Charleston · Restaurants

Best restaurants in Charleston

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

Showing 2 of 594 in Downtown · May 4, 2026

Downtown244 Mexican39 Sushi35 Date night24 Late night7 West Ashley70 Mount Pleasant57 Seafood85 Outdoor seating421 Takeout529 Pizza54

4.8 · 15
1
479B King St, Charleston
Shokudô
Compact Japanese dining room on upper King serving izakaya-style plates with a focused sake and beer list.
4.5114 ratings
Open
4.3 · 214
2
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