CHARLESTON restaurants
#1 foodie restaurant in the us right now
We love eclectic food! Sweet, savory, sour, and crunchy. In Charleston, there are some of the best restaurants in the US. You can get anything from a gourmet hot dog to a chef served 7 course meal. With so many options, I’ve been asked to tell you the best ones. We all have such different preferences, so this list may not appeal to everyone, but it will certainly get you started on a delicious journey through Charleston. The good news is that there really aren’t any bad restaurants here. Competition is everywhere, so if you’re not tasty, you won’t be here long.
seafood
Hank’s Seafood - Best seafood restaurant in town
Amen Street Fish & Raw Bar - Best oysters and fish
Fleet Landing - Nothing special to me, but most love it, and it’s on the water
The Cod Father - Authentic English fish and chips (may stop your heart though)
The Boat House - High class seafood on the water
southern
Husk - It’s just ok to me, but most people love it!
Magnolia’s - Authentic southern food
High Cotton - Delicious southern seafood
FIG - I hear great things
Hominy Grill - I hear good things
Early Bird Diner - I hear the chicken and waffles are the best!
STEAKS
Hall’s Chophouse - The servers will wow you with their knowledge
Oak Steakhouse - I hear great things
Brunch
Toast - Prepared to be stuffed!
Grace & Grit - My favorite brunch spot
Saveurs du Monde Café Belle Station - french :)
The Junction - North Charleston awesome food
Hall’s Chophouse - They will sing around you
DESSERT
Carmella’s - Cakes and gelato
Jeni’s - Fresh made ice cream that you can smell blocks away
Glazed - Gourmet donuts
drinks
Eli’s Table - Amazing options to get your night started
Pour - Beer and wine on tap with a view
Cane - Rhum bar with great specials
Henry’s on the Market - Awesome drinks on the rooftop
The Blind Tiger - I’ve hear great things
DATE NIGHT $$$
Circa 1886 - Unique combos with really fine dining
Zero George - Most amazing restaurant I’ve ever been to!
McCrady’s - Haven’t been yet. I heard it’s like Zero George
quick bites
Brown Dog Deli - Gourmet sandwiches and hot dogs
Taco Boy - Unique tacos and drinks
Five Loaves Cafe - Amazing sandwiches and soup
WHAT TO WEAR
Ladies, everyone will be dressed up so it’s unlikely you’ll ever be over dressed down here. Do wear comfortable walking shoes though because dinner and a walk is magical. Guys, blazers and jackets are often worn so if you want to fit in and stay warm, bring one!
getting around
Take an Uber or Lyft if you’re drinking. Cops are everywhere downtown keeping people safe.