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Best Restaurants in Charleston — Ranked by Locals · CharlestonRanked

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Best restaurants in Charleston

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

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201 Coleman Blvd, Mt Pleasant
NICO | Oysters + Seafood
Upscale roadside seafood brasserie for oysters, cocktails & market-fresh, imaginative French fare.
4.51.7k ratings
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Shem Creek20 Seafood85 Downtown230 West Ashley70 Mount Pleasant53 Outdoor seating416 Takeout525 Pizza54 Brunch232

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AreaDowntown230 West Ashley70 Mount Pleasant53 North Charleston49 James Island39 Folly Beach23 Isle of Palms20 Shem Creek20 Hanahan17 Daniel Island14 Sullivan's Island10 Old Village10 Summerville9 Johns Island7 Kiawah Island6 Goose Creek4 Seabrook Island4 I’On4 Wadmalaw Island2 Clear

CuisineItalian45 Sushi35 Mexican39 BBQ25 Seafood85 Steakhouse17 Vietnamese3 Thai8 Pizza54 Sandwich

413 Coleman Blvd, Mt Pleasant

Art's Bar & Grill

Unpretentious Coleman Boulevard neighborhood bar slinging burgers, seafood, and cold beer to Mount Pleasant regulars since the 1970s.

4.4★·942 ratings

Open

106 Haddrell St, Mt Pleasant

Wreck of the Richard & Charlene

Bare-bones outfit with creek views draws locals with Lowcountry-style fried seafood; dinner only.

4.3★·1.4k ratings

Open

130 Mill St, Mt Pleasant

Saltwater Cowboys

Smoked meats, local seafood & a robust drink menu in a sprawling locale directly on Shem Creek.

4.2★·5.3k ratings

Open

508 Mill St, Mt Pleasant

Shem Creek Crab House

Southern seafood favorites served in a simple setting, with scenic views, a bar & outdoor seating.

4.4★·18k ratings

Open

504 Mill St, Mt Pleasant

The Mill Street Tavern

Tavern serving updated American food in a wood dominated interior or on the riverside terrace.

4.2★·1.2k ratings

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1407 Shrimp Boat Ln, Mt Pleasant

Water's Edge

Sophisticated operation serving freshly caught fish, with outdoor seating & a casual downstairs bar.

VibeDate night25 Brunch232 Cheap eats83 Outdoor seating416 Late night8

AmenitiesReservations310 Takeout525 Delivery300

Best restaurants in Charleston

NICO | Oysters + Seafood

Art's Bar & Grill

Wreck of the Richard & Charlene

Saltwater Cowboys

Shem Creek Crab House

The Mill Street Tavern

Water's Edge