Guidebook for Charleston
Food Scene
Awesome locally roasted coffee, just off the beaten path downtown. Park near here for free and stroll around the great neighborhoods or do some shopping.
60 locals recommend
Second State Coffee
70.5 Beaufain StAwesome locally roasted coffee, just off the beaten path downtown. Park near here for free and stroll around the great neighborhoods or do some shopping.
Awesome BBQ and sides. Don't pass up the nachos, wings, or gamechangers (aka painkillers)
265 locals recommend
Home Team BBQ
2209 Middle StAwesome BBQ and sides. Don't pass up the nachos, wings, or gamechangers (aka painkillers)
Mellow Mushroom
19 Magnolia RdGreat pizza and craft beers. A 1 minute walk from our house!
FRESH seafood, no-frills setting right on the creek. Incredible. Don't tell too many folks!
171 locals recommend
Bowens Island Restaurant
1870 Bowens Island RdFRESH seafood, no-frills setting right on the creek. Incredible. Don't tell too many folks!
Al Di La
25 Magnolia RdReally good Italian an easy walk from our house
Triangle Char & Bar
828 Savannah HwyGood all around food and drinks
Minero
153B E Bay StTACOS
Leon's
698 King StFried chicken and oysters
Circa 1886 Restaurant
149 Wentworth StVery good, fancy meal. Great date night, anniversary, etc.
Cru Cafe
18 Pinckney StGreat lunch or dinner spot
FIG
232 Meeting StDo you like good food? Then eat here!
Tattooed Moose
4845 Morrison DrKiller sandwiches and duck fat fries in a dive bar
Hominy Grill
207 Rutledge AveAwesome breakfast and lunch
Coast Bar and Grill
39D John StThis has always been a favorite seafood place
Lewis Barbecue
464 N Nassau StHome Team BBQ
2209 Middle StBBQ, music, outdoor space, drinks
Rodney Scott's BBQ - Charleston
1011 King Streetwhole hog bbq - from the rooter to the tooter
The Ordinary
544 King Stawesome oysters and drinks in an old bank building
Red's Ice House
98 Church Stgreat fried seafood and other standard fare on Shem Creek
Divey, but great fresh seafood. Literally watch the shrimp come in off the boats on the creek.
41 locals recommend
Wreck of the Richard & Charlene
106 Haddrell StDivey, but great fresh seafood. Literally watch the shrimp come in off the boats on the creek.
One of my alltime favorites. Incredible southern food and drinks. Tip - if the main restaurant is booked try the bar in the carriage house nextdoor. The menu is smaller but still so good.
183 locals recommend
Husk
76 Queen StOne of my alltime favorites. Incredible southern food and drinks. Tip - if the main restaurant is booked try the bar in the carriage house nextdoor. The menu is smaller but still so good.
McCrady's
155 E Bay StSean Brock nails it with this upscale restaurant. A great date spot.
East Bay Deli - West Ashley
858 Savannah HwyGreat deli minutes from our house. They deliver, too!
For me, a trip to Charleston is not complete without a trip to Home Team on Sullivan's Island. SO good and perfect for a beach day.
265 locals recommend
Home Team BBQ
2209 Middle StFor me, a trip to Charleston is not complete without a trip to Home Team on Sullivan's Island. SO good and perfect for a beach day.
Butcher & Bee
1085 Morrison DrEverything they do is good
I used to live near here and let's just say they knew who I was. Great outdoor space and awesome tacos, drinks, etc. in an old gas station.
82 locals recommend
Fuel Charleston
211 Rutledge AveI used to live near here and let's just say they knew who I was. Great outdoor space and awesome tacos, drinks, etc. in an old gas station.
You wouldn't know, but they have great sushi when the "sushi ninja" is in. Great drinks and other food, too!
17 locals recommend
Oak Barrel Tavern
825 Savannah HwyYou wouldn't know, but they have great sushi when the "sushi ninja" is in. Great drinks and other food, too!
Pearlz Oyster Bar
9 Magnolia Rdoysters!
Swig & Swine
1217 Savannah Hwygreat bbq, near our house!
The Glass Onion
1219 Savannah Hwysouthern food, great for breakfast
Avondale Wine & Cheese
813 Savannah Hwyname says it all!
Nirlep Indian Restaurant
908 Savannah Hwyunassuming Indian restaurant near our house - very good!
The Roost
825 Savannah HwyGreat bar food and drinks!
Verde
730 Coleman Blvdfresh salads and sandwiches, very healthy!
I love this place. Great tex-mex and drinks. Spicy margs? Why not.
72 locals recommend
Mex 1 Coastal Cantina
2205 Middle StI love this place. Great tex-mex and drinks. Spicy margs? Why not.
Lost Dog Cafe
106 W Huron Avegreat breakfast and brunch!
Taco Boy
106 E Ashley Avegreat food and drinks on Folly!
The ' Wich Doctor
sandwiches - very good!
Drinks & Nightlife
This is a fun little bar with good food and drinks, steps from the beach
67 locals recommend
Surf Bar Folly Beach
103 W Cooper AveThis is a fun little bar with good food and drinks, steps from the beach
Shopping
Bert's Market
202 E Ashley AveGreat place to get edible provisions for the beach
Petco
1501 Highway 17Don't forget the dog food! But if you do, Petco is right by our house
Essentials
Harris Teeter
290 East Bay StreetNICE grocery store, an easy walk through our neighborhood
Earth Fare
74 Folly Rd BlvdHealth-food store