GRUV - Charleston: Top Smash Burgers, Unique Appetizers & Vibrant Sports Bar Experience

The Edge smashburger was AWESOME and the Average Joe chicken sandwich was AMAZING! The fried avocado for the appetizer was ...Wow! All of it was so good. Great service, great atmosphere......Chefs kiss!

It was very noisy when we got there, but calmed down a bit after one rowdy party left. Smash burger was terrific! Cooked to perfection! Toasted bun was also very nice, but slightly too much for two patties. I'll try three patties next time. I got the pork rinds and my wife got the fries. I guess they were out of their house pork rinds, so I was served some generics from a bag; not good. The fries were really good too. We also loved the chicken wings appetizer. Super crispy and the sauce was fantastic. So glad to find another awesome burger joint in Charleston!

Stopped by this place while passing through and it was a stop well made and I can't wait to make again. Awesome vibe being opened up to downtown and in an old building. The food was fresh and incredible that Santa Fe burger still haunts my dreams! The pickle fries were also a huge hit. Kid friendly and great service.

We stumbled upon Gruv when visiting Charleston and were very happy we found it. The food and the service was amazing! We split the pita appetizer and a fried green tomato BLT which was more than enough to split between us. The chef even came out to greet us as we're leaving to ask how everything was. These folks really care and it shows. Thanks Gruv, We'll be back.

I went to Grov on Capitol Street looking for a new place to watch football and grab a burger. Honestly, I was fully prepared for the usual: sticky floors, wings drowned in mystery sauce, and people yelling at TVs like the players can actually hear them. What I found instead was a peaceful, partially open-air space with five giant screens and a menu that said, “We are NOT your average sports bar.” Forget mozzarella sticks—this place is serving pita with hummus, fried guacamole, and fried green tomatoes, a line up of delicious sandwiches, and top notch smash burgers. My husband ordered the dry rub wings and declared them the best in Charleston. Considering the man has eaten enough wings to legally be considered part poultry, that’s saying something. I went with the Steakhouse Smashburger, which lived up to the name—it was absolutely smashed out of the park. Instead of sad, frozen French fries, most entrees here come with homemade pork rinds. I got fancy and added parmesan truffle fries, which I’m still dreaming about. Dessert was cream cheese–stuffed churros with vanilla bean ice cream and chocolate drizzle. My jeans are currently filing a restraining order against me, but no regrets. Only downside? The bathrooms are downstairs. So if you plan on eating like I did, prepare for a cardio workout after dessert. Special shoutout to Nathan, our server. This man was bartending, waiting tables, delivering food, and bussing—all at once—and still managed to keep a smile. He gave perfect recommendations, didn’t miss a beat, and honestly deserves a cape. Even the owner jumped in to help the shortened staff in the kitchen, which tells you a lot about the team. After a brief conversation with him, he relates his success is due to his staff and patrons. He seems like a proud and humble man. Bottom line: Grov is not your average sports bar—it’s better food, better vibes, and still plenty of TVs for yelling at the refs. Charleston, you’ve got yourself a winner. I wish them continued success.

Very relaxing atmosphere and very welcoming. The service, the food was great. Price was average. The appetizer, pita bread with three kinds of dips and veggies was a great with a drink . The Fried Green tomato, Bacon BLT was worth going there just for the sandwich.