Eat in Charleston!
Food scene
Casual, rustic-chic restaurant with a waterfront deck offering a locally sourced New American menu.
138 locals recommend
Tavern & Table
100 Church StCasual, rustic-chic restaurant with a waterfront deck offering a locally sourced New American menu.
James Beard nominated restaurant whose recipes are adventurous, familiar and lovingly crafted from farm-fresh foods.
119 locals recommend
Butcher & Bee
1085 Morrison DrJames Beard nominated restaurant whose recipes are adventurous, familiar and lovingly crafted from farm-fresh foods.
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.
Classic South Carolina BBQ with local craft beers and cocktails.
7 locals recommend
Swig & Swine Mount Pleasant
2379 SC-41Classic South Carolina BBQ with local craft beers and cocktails.
Upscale roadside seafood brasserie for oysters, cocktails & market-fresh, imaginative French fare.
37 locals recommend
NICO | Oysters + Seafood
201 Coleman BlvdUpscale roadside seafood brasserie for oysters, cocktails & market-fresh, imaginative French fare.
Gastropub specializing in ground in-house hamburgers, fish tacos, and delicious drinks.
205 locals recommend
Poe's Tavern - Sullivans Island
2210 Middle StGastropub specializing in ground in-house hamburgers, fish tacos, and delicious drinks.
Inventive New American fare, plus local craft beers & brunch, in an elegant, country-chic space.
443 locals recommend
The Obstinate Daughter
2063 Middle StInventive New American fare, plus local craft beers & brunch, in an elegant, country-chic space.
Rustic-chic dining with a simple menu of artisanal Italian dishes & a sizable wine list on Johns Island.
184 locals recommend
Wild Olive Restaurant
2867 Maybank HwyRustic-chic dining with a simple menu of artisanal Italian dishes & a sizable wine list on Johns Island.
Texas-style house-smoked meats served in an industrial-hip space with a bar & outdoor tables. Don't leave without trying the brisket!
186 locals recommend
Lewis Barbecue
464 N Nassau StTexas-style house-smoked meats served in an industrial-hip space with a bar & outdoor tables. Don't leave without trying the brisket!
A swanky bar & intimate courtyard help make this refined Southern spot a special occasion favorite.
45 locals recommend
82 Queen
82 Queen StA swanky bar & intimate courtyard help make this refined Southern spot a special occasion favorite.
Hip spot offering New American fare, excellent charcuterie, beer brewed on-site & craft cocktails, plus a patio.
142 locals recommend
Edmund's Oast
1081 Morrison DrHip spot offering New American fare, excellent charcuterie, beer brewed on-site & craft cocktails, plus a patio.
Cozy, contemporary seafood eatery with a patio, serving oysters, lobster rolls, fish tacos & more.
154 locals recommend
167 Raw
193 King StCozy, contemporary seafood eatery with a patio, serving oysters, lobster rolls, fish tacos & more.
Casual BBQ spot with locations in Downtown Charleston, Mount Pleasant, and Sullivan's Island. Sip on one of the innovative craft cocktails, choose from the extensive whiskey collection, or just grab a beer to watch the game on one of the eight big-screens.
265 locals recommend
Home Team BBQ
2209 Middle StCasual BBQ spot with locations in Downtown Charleston, Mount Pleasant, and Sullivan's Island. Sip on one of the innovative craft cocktails, choose from the extensive whiskey collection, or just grab a beer to watch the game on one of the eight big-screens.
Housemade pasta & Italian seafood dishes served in a light-filled eatery with a patio & ocean views.
305 locals recommend
Coda Del Pesce
1130 Ocean BlvdHousemade pasta & Italian seafood dishes served in a light-filled eatery with a patio & ocean views.
Island inspired restaurant and bar offering light & healthy fares and creative cocktails inspired by coastal regions around the globe.
10 locals recommend
The Longboard
2213-B Middle StreetIsland inspired restaurant and bar offering light & healthy fares and creative cocktails inspired by coastal regions around the globe.
Cool restaurant offering American grub & drinks plus weekend brunch in a comfy setting.
47 locals recommend
High Thyme Cuisine
2213 Middle StCool restaurant offering American grub & drinks plus weekend brunch in a comfy setting.
Refined Southwestern food served in bustling cozy environs with an upbeat bar.
73 locals recommend
Red Drum Restaurant
803 Coleman BlvdRefined Southwestern food served in bustling cozy environs with an upbeat bar.
Mediterranean fare & an extensive wine selection are offered in a lofty, sophisticated setting. Excellent happy hour deals!
19 locals recommend
Opal Restaurant & Bar
1960 Riviera DrMediterranean fare & an extensive wine selection are offered in a lofty, sophisticated setting. Excellent happy hour deals!
A coastal tavern located in the historic Old Village offering seasonal fare, classic cocktails, and a bit of salty air.
61 locals recommend
Old Village Post House Inn
101 Pitt StA coastal tavern located in the historic Old Village offering seasonal fare, classic cocktails, and a bit of salty air.
Classic Italian restaurant in downtown Charleston with fresh pasta, salads, larger plates, and Roman-ish thin crust pizza.
37 locals recommend
Melfi's
721 King StClassic Italian restaurant in downtown Charleston with fresh pasta, salads, larger plates, and Roman-ish thin crust pizza.
Polished spot with a trendy vibe offering carefully sourced plates, as well as wine & cocktails.
8 locals recommend
Chasing Sage
267 Rutledge AvePolished spot with a trendy vibe offering carefully sourced plates, as well as wine & cocktails.
Modern establishment with an eclectic & ever-changing menu ranging from seafood to Southern eats.
32 locals recommend
Graze Restaurant
863 Houston Northcutt BlvdModern establishment with an eclectic & ever-changing menu ranging from seafood to Southern eats.
Upscale seafood restaurant housed in a 1920s bank with high ceilings, large windows & a bar.
165 locals recommend
The Ordinary
544 King StUpscale seafood restaurant housed in a 1920s bank with high ceilings, large windows & a bar.
Pint-sized neighborhood spot with elevated food & wine from France & around Europe in a cozy space.
100 locals recommend
Chez Nous
6 Payne CtPint-sized neighborhood spot with elevated food & wine from France & around Europe in a cozy space.
Creative, multicultural Asian cooking & specialty cocktails in a trendy converted gas station.
212 locals recommend
Xiao Bao Biscuit
224 Rutledge AveCreative, multicultural Asian cooking & specialty cocktails in a trendy converted gas station.
Maison
708 King StTrendy French bistro on upper King.
Relaxed joint serving oysters, Southern-style seafood & fried chicken in a cool space with a patio.
230 locals recommend
Leon's
698 King StRelaxed joint serving oysters, Southern-style seafood & fried chicken in a cool space with a patio.
A Parisian-inspired cocktail bar serving small plates in the heart of Charleston.
38 locals recommend
Felix Cocktails et Cuisine
550 King StA Parisian-inspired cocktail bar serving small plates in the heart of Charleston.
James Beard Award winning BBQ in Downtown Charleston.
153 locals recommend
Rodney Scott's BBQ - Charleston
1011 King StreetJames Beard Award winning BBQ in Downtown Charleston.
Classic tavern with wood floors & checkerboard tablecloths for comfort food, cocktails & fantastic burgers.
73 locals recommend
Little Jack's Tavern
710 King StClassic tavern with wood floors & checkerboard tablecloths for comfort food, cocktails & fantastic burgers.
Wood-fired Neopolitan pizza, pasta & an extensive wine list in an upscale neighborhood trattoria.
19 locals recommend
Renzo
384 Huger StWood-fired Neopolitan pizza, pasta & an extensive wine list in an upscale neighborhood trattoria.
Cozy, low-lit atmosphere with a vast selection of wines and a modern, innovative menu that pays homage to classic French dishes.
7 locals recommend
Bistronomy By Nico
64 Spring StreetCozy, low-lit atmosphere with a vast selection of wines and a modern, innovative menu that pays homage to classic French dishes.
Market and tapería Downtown which focuses exclusively on Spanish cuisine.
18 locals recommend
Malagón, Mercado y Tapería
33 Spring StMarket and tapería Downtown which focuses exclusively on Spanish cuisine.
Relaxed Italian restaurant offering wood-fired pizzas & happy hours, plus homey decor & a courtyard.
15 locals recommend
Frannie and The Fox
181 Church StRelaxed Italian restaurant offering wood-fired pizzas & happy hours, plus homey decor & a courtyard.
Bright & airy neighborhood osteria for thoughtfully sourced, reimagined Italian cuisine & cocktails.
36 locals recommend
Le Farfalle
15 Beaufain StBright & airy neighborhood osteria for thoughtfully sourced, reimagined Italian cuisine & cocktails.
Serene, light-filled space for vegan and vegetarian dishes featuring local produce & whole grains, plus Sunday brunch.
44 locals recommend
BASIC KITCHEN
82 Wentworth StSerene, light-filled space for vegan and vegetarian dishes featuring local produce & whole grains, plus Sunday brunch.
Classy throwback diner for Greek dishes & meze to share, plus Mediterranean Sunday brunch.
44 locals recommend
Stella's
114 St Philip StClassy throwback diner for Greek dishes & meze to share, plus Mediterranean Sunday brunch.
Upscale hotel eatery creating seasonal New American cuisine & craft cocktails.
15 locals recommend
Zero Restaurant + Bar
0 George StUpscale hotel eatery creating seasonal New American cuisine & craft cocktails.
City advice
Book before you go
Make Reservations Far in Advance!
Charleston is a foodie town, so most restaurants book up weeks in advance. If you're interested in trying out some of our fabulous local spots, make sure you book in advance - you likely won't be able to get a reservation in the week or two before your trip.