Leon's Menu (2025 Update)

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Welcome to Leon's, a gem nestled in Charleston at 698 King St. This culinary haven specializes in comfort food, presenting a menu that highlights the artisanal technique behind every bite. You simply must try their fried chicken, available as a whole bird served with two large sides, ensuring a feast for the senses.

  • Marinated Cucumber Salad: A refreshing combination featuring sesame oil, shiso, and champagne vinegar.
  • Cole Slaw: A delightful twist with buttermilk dressing, currants, and seeds.
  • Scalloped Potatoes: Indulge in this ‘old school’ classic for just $9.

Finish your meal with their Grasshopper dessert, for a sweet, nostalgic touch. Leon’s captures the essence of Southern comfort food with a modern flair, making every visit a delight.

RAW BAR SMALLISH SALADS WORLD FAMOUS FISH & SHELLFISH DESSERT SIDES SANDWICHES FRIED CHICKEN

RAW BAR

Raw Oysters

cocktail sauce, mignonette

Peel ‘N Eat Shrimp

old bay, comeback sauce
US$15.00

Smoked Mahi Dip

with sumac and fried saltines
US$14.00

Fried Brussels Sprouts

piperade, red wine vinegar
US$10.00

Crispy Clam Wraps

pickled vegetables, spicy mayo, herbs each
US$6.00

Avocado on Toast

sesame seeds, lemon zest, sea salt
US$10.00

Hush Puppies

honey butter
US$7.00

SMALLISH

SALADS

Siam Salad

napa & red cabbage, avocado, peanuts, orange, fried onions, herbs (great to share)

Iceberg Stack

buttermilk dressing, tomato, bread crumbs
US$14.00

Char-Grilled Oysters

half dozen; lemon, parsley, butter, parmesan
US$18.00

WORLD FAMOUS

FISH & SHELLFISH

Fry-Up

served with your choice of:

Leon’s Fish Fry

catfish, clam strips, shrimp, hush puppies served with your choice of:
US$26.00

Grilled Whole Fish

chimichurri, charred lemon

Grasshopper

“kennel club style”
US$13.00

DESSERT

SIDES

Black Eye Pea Salad

pickles, peppers, olive oil, chives

Marinated Cucumber Salad

sesame oil, shiso, champagne vinegar

Cole Slaw

buttermilk dressing, currants, seeds

Scalloped Potatoes

‘old school’
US$9.00

Crispy Catfish Sandwich

lettuce, tomato, duke’s mayo, hot sauce
US$15.00

Grilled Fish Sandwich

lettuce, tomato, duke’s mayo, hot sauce
US$20.00

Shrimp Roll

horseradish mayo, celery, herbs, potato chips
US$17.00

Crispy Fried Shrimp Roll

lettuce, tomato, avocado, comeback sauce, chives
US$18.00

Crispy Fried Oyster Roll

lettuce, tomato, avocado, comeback sauce, chives
US$20.00

SANDWICHES

FRIED CHICKEN

Leon’s Big Chicken Platter

the whole bird with choice of two large sides
US$50.00

Half Chicken

eg, thigh, breast and wing
US$22.00

2-Piece