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.
Brown Dog Deli$4.6A funky Charleston sandwich spot with courtyard seating and vegan options.
Brown Dog Deli$4.6A quirky Charleston spot serving creative sandwiches in a fun atmosphere
Daps Breakfast & Imbibe$4.6A vibrant Westside Charleston spot serving playful breakfast dishes and drinks
Early Bird Diner$4.6Funky West Ashley spot serving hearty Southern breakfast and diner classics
Edmund's Oast$$$4.6Popular Charleston destination for craft beers, cocktails, and elevated dining.
Evo$$4.6Wood-fired artisanal pizzas crafted with local ingredients in North Charleston
Indaco$$4.6Rustic Italian dining and wood-fired pizza on Upper King Street
Istanbul Shish Kabob$4.6Authentic Turkish and Middle Eastern halal cuisine served in North Charleston
Kudu Coffee & Craft Beer$4.6A vibrant Charleston cafe offering specialty coffee, craft beer, and wine
Melfi’s4.6Stylish Upper King Italian eatery serving thin-crust pizza, pasta, and cocktails
Millers All Day$$4.6A stylish King Street bistro serving elevated Southern breakfast fare
Stella's$$4.6Authentic Greek meze and classic Mediterranean cuisine in downtown Charleston
The Darling$$4.6A stylish King Street seafood spot serving fresh raw oysters
The Glass Onion$$4.6Refined locally sourced Southern soul food in Charleston's West Ashley neighborhood
The Obstinate Daughter$$4.6Charming coastal eatery on Sullivan's Island serving inventive Lowcountry Italian fare.
The Ordinary$$$4.6Upscale seafood hall and raw bar in a restored 1920s bank
Three Little Birds Cafe$$4.6Charming Charleston cafe serving fresh breakfast, lunch, and weekend brunch favorites.
Toast All Day$$4.6Classic Southern breakfast classics and signature cocktails in historic downtown Charleston
82 Queen$$$4.5Refined Southern dining in a charming historic French Quarter courtyard setting
Boxcar Betty's$4.5Indulge in gourmet fried chicken sandwiches in casual Charleston digs
Chez Nous$$$4.5An intimate Charleston bistro serving daily-changing French and European dishes
Fleet Landing$$4.5Waterfront Lowcountry seafood dining housed in a historic naval building.
Hannibal's Kitchen$4.5Beloved Charleston family restaurant serving traditional Southern soul food and seafood
Husk$$$4.5Refined Lowcountry dining celebrating local Southern ingredients in historic Charleston
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