What are the best restaurants in Charleston, SC?

According to Charleston locals, the top three restaurants in Charleston are King Claw - Juicy Seafood & Bar, Rio Chico Mexican Restaurant - West Ashley, Pearlz Oyster Bar. The full ranked list is at https://www.charlestonranked.com/charleston/restaurants, updated daily as votes come in.

How does Charleston Ranked rank restaurants?

Each restaurant carries a community rating from Charleston locals, blended with Google, Yelp, and Resy diner scores into one Bayesian display rating. The list re-sorts daily as new votes land — no pay-to-play.

How many restaurants are ranked in Charleston?

Charleston Ranked currently lists 9 restaurants in the Charleston, SC metro — every entry has at least one local-voter rating or an editorial review.

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Best Restaurants in Charleston (2026) — Ranked by Locals · Updated Daily · CharlestonRanked

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1734 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, Charleston
King Claw - Juicy Seafood & Bar
Customizable seafood boils & fried baskets in a roomy space with elaborate nautical decor & TVs.
4.64.3k ratings
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