The dining rooms Charleston is voting with its feet for — ranked by a blend of community signal and the strongest reviews on Google and Yelp.
Vast seafood spot & deli spread over most of a city block in buildings that date back to the 1890s.
Compact King Street Extension sushi counter serving omakase-style dinners with reservations and a short beer list.
Laid-back Johns Island seafood spot on Maybank Highway, serving local fish and cold drinks to island regulars.
Housemade pasta & Italian seafood dishes served in a light-filled eatery with a patio & ocean views.
Compact neighborhood bistro on Bogard Street serving carefully sourced American fare with a short, rotating menu and natural wine list.
Compact, unpretentious locale for sashimi, specialty sushi rolls & Japanese kitchen entrees.
Sizable cuts of beef & seafood served in elegant surrounds, also known for its Sunday gospel brunch.
Mike Lata's seasonal, ingredient-driven mainstay on Meeting Street. Reservations are the hardest part.
Modern Southern & Lowcountry cuisine served in an airy, 18th-century warehouse.
Cozy wine bar with a raw bar & daily changing menu of salads, cheeses, sandwiches & small plates.
Bustling eatery & bar serving up seafood, including raw-bar items, in a grand, classic setting.
Neighborhood Italian on Yeamans Hall Road in Hanahan, serving wine and beer in a reservable dining room.
Southern coastal cuisine is prepared at this bustling, no-frills beach grill with a full bar & deck.
Neighborhood Italian on upper King serving red-sauce classics and hand-rolled pasta in a warm, low-lit room.
Pint-sized neighborhood spot with elevated food & wine from France & around Europe in a cozy space.
Walking tour company leading small groups through the lesser-known alleys, graveyards, and back streets of the peninsula.
Contemporary dining room for refined takes on classic Southern food & an acclaimed wine list.
Neighborhood sushi counter on Folly Road that doubles as a sports bar, drawing James Island regulars for rolls and draft beer.