Legend Deli
Counter-order deli on George Street slinging sandwiches and cold beer steps from the College of Charleston.
The places locals actually book — from neighborhood lunch spots to tasting-menu nights.
Counter-order deli on George Street slinging sandwiches and cold beer steps from the College of Charleston.
Texas-style brisket and hot guts in a big open-air pit yard on the upper peninsula.
Tranquil eatery featuring sandwiches & charcuterie, classic Italian desserts, wine & cocktails.
Japanese-Mexican fusion restaurant on upper King Street, with sushi and tacos sharing a menu alongside cocktails and occasional live music.
Counter-service Vietnamese on upper King, built around pho, banh mi, and rice bowls with a tight beer list.
Whole-hog pitmaster Rodney Scott's flagship. Wood-burned pork, white bread, hot sauce.
Tucked-away sandwich shop on Wentworth Street serving lunch with outdoor seating and coffee.
Bright counter-serve spot offering build-your-own banh mi sandwiches, tacos & salads.
Counter-service spot on President Street built around porchetta sandwiches, with coffee and rotating small plates.
Neighborhood coffee shop and deli on Spring Street, pouring espresso and serving pastries alongside beer and wine.
Ford Fry's Tex-Mex outpost on upper King, slinging smoked meats, flour tortillas, and margaritas in a lively, wood-paneled room.
Tacos with innovative fillings & frozen cocktails in a funky, vibrant setting, plus outdoor seating.
Cuban-Mexican kitchen on Market Street serving ropa vieja and tacos in a compact, dog-friendly dining room.
A collection of eclectic chandeliers light up the Mexican & Southwest food & frozen drinks.
Counter-service taco spot on upper Meeting Street pouring beer and wine alongside straightforward Mexican street food.
Counter-service Tex-Mex spot on Coleman Boulevard slinging loaded nachos and cheap beer since the '90s.
Casual Mexican spot on East Bay slinging tacos and tequila to the downtown lunch and late-night crowd.
Gourmet market & cafe offering a range of eats, including sandwiches, salads & pastries.
Industrial-chic hot spot serving locally sourced, traditional Southern BBQ & stylish cocktails.
Family-friendly BBQ eatery serving ribs & other Southern dishes in casual, woodsy surrounds.
Smoked meats, local seafood & a robust drink menu in a sprawling locale directly on Shem Creek.
Colorful eatery & sports bar for Mexican-inspired bites & drinks, plus live music & patio seating.
Hip choice for contemporary twists on Southeast Asian staples like pho, banh mi & dumplings.
Neighborhood Mexican cantina on Coleman Boulevard serving margaritas and tacos in a casual, reservable dining room.