Doar Bros.
Snug bar specializing in unique cocktails, wine & beer, plus monthly Italian dinner nights.
The places locals actually book — from neighborhood lunch spots to tasting-menu nights.
Snug bar specializing in unique cocktails, wine & beer, plus monthly Italian dinner nights.
Sizable cuts of beef & seafood served in elegant surrounds, also known for its Sunday gospel brunch.
Neighborhood Italian on Morrison Drive serving wood-fired Neapolitan pizza and housemade pasta in a spare, no-fuss dining room.
Compact coffee and brunch counter inside the Belmond Charleston Place, serving Meeting Street foot traffic with well-regarded breakfast plates.
Greek-Mediterranean brasserie in a Mount Pleasant strip mall, serving Aegean small plates and mezze with beer in a reliably packed dining room.
Homey locale in a historic house serving seafood specialties & a raw bar, plus wine & cocktails.
French bistro and cocktail bar on Market Street, with live music and a menu leaning toward classic European technique.
Spacious, refined eatery featuring Lowcountry fare cooked using ingredients from nearby farms.
Strip-mall Indian restaurant in Mount Pleasant serving traditional naan and curry to a loyal crowd.
Brewery + restaurant on Morrison Drive with a 40-tap list and a serious patio.
Rustic spot serving à la carte & tasting menus of creative American cuisine with local ingredients.
West African-inspired small plates and dinners from a chef-driven atelier tucked into a Line Street studio space.
French-trained chef Nico Romo's Spring Street bistro blending classical technique with local Lowcountry produce.
This 1920s bank now houses an upscale seafood restaurant with high ceilings, large windows & a bar.
Wine bar and casual American kitchen on South Market Street, with live music and a name locals never tire of mentioning.
Modern Southern & Lowcountry cuisine served in an airy, 18th-century warehouse.
Creatively flavored grits accompany the surf 'n' turf at this area-sourced Southern specialist.
Neighborhood bar and kitchen on Rutledge Ave, serving straightforward food with a dog-friendly patio and cold beer.
Pint-sized neighborhood spot with elevated food & wine from France & around Europe in a cozy space.
Expansive, lively destination for oysters & hearty entrees, with a copper bar for cocktails & wine.
Thomas McDonald's coastal Southern restaurant on George Street, pulling from Lowcountry and Gulf traditions with a focused, produce-forward menu.
Japanese-Mexican fusion restaurant on upper King Street, with sushi and tacos sharing a menu alongside cocktails and occasional live music.
Bright, airy cafe serving American fare with global influences & an emphasis on local ingredients.
Relaxed, light-filled eatery with outdoor seating serving classic seafood, raw bites & burgers.
Serene, light-filled space for dishes featuring local produce and whole grains, plus Sunday brunch.
Classy throwback diner for Greek dishes & meze to share, plus Mediterranean Sunday brunch.
Tasting-menu only. Quiet room, intentional pacing, locally sourced everything.
Greek-owned coffee shop and café in a Mount Pleasant strip mall, pulling espresso alongside Mediterranean plates.
Southern seafood staples like crab soup, oysters, and more served in a sleek spot, with a waterfront patio.
Easygoing hangout with an outdoor pool & a stylish ambiance offering light bites & a cocktail menu.
Neighborhood Italian on upper King, built around handmade pasta and a concise wine list.
A swanky bar and intimate courtyard help make this refined Southern spot a special occasion favorite.
Compact Mediterranean seafood spot tucked on Fulton Street, drawing steady locals with a focused menu and a well-curated wine list.
Rustic eatery starring Italian fare & wood-fired pizzas, hand-crafted pasta, cured sausages & wines.
Italian fine dining from the Indaco team, tucked into a historic Broad Street building with handmade pasta and an Italian wine list.
Mediterranean coastal kitchen on Broad Street, leaning into seafood and wood-fired cooking with a wine list that earns its space.
Nautical-themed Market Street spot serving seafood, brunch, and craft beer with live music in the heart of the tourist corridor.
Casual eatery with a convivial atmosphere, serving a crab-heavy menu of classic seafood.
Bustling spot for refined seafood dishes, served in clubby, brick-walled environs, with a bar.
Renowned hotel eatery serving elevated Southern fare in a roomy, posh space.
Neighborhood coffee shop and bar on Meeting St, pouring drinks and letting dogs in since before it was fashionable.
Neighborhood Italian on upper King serving red-sauce classics and hand-rolled pasta in a warm, low-lit room.
Lowcountry fare served in a lush windowed garden cafe & courtyard at the Charleston Place Hotel.
Industrial seafood fixture in a former warehouse with a raw bar, craft cocktails & an outdoor patio.
Relaxed joint serving oysters, Southern-style seafood & fried chicken in a cool space with a patio.
Elegant destination offering seasonal, locally sourced seafood delicacies & a robust wine list.
Southern comfort food spot on Cannon Street, built around wood-fired cooking and local produce.
Parisian-inspired cafe serving coffee during the day, with wine, tapas, poetry & music at night.
Wood-fired Neopolitan pizza, pasta & an extensive wine list in an upscale neighborhood trattoria.
Upscale hotel eatery creating seasonal New American cuisine & craft cocktails.
All-day cafe and bar on East Bay that shifts from morning coffee to cocktails and live music after dark.
Seafood & steak sharing plates inspired by Paris, plus versatile cocktails & wines by the glass.
An extensive number of wines are available to pair with Mediterranean dishes such as homemade pasta.
Neighborhood bar and market on Jackson Street with live music, a dog-friendly beer garden, and bottles to drink there or take home.
Bright & airy neighborhood osteria for thoughtfully sourced, reimagined Italian cuisine & cocktails.
Relaxed Italian restaurant offering wood-fired pizzas & happy hours, plus homey decor & a courtyard.
Compact neighborhood market and eatery on Congress Street serving food and drinks with wine and beer in a sit-down setting.
Ford Fry's Tex-Mex outpost on upper King, slinging smoked meats, flour tortillas, and margaritas in a lively, wood-paneled room.
Hip American restaurant offering contemporary dishes & cocktails, plus a leafy patio with seating.
John Currence's Oxford-born breakfast chain serving scratch biscuits, big plates, and cold beer on Meeting Street.
Tacos with innovative fillings & frozen cocktails in a funky, vibrant setting, plus outdoor seating.
Stylish bistro with outdoor seating serving gourmet mains & sharing plates, plus cocktails & wine.
Compact Japanese dining room on upper King serving izakaya-style plates with a focused sake and beer list.
Upscale bar food in an alehouse dating back to 1803, featuring a charming, brick-walled courtyard.
Posh New American dining destination and cocktail bar in a former church with dramatic decor.
Bustling bistro offering all-day eats, coffee, beer & French wines, plus sidewalk seating.
American eatery with a seasonal menu & mid-1930s vibe boasts a rooftop bar & wood-fired oven.
Traditional Southern cooking served in a Victorian townhouse with porches and a massive wine cellar.
Rustic-chic Modern American restaurant with creative cocktails & a Jazz Age theme.
French-inflected cafe tucked into the WestEdge development, serving coffee and breakfast with a global pantry.
Sean Brock's Southern restaurant in a restored Queen Anne. Menu changes with what arrived that morning.
High-end bar/eatery with artful decor & locally sourced Southern fare for breakfast, lunch & dinner.
Nothing-fancy, family-friendly spot combining Irish pub with Lowcountry seafood & live music.
Fashionable haunt highlighting elevated sharing plates, champagne & handcrafted cocktails.
Busy, brick-walled bistro serving French classics, plus a lively bar.
Relaxed eatery tucked in a former warehouse, with outdoor seating & a menu of locally sourced fish.
Laid-back joint for elevated burgers, hot dogs & bar food, with sidewalk tables & big-screen TVs.
Industrial-chic hot spot serving locally sourced, traditional Southern BBQ & stylish cocktails.
Rustic-chic spot for Southern pub grub with Bavarian flair, plus craft beer with pour-your-own taps.
Classic tavern with wood floors & checkerboard tablecloths for comfort food, cocktails & burgers.
Sophisticated sports bar serving innovative pub fare & a wide selection of local beers & liquors.
Relaxed restaurant & bar chain serving steak & seafood, plus signature nachos, sandwiches & pasta.
Burgers & updated pub fare served in an upscale bohemian brick tavern with live jazz & a roof deck.
Waterfront bar on Shem Creek serving cold beer and live music with marsh views from a worn-in deck.
Quaint, cool restaurant whipping up sweet & savory biscuits & hand pies, plus coffee.
Large windows look over the city from this smart hotel restaurant serving classic cuisine.
Hip choice for contemporary twists on Southeast Asian staples like pho, banh mi & dumplings.
Tex-Mex cantina on King Street slinging tacos and cold beer to the College of Charleston crowd.
Compact John Street café serving coffee and provisions, with beer and occasional live music tucked into a neighborhood corner spot.
Thin-crust pizza, sliders & upscale pub fare in a sports-centric alehouse with a rooftop deck.
A variety of Southern dishes are offered at this relaxed hangout with waterfront views & a full bar.
Place for cocktails, views & Southern-accented New American fare at the top of a chic hotel.
Neighborhood Mexican cantina on Coleman Boulevard serving margaritas and tacos in a casual, reservable dining room.
Third-floor nightclub on Calhoun with live music, a full bar, and a reservation option for those who plan ahead.
Neighborhood Italian on Spring Street with a straightforward menu, sidewalk seating, and a door policy that welcomes dogs.
Rooftop bar and restaurant on Calhoun Street with cocktails, wine, and live music above the downtown Charleston roofline.
Sophisticated operation serving freshly caught fish, with outdoor seating & a casual downstairs bar.
Elegant restaurant offering craft cocktails & a wine list with hand-cut steaks, plus a raw bar.
Nightclub with innovative cocktails & small plates, served in a sophisticated setting.
Neighborhood restaurant and bar on Ann Street with live music, a dog-friendly patio, and a communal sensibility in the lower peninsula.
Stylish area-sourced seafood spot in Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina, with a deck & rooftop bar.