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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.

Showing 48 of 590 · May 6, 2026

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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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Bakery21 Steakhouse17 Thai8 Vietnamese3 Downtown240 West Ashley70 Mount Pleasant57 Seafood85 Outdoor seating416 Takeout524 Pizza54

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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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pink Bellies

595 King St Ste 1, CharlestonTrending

Pink Bellies

Counter-service Vietnamese on upper King, built around pho, banh mi, and rice bowls with a tight beer list.

4.6★·2.1k ratings

Thailicious Thai Cuisine and Hotpot

1975 Magwood Dr Unit T, Charleston

Thailicious Thai Cuisine and Hotpot

Thai kitchen and hot pot spot tucked into a Magwood Drive strip center, serving beer alongside build-your-own broth pots and Bangkok staples.

4.6★·712 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

Thai Elephants Restaurant (James Island)

915 Folly Rd, CharlestonTrending

Thai Elephants Restaurant (James Island)

Casual place with ornate, traditional decor offering classic Thai dishes as well as Japanese sushi.

4.8★·8.9k 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

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

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

Mango Tree Thai Cafe

396 Huger St Suite 110, Charleston

Mango Tree Thai Cafe

Neighborhood Thai spot on Huger Street serving curries, noodles, and beer in a low-key strip mall setting.

4.5★·468 ratings

ThaiZapp Restaurant and bar

200 Meeting St Unit 2, CharlestonTrending

ThaiZapp Restaurant and bar

Straightforward restaurant offering traditional Thai cuisine, including chicken satay & dumplings.

4.7★·3.2k 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

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

Daniela's Downtown

132 Spring St, Charleston

Daniela's Downtown

Neighborhood coffee shop and deli on Spring Street, pouring espresso and serving pastries alongside beer and wine.

4.6★·121 ratings

Saveurs du Monde Cafe

1960 Long Grove Dr, Mt Pleasant

Saveurs du Monde Cafe

Crêpes, tartines, quiches & elegant French-style pastries offered in a bright, modern space.

4.4★·814 ratings

Hutson Alley

39C-G, John St, Charleston

Hutson Alley

Tucked into a cobblestone alley off John Street, this intimate steakhouse and seafood spot draws regulars with a compact, focused menu.

4.5★·112 ratings

LongHorn Steakhouse

1845 N Hwy 17, Mt Pleasant

LongHorn Steakhouse

Casual steakhouse chain known for grilled beef & other American dishes in a ranch-style space.

4.4★·2.1k ratings

Basil Park Circle

1070 E Montague Ave A, North Charleston

Basil Park Circle

Traditional & contemporary Thai dishes like curries in a stylish small-chain outpost.

4.7★·3.1k ratings

The Refuge

1517 Palm Blvd suite a, Isle of Palms

The Refuge

Bright, modern eatery with coffee, bagels & Wi-Fi by day, cocktails & New American fare by night.

4.4★·1.2k ratings

Tasty Thai & Sushi

320 W Coleman Blvd, Mt Pleasant

Tasty Thai & Sushi

Neighborhood strip-mall Thai and sushi spot on Coleman Boulevard, steady enough to earn loyal Mt. Pleasant regulars over the years.

4.5★·207 ratings

Saveurs Du Monde Cafe WestEdge

Parking lot, 22 Westedge St Suite 101, Charleston

Saveurs Du Monde Cafe WestEdge

French-inflected cafe tucked into the WestEdge development, serving coffee and breakfast with a global pantry.

4.4★·284 ratings

KING STREET FOODS

347 King St, Charleston

KING STREET FOODS

Fast-casual counter on King Street serving sushi burritos and poke bowls where Hawaiian and Japanese overlap.

4.4★·315 ratings

Ruby’s New York Style Bagels

1836 Ashley River Rd suite 0, Charleston

Ruby’s New York Style Bagels

New York-style bagels and coffee on Ashley River Road, with a loyal West Ashley following.

4.4★·171 ratings

Jeff's Bagel Run

1400 Palm Blvd, Isle of Palms

Jeff's Bagel Run

Hand-rolled bagels and counter coffee on the Isle of Palms, drawing a steady beach-town breakfast crowd.

4.3★·115 ratings

Ruby's New York Style Bagels, LLC

280 W Coleman Blvd, Mt Pleasant

Ruby's New York Style Bagels, LLC

New York-style bagels and coffee on Coleman Boulevard, covering breakfast and takeout in Mount Pleasant.

4.3★·446 ratings

The Boathouse at Breach Inlet

101 Palm Blvd, Isle of Palms

The Boathouse at Breach Inlet

Vintage rowboats adorn the ceiling of this Southern restaurant with a diverse local seafood menu.

4.2★·1.9k ratings

Bagel Nation

1975 Magwood Dr, Charleston

Bagel Nation

Neighborhood bagel shop on Magwood Drive serving breakfast sandwiches and coffee to West Ashley regulars.

4.2★·626 ratings

Handy and Hot

68 Wentworth St, Charleston

Handy and Hot

Quaint, cool restaurant whipping up sweet & savory biscuits & hand pies, plus coffee.

4.2★·217 ratings

CO Restaurant

340 King St, Charleston

CO Restaurant

Hip choice for contemporary twists on Southeast Asian staples like pho, banh mi & dumplings.

4.2★·1.2k ratings

TBonz Gill & Grill

1668 Old Towne Rd, Charleston

TBonz Gill & Grill

Easygoing restaurant offering handcut steaks, Southern-style rib platters & other classic dishes.

4.1★·1.9k ratings

Benne’s by Peninsula Grill

112 N Market St, Charleston

Benne’s by Peninsula Grill

Daytime coffee shop and evening cocktail bar from the Peninsula Grill team, tucked into the Market Street corridor.

4.2★·252 ratings

The Market @ Paradiso

4399 McCarthy Street, North Charleston

The Market @ Paradiso

Neighborhood cafe and market on McCarthy Street in North Charleston, pouring coffee and serving sandwiches alongside beer and wine.

4.2★·48 ratings

Sake House Japanese Sushi & Hibachi Restaurant

4952 Centre Pointe Dr #112, North Charleston

Sake House Japanese Sushi & Hibachi Restaurant

Family-friendly Japanese spot featuring sushi, hibachi cooking tables & a lengthy sake selection.

4.1★·3.9k ratings

Bagel Nation

520 Folly Rd #60, Charleston

Bagel Nation

Casual eatery that offers multiple varieties of bagels to go as well as stacked bagel sandwiches.

4.0★·507 ratings

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VibeDate night25 Brunch232 Cheap eats83 Outdoor seating416 Late night8

AmenitiesReservations310 Takeout524 Delivery300