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Delaney Oyster House
Homey locale in a historic house serving seafood specialties & a raw bar, plus wine & cocktails.
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- 4.8 · 2502199 E Bay St, CharlestonTrending
High Cotton Charleston Restaurant
Spacious, refined eatery featuring Lowcountry fare cooked using ingredients from nearby farms.
4.722k ratingsOpen - 4.8 · 2503544 King St, CharlestonTrending
The Ordinary
This 1920s bank now houses an upscale seafood restaurant with high ceilings, large windows & a bar.
4.823k ratingsOpen - 4.6 · 2504320 Wingo Way #100, Mt PleasantTrending
Grace & Grit
Creatively flavored grits accompany the surf 'n' turf at this area-sourced Southern specialist.
4.717k ratingsOpen - 4.6 · 2505701 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 - 4.6 · 1776570 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 ratingsOpen - 4.6 · 2507153 E Bay St, CharlestonTrending
Pearlz Oyster Bar
Relaxed, light-filled eatery with outdoor seating serving classic seafood, raw bites & burgers.
4.62.9k ratingsOpen - 4.7 · 488Patriots 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 - 4.5 · 2509186 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 - 4.6 · 2501082 Queen St, CharlestonTrending
82 Queen
A swanky bar and intimate courtyard help make this refined Southern spot a special occasion favorite.
4.639k ratingsOpen - 4.6 · 250115 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 - 4.6 · 1021299 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 - 4.6 · 2501341 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 - 4.5 · 25014205 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 - 4.5 · 2501535 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 - 4.6 · 1221632 N Market St Suite C, Charleston
Tempest Charleston
Elegant destination offering seasonal, locally sourced seafood delicacies & a robust wine list.
4.5936 ratingsOpen - 4.6 · 10217160 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 - 4.5 · 250181503 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 ratingsOpen - 4.5 · 25019217 Huger St, Charleston
Taco Boy Charleston
Tacos with innovative fillings & frozen cocktails in a funky, vibrant setting, plus outdoor seating.
4.43.3k ratingsOpen - 4.5 · 25202 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 ratingsOpen - 4.3 · 250211302 Meeting St, Charleston
Santi’s Restaurante Mexicano
A collection of eclectic chandeliers light up the Mexican & Southwest food & frozen drinks.
4.42.1k ratingsOpen - 4.4 · 7722616 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 ratingsOpen - 4.3 · 17523410 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 ratingsOpen - 4.4 · 17924106 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 - 4.2 · 25025160 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 - 4.4 · 2502639D 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 - 4.3 · 21427159 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 ratingsOpen - 4.3 · 250281 Ashley Point Dr, Charleston
California Dreaming
Relaxed restaurant & bar chain serving steak & seafood, plus signature nachos, sandwiches & pasta.
4.17.8k ratingsOpen - 4.2 · 25029130 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 - 4.2 · 19830439 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 ratingsOpen - 3.9 · 3331320 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 ratingsOpen - 4.0 · 250321407 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 - 3.8 · 2503332 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
