Best places to eat in Charleston
Popular picks: Shrimp and Grits: A traditional Lowcountry dish made with fresh shrimp and creamy ground corn. · She-Crab Soup: A rich soup made with crab meat, crab roe, and sherry. · Fried Green Tomatoes: A Southern classic featuring unripe tomatoes coated in cornmeal and fried. · Lowcountry Boil: A one-pot meal containing shrimp, sausage, corn, and potatoes. · Oysters: Enjoy them raw, steamed, or fried from the surrounding waters. · Pimento Cheese: A spread made with cheese, mayonnaise, and sweet red peppers. · Charleston Red Rice: A flavorful side dish made with tomatoes, rice, and bacon. · Hoppin' John: A comfort food dish made from black-eyed peas and rice, often served with collard greens. · Benne Wafers: Thin, crispy cookies made with sesame seeds. · Po'Boys: A traditional sandwich from the South, usually with fried seafood or roast beef. · Cornbread: A Southern staple, often served sweet or savory. · Peach Cobbler: A dessert made with peaches and a biscuit-like topping. · Frogmore Stew: Similar to Lowcountry Boil, it's another name for the same delicious dish. · Collard Greens: Slow-cooked with ham hocks, vinegar, and spices. · Sweet Tea: The quintessential Southern drink, served ice cold and very sweet.
Wild Olive$$$4.8Rustic Italian dining featuring artisanal pasta and exceptional wine selections
Evo$$4.6Wood-fired artisanal pizzas crafted with local ingredients in North Charleston
Indaco$$4.6Rustic Italian dining and wood-fired pizza on Upper King Street
Melfi’s4.6Stylish Upper King Italian eatery serving thin-crust pizza, pasta, and cocktails
The Obstinate Daughter$$4.6Charming coastal eatery on Sullivan's Island serving inventive Lowcountry Italian fare.
Frannie & The Fox4.4Charming Italian eatery inside Hotel Emeline with courtyard dining and pizzas
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