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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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434 King St, CharlestonTrending
Halls Chophouse
Sizable cuts of beef & seafood served in elegant surrounds, also known for its Sunday gospel brunch.
4.844k ratings
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Pizza54 Mexican39 Sandwich25 Bakery21 Steakhouse17 Downtown240 West Ashley70 Mount Pleasant57 Seafood85 Outdoor seating416 Takeout525 Brunch232

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AreaDowntown240 West Ashley70 Mount Pleasant57 North Charleston49 James Island39 Sullivan's Island29 Folly Beach23 Isle of Palms20 Hanahan17 Daniel Island14 Summerville9 Johns Island7 Kiawah Island6 Goose Creek4 Seabrook Island4 Wadmalaw Island2

CuisineItalian45 Sushi35 Mexican39 BBQ25 Seafood85 Steakhouse17 Vietnamese3 Thai8 Pizza54 Sandwich

Legend Deli

41-A George St, Charleston

Legend Deli

Counter-order deli on George Street slinging sandwiches and cold beer steps from the College of Charleston.

4.9★·436 ratings

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Toni's Detroit Style Pizza

1795 N Hwy 17 APT 1, Mt PleasantTrending

Toni's Detroit Style Pizza

Detroit-style square pies with crispy, lacey cheese edges, served out of a strip mall on Highway 17 in Mount Pleasant.

4.8★·904 ratings

Orlando's Pizza Mt Pleasant

230 Mathis Ferry Rd, Mt PleasantTrending

Orlando's Pizza Mt Pleasant

Cash-friendly Mt Pleasant pizza spot on Mathis Ferry Road serving New York-style pies with beer and wine.

4.8★·1k ratings

WELTONS TINY BAKESHOP

684 King St, Charleston

WELTONS TINY BAKESHOP

Compact King Street bakery turning out pastries and coffee from a small-format shop with outdoor seating.

4.8★·370 ratings

Baguette Magic Folly Rd

778 1/2, 792 Folly Rd Unit A, CharlestonTrending

Baguette Magic Folly Rd

This bright, casual French bakery carries traditional breads, sandwiches, pastries & salads.

4.7★·860 ratings

Alvin Ord's Sandwich Shop - James Island

1291 Folly Rd #119, CharlestonTrending

Alvin Ord's Sandwich Shop - James Island

Counter sandwich shop on Folly Road where James Island locals queue for deli-built subs at lunch.

4.8★·8.7k ratings

Galpão Gaucho Brazilian Steakhouse

167 E Bay St, CharlestonTrending

Galpão Gaucho Brazilian Steakhouse

Serves Brazilian-style grilled meats and gourmet salads in a cozy ambience.

4.7★·2.6k ratings

Maya Del Sol Kitchen

3225 Rivers Ave, North Charleston

Maya Del Sol Kitchen

Casual Mexican kitchen on Rivers Avenue in North Charleston, serving wine alongside tacos and plates with free parking out front.

4.8★·215 ratings

Halls Chophouse Nexton (Summerville)

300 Nexton Square Dr, SummervilleTrending

Halls Chophouse Nexton (Summerville)

Suburban outpost of the Charleston steakhouse institution, serving prime cuts and live music in Summerville's Nexton development.

4.7★·20k ratings

Rebel Taqueria

1809 Reynolds Ave, North CharlestonTrending

Rebel Taqueria

Taco and beer spot on Reynolds Ave in North Charleston with live music nights and a loyal neighborhood following.

4.7★·1k ratings

Park Pizza Co

1028 E Montague Ave, CharlestonTrending

Park Pizza Co

Classic pizza, subs & salads get a modern twist at this simple spot focused on takeout & delivery.

4.7★·915 ratings

Antonio's Pizzeria

8636 Dorchester Rd, North Charleston

Antonio's Pizzeria

No-frills North Charleston pizza counter on Dorchester Road, drawing steady locals since the neighborhood long predates the city's restaurant boom.

4.7★·703 ratings

Burwell's Stone Fire Grill - Prime Steak & Fresh Seafood

14 N Market St, CharlestonTrending

Burwell's Stone Fire Grill - Prime Steak & Fresh Seafood

Refined American & steakhouse fare offered in elegant, contemporary accommodations.

4.7★·1.5k ratings

Baker's Bar

6 Windermere Blvd, CharlestonTrending

Baker's Bar

Neighborhood pizza and beer spot on Windermere Boulevard with live music and a loyal West Ashley following.

4.8★·3.1k ratings

Sena Cafe

2170 Snyder Cir #117, Mt Pleasant

Sena Cafe

Tucked into a Mount Pleasant strip, this neighborhood café pours espresso drinks alongside pastries, beer, and wine.

4.7★·520 ratings

Grace & Grit

320 Wingo Way #100, Mt PleasantTrending

Grace & Grit

Creatively flavored grits accompany the surf 'n' turf at this area-sourced Southern specialist.

4.7★·17k ratings

Dashi

1262 Remount Rd, North CharlestonTrending

Dashi

Trendy spot with brunch doling out Mexican standards, plus desserts & cocktails.

4.7★·1.7k ratings

KISS Cafe

1802 Crowne Commons Way #C1, Johns Island

KISS Cafe

Neighborhood coffee shop in a Johns Island strip mall serving bagels, pastries, and beer and wine alongside the usual espresso drinks.

4.7★·673 ratings

Iggy’s Pizza Shop

1220 Ben Sawyer Blvd Suite H, Mt Pleasant

Iggy’s Pizza Shop

Neighborhood pizza shop on Ben Sawyer with beer, wine, and a 4.8-star following from Mount Pleasant regulars.

4.7★·389 ratings

Ray's Pizza

1041 Folly Rd, Charleston

Ray's Pizza

No-frills Folly Road pizza counter doing takeout and delivery for the James Island crowd.

4.7★·286 ratings

La Pizzeria

976 Houston Northcutt Blvd, Mt PleasantTrending

La Pizzeria

Brick-oven pizzas & other Italian comfort fare from a cozy, low-key family-run Italian spot.

4.7★·910 ratings

Hachiya Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar

688 Citadel Haven Dr, CharlestonTrending

Hachiya Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar

Relaxed, family-friendly Japanese restaurant offering a sushi menu, tempura & teppanyaki meals.

4.6★·2.5k ratings

WildFlour Pastry

1750 Savannah Hwy, Charleston

WildFlour Pastry

Neighborhood bakery-cafe on Savannah Highway slinging scratch pastries and coffee to the West Ashley morning crowd.

4.7★·536 ratings

Carmella's Cafe and Dessert Bar

198 E Bay St STE 100, Charleston

Carmella's Cafe and Dessert Bar

Tranquil eatery featuring sandwiches & charcuterie, classic Italian desserts, wine & cocktails.

4.7★·2.9k ratings

La Taqueria Express

2790 Ashley Phosphate Rd, North Charleston

La Taqueria Express

Counter-service Mexican on Ashley Phosphate, built on a loyal North Charleston following and straightforward tacos that don't need explaining.

4.7★·423 ratings

Oscar's of Summerville

207 W 5th N St, SummervilleTrending

Oscar's of Summerville

Down-home restaurant with porch dining, offering daily specials for lunch & dinner, plus happy hour.

4.6★·20k ratings

D'Allesandro's Pizza

229 St Philip St, CharlestonTrending

D'Allesandro's Pizza

Neighborhood pizzeria offering lots of sauce & topping options, plus happy hour & lunch specials.

4.6★·1.7k ratings

Gene's Haufbrau

817 Savannah Hwy, CharlestonTrending

Gene's Haufbrau

Classic pub fare & a long list of beers on draft at this lively tavern with pool & other games.

4.6★·1k ratings

MESU

570 King St, CharlestonTrending

MESU

Japanese-Mexican fusion restaurant on upper King Street, with sushi and tacos sharing a menu alongside cocktails and occasional live music.

4.6★·1.4k ratings

Pizza a Modo Mio (New York Pizzeria)

3125 Bees Ferry Rd, Charleston

Pizza a Modo Mio (New York Pizzeria)

New York-style pizza shop on Bees Ferry Road, slinging pies by the slice alongside bagels out of a strip mall.

4.6★·649 ratings

Metro Diner

Westwood Plaza Shopping Center, 1808 Sam Rittenberg Blvd Suite 1, CharlestonTrending

Metro Diner

Local diner chain serving classic American breakfast & lunch fare in a warm atmosphere.

4.6★·2.5k ratings

Annie O' Love's Cookie Cafe

1901 Ashley River Rd, Charleston

Annie O' Love's Cookie Cafe

Vegan bakery and coffee cafe on Ashley River Road, built around house-made cookies and plant-based cafe staples.

4.6★·438 ratings

Cachita’s Kitchen

1340 Chuck Dawley Blvd, Mt Pleasant

Cachita’s Kitchen

Family-run Cuban-Mexican kitchen on Chuck Dawley, known for made-from-scratch plates and a loyal Mount Pleasant following.

4.7★·244 ratings

Orlando's Brick Oven Pizza

295 Seven Farms Drive, CharlestonTrending

Orlando's Brick Oven Pizza

Airy, modern pizzeria with counter seating serving brick-oven pies with classic salads & draft beer.

4.6★·881 ratings

Ye Ole Fashioned Ice Cream & Sandwich Cafe- Mt. Pleasant

1502 N Hwy 17, Mt PleasantTrending

Ye Ole Fashioned Ice Cream & Sandwich Cafe- Mt. Pleasant

Local chain serving ice cream & shakes, plus sandwiches & sides, in a low-key, retro space.

4.5★·2.3k ratings

Toasted Crust

451 King St, Charleston

Toasted Crust

Counter-order pizza and wings spot on upper King, where craft pies and cold beer keep a loyal neighborhood crowd coming back.

4.6★·242 ratings

Circe's Grotto

85 1/2, 85 Wentworth St, Charleston

Circe's Grotto

Tucked-away sandwich shop on Wentworth Street serving lunch with outdoor seating and coffee.

4.6★·389 ratings

EVO Pizzeria

1075 E Montague Ave, North Charleston

EVO Pizzeria

Bustling, casual outfit serving wood-fired pizza made using seasonal, locally sourced ingredients.

4.6★·2.4k ratings

Tutti Pizza

700 King St suite a, Charleston

Tutti Pizza

Neapolitan-style pizza spot on lower King, pouring local beers and wine alongside wood-fired pies.

4.7★·182 ratings

Bon Banh Mi Southeast Asian Kitchen

162 Spring St, Charleston

Bon Banh Mi Southeast Asian Kitchen

Bright counter-serve spot offering build-your-own banh mi sandwiches, tacos & salads.

4.6★·577 ratings

Pizza Pazzo

1035 Johnnie Dodds Blvd Ste B6, Mt PleasantTrending

Pizza Pazzo

Neighborhood pizza counter on Johnnie Dodds serving pies with beer and wine in a strip mall off the Mount Pleasant corridor.

4.8★·2k ratings

Indaco

526 King St, Charleston

Indaco

Rustic eatery starring Italian fare & wood-fired pizzas, hand-crafted pasta, cured sausages & wines.

4.6★·1.7k ratings

Mex 1 Coastal Cantina

2205 Middle St, Sullivan's IslandTrending

Mex 1 Coastal Cantina

Breezy Sullivan's Island cantina serving tacos, coastal seafood, and margaritas a block from the beach.

4.5★·1.3k ratings

Porchetta Shop

109 President St, Charleston

Porchetta Shop

Counter-service spot on President Street built around porchetta sandwiches, with coffee and rotating small plates.

4.6★·598 ratings

Freehouse Brewery

2895 Pringle St Suite B, North Charleston

Freehouse Brewery

Neighborhood brewery and pizza spot tucked into a North Charleston industrial suite, pouring house beers on Pringle Street.

4.6★·334 ratings

Oak Steakhouse

17 Broad St, Charleston

Oak Steakhouse

Locally sourced beef & sustainable seafood in an elegantly renovated historic bank building.

4.5★·1.5k ratings·source:cwg · wedding-venues

The Library Restaurant

6613 N Kings Hwy Unit D, Myrtle Beach

The Library Restaurant

Select dishes are prepared tableside at this formal mainstay with robust wine list & tuxedoed staff.

4.6★·1.3k ratings

Renzo

384 Huger St #4126, CharlestonTrending

Renzo

Wood-fired Neopolitan pizza, pasta & an extensive wine list in an upscale neighborhood trattoria.

4.7★·3.3k ratings

Pizza A Modo Mio and Cafe

6231a SC-162, Hollywood

Pizza A Modo Mio and Cafe

Neapolitan pizza and espresso from a dog-friendly roadside café on SC-162 in Hollywood.

4.6★·296 ratings

Fam's Brewing Co. featuring Famulari's Pizzeria

1291 Folly Rd, Charleston

Fam's Brewing Co. featuring Famulari's Pizzeria

Family-run brewery and pizzeria on Folly Road pairing wood-fired pies with house-brewed beers in a laid-back, sports-bar setting.

4.5★·554 ratings

Toro Birria

8440 Dorchester Rd ste 1, North Charleston

Toro Birria

Birria-focused Mexican counter on Dorchester Road serving consommé-dipped tacos with beer and wine in North Charleston.

4.6★·140 ratings

Mercantile & Mash

701 E Bay St Suite 100-1, Charleston

Mercantile & Mash

Sprawling setup combining grocery, whiskey bar, coffee, wine & butcher shops, plus dining & games.

4.5★·971 ratings

King's Pizza by: Italian Bistro

3786 Ladson Rd Suite 201, Ladson

King's Pizza by: Italian Bistro

Understated pizzeria with basic decor turning out New York–style pies & familiar Italian classics.

4.5★·2.2k ratings

Rio Chico Mexican Restaurant - West Ashley

1975 Magwood Dr Suite B, Charleston

Rio Chico Mexican Restaurant - West Ashley

Traditional Mexican dishes offered in a casual space with a bar mixing margaritas.

4.5★·1.7k ratings

The Ocean Room

1 Sanctuary Beach Dr, Kiawah Island

The Ocean Room

High-end steakhouse & sushi lounge in an oceanside setting in the Sanctuary at Kiawah Island resort.

4.5★·302 ratings

Rico's Taco Cafe

6923 Rivers Ave, North Charleston

Rico's Taco Cafe

Counter-service taqueria on Rivers Avenue serving North Charleston's working lunch crowd with straightforward Mexican plates.

4.6★·221 ratings

Tacos El Pariente

2410 Clements Ferry Rd, Charleston

Tacos El Pariente

Cash-only taqueria on Clements Ferry serving straightforward Mexican street food to the construction and warehouse crowd on the north peninsula.

4.5★·283 ratings

Grill 225

225 E Bay St, Charleston

Grill 225

Fine-dining chophouse in the Market Pavilion Hotel featuring handpicked cuts & a big wine list.

4.5★·1.6k ratings

Mex 1 Coastal Cantina

817 St Andrews Blvd, Charleston

Mex 1 Coastal Cantina

Lively eatery dishing out Mexican favorites, including tacos and tortas, in hip, casual environs.

4.4★·1.9k ratings

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VibeDate night25 Brunch232 Cheap eats83 Outdoor seating416 Late night8

AmenitiesReservations310 Takeout525 Delivery300