What are the best restaurants in Charleston, SC?

According to Charleston locals, the top three restaurants in Charleston are Indaco, Wasabi of Daniel Island, Saltus River Grill. 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 9 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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526 King St, Charleston
Indaco
Rustic eatery starring Italian fare & wood-fired pizzas, hand-crafted pasta, cured sausages & wines.
4.61.7k ratings
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Pizza54 Sushi35 Brunch232 Cheap eats83 Reservations310 Downtown230 West Ashley70 Mount Pleasant55 Seafood85 Outdoor seating416 Takeout525

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AreaDowntown230 West Ashley70 Mount Pleasant55 North Charleston49 James Island39 Folly Beach23 Isle of Palms20 Shem Creek20 Hanahan17 Daniel Island14 Sullivan's Island10 Old Village10 Summerville9 Johns Island7 Kiawah Island6 I’On4 Seabrook Island4 Goose Creek4 Wadmalaw Island2

CuisineItalian45 Sushi35 Mexican39 BBQ25 Seafood85 Steakhouse17 Vietnamese3 Thai8 Pizza54

194 Seven Farms Drive, Charleston

Wasabi of Daniel Island

Sleek Japanese venue serving creative sushi rolls, hibachi & Thai bites in modern digs with a patio.

4.5★·1.6k ratings

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802 Bay St STE C, Beaufort

Saltus River Grill

Sophisticated eatery with wood grill, sleek bar & extensive wine list serves steak, seafood & sushi.

4.3★·1.6k ratings

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1300 Savannah Hwy #4, Charleston

Mario's Italian Grill

Neighborhood Italian-pizza standby on Savannah Highway, doing dine-in, delivery, and gyros out of a strip mall since the West Ashley crowd figured it out.

4.3★·676 ratings

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