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.
Kwei Fei$$4.5Vibrant Sichuan spot serving fiery authentic dishes and crafted cocktails
Malika Pakistani Chai Canteen$$4.5Vibrant Pakistani street food and aromatic chai in Mount Pleasant
Maple Street Biscuit Company$$4.5
Mex 1 Cosatal Cantina$$4.5Vibrant surf cantina serving fresh Baja tacos and house infused tequila margaritas
O-ku$$4.5Upscale King Street sushi lounge offering fresh seafood and craft cocktails
Pink Bellies$$4.5Bold Vietnamese comfort food and creative cocktails in downtown Charleston.
The Daily$$4.5Hip King Street coffeehouse serving Stumptown brews, specialty toasts, and juices
The Junction Kitchen & Provisions$4.5A cozy North Charleston spot serving creative comfort food and breakfast
Toast All Day$$4.5A lively Charleston favorite serving Southern breakfast classics and cocktails
Xiao Bao Biscuit$$4.5Creative multicultural Asian comfort food in a converted gas station
Big Bad Breakfast$$4.4Hearty Southern breakfast fare and custom cocktails on Meeting Street
Callie's Hot Little Biscuit$4.4Handcrafted Southern biscuits and savory breakfast treats in historic Charleston
Church & Union$$$4.4Upscale New American dining housed in a historic Charleston church venue
Frannie & The Fox4.4Charming Italian eatery inside Hotel Emeline with courtyard dining and pizzas
Gaulart & Maliclet$$4.4Charming Broad Street French cafe serving casual bistro classics and wine
Leyla Fine Lebanese Cuisine$$$4.4Authentic Lebanese cuisine served in an elegant King Street setting
Mex 1 Cosatal Cantina$$4.4Laid-back coastal Mexican fare and fresh tequila margaritas in Charleston
Prohibition$$4.4A 1920s Jazz Age cocktail lounge serving craft drinks and modern cuisine
Renzo$4.4Charming neighborhood trattoria serving wood-fired pizza and natural wines in Charleston
Toast All Day$$4.4A classic Charleston spot serving Southern breakfast staples and brunch cocktails.
Toast All Day$$4.4Classic Southern breakfast spot famous for sweet stuffed French toast
Callie's Hot Little Biscuit$4.3Handcrafted Southern biscuits and specialty breakfast sandwiches in downtown Charleston
Caviar & Bananas$$4.3Gourmet market and café serving fresh artisan fare in downtown Charleston.
Eli's Table$$4.3Upscale historic Charleston restaurant serving artful locally sourced Southern cuisine
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