What follows is a review written by my friend Dixie Norris, whom I’ve literally known since we were babies. She’s lucky enough to live in Charleston with her husband Daryl, and I’m lucky enough to have a sweet friend to share the inside scoop on Charleston’s dining and nightlife scene.
By Dixie Norris
Rita's Chili Cheese Burger is a messy good time.
The next time you really need a big, sloppy, finger lickin’ burger, Rita’s is a must! It is my favorite place for a burger in the Charleston area (yes, I’ve been to Poe’s and it tops it). Besides the food being to-die-for, the atmosphere is right on time. Lots of natural light, a big bar (great Margaritas), booths in front of large bay door windows, and a huge patio that seems to have live music all the time. You can come as you are – right off the beach with sandy feet and a buzz.
The menu is simple- a few salads, seafood, appetizers (the best appetizer is the BBQ Pork and Queso Sundae which looks like an ice cream sundae) but the mainstays are the burgers and chicken (you can get any of their concoctions as a burger or a grilled chicken sandwich) with really good hand cut fries. In my opinion their best combo is the good ole chili-cheese burger. You get to pick your own cheese – get pimento, it is ridiculous! Just take a look at my picture, yes there is a burger under there! The Reuben burger is good as is the Bistro burger with grilled portobello, crispy onions, blue cheese, and steak sauce. If you are in the mood of “I don’t give a &^%$ about my diet” go for the Barnyard Burger- which includes a fried egg, bacon, and cheddar. The portions are huge, they give you enough for lunch the next day AND a late night fourth meal. My only complaint about Rita’s is that they have Hunt’s ketchup instead of Heinz. That is absurd.
Rita’s Seaside Grill
2 Center Street
Folly Beach, SC 29439
http://www.ritasonfolly.com/
2 Comments on "Rita’s Seaside Grill: Folly Beach, SC"
Really Hunt’s? Gross. But I got stuck back at great margaritas anyway.
Dixie is the ketchup aficionado. She’s very particular about her ketchup, and apparently Rita’s does not serve the good kind. Be warned.