilla, cream, toasted pecans, and caramel.
STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE $7
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.

Lunch Menu​

STARTERS
FRIED GREEN TOMATOES  $9
CALAMARI  $13
CLAM STRIP BASKET $8
POUTINE  $12
HUSHPUPPIES  $5
PIMENTO CHEESE DIP  $10

HANDHELDS

Served with your choice of french fries, sweet potato fries, hushpuppies,
spicy slaw, or side salad. Substitute a cup of soup for an additional $2.
B.L.T.C.  $17
Smoked bacon, fried green tomato,
Blue lump crab, lettuce & Comeback sauce
on toasted French bread.
BBQ PORK  $16
Smoked pork butt, Carolina BBQ, slaw,
pickled green tomato, and red onion
on a brioche bun.
​​COMEBACK SHRIMP TACOS  $17
Flour tortilla, lettuce, buttermilk fried
shrimp tossed in Comeback sauce,
roasted corn chow chow, & lime crema.
LOWCOUNTRY BACON BURGER  $19
Half pound hand-pattied beef,
smoked bacon, and choice of creamy pimento
or American cheese.
​CHICKEN PO'BOY  $16
Blackened or fried chicken, roasted corn chow chow,
Duke's mayo, lettuce, onion,
& tomato on French bread.
​CREOLE FRIED SHRIMP PO'BOY  $17
Creole fried shrimp, lettuce, red onion,
pickled green tomato, & remoulade on
toasted French Bread.

SOUPS & SALADS

SHE CRAB SOUP
Cream, sherry, lump crab, & crab roe.
Drizzled with Old Bay oil and topped with fresh whip cream.
Cup $8  /  Bowl $13
CAJUN CLAM CHOWDER
New England clams, bacon, andouille,
cream, cayenne, Crystal hot sauce.
Cup $7  /  Bowl $10
BLACKENED SALMON CAESAR
Chopped romaine, buttermilk Caesar dressing,
croutons, Parmesan, & lemon.
Half $15  /  Full $24
BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN SALAD
Buttermilk fried chicken breast, croutons,
tomato, cucumber, red onion &
honey jalapeno dressing.
Half $12  /  Full $19
BLUE CRAB WEDGE SALAD
Lump crab, bacon, tomato, iceberg lettuce,
red onion, boiled egg, fried capers, & Louie dressing.
$17

NEW!

BAKED LOBSTER ROLL  $32
Oven baked brioche, lobster clawmeat,
dill, chives, and garlic aioli.
BLACKENED GROUPER REUBEN  $28
Blackened grouper, toasted marble rye,
​swiss, sauerkraut, & Louie dressing.
Ask your server about menu items that are cooked to order or served raw.
​​Consuming raw or under cooked meats, poultry, seafood, or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness.

Dinner Menu

OYSTERS
​SOLD BY THE HALF DOZEN - $24

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.

SMALL PLATES

CAROLINA CRAB CAKE  $17 
Blue lump crab, Marsh-Hen Mill farro,
​greens, and remoulade.​
SOUTHERN WINGS  $15
Half dozen brined & deep fried chicken wings.
Choice of Carolina Gold BBQ, Bourbon Soy,
or Crystal Louisiana Buffalo Sauce.
CALAMARI  $13
Lightly battered and fried.
Served with Comeback sauce and a lemon wedge.
FRIED GREEN TOMATOES   $9 
Buttermilk Fried, roasted corn chow chow,
& Comeback sauce.
SHRIMP & GRITS  $16
Wild gulf shrimp, Marsh-Hen Mill smoked
gouda grits, & bourbon chipotle cream.
LOUISIANA CRAWFISH BASKET  $17
One pound of Louisiana crawfish
​sauteed in garlic butter.
SOUTHERN POUTINE  $12
Cajun Parmesan fries, white cheese curds,
smoked pork, gravy & scallions.
PIMENTO CHEESE  $10
Saltine crackers and vegetable crudite.
CAST IRON CRAB DIP  $17
Creamy melted cheeses, Blue lump crab,
Old Bay, and crostini.

GREENS & GRAINS

SHE CRAB SOUP
Cream, sherry, onion, lump crab, & crab roe. Drizzled
​with Old Bay oil and topped with fresh whipped cream.
Cup $8 / Bowl $13
CAJUN NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER
Creamy creole chowder, clams,
andouille sausage, and veggies.
Cup $7 / Bowl $10

DRESSINGS

DRESSINGS:  Balsamic Benne Salad, Bleu Cheese, Louie, Sorghum Mustard Vinaigrette,
Buttermilk Ceasar, Honey Jalapeno & Ranch.
FRESH FARRO SALAD  $14
Marsh-Hen Mill farro, mixed greens,
tomato, cucumber, egg, sweet peas, Balsamic
Benne Seed dressing & avocado.
BLUE CRAB WEDGE SALAD  $17
Lump crab, bacon, tomato, iceberg lettuce,
red onion, boiled egg, Louie dressing &
fried capers.
CHOPPED PECAN SALAD  $19
Pecans, dried cranberries, apple,
bleu cheese crumbles, bacon,
avocado, tomato, mixed greens,
& Sorghum Mustard Vinaigrette.
BLACKENED SALMON CAESAR  $24
Scottish salmon, chopped romaine, buttermilk Caesar dressing, croutons, Parmesan-Reggiano & lemon.
BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN SALAD  $19
Buttermilk fried chicken breast, croutons,
tomato, cucumber, red onion &
honey jalapeno dressing.

PROTEINS

ADD TO ANY SALAD OR ENTREE:
Chicken $9  |  Crab Cake $12  |  Shrimp $12
Fried Oysters $12  |  Salmon $19  |  Catfish $15

COMPOSED PLATES

SOUTHERN POT ROAST  $24
Braised beef with pan gravy over mashed
​potatoes, served with cornbread.
LOWCOUNTRY LINGUINE SHRIMP BOIL  $26
Creamy Old Bay garlic sauce, Gulf shrimp, andouille, corn, onion, and red bell peppers.
SHRIMP PERLOO  $22
Low Country Jambalaya with wild Gulf shrimp,
South Carolina beans and rice, andouille
​ sausage, celery, and tomato.
SEA SCALLOP & SHRIMP ALFREDO  $38
Pan seared jumbo sea scallops, wild caught gulf shrimp, blue lump crab, sweet peas, and pimentos, on a bed of creamy alfredo linguine with a kick.
DELTA CATFISH  $23
Blackened or buttermilk fried, succotash & slaw.
​FOUR CHEESE LOBSTER MAC  $32
Cast iron baked, four cheese blend, lobster claw meat, bacon, and a panko crust.
CHICKEN & WAFFLES  $19
Buttermilk fried chicken breast, syrup,
praline butter, house blend savory spices,
whip cream, and a side of Marsh-Hen
Mill smoked gouda grits.
TENDERLOIN & GARDEN FARRO  $29
Marinated pork tenderloin, grilled and sliced over tomato-simmered farro with banana peppers and wilted spinach.

PLATTERS

Choice of two sides & a biscuit or cornbread.
CAROLINA SHRIMP  $34
Fried  |  BBQ  |  Boiled |  Garlic Butter
SCOTTISH SALMON  $29
Blackened  | Grilled | Bourbon Soy Glaze
BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN  $25
Two Boneless Breasts

SIDES

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

HANDHELDS

Served with french fries or sweet potato fries.
BLACKENED GROUPER REUBEN  $28
Blackened grouper, toasted marble rye,
​swiss, sauerkraut, & Louie dressing.
BAKED LOBSTER ROLL  $32
Oven baked brioche, lobster clawmeat,
dill, chives, and garlic aioli.
LOWCOUNTRY BACON BURGER  $19
½ pound hand-pattied beef, smoked bacon, and choice of creamy pimento or American cheese, served with fries. Substitute chipotle black bean patty upon request.
​COMEBACK SHRIMP TACOS  $16
Flour tortilla, iceberg lettuce, buttermilk fried
shrimp tossed in Comeback sauce, roasted corn.
​BLACKENED CHICKEN PO'BOY  $16
Blackened chicken, roasted corn chow-chow, Duke’s mayonnaise, lettuce, red onion, & tomato, on traditional toasted French bread.
Served with fries.
CREOLE FRIED SHRIMP PO'BOY  $19
Creole dusted fried Gulf shrimp, lettuce, red onion, pickled green tomato & remoulade on traditional toasted French bread. Served with fries.

KIDS MENU

Includes 1 side and a beverage.
CHICKEN BITES $13
Whole breast bites,
hand-breaded and buttermilk fried.
MAC & CHEESE $10
Smoked gouda and cheddar
JUMBO CORN DOG $13
All beef dog, hushpuppy
battered and fried.
CLASSIC GRILLED CHEESE $10
American cheese on toasted brioche.
FRIED SHRIMP $14
Wild gulf shrimp, hand battered
and fried.
CHEESEBURGER $13
Hand pattied Michigan beef.
American cheese.

SIDES

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

Desserts​

DESSERTS

CARAMEL PECAN ICEBOX CAKE $11
Frozen chocolate Oreo wafers, layered with whipped
mascarpone, ​vanilla, cream, toasted pecans, and caramel.
KEY LIME PIE $9
Chilled creamy key lime pie in a graham cracker crust
topped with whipped cream and a lime.
COLA CAKE $10
Rich and warm double chocolate cola cake
with whipped cream.
STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE $7
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

BAYOU BOURBON SOUR  $14
Bulliet bourbon, sour, lemon, egg white foam.
BROWN SUGAR BOURBON OLD FASHIONED  $13
Brown Sugar Bourbon, orange bitters, muddled cherries & orange.
CAROLINA MULE  $12
Yellowstone Select Bourbon, lime, Regatta ginger beer.
LOW COUNTRY JULIP  $13
Eastern Kille Straight Bourbon, muddled mint, simple syrup, soda.
PECAN PIE MARTINI  $15
Buffalo Trace, Vanilla Vodka, Praline Liqueur.

RUM

DARK & STORMY MOJITO  $13
Myer's dark rum, mint, lime, Regatta ginger beer.
HEMINGWAY OLD FASHIONED  $15
Papa Pilar 24 yr Dark Rum, Orange bitters.
ESPRESSO MARTINI  $12
Grind Espresso Double Shot Caribbean Rum, vanilla, vodka, sugar rim.
PLANTER'S PUNCH  $14
Gosling's Black Seal Rum, Mt. Gay Rum, pineapple juice, orange juice, grenadine & bitters.

GIN

BLACKBERRY BRAMBLE  $13
Eastern Kille Barrel Finished Gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, ​creme de cassis, & fruit.
COOL CUCUMBER  $13
Gray Skies Barrel Finished Gin, sour, soda water, cucumber.
RAMOS GIN FIZZ  $14
Eastern Kille Barrel Finished Gin, sour, heavy cream, egg white foam, soda, orange blossom water.

VODKA

​MYRTLE BEACH BLOODY MARY  $13
House made mix, Eastern Kille Vodka.
KING STREET COSMO  $14
Gray Skies Utility Vodka, Cointreau, pomegranate, lime.
DIRTY PALMER  $11
Sweet Carolina Sweet Tea vodka, lemonade.
GEORGIA PEACH MULE  $13
Deep Eddy Peach vodka, lime, Regatta ginger beer.
GINGER-TINI $14
Gray Skies Utility Vodka, Domaine de Canton Ginger, Sour & Cranberry.
OYSTER SHOOTER  $11
House infused jalepeno vodka, cocktail sauce, lemon juice, Blue point oyster.

TEQUILA

​COWBOY MARGARITA  $13
El Mayor Blanco Tequila, Cointreau, muddled jalepeno, pineapple juice, sour, and a tajin salt rim.
TEQUILA MOCKINGBIRD  $13
El Mayor Blanco Tequila, watermelon, muddled jalepeno, agave, and lime.

ADULT ICE CREAM

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

BEER

Ask your server for a full list of Beer available

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

BOOTLEG & BEYOND

BLUEBERRY MOONSHINE MULE  $14
Michigan Moonshine's Blueberry 'shine, Regatta ginger beer, lime.

LOWCOUNTRY SANGRIA  $12
Southern Comfort, peach nectar, simple syrup, mixed berries,
choice of white, rose or red wine.

come dine in

Hours & Location

Carolina Lowcountry Kitchen
2213 Wealthy Street
East Grand Rapids, MI 49506
​(616) 805-5231
Happy Hour
Monday - Friday
4pm - 6pm​
Saturday
3pm - 5pm
Lunch
Monday - Friday
11am - 3pm​
Dinner
Monday - Thursday
3pm - 10pm​
Friday
3pm - 11pm
Saturday
2pm - 11pm
Sunday
​Closed
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: 11am to 10pm
Friday: 11am to 11pm
Saturday: 2pm to 11pm
​Sunday: Closed

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