Closed: Soulful Flavors & Southern Charm in North Charleston

About This Spot

Stepping into Closed feels like wandering into a warmly familiar corner of Southern hospitality, where the hum of easy conversations blends with the sizzle and aroma of soul food classics on the grill. Nestled in North Charleston, this unassuming spot invites you to slow down and savor the comfortable rhythms of a neighborhood kitchen that knows its roots well.

The atmosphere here strikes a gentle balance — lively enough to feel alive, yet relaxed enough to let you peel away the day’s rush. There’s an honest straightforwardness in the way tables are filled with friends and families sharing dishes that carry the nostalgia of home-cooked meals, but with a confidence and care that hint at thoughtful expertise behind the scenes.

The menu feels like a loving nod to Southern tradition without pretense. Whether it’s the golden, crispy edges of country fried steak, or the sweet warmth of buttery waffles paired with wings, each bite carries stories of time-honored recipes and spirited flavors. The sides, too, aren’t just fillers; the creamy mac & cheese and tangy collard greens quietly hold their own, enough to spark a familiar comfort that lingers long after the plate is cleared.

Service here adds a personal touch to the experience — attentive but not intrusive, striking the right tone to make guests feel genuinely welcomed and taken care of. It’s the kind of place where a slowing pace and shared moments matter more than rushing through a meal.

Closed feels like a quiet celebration of Southern soul food — the kind of restaurant that invites you to come as you are, take your time, and leave carrying a little warmth with you.

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Guest Reviews

Cheerio 12 Jan 2026

Good food, though don't know why some other review said the wings were huge. Sweet tea from Lipton but sure is sweet. Got the meat & three with country fried steak, sides of okra soup, collard greens, and Mac n cheese. Also got an appetizer of Geechie wings. Think this southern soul food tastes nice, little tang in the soup, guessing from mustard seasoning, and a little pepper in the collard greens, but overall pretty mild flavors. Or maybe they just meld well. Not overly salty or the like.

Elizabeth “Lisabeth Liz” Lester 20 Dec 2025

It was pretty good. I had the whiting and they really give you a nice piece of fish. One of my friends had the chicken fried steak and she said it was very good but the potatoes were very thick when she put her fork in it. It almost crumbled like cornbread. Other than that the food was good. We did taste the wings which I liked. They remind me of KFC's honey barbecue wings which I loved place was very crowded. They do a good business. Only thing is they're not Open on Sundays and their meals just seems like a nice Sunday meal

Dezi Dez 20 Dec 2025

The food was excellent. Very few complaints. The side of collard greens didn't appear to be seasoned enough. I added some salt and pepper. Our party of 8 was well served, thanks to our server Casey. Everyone was satisfied with their food and the presentation was awesome. Too much to eat in a single sitting. The ambiance was great. Visiting the city and loving the food culture. The geechie wings was the family favorite.

Colin Slaven 09 Dec 2025

Have heard so many good things about this place and finally had the chance to check it out today. 1st class service from the minute I walked in to when I left. The menu is abundant but I chose the fried chicken platter with mash, gravy, corn and green beans which was incredible. Highly recommend. Definitely going back soon. 3 Thumbs Up & 5 Stars from me.

Ericka Santos 12 Nov 2025

Nigel's is a small Southern Soul food. The food we order was 16.95 a plate and included one meat and 3 sides. For a lunch plate, I believe is high, but I do know that Charleston, SC., prices are high, period. Some plates are 21.95 in some restaurants. The prices are ridiculous everywhere, so high prices is a standard here, so 16.95 is a little lower than the 18 to 20 dollar plates I've seen out there that are just abusive. The inflation here is real. I ordered the Stew Chicken with Red Rice, corn, and collard greens. The Stew Chicken is tasty and on a blackish, brownish gravy. It was tender and good. I wouldn't rate it the best, but it was definitely tasty and edible. I ate all of it. The corn was standard yellow can corn with butter. It didn't have anything on it, no pimento or other, but I added Texas Pete which I'm glad they had. They have no hot house made sauce btw, and that was sad for me as I like my food spicy. The collard greens were alright. I ate them all, and they were nice and warm with bacon pieces. I say alright because I don't like when they add sugar to the collards. I like them with butter, garlic, and salt. I could taste a little sweet in them. But, they were fine, and I still enjoyed them. I'm just sharing my preference. The Red Rice that was supposed to be a staple to South Carolina was not what I expected. It came cold. I get it. They don't want to over mush their rice each time they warm it up, but it also wasn't the Red Rice I expected with sausage, celery, cilantro, and pimento. I was just not a fan. I tired their mash potatoes in my daughter's BBQ plate were amazing! I highly recommend the mash potatoes, but they needed more gravy as the gravy was limited. The BBQ chicken was also good for bbq lovers. I am not always crashing bbq sauce, so I didn't enjoy it, but she gave me some, and she said she loved it. She also loved her macaroni and cheese. The server helping us was kind. We appreciated him. The timing the food arrives is not the best as if delays quite a bit, and the restaurant is not too full, so prepare to wait a while. Our food took like 40 minutes. The server said the chef makes the food fresh. All in all, we had a great time! I would recommend it.

Mr. Branham 28 Sep 2025

So we arrived and they didn't have any chicken or yams. Lol a soul food spot without that. Well they had pork chops and fish. The pork chops were perfect along with the red rice collards and Mac and cheese were awesome. The fish sandwich was good also.