Guidebook for Charleston
Food Scene
An ever-changing menu of locally sourced Southern dishes served in a restored Victorian-era home.
183 locals recommend
Husk
76 Queen StAn ever-changing menu of locally sourced Southern dishes served in a restored Victorian-era home.
Creative New American fare with Southern accents & craft cocktails in hip hotel environs with views.
50 locals recommend
The Watch Rooftop Kitchen and Spirits
75 Wentworth StreetCreative New American fare with Southern accents & craft cocktails in hip hotel environs with views.
Relaxed joint serving oysters, Southern-style seafood & fried chicken in a rustic, trendy setting.
230 locals recommend
Leon's
698 King StRelaxed joint serving oysters, Southern-style seafood & fried chicken in a rustic, trendy setting.
Creative Chinese eats served in a cool, colorful storefront with a bar pouring specialty cocktails.
13 locals recommend
Lee Lee's Hot Kitchen
218 President StCreative Chinese eats served in a cool, colorful storefront with a bar pouring specialty cocktails.
Bright, airy cafe serving American fare with global influences & an emphasis on local ingredients.
97 locals recommend
The Park Cafe
730 Rutledge AveBright, airy cafe serving American fare with global influences & an emphasis on local ingredients.
Industrial-chic hot spot serving locally sourced, traditional Southern BBQ & stylish cocktails.
18 locals recommend
Poogan's Smokehouse
188 E Bay StIndustrial-chic hot spot serving locally sourced, traditional Southern BBQ & stylish cocktails.
Traditional Southern cooking served in a Victorian townhouse with porches & a massive wine cellar.
92 locals recommend
Poogan's Porch
72 Queen StTraditional Southern cooking served in a Victorian townhouse with porches & a massive wine cellar.
Refined pub eats with Caribbean twists in a repurposed 1950s-era gas station with a big patio.
82 locals recommend
Fuel Charleston
211 Rutledge AveRefined pub eats with Caribbean twists in a repurposed 1950s-era gas station with a big patio.
This hip BYO delivers an ever-changing menu of inventive sandwiches made with local ingredients.
119 locals recommend
Butcher & Bee
1085 Morrison DrThis hip BYO delivers an ever-changing menu of inventive sandwiches made with local ingredients.
Generous portions of casual Southern-focused home cooking are served all day at this lively eatery.
171 locals recommend
Page's Okra Grill
302 Coleman BlvdGenerous portions of casual Southern-focused home cooking are served all day at this lively eatery.
Casual waterfront bar/eatery providing a locally sourced new American menu in rustic-chic surrounds.
138 locals recommend
Tavern & Table
100 Church StCasual waterfront bar/eatery providing a locally sourced new American menu in rustic-chic surrounds.
Hip coffeehouse with a courtyard patio also serves craft beers & hosts live music on the weekends. They have delicious quiche and a pepper craft beer on tap!
109 locals recommend
Kudu Coffee and Craft Beer
4 Vanderhorst StHip coffeehouse with a courtyard patio also serves craft beers & hosts live music on the weekends. They have delicious quiche and a pepper craft beer on tap!
Sugar Bakeshop
59 1/2 Cannon Stsoooooo gooooood!
Five Loaves Cafe
43 Cannon Stdelicious local spot with fresh sandwiches, salads, and soups.
Sightseeing
American eatery with a seasonal menu & mid-1930s vibe boasts a rooftop bar & wood-fired oven.
187 locals recommend
Stars Rooftop & Grill Room
495 King StreetAmerican eatery with a seasonal menu & mid-1930s vibe boasts a rooftop bar & wood-fired oven.
Belle Hall Plantation
Belle Hall Parkway
Middleton Place
4300 Ashley River RdDrinks & Nightlife
Pearlz Oyster Bar
9 Magnolia RdOyster shooters! Their food is pretty good too.
The Vendue, Charleston's Art Hotel (Historic District)
19 Vendue RangeRoof top bar
Trio
139 Calhoun StThe only dancing night club in Charleston.
Parks & Nature
Folly Beach
East Ashley AvenueFolly has a really laid back and bohemian feel.
Sullivan's Island
Isle of Palms
James Island County Park
871 Riverland Dr water parks, rock climbing, kayaking and much more
The Battery Carriage House
20 S BatteryWaterfront Park
Concord StreetHampton Park
Shopping
LUSH
1340 Theater Driveorganic and fresh cosmetics
Historic Charleston City Market
188 Meeting StThe Spa at Belmond Charleston Place
205 Meeting StEssentials
Harris Teeter
290 East Bay StreetFood Lion
1015 King StCVS
1015 King StThe Vegetable Bin
Arts & Culture
Gibbes Museum of Art
135 Meeting StConfederate Museum
188 Meeting StMagnolia Plantation & Gardens
3550 Ashley River RdUSS Yorktown CV-10
40 Patriots Point Rd