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Hyman's Seafood
Vast seafood spot & deli spread over most of a city block in buildings that date back to the 1890s.
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Legend Deli
Counter-order deli on George Street slinging sandwiches and cold beer steps from the College of Charleston.
4.9436 ratingsOpen - 3464 N Nassau St, CharlestonTrending
Lewis Barbecue
Texas-style brisket and hot guts in a big open-air pit yard on the upper peninsula.
4.715k ratingsbbq · brisket · outdoorOpen - 410 Hayne St, CharlestonTrending
Hank's Seafood Restaurant
Bustling eatery & bar serving up seafood, including raw-bar items, in a grand, classic setting.
4.825k ratingsOpen - 5193 King St, CharlestonTrending
167 Raw
Tiny East Bay oyster bar. Boston-fresh fish, cash counter, line out the door.
4.85.8k ratingsoysters · seafood · lunchOpen - 6115 Calhoun St, CharlestonTrending
Delaney Oyster House
Homey locale in a historic house serving seafood specialties & a raw bar, plus wine & cocktails.
4.88.1k ratingsOpen - 7199 E Bay St, CharlestonTrending
High Cotton Charleston Restaurant
Spacious, refined eatery featuring Lowcountry fare cooked using ingredients from nearby farms.
4.722k ratingsOpen - 8185 E Bay St #200, CharlestonTrending
Magnolias
A refined take on traditional Southern cooking, served in a warm, sophisticated environment.
4.752k ratingsOpen - 9684 King St, Charleston
WELTONS TINY BAKESHOP
Compact King Street bakery turning out pastries and coffee from a small-format shop with outdoor seating.
4.8370 ratingsOpen - 10252 Coming St, CharlestonTrending
Chubby Fish
Tiny Cannonborough seafood spot with a daily-changing chalkboard menu. No reservations.
4.71.1k ratingsseafood · walk-inOpen - 11544 King St, CharlestonTrending
The Ordinary
This 1920s bank now houses an upscale seafood restaurant with high ceilings, large windows & a bar.
4.823k ratingsOpen - 1214 N Market St, CharlestonTrending
Burwell's Stone Fire Grill - Prime Steak & Fresh Seafood
Refined American & steakhouse fare offered in elegant, contemporary accommodations.
4.71.5k ratingsOpen - 13320 Wingo Way #100, Mt PleasantTrending
Grace & Grit
Creatively flavored grits accompany the surf 'n' turf at this area-sourced Southern specialist.
4.717k ratingsOpen - 1428 Broad St, CharlestonTrending
The Establishment
Stylish seafood restaurant offering classic Southern dishes alongside beer, wine & bourbon drinks.
4.7784 ratingsOpen - 1512 Anson St, CharlestonTrending
Anson Restaurant
Stylish Southern coastal fixture with a full bar & wine list uses carefully sourced ingredients.
4.71k ratingsOpen - 16198 E Bay St STE 100, Charleston
Carmella's Cafe and Dessert Bar
Tranquil eatery featuring sandwiches & charcuterie, classic Italian desserts, wine & cocktails.
4.72.9k ratingsOpen - 17701 E Bay St No. 110, CharlestonTrending
Rappahannock Oyster Bar
Expansive, lively destination for oysters & hearty entrees, with a copper bar for cocktails & wine.
4.74.1k ratingsOpen - 18153 E Bay St, CharlestonTrending
Pearlz Oyster Bar
Relaxed, light-filled eatery with outdoor seating serving classic seafood, raw bites & burgers.
4.62.9k ratingsOpen - 19513 King St, Charleston
The Darling Oyster Bar
Stylish spot with vintage appeal for creative seafood dishes, fry baskets & raw oysters.
4.75.5k ratingsOpen - 20Patriots Plaza Shopping Center, 909 Houston Northcutt Blvd, Mt Pleasant
Philosophia
Greek-owned coffee shop and café in a Mount Pleasant strip mall, pulling espresso alongside Mediterranean plates.
4.6371 ratingsOpen - 21186 Concord St, Charleston
Fleet Landing Restaurant & Raw Bar
Southern seafood staples like crab soup, oysters, and more served in a sleek spot, with a waterfront patio.
4.612k ratingsOpen - 2285 1/2, 85 Wentworth St, Charleston
Circe's Grotto
Tucked-away sandwich shop on Wentworth Street serving lunch with outdoor seating and coffee.
4.6389 ratingsOpen - 2382 Queen St, CharlestonTrending
82 Queen
A swanky bar and intimate courtyard help make this refined Southern spot a special occasion favorite.
4.639k ratingsOpen - 245 Fulton St, CharlestonTrending
Bar167
Compact Mediterranean seafood spot tucked on Fulton Street, drawing steady locals with a focused menu and a well-curated wine list.
4.75.3k ratingsOpen - 25162 Spring St, Charleston
Bon Banh Mi Southeast Asian Kitchen
Bright counter-serve spot offering build-your-own banh mi sandwiches, tacos & salads.
4.6577 ratingsOpen - 2699 S Market St Suite 5, Charleston
Port of Call - Food & Brew
Nautical-themed Market Street spot serving seafood, brunch, and craft beer with live music in the heart of the tourist corridor.
4.6782 ratingsOpen - 2741 S Market St, Charleston
Charleston Crab House
Casual eatery with a convivial atmosphere, serving a crab-heavy menu of classic seafood.
4.55.4k ratingsOpen - 28109 President St, Charleston
Porchetta Shop
Counter-service spot on President Street built around porchetta sandwiches, with coffee and rotating small plates.
4.6598 ratingsOpen - 29205 E Bay St, Charleston
Amen Street Fish & Raw Bar
Bustling spot for refined seafood dishes, served in clubby, brick-walled environs, with a bar.
4.62.5k ratingsOpen - 301011 King St, Charleston
Rodney Scott's BBQ
Whole-hog pitmaster Rodney Scott's flagship. Wood-burned pork, white bread, hot sauce.
4.57.9k ratingsbbq · casual · takeoutOpen - 3135 S Market St, Charleston
Oyster House Seafood & O-Bar
Industrial seafood fixture in a former warehouse with a raw bar, craft cocktails & an outdoor patio.
4.65.7k ratingsOpen - 3232 N Market St Suite C, Charleston
Tempest Charleston
Elegant destination offering seasonal, locally sourced seafood delicacies & a robust wine list.
4.5936 ratingsOpen - 33160 E Bay St, Charleston
East Bay Meeting House
Parisian-inspired cafe serving coffee during the day, with wine, tapas, poetry & music at night.
4.5781 ratingsOpen - 34701 E Bay St Suite 100-1, Charleston
Mercantile & Mash
Sprawling setup combining grocery, whiskey bar, coffee, wine & butcher shops, plus dining & games.
4.5971 ratingsOpen - 35396 Huger St Suite 110, Charleston
Mango Tree Thai Cafe
Neighborhood Thai spot on Huger Street serving curries, noodles, and beer in a low-key strip mall setting.
4.5468 ratingsOpen - 36200 Meeting St Unit 2, CharlestonTrending
ThaiZapp Restaurant and bar
Straightforward restaurant offering traditional Thai cuisine, including chicken satay & dumplings.
4.73.2k ratingsOpen - 37162 E Bay St, Charleston
Revival
Sleek, modern eatery at the Vendue Hotel focusing on Lowcountry staples with heritage ingredients.
4.58.1k ratingsOpen - 38132 Spring St, Charleston
Daniela's Downtown
Neighborhood coffee shop and deli on Spring Street, pouring espresso and serving pastries alongside beer and wine.
4.6121 ratingsOpen - 3939C-G, John St, Charleston
Hutson Alley
Tucked into a cobblestone alley off John Street, this intimate steakhouse and seafood spot draws regulars with a compact, focused menu.
4.5112 ratingsOpen - 40320 W Coleman Blvd, Mt Pleasant
Tasty Thai & Sushi
Neighborhood strip-mall Thai and sushi spot on Coleman Boulevard, steady enough to earn loyal Mt. Pleasant regulars over the years.
4.5207 ratingsOpen - 41Parking lot, 22 Westedge St Suite 101, Charleston
Saveurs Du Monde Cafe WestEdge
French-inflected cafe tucked into the WestEdge development, serving coffee and breakfast with a global pantry.
4.4284 ratingsOpen - 42347 King St, Charleston
KING STREET FOODS
Fast-casual counter on King Street serving sushi burritos and poke bowls where Hawaiian and Japanese overlap.
4.4315 ratingsOpen - 43106 Haddrell St, Mt Pleasant
Wreck of the Richard & Charlene
Bare-bones outfit with creek views draws locals with Lowcountry-style fried seafood; dinner only.
4.31.4k ratingsOpen - 44160 Church St, Charleston
Tommy Condon's Irish Pub & Restaurant
Nothing-fancy, family-friendly spot combining Irish pub with Lowcountry seafood & live music.
4.43.2k ratingsOpen - 4539D John Street, Hutson Alley, Charleston
Coast
Relaxed eatery tucked in a former warehouse, with outdoor seating & a menu of locally sourced fish.
4.23.3k ratingsOpen - 46George Street Apartments, 51 George St, Charleston
Caviar & Bananas - Gourmet Market & Cafe
Gourmet market & cafe offering a range of eats, including sandwiches, salads & pastries.
4.3604 ratingsOpen - 47188 E Bay St, Charleston
Poogan's Smokehouse
Industrial-chic hot spot serving locally sourced, traditional Southern BBQ & stylish cocktails.
4.27.1k ratingsOpen - 48280 W Coleman Blvd, Mt Pleasant
Ruby's New York Style Bagels, LLC
New York-style bagels and coffee on Coleman Boulevard, covering breakfast and takeout in Mount Pleasant.
4.3446 ratingsOpen - 491 Ashley Point Dr, Charleston
California Dreaming
Relaxed restaurant & bar chain serving steak & seafood, plus signature nachos, sandwiches & pasta.
4.17.8k ratingsOpen - 50Patriots Plaza Shopping Center, 925 Houston Northcutt Blvd, Mt Pleasant
Melvin's BBQ - Mt Pleasant
Family-friendly BBQ eatery serving ribs & other Southern dishes in casual, woodsy surrounds.
4.22.7k ratingsOpen - 51130 Mill St, Mt Pleasant
Saltwater Cowboys
Smoked meats, local seafood & a robust drink menu in a sprawling locale directly on Shem Creek.
4.25.3k ratingsOpen - 5268 Wentworth St, Charleston
Handy and Hot
Quaint, cool restaurant whipping up sweet & savory biscuits & hand pies, plus coffee.
4.2217 ratingsOpen - 53340 King St, Charleston
CO Restaurant
Hip choice for contemporary twists on Southeast Asian staples like pho, banh mi & dumplings.
4.21.2k ratingsOpen - 54112 N Market St, Charleston
Benne’s by Peninsula Grill
Daytime coffee shop and evening cocktail bar from the Peninsula Grill team, tucked into the Market Street corridor.
4.2252 ratingsOpen - 551407 Shrimp Boat Ln, Mt Pleasant
Water's Edge
Sophisticated operation serving freshly caught fish, with outdoor seating & a casual downstairs bar.
4.28.1k ratingsOpen - 56301 Savannah Hwy, Charleston
Harborview Restaurant & Lounge
Airy top-floor bistro & bar at the Holiday Inn offering American fare & cocktails, plus river views.
3.8382 ratingsOpen - 5732 Patriots Point Rd, Mt Pleasant
Charleston Harbor Fish House - Southern Fare from the Land and Sea
Stylish area-sourced seafood spot in Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina, with a deck & rooftop bar.
3.83.1k ratingsOpen
