The Icehouse Restaurant, nestled in a quaint location in Summerville, SC, offers an inviting Southern dining experience that resonates with both families and food enthusiasts. Housed in a charming old power plant, this eatery captures the essence of Southern hospitality through its unique ambiance and delectable menu. Customer reviews highlight the exceptional quality of the dishes. Joyce Bailey praises the pecan-crusted pork chops and shrimp and grits, demonstrating the restaurant's skill in delivering authentic Southern flavors. Beryl C Sule raves about the melt-in-your-mouth steaks and the perfect pairing of soup and grits, complemented by a standout sweet tea old fashion. The atmosphere, described by K McKenna, invites warmth and comfort with its brick walls and cozy fireplace, creating an ideal setting for meal enjoyment. Families, like that of Jess Ancrum, appreciate the kid-friendly environment, where children can play while parents savor their meals—from buttermilk fried chicken to decadent desserts like warm bourbon pecan pie. Additionally, Christopher Fallows emphasizes how the Icehouse delivers a remarkable dining experience, likely the highlight of his trip to Charleston. Overall, The Icehouse Restaurant stands out with its delicious offerings, welcoming atmosphere, and attentive service, making it a must-visit for anyone craving Southern cuisine done right.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
Has outdoor seating
On-site services available
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
No delivery
Highlights
Has fast service
Has fireplace
Has great beer selection
Serves great cocktails
Serves great dessert
Has great tea selection
Has great wine list
Has live music
Popular for
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Serves cocktails
Serves coffee
Serves comfort food
Serves food
Serves happy-hour drinks
Serves happy-hour food
Serves healthy options
Serves late-night food
Quick bite
Serves small plates
Serves spirits
Serves wine
Dining options
Serves brunch
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Serves dessert
Has seating
Amenities
Has bar on site
Has toilet
Has Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Historic
Trendy
Crowd
Family friendly
Good for groups
Popular with tourists
Popular with university students
Planning
Dinner reservations recommended
Accepts reservations
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
High chairs available
Has kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Plenty of parking
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Reviews For The Icehouse Restaurant
Jess Ancrum
Jun 1,2025
I had such a great time bringing my kids to The Icehouse. I was able to sit and enjoy my meal while my four and two and half year old played at their mini park. My kids had so much fun they keep saying “let’s go back to the gorilla park!” This was a great spot to bring the kids, I wish there were more places like this in our area. Thanks so much for giving this busy Mom a break!
Joyce Bailey
May 15,2025
The food was really good. I had the pecan-crusted pork chop, which was awesome. My husband really enjoyed his shrimp and grits.
Beryl C Sule
Apr 22,2025
Wonderful melt in your mouth steaks! The soup and grits were perfect. The sweet tea old fashion will be my favorite! Great service! Will be on my return to this restuarant!
Christopher Fallows
Apr 15,2025
Really cool place to eat. It’s inside of an old power plant from 1903. Our server was amazing and the food was reasonable and arguably the best meal we had on our trip to Charleston.
K McKenna
Apr 2,2025
We really liked the atmosphere with the brick walls and fireplace going. Our server Monet was wonderful! Food was good. We got the she crab soup, pecan crusted pork chop and country fried steak and of course the beignets.
Gabriella WOWITSGOLDIE
Mar 17,2025
Would highly recommend this spot ! Dog friendly salmon wrap and steak tips was absolutely delicious and fresh ! Service is excellent. Will definitely be back when I’m in the area again! Visiting from NY. Great location right in town, watermelon refresher is fantastic !
Amanda Mills
Feb 14,2025
Wonderful experience with amazing food! Our waitress was so sweet and very nice. The food was outstanding. I tried to get a picture of the dessert but it was gone before I could. We had the menu special: Grilled snapper and the 1/2 chicken with goat cheese mash potatoes and green beans. For dessert, we had the pecan pie with vanilla ice cream and creme brulee. Our bellies are very happy and compliments to the wonderful chef! This is one of our favorite places for a family night or date night.
Gordon Wescoat
Feb 8,2025
We got the blackened triggerfish sandwich and the sheep crab soup with lump crab cake. That sandwich is to die for. Very filling while still being on the lighter side. The soup was great also. Great raw bar and bar bar.
Reviews For The Icehouse Restaurant