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High Cotton Charleston Restaurant

High Cotton Charleston Restaurant

Downtown • breakfast
Price: $$$ upscale
Charleston Eats: 8.3
Google:
4.7
(2,701 reviews)

Spacious, refined eatery featuring Lowcountry fare cooked using ingredients from nearby farms.

Quick Facts

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Hours

Closed
4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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Price

$$$
upscale
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Location

Downtown
Charleston district
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Cuisine

breakfast
Lowcountry dining

About

Spacious, refined eatery featuring Lowcountry fare cooked using ingredients from nearby farms.

— Google Editorial Summary

High Cotton is a casual downtown spot in the French Quarter known for solid breakfast and brunch — people rave about the breakfast food but note the menu can be brunch-only if you come expecting steak or seafood later. Expect classic American plates like beef, steak, pie and cake, a lively crowd, and a 4.7 Google rating from many happy reviewers.

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Reviews

Charleston Eats:8.3
Google:
4.7
(2,701 reviews)

Recent Reviews

Frank B
2 months ago

Stopped by on a Sunday around lunch time excited to try the place out but did not realize it was a brunch only menu so the items I was hoping for and ...

Jeff Matherly
a month ago

The breakfast food was fantastic. The seating we were blessed with, up on the platform, gave us a great view of the entire restaurant. All of the food...

Reviews last updated: 9/12/2025

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199 E Bay St
(843) 724-3815
199 E Bay St
Charleston, SC 29401