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Halls Chophouse
Sizable cuts of beef & seafood served in elegant surrounds, also known for its Sunday gospel brunch.
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- 4.8 · 25021085 Morrison Dr, CharlestonTrending
Pelato - Charleston
Neighborhood Italian on Morrison Drive serving wood-fired Neapolitan pizza and housemade pasta in a spare, no-fuss dining room.
4.83.2k ratingsOpen - 4.7 · 2503215 Meeting St, CharlestonTrending
Hyman's Seafood
Vast seafood spot & deli spread over most of a city block in buildings that date back to the 1890s.
4.948k ratingsOpen - 4.8 · 250410 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 - 4.8 · 2505193 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 - 4.8 · 2506115 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 - 4.8 · 2507199 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 · 2508185 E Bay St #200, CharlestonTrending
Magnolias
A refined take on traditional Southern cooking, served in a warm, sophisticated environment.
4.752k ratingsOpen - 4.7 · 2509167 E Bay St, CharlestonTrending
Galpão Gaucho Brazilian Steakhouse
Serves Brazilian-style grilled meats and gourmet salads in a cozy ambience.
4.72.6k ratingsOpen - 4.8 · 14210252 Coming St, CharlestonTrending
Chubby Fish
Tiny Cannonborough seafood spot with a daily-changing chalkboard menu. No reservations.
4.71.1k ratingsseafood · walk-inOpen - 4.8 · 25011544 King St, CharlestonTrending
The Ordinary
This 1920s bank now houses an upscale seafood restaurant with high ceilings, large windows & a bar.
4.823k ratingsOpen - 4.7 · 1971214 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 - 4.6 · 25013320 Wingo Way #100, Mt PleasantTrending
Grace & Grit
Creatively flavored grits accompany the surf 'n' turf at this area-sourced Southern specialist.
4.717k ratingsOpen - 4.7 · 1021428 Broad St, CharlestonTrending
The Establishment
Stylish seafood restaurant offering classic Southern dishes alongside beer, wine & bourbon drinks.
4.7784 ratingsOpen - 4.7 · 1311512 Anson St, CharlestonTrending
Anson Restaurant
Stylish Southern coastal fixture with a full bar & wine list uses carefully sourced ingredients.
4.71k ratingsOpen - 4.7 · 11916976 Houston Northcutt Blvd, Mt PleasantTrending
La Pizzeria
Brick-oven pizzas & other Italian comfort fare from a cozy, low-key family-run Italian spot.
4.7910 ratingsOpen - 4.7 · 22117229 St Philip St, CharlestonTrending
D'Allesandro's Pizza
Neighborhood pizzeria offering lots of sauce & topping options, plus happy hour & lunch specials.
4.61.7k ratingsOpen - 4.6 · 25018701 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 · 25019153 E Bay St, CharlestonTrending
Pearlz Oyster Bar
Relaxed, light-filled eatery with outdoor seating serving classic seafood, raw bites & burgers.
4.62.9k ratingsOpen - 4.6 · 25020513 King St, Charleston
The Darling Oyster Bar
Stylish spot with vintage appeal for creative seafood dishes, fry baskets & raw oysters.
4.75.5k ratingsOpen - 4.7 · 4821Patriots 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 · 25022186 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 · 25023492 King St, CharlestonTrending
Legami
Neighborhood Italian on upper King, built around handmade pasta and a concise wine list.
4.52.3k ratingsOpen - 4.6 · 2502482 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 · 250255 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 - 4.9 · 2226121 Spring St, Charleston
Three Girls on Spring
Intimate Italian spot on Spring Street, built around handmade pasta and a short, rotating menu in a snug dining room.
4.7168 ratingsOpen - 4.5 · 22727526 King St, Charleston
Indaco
Rustic eatery starring Italian fare & wood-fired pizzas, hand-crafted pasta, cured sausages & wines.
4.61.7k ratingsOpen - 4.6 · 2282888 Broad St, CharlestonTrending
Sorelle
Italian fine dining from the Indaco team, tucked into a historic Broad Street building with handmade pasta and an Italian wine list.
4.61.7k ratingsOpen - 4.6 · 1022999 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 · 2503041 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 - 4.6 · 7831109 President St, Charleston
Porchetta Shop
Counter-service spot on President Street built around porchetta sandwiches, with coffee and rotating small plates.
4.6598 ratingsOpen - 4.5 · 25032205 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 - 4.6 · 25033721 King St, CharlestonTrending
Melfi's
Neighborhood Italian on upper King serving red-sauce classics and hand-rolled pasta in a warm, low-lit room.
4.717k ratingsOpen - 4.5 · 2503435 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 · 2013517 Broad St, Charleston
Oak Steakhouse
Locally sourced beef & sustainable seafood in an elegantly renovated historic bank building.
4.51.5k ratingssource:cwg · wedding-venuesOpen - 4.6 · 1223632 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 · 10237160 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 · 6138396 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 - 4.6 · 25039200 Meeting St Unit 2, CharlestonTrending
ThaiZapp Restaurant and bar
Straightforward restaurant offering traditional Thai cuisine, including chicken satay & dumplings.
4.73.2k ratingsOpen - 4.5 · 25040162 E Bay St, Charleston
Revival
Sleek, modern eatery at the Vendue Hotel focusing on Lowcountry staples with heritage ingredients.
4.58.1k ratingsOpen - 4.5 · 2504115 Beaufain St, Charleston
Le Farfalle
Bright & airy neighborhood osteria for thoughtfully sourced, reimagined Italian cuisine & cocktails.
4.624k ratingsOpen - 4.6 · 20742225 E Bay St, Charleston
Grill 225
Fine-dining chophouse in the Market Pavilion Hotel featuring handpicked cuts & a big wine list.
4.51.6k ratingsOpen - 4.5 · 25043181 Church St, Charleston
Frannie & The Fox
Relaxed Italian restaurant offering wood-fired pizzas & happy hours, plus homey decor & a courtyard.
4.610k ratingsOpen - 4.7 · 16144161 Rutledge Ave c, CharlestonTrending
Volpe's
Neighborhood Italian on Rutledge Ave serving wine and pasta in a casual, no-fuss room.
4.71.2k ratingsOpen - 4.4 · 15045487 King St, Charleston
Mario's Italian Ristorante
Easygoing Italian establishment with exposed-brick walls offering pasta, pizzas & desserts.
4.51.1k ratingsOpen - 4.8 · 154639C-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 - 4.4 · 2747320 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 - 4.3 · 4148347 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 - 4.4 · 17949106 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 · 25050160 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 · 2505139D 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 - 4.2 · 1985240 N Market St, Charleston
Pizzeria Di Giovanni
Pizza shop serving New York-style pies, catering to a late-night crowd till 3 AM Fridays/Saturdays.
4.21.5k ratingsOpen - 4.3 · 250531 Ashley Point Dr, Charleston
California Dreaming
Relaxed restaurant & bar chain serving steak & seafood, plus signature nachos, sandwiches & pasta.
4.17.8k ratingsOpen - 4.2 · 25054130 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 - 4.1 · 15655340 King St, Charleston
CO Restaurant
Hip choice for contemporary twists on Southeast Asian staples like pho, banh mi & dumplings.
4.21.2k ratingsOpen - 4.2 · 7056Hutson Alley, 39G John St, Charleston
Vincent Chiccos
Serene hideaway offering refined Italian fare, a chef's tasting menu & patio dining in elegant digs.
4.1539 ratingsOpen - 4.0 · 250571407 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 - 3.7 · 5058301 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 - 3.8 · 2505932 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
