Halls Chophouse
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.
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.
Mike Lata's seasonal, ingredient-driven mainstay on Meeting Street. Reservations are the hardest part.
Spacious, refined eatery featuring Lowcountry fare cooked using ingredients from nearby farms.
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.
No-frills hot spot for watching sports, playing pool & drinking beer also offers American chow.
Stylish seafood restaurant offering classic Southern dishes alongside beer, wine & bourbon drinks.
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.
French brasserie in a restored 19th-century bank building on Broad Street, with vaulted ceilings and a menu built around classic Parisian technique.
Tasting-menu only. Quiet room, intentional pacing, locally sourced everything.
Compact hideaway with creative burgers, craft drafts, classic cocktails & Southern small plates.
Counter-order pizza and wings spot on upper King, where craft pies and cold beer keep a loyal neighborhood crowd coming back.
Tucked-away sandwich shop on Wentworth Street serving lunch with outdoor seating and coffee.
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.
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.
Renowned hotel eatery serving elevated Southern fare in a roomy, posh space.
Hash browns, pancakes & egg sandwiches accompany java & cocktails at this hip bar/coffeeshop.
Locally sourced beef & sustainable seafood in an elegantly renovated historic bank building.
Intimate English pub for fish 'n' chips, burgers & craft beer, with walls covered in signed dollars.
Dimly lit King Street cocktail bar. Old movies on the back wall, classic drinks executed right.
Neighborhood soul food counter on America Street, serving lunch plates of fried chicken, collards, and cornbread to the East Side.
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.
No-frills bar offering pinball, darts, pool & bocce, along with wings, sandwiches & beer.
Indoor golf simulation club with private bays, event space, and food and drink on the WestEdge development's seventh floor.
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.
Counter-service taco spot on upper Meeting Street pouring beer and wine alongside straightforward Mexican street food.
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.
High-end bar/eatery with artful decor & locally sourced Southern fare for breakfast, lunch & dinner.
Casual slice & pie shop with rustic interiors, high-top seating & colorful wall murals.
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.
Colorful eatery & sports bar for Mexican-inspired bites & drinks, plus live music & patio seating.
Low-key watering hole with pool tables serving pub food such as burgers, cheesesteaks & nachos.