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Charleston

Bertha's Kitchen

Restaurant

Why we point you here

James Beard-recognized Charleston cooking that's worth the detour for soul food done right.

When the James Beard Foundation charted Bertha's Kitchen as an America's Classic in 2017, they pointed you to the kind of Charleston soul food that locals have trusted for years. It's worth the detour for cooking that honors tradition without pretense.

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Charted by James Beard Awards· Last verified 2026-07-11