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

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115 Calhoun St, CharlestonTrending
Delaney Oyster House
Homey locale in a historic house serving seafood specialties & a raw bar, plus wine & cocktails.
4.88.1k ratings
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Downtown230 Seafood85 Mexican39 Outdoor seating416 Cheap eats83 West Ashley70 Mount Pleasant55 Takeout525 Pizza54 Brunch232 Reservations310

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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 Clear

CuisineItalian45 Sushi35 Mexican39 BBQ25 Seafood85 Steakhouse17 Vietnamese3 Thai8 Pizza54

High Cotton Charleston Restaurant

199 E Bay St, CharlestonTrending

High Cotton Charleston Restaurant

Spacious, refined eatery featuring Lowcountry fare cooked using ingredients from nearby farms.

4.7★·3.1k ratings

Open

Grace & Grit

320 Wingo Way #100, Mt PleasantTrending

Grace & Grit

Creatively flavored grits accompany the surf 'n' turf at this area-sourced Southern specialist.

4.7★·17k ratings

Fleet Landing Restaurant & Raw Bar

186 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.

4.6★·12k ratings

Amen Street Fish & Raw Bar

205 E Bay St, Charleston

Amen Street Fish & Raw Bar

Bustling spot for refined seafood dishes, served in clubby, brick-walled environs, with a bar.

4.6★·2.5k ratings

Pearlz Oyster Bar

153 E Bay St, CharlestonTrending

Pearlz Oyster Bar

Relaxed, light-filled eatery with outdoor seating serving classic seafood, raw bites & burgers.

4.6★·2.2k ratings

Rappahannock Oyster Bar

701 E Bay St No. 110, CharlestonTrending

Rappahannock Oyster Bar

Expansive, lively destination for oysters & hearty entrees, with a copper bar for cocktails & wine.

4.6★·1.5k ratings

The Ordinary

544 King St, CharlestonTrending

The Ordinary

This 1920s bank now houses an upscale seafood restaurant with high ceilings, large windows & a bar.

4.8★·23k ratings

MESU

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.

4.6★·1.4k ratings

Philosophia

Patriots 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.

4.6★·371 ratings

Port of Call - Food & Brew

99 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.

4.6★·782 ratings

82 Queen

82 Queen St, CharlestonTrending

82 Queen

A swanky bar and intimate courtyard help make this refined Southern spot a special occasion favorite.

4.6★·39k ratings

Charleston Crab House

41 S Market St, Charleston

Charleston Crab House

Casual eatery with a convivial atmosphere, serving a crab-heavy menu of classic seafood.

4.5★·5.4k ratings

Oyster House Seafood & O-Bar

35 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.

4.5★·3.2k ratings

Bar167

5 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.

4.7★·5.3k ratings

Tempest Charleston

32 N Market St Suite C, Charleston

Tempest Charleston

Elegant destination offering seasonal, locally sourced seafood delicacies & a robust wine list.

4.5★·936 ratings

East Bay Meeting House

160 E Bay St, Charleston

East Bay Meeting House

Parisian-inspired cafe serving coffee during the day, with wine, tapas, poetry & music at night.

4.5★·781 ratings

Tommy Condon's Irish Pub & Restaurant

160 Church St, Charleston

Tommy Condon's Irish Pub & Restaurant

Nothing-fancy, family-friendly spot combining Irish pub with Lowcountry seafood & live music.

4.4★·3.2k ratings

Taco Boy Charleston

217 Huger St, Charleston

Taco Boy Charleston

Tacos with innovative fillings & frozen cocktails in a funky, vibrant setting, plus outdoor seating.

4.4★·3.3k ratings

Santi’s Restaurante Mexicano

1302 Meeting St, Charleston

Santi’s Restaurante Mexicano

A collection of eclectic chandeliers light up the Mexican & Southwest food & frozen drinks.

4.4★·2.1k ratings

Cachita's Kitchen Downtown

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.

4.5★·111 ratings

Rancho Lewis

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.

4.6★·8.2k ratings

El PinchoTaco

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.

4.4★·591 ratings

Ru Ru's Tacos & Tequila

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.

4.3★·1.6k ratings

Agaves Cantina Coleman Blvd

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.

4.2★·251 ratings

Juanita Greenberg's Nacho Royale

439 King St, Charleston

Juanita Greenberg's Nacho Royale

Colorful eatery & sports bar for Mexican-inspired bites & drinks, plus live music & patio seating.

4.2★·1.5k ratings

Coast

39D John Street, Hutson Alley, Charleston

Coast

Relaxed eatery tucked in a former warehouse, with outdoor seating & a menu of locally sourced fish.

4.2★·3.2k ratings

California Dreaming

1 Ashley Point Dr, Charleston

California Dreaming

Relaxed restaurant & bar chain serving steak & seafood, plus signature nachos, sandwiches & pasta.

4.1★·7.8k ratings

Charleston Harbor Fish House - Southern Fare from the Land and Sea

32 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.

3.8★·3k ratings

VibeDate night25 Brunch232 Cheap eats83 Outdoor seating416 Late night8 Clear

AmenitiesReservations310 Takeout525 Delivery300