What are the best restaurants in Charleston, SC?

According to Charleston locals, the top three restaurants in Charleston are Maya Del Sol Kitchen, By the Grace of GRITS Catering, King BBQ. The full ranked list is at https://www.charlestonranked.com/charleston/restaurants, updated daily as votes come in.

How does Charleston Ranked rank restaurants?

Each restaurant carries a community rating from Charleston locals, blended with Google, Yelp, and Resy diner scores into one Bayesian display rating. The list re-sorts daily as new votes land — no pay-to-play.

How many restaurants are ranked in Charleston?

Charleston Ranked currently lists 8 restaurants in the Charleston, SC metro — every entry has at least one local-voter rating or an editorial review.

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Best Restaurants in Charleston (2026) — Ranked by Locals · Updated Daily · CharlestonRanked

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Best restaurants in Charleston

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3225 Rivers Ave, North Charleston
Maya Del Sol Kitchen
Casual Mexican kitchen on Rivers Avenue in North Charleston, serving wine alongside tacos and plates with free parking out front.
4.8215 ratings
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