The most decadent appetizer I have ever had was shrimp wrapped in bacon and deep-fried. I mean fried so deep that it was just a mass of brown and the whole thing crunched in your mouth. Did I mention how delicious it was?

My wife ordered fried catfish smothered in hot sauce. It was so hot that I almost started getting nauseous smelling it and it overpowered my food. By the way, everything came with grits. Apparently, there is a mission among Southern cooks to reinvent grits as a haute-cuisine item. I really enjoyed the grits, as they were served with cream and cheese.

Overall, we really enjoyed the Old Post Office, so much that we went back on our last night. Truly, this is the ultimate compliment while on vacation. For those who want to taste the local cuisine, but with creativity and flair, none come close to the Old Post Office.

Although we have been to Edisto several times, this was our first time eating at The Old Post Office. We had the Angus Ribeye, which was very good. It was served with a salad with house dressing, homemade bread, three spears of baby asparagus, lima beans, and grits. They were very good and had a bit of a cheese flavor to them. It was elegant eating. There were folks there all dressed up and some in casual clothes.

It was a bit pricey for our taste. Probably would not visit again just for that reason. However we would have to give it a highly recommended to fair. Please click on the image below the menu. Call ahead for reservations as well as hours of operation. They can be seasonal.