Charleston · Restaurants

Best restaurants in Charleston

The places locals actually book — from neighborhood lunch spots to tasting-menu nights.

Showing 20 of 589 in Downtown · May 4, 2026

Downtown239 Mexican39 Steakhouse17 Vietnamese3 West Ashley70 Mount Pleasant57 Seafood85 Outdoor seating416 Takeout524 Pizza54

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434 King St, CharlestonTrending
Halls Chophouse
Sizable cuts of beef & seafood served in elegant surrounds, also known for its Sunday gospel brunch.
4.844k ratings
Open
2
167 E Bay St, CharlestonTrending
Galpão Gaucho Brazilian Steakhouse
Serves Brazilian-style grilled meats and gourmet salads in a cozy ambience.
4.72.6k ratings
Open
3
14 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 ratings
Open
4
320 Wingo Way #100, Mt PleasantTrending
Grace & Grit
Creatively flavored grits accompany the surf 'n' turf at this area-sourced Southern specialist.
4.717k ratings
Open
5
570 King St, CharlestonTrending
MESU
Japanese-Mexican fusion restaurant on upper King Street, with sushi and tacos sharing a menu alongside cocktails and occasional live music.
4.61.4k ratings
Open
6
595 King St Ste 1, CharlestonTrending
Pink Bellies
Counter-service Vietnamese on upper King, built around pho, banh mi, and rice bowls with a tight beer list.
4.62.1k ratings
Open
7
162 Spring St, Charleston
Bon Banh Mi Southeast Asian Kitchen
Bright counter-serve spot offering build-your-own banh mi sandwiches, tacos & salads.
4.6577 ratings
Open
8
17 Broad St, Charleston
Oak Steakhouse
Locally sourced beef & sustainable seafood in an elegantly renovated historic bank building.
4.51.5k ratingssource:cwg · wedding-venues
Open
9
225 E Bay St, Charleston
Grill 225
Fine-dining chophouse in the Market Pavilion Hotel featuring handpicked cuts & a big wine list.
4.51.6k ratings
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10
1503 King St, Charleston
Rancho Lewis
Ford Fry's Tex-Mex outpost on upper King, slinging smoked meats, flour tortillas, and margaritas in a lively, wood-paneled room.
4.68.2k ratings
Open
11
217 Huger St, Charleston
Taco Boy Charleston
Tacos with innovative fillings & frozen cocktails in a funky, vibrant setting, plus outdoor seating.
4.43.3k ratings
Open
12
39C-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 ratings
Open
13
2 N Market St, Charleston
Cachita's Kitchen Downtown
Cuban-Mexican kitchen on Market Street serving ropa vieja and tacos in a compact, dog-friendly dining room.
4.3194 ratings
Open
14
1302 Meeting St, Charleston
Santi’s Restaurante Mexicano
A collection of eclectic chandeliers light up the Mexican & Southwest food & frozen drinks.
4.42.1k ratings
Open
15
616 Meeting St ste b, Charleston
El PinchoTaco
Counter-service taco spot on upper Meeting Street pouring beer and wine alongside straightforward Mexican street food.
4.4591 ratings
Open
16
410 W Coleman Blvd, Mt Pleasant
Juanita Greenberg's Nacho Royale
Counter-service Tex-Mex spot on Coleman Boulevard slinging loaded nachos and cheap beer since the '90s.
4.41.3k ratings
Open
17
159 E Bay St, Charleston
Ru Ru's Tacos & Tequila
Casual Mexican spot on East Bay slinging tacos and tequila to the downtown lunch and late-night crowd.
4.31.6k ratings
Open
18
439 King St, Charleston
Juanita Greenberg's Nacho Royale
Colorful eatery & sports bar for Mexican-inspired bites & drinks, plus live music & patio seating.
4.21.5k ratings
Open
19
340 King St, Charleston
CO Restaurant
Hip choice for contemporary twists on Southeast Asian staples like pho, banh mi & dumplings.
4.21.2k ratings
Open
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320 W Coleman Blvd unit p, Mt Pleasant
Agaves Cantina Coleman Blvd
Neighborhood Mexican cantina on Coleman Boulevard serving margaritas and tacos in a casual, reservable dining room.
4.2251 ratings
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