Collins Quarter at Forsyth Shrimp and Grits Review

At the table · June 2023

Shrimp and grits · June 2023

A thoughtful, handsome take on shrimp and grits at Collins Quarter, with enough character to reward a closer read.

Visited: June 2023
Price: $21.00
Exceptional: More plate than the price asks.Value is the sixth taste: our own judgment of what arrived for what it cost. It stands apart from the grade.How we review: Exceptional
A really solid dish, with some minor complaints.Our overall call on the plate, from A+ to F.How we review: B+
On the menu: Pan-Seared Wild Shrimp, Tasso Ham, Chipotle Tomato Gravy, Smoked Gouda & Goat Cheese Grits, Chives & Fried Shallots.
Lowcountry Score: 70/100

Shrimp over orange grits with herbs on a blue plate at Collins Quarter at Forsyth.

I would go back for this. Only 5 large shrimp (but only $18 on the date of review) but with the damn tails on. This is the first time that I’ve found spicy version. Odd but very delish tomato remoulade-ish topping. Not a gravy. Grits are decent. Menu: ‘Pan-Seared Wild Shrimp, Tasso Ham, Chipotle Tomato Gravy, Smoked Gouda & Goat Cheese Grits, Chives & Fried Shallots.’

From from online photos, this appears to be a wildly inconsistent presentation.

At the table · July 2022

Shrimp and grits · July 2022

An earlier Collins Quarter shrimp-and-grits visit, kept here as a useful page in the restaurant’s story.

Visited: July 2022
Price: $21.00
Exceptional: More plate than the price asks.Value is the sixth taste: our own judgment of what arrived for what it cost. It stands apart from the grade.How we review: Exceptional
On the menu: Creamy Tomato Bacon Gravy, Pickled Okra, Herb Oil
Lowcountry Score: 70/100

Shrimp and grits with red sauce and greens on a blue plate at Collins Quarter at Forsyth.