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Sizable cuts of beef & seafood served in elegant surrounds, also known for its Sunday gospel brunch.
The places locals actually book — from neighborhood lunch spots to tasting-menu nights.
Sizable cuts of beef & seafood served in elegant surrounds, also known for its Sunday gospel brunch.
Neighborhood Italian on Morrison Drive serving wood-fired Neapolitan pizza and housemade pasta in a spare, no-fuss dining room.
Compact coffee and brunch counter inside the Belmond Charleston Place, serving Meeting Street foot traffic with well-regarded breakfast plates.
Vast seafood spot & deli spread over most of a city block in buildings that date back to the 1890s.
Counter-order deli on George Street slinging sandwiches and cold beer steps from the College of Charleston.
Romantic pick with a seasonal & local menu of elevated Lowcountry cuisine plus extensive wine list.
Homey locale in a historic house serving seafood specialties & a raw bar, plus wine & cocktails.
Wine bar and small plates spot on upper King, pulling double duty as a late-night lounge with live music.
French bistro and cocktail bar on Market Street, with live music and a menu leaning toward classic European technique.
Spacious, refined eatery featuring Lowcountry fare cooked using ingredients from nearby farms.
Brewery + restaurant on Morrison Drive with a 40-tap list and a serious patio.
A refined take on traditional Southern cooking, served in a warm, sophisticated environment.
Avant-garde beers, wood-fired pizzas & high-concept bar eats in a trendy, spacious locale.
Mike Lata's seasonal, ingredient-driven mainstay on Meeting Street. Reservations are the hardest part.
French-trained chef Nico Romo's Spring Street bistro blending classical technique with local Lowcountry produce.
Modern Southern & Lowcountry cuisine served in an airy, 18th-century warehouse.
No-frills hot spot for watching sports, playing pool & drinking beer also offers American chow.
Neighborhood bar and kitchen on the Meeting Street corridor, pulling a loyal crowd with straightforward food and well-made drinks.
Have pie and beer for lunch or grits and biscuits for dinner at this refined bistro, bakery, and bar.
Creatively flavored grits accompany the surf 'n' turf at this area-sourced Southern specialist.
Stylish seafood restaurant offering classic Southern dishes alongside beer, wine & bourbon drinks.
Steakhouse and seafood spot on East Bay, pairing dry-aged cuts with local catches in a polished dining room.
Comfy spot for creative breakfast & lunch comfort foods with biscuits as the base & craft cocktails.
Tranquil eatery featuring sandwiches & charcuterie, classic Italian desserts, wine & cocktails.
Pint-sized neighborhood spot with elevated food & wine from France & around Europe in a cozy space.
Neighborhood pizzeria offering lots of sauce & topping options, plus happy hour & lunch specials.
Repurposed shipping containers turned walk-up bar on Mt. Pleasant Street, with outdoor seating and dogs welcome.
Intimate counter-service spot on St. Philip Street turning out focused, rotating plates with a short, deliberate wine list.
Bright, airy cafe serving American fare with global influences & an emphasis on local ingredients.
French brasserie in a restored 19th-century bank building on Broad Street, with vaulted ceilings and a menu built around classic Parisian technique.
Serene, light-filled space for dishes featuring local produce and whole grains, plus Sunday brunch.
Classy throwback diner for Greek dishes & meze to share, plus Mediterranean Sunday brunch.
Tasting-menu only. Quiet room, intentional pacing, locally sourced everything.
Compact hideaway with creative burgers, craft drafts, classic cocktails & Southern small plates.
Stylish spot with vintage appeal for creative seafood dishes, fry baskets & raw oysters.
Greek-owned coffee shop and café in a Mount Pleasant strip mall, pulling espresso alongside Mediterranean plates.
Counter-order pizza and wings spot on upper King, where craft pies and cold beer keep a loyal neighborhood crowd coming back.
Southern seafood staples like crab soup, oysters, and more served in a sleek spot, with a waterfront patio.
Tucked-away sandwich shop on Wentworth Street serving lunch with outdoor seating and coffee.
Easygoing hangout with an outdoor pool & a stylish ambiance offering light bites & a cocktail menu.
Neighborhood breakfast and lunch counter on Line Street with a vegetarian-leaning menu, cold beer, and a dog-friendly patio.
Neighborhood Italian on upper King, built around handmade pasta and a concise wine list.
A swanky bar and intimate courtyard help make this refined Southern spot a special occasion favorite.
Bright counter-serve spot offering build-your-own banh mi sandwiches, tacos & salads.
Intimate Italian spot on Spring Street, built around handmade pasta and a short, rotating menu in a snug dining room.
Rustic eatery starring Italian fare & wood-fired pizzas, hand-crafted pasta, cured sausages & wines.
Italian fine dining from the Indaco team, tucked into a historic Broad Street building with handmade pasta and an Italian wine list.
Nautical-themed Market Street spot serving seafood, brunch, and craft beer with live music in the heart of the tourist corridor.
Bustling spot for refined seafood dishes, served in clubby, brick-walled environs, with a bar.
Renowned hotel eatery serving elevated Southern fare in a roomy, posh space.
Neighborhood coffee shop and bar on Meeting St, pouring drinks and letting dogs in since before it was fashionable.
Hash browns, pancakes & egg sandwiches accompany java & cocktails at this hip bar/coffeeshop.
Lowcountry fare served in a lush windowed garden cafe & courtyard at the Charleston Place Hotel.
Locally sourced beef & sustainable seafood in an elegantly renovated historic bank building.
Relaxed joint serving oysters, Southern-style seafood & fried chicken in a cool space with a patio.
Intimate English pub for fish 'n' chips, burgers & craft beer, with walls covered in signed dollars.
Parisian-inspired cafe serving coffee during the day, with wine, tapas, poetry & music at night.
Chill haunt featuring rotating craft brews on tap, plus burgers & inventive pub fare.
Sprawling setup combining grocery, whiskey bar, coffee, wine & butcher shops, plus dining & games.
All-day cafe and bar on East Bay that shifts from morning coffee to cocktails and live music after dark.
Dimly lit King Street cocktail bar. Old movies on the back wall, classic drinks executed right.
Seafood & steak sharing plates inspired by Paris, plus versatile cocktails & wines by the glass.
Welcoming eatery with an innovative, seasonal menu, plus signature cocktails, wine & craft beers.
Neighborhood soul food counter on America Street, serving lunch plates of fried chicken, collards, and cornbread to the East Side.
Compact King Street cafe slinging coffee, brunch, and house-made ice cream in a dog-friendly spot above street level.
Sleek, modern eatery at the Vendue Hotel focusing on Lowcountry staples with heritage ingredients.
Neighborhood bar and market on Jackson Street with live music, a dog-friendly beer garden, and bottles to drink there or take home.
Fine-dining chophouse in the Market Pavilion Hotel featuring handpicked cuts & a big wine list.
No-frills bar offering pinball, darts, pool & bocce, along with wings, sandwiches & beer.
Relaxed Italian restaurant offering wood-fired pizzas & happy hours, plus homey decor & a courtyard.
Neighborhood coffee shop and deli on Spring Street, pouring espresso and serving pastries alongside beer and wine.
Easygoing eatery known for its breakfast, serving Southern classics in a convivial setting.
Compact neighborhood market and eatery on Congress Street serving food and drinks with wine and beer in a sit-down setting.
Ford Fry's Tex-Mex outpost on upper King, slinging smoked meats, flour tortillas, and margaritas in a lively, wood-paneled room.
Indoor golf simulation club with private bays, event space, and food and drink on the WestEdge development's seventh floor.
Casual all-day breakfast and brunch spot on lower King Street, pouring beer and occasionally hosting live music.
Upscale eatery uses family recipes to create Southern comfort foods for breakfast, lunch & dinner.
John Currence's Oxford-born breakfast chain serving scratch biscuits, big plates, and cold beer on Meeting Street.
Stylish bistro with outdoor seating serving gourmet mains & sharing plates, plus cocktails & wine.
Industrial-style counter-serve pizzeria dishing out ample slices & pies in a quick fashion.
Compact Japanese dining room on upper King serving izakaya-style plates with a focused sake and beer list.
Pour-your-own rooftop taproom with soaring views & 70 craft beers, plus sandwiches & nachos.
Casual counter-serve pit stop from a Bronx native selling thin-crust pies & slices, subs & starters.
Humble family-owned joint known for crab rice, shark steak & other Southern seafood specialties.
French wine bar and cocktail lounge tucked below street level at the corner of Broad, pulling double duty as a late-night café.
Posh New American dining destination and cocktail bar in a former church with dramatic decor.
All-day eatery in the Francis Marion Hotel serving Southern dishes with live jazz some nights.
Bustling bistro offering all-day eats, coffee, beer & French wines, plus sidewalk seating.
Marble-and-leather hotel lobby bar at The Dewberry serving coffee, cocktails, and brunch off Meeting Street.
Cuban-Mexican kitchen on Market Street serving ropa vieja and tacos in a compact, dog-friendly dining room.
Traditional Southern cooking served in a Victorian townhouse with porches and a massive wine cellar.
Counter-service taco spot on upper Meeting Street pouring beer and wine alongside straightforward Mexican street food.
Rustic-chic Modern American restaurant with creative cocktails & a Jazz Age theme.
Counter-service Tex-Mex spot on Coleman Boulevard slinging loaded nachos and cheap beer since the '90s.
Counter-service sandwich shop on Coming Street, pressing local ingredients between housemade bread for lunch and dinner crowds.
French-inflected cafe tucked into the WestEdge development, serving coffee and breakfast with a global pantry.
American & Southern dishes & cocktails are served in an upscale hotel dining room & bar.
Sean Brock's Southern restaurant in a restored Queen Anne. Menu changes with what arrived that morning.
High-end bar/eatery with artful decor & locally sourced Southern fare for breakfast, lunch & dinner.
Nothing-fancy, family-friendly spot combining Irish pub with Lowcountry seafood & live music.
Neighborhood coffee shop on Coleman Boulevard pulling espresso drinks alongside beer and a tight food menu.
Fashionable haunt highlighting elevated sharing plates, champagne & handcrafted cocktails.
Busy, brick-walled bistro serving French classics, plus a lively bar.
Laid-back joint for elevated burgers, hot dogs & bar food, with sidewalk tables & big-screen TVs.
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.
Kwei Fei's spin-off on Columbus Street, serving Chinese-inspired small plates in a casual, counter-service format.
Casual slice & pie shop with rustic interiors, high-top seating & colorful wall murals.
New Orleans-style brunch spot on East Bay serving beignets, boozy cocktails, and egg dishes through the afternoon.
Rustic-chic spot for Southern pub grub with Bavarian flair, plus craft beer with pour-your-own taps.
Sophisticated sports bar serving innovative pub fare & a wide selection of local beers & liquors.
New York-style bagels and coffee on Coleman Boulevard, covering breakfast and takeout in Mount Pleasant.
Pizza shop serving New York-style pies, catering to a late-night crowd till 3 AM Fridays/Saturdays.
Relaxed restaurant & bar chain serving steak & seafood, plus signature nachos, sandwiches & pasta.
Burgers & updated pub fare served in an upscale bohemian brick tavern with live jazz & a roof deck.
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.
Quaint, cool restaurant whipping up sweet & savory biscuits & hand pies, plus coffee.
Large windows look over the city from this smart hotel restaurant serving classic cuisine.
Tex-Mex cantina on King Street slinging tacos and cold beer to the College of Charleston crowd.
Low-key watering hole with pool tables serving pub food such as burgers, cheesesteaks & nachos.
Compact John Street café serving coffee and provisions, with beer and occasional live music tucked into a neighborhood corner spot.
Daytime coffee shop and evening cocktail bar from the Peninsula Grill team, tucked into the Market Street corridor.
A variety of Southern dishes are offered at this relaxed hangout with waterfront views & a full bar.
Place for cocktails, views & Southern-accented New American fare at the top of a chic hotel.
Neighborhood Italian on Spring Street with a straightforward menu, sidewalk seating, and a door policy that welcomes dogs.
Rooftop bar and restaurant on Calhoun Street with cocktails, wine, and live music above the downtown Charleston roofline.
Sophisticated operation serving freshly caught fish, with outdoor seating & a casual downstairs bar.
Casual Mexican cantina on Meeting Street serving tacos, margaritas, and standard Tex-Mex a few blocks from the visitor center.
Airy top-floor bistro & bar at the Holiday Inn offering American fare & cocktails, plus river views.
Stylish area-sourced seafood spot in Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina, with a deck & rooftop bar.