Guidebook for Charleston 2021

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Guidebook for Charleston 2021

Food Scene

Bon banh mi
great spin on Asian standard...great staff, delicious food, intimate casual vibe...have the 5 spiced pork.
33 locals recommend
Bon Banh Mi Southeast Asian Kitchen
162 Spring St
33 locals recommend
great spin on Asian standard...great staff, delicious food, intimate casual vibe...have the 5 spiced pork.
Changing menu, excellent cuisine, french eclectic offerings. Owners Fanny (french) and Patrick (American) do it right. Small, romantic ambiance in restored home.
100 locals recommend
Chez Nous
6 Payne Ct
100 locals recommend
Changing menu, excellent cuisine, french eclectic offerings. Owners Fanny (french) and Patrick (American) do it right. Small, romantic ambiance in restored home.
Great, mostly breakfast themed items with a flair, craft beer, cocktails, coffee etc. Clean, fresh space, nice people. Open to 10pm Wed-Sat, to 3pm other days.
31 locals recommend
Daps Breakfast & Imbibe
280 Ashley Ave
31 locals recommend
Great, mostly breakfast themed items with a flair, craft beer, cocktails, coffee etc. Clean, fresh space, nice people. Open to 10pm Wed-Sat, to 3pm other days.
Great for seafood, this is renowned chef Mike Lata's other restaurant (FIG is the other). Not inexpensive but excellent food and service.
165 locals recommend
The Ordinary
544 King St
165 locals recommend
Great for seafood, this is renowned chef Mike Lata's other restaurant (FIG is the other). Not inexpensive but excellent food and service.
Good happy hour, paella and tapas, wine, beer and cocktails. Big bar, plenty of seating, outdoor area and parking.
66 locals recommend
Barsa Tapas, Lounge, & Bar
630 King St
66 locals recommend
Good happy hour, paella and tapas, wine, beer and cocktails. Big bar, plenty of seating, outdoor area and parking.
Good italian food if a bit pricey for what it is but most people like it.
86 locals recommend
Indaco
526 King St
86 locals recommend
Good italian food if a bit pricey for what it is but most people like it.
Excellent, spicy, Asian food with flair...good cocktails...can get loud when crowded.
212 locals recommend
Xiao Bao Biscuit
224 Rutledge Ave
212 locals recommend
Excellent, spicy, Asian food with flair...good cocktails...can get loud when crowded.
My favorite Italian restaurant here and inexpensive. Not on the peninsula and if you're inside, forgettable ambiance but this place nails the food every time!
64 locals recommend
Mondo's Italian Restaurant
915 Folly Rd
64 locals recommend
My favorite Italian restaurant here and inexpensive. Not on the peninsula and if you're inside, forgettable ambiance but this place nails the food every time!
Famous for their gospel brunch, this place doesn't have the best food (it's very good, but this is Charleston!) but great for special occasions....they'll make you feel like you own the place and do service exceptionally well.
306 locals recommend
Halls Chophouse
434 King St
306 locals recommend
Famous for their gospel brunch, this place doesn't have the best food (it's very good, but this is Charleston!) but great for special occasions....they'll make you feel like you own the place and do service exceptionally well.
outstanding food....price to match.
48 locals recommend
Charleston Grill
224 King St
48 locals recommend
outstanding food....price to match.
Along with Oak Steakhouse, the place i'd think of first for a steak. Ruth's Chris is also downtown, the Peninsula Grill has long been a standout....
23 locals recommend
Grill 225
225 E Bay St
23 locals recommend
Along with Oak Steakhouse, the place i'd think of first for a steak. Ruth's Chris is also downtown, the Peninsula Grill has long been a standout....
Most foodies would list this place as the best food in town. Can be hard to get in. Chef Mike Lata
177 locals recommend
FIG
232 Meeting St
177 locals recommend
Most foodies would list this place as the best food in town. Can be hard to get in. Chef Mike Lata
Chef Sean Brock is a rock star. Personally, i prefer the separate bar building next door but 9 out of 10 tourists will say they want to go here.
183 locals recommend
Husk
76 Queen St
183 locals recommend
Chef Sean Brock is a rock star. Personally, i prefer the separate bar building next door but 9 out of 10 tourists will say they want to go here.
Pricey, nice restaurant...cool rooftop with nice happy hour on Tuesday, i believe. Expansive sunday brunch
187 locals recommend
Stars Rooftop & Grill Room
495 King Street
187 locals recommend
Pricey, nice restaurant...cool rooftop with nice happy hour on Tuesday, i believe. Expansive sunday brunch
Good raw bar / restaurant in pleasant surroundings
89 locals recommend
The Darling Oyster Bar
513 King St
89 locals recommend
Good raw bar / restaurant in pleasant surroundings
Great spot for coffee, craft beer...nice outdoor courtyard and music on Saturday afternoons many times.
109 locals recommend
Kudu Coffee and Craft Beer
4 Vanderhorst St
109 locals recommend
Great spot for coffee, craft beer...nice outdoor courtyard and music on Saturday afternoons many times.
Good gourmet coffee and a really cool space plus some cool merch.
9 locals recommend
Sightsee Shop
Line Street
9 locals recommend
Good gourmet coffee and a really cool space plus some cool merch.
AMAZING Texas brisket, hot guts (sausage) and more....full bar and outdoor area..very cool spot...come hungry!
186 locals recommend
Lewis Barbecue
464 N Nassau St
186 locals recommend
AMAZING Texas brisket, hot guts (sausage) and more....full bar and outdoor area..very cool spot...come hungry!
right next door to lewis practically....more traditional bbq, music, full bar, outdoor etc...lively night scene usually.
265 locals recommend
Home Team BBQ
2209 Middle St
265 locals recommend
right next door to lewis practically....more traditional bbq, music, full bar, outdoor etc...lively night scene usually.
good beer, bar food, at the workshop which is also cool.
62 locals recommend
Edmund's Oast Brewing Co.
1505 King St
62 locals recommend
good beer, bar food, at the workshop which is also cool.
multiple pop up eateries, drinks, outdoor space etc...cool spot
23 locals recommend
Workshop
1503 King St
23 locals recommend
multiple pop up eateries, drinks, outdoor space etc...cool spot
Chic Wine Bar and Restaurant just a 5 minute walk or so...a little pricey but they do have more affordable options, beer, a full bar and a happy hour.
7 locals recommend
Bistronomy By Nico
64 Spring Street
7 locals recommend
Chic Wine Bar and Restaurant just a 5 minute walk or so...a little pricey but they do have more affordable options, beer, a full bar and a happy hour.
delicious pastries and food with a decidedly French flair. . also happy hour and drinks at this location.
Saveurs Du Monde Cafe WestEdge
22 Westedge Street
delicious pastries and food with a decidedly French flair. . also happy hour and drinks at this location.
delicious inspired cuisine, knowledgeable and attentive staff.. not cheap but they do everything well here.
8 locals recommend
Chasing Sage
267 Rutledge Ave
8 locals recommend
delicious inspired cuisine, knowledgeable and attentive staff.. not cheap but they do everything well here.

Drinks & Nightlife

Josh and crew are extremely knowledgeable and friendly. Wine, cheese, charcuterie, craft beer and wine market. Big, upscale but comfortable space. Generally open til 10/
9 locals recommend
Wine & Company
441 Meeting St
9 locals recommend
Josh and crew are extremely knowledgeable and friendly. Wine, cheese, charcuterie, craft beer and wine market. Big, upscale but comfortable space. Generally open til 10/
very small as name implies. Live music frequently and other events like comedy....just a chill place with eclectic crowd. til 10pm, 11 on weekends.
59 locals recommend
Elliotborough Mini Bar
18 Percy St
59 locals recommend
very small as name implies. Live music frequently and other events like comedy....just a chill place with eclectic crowd. til 10pm, 11 on weekends.
Beer, wine and cocktails by the ounce, big outdoor rooftop patio with sunset view. Limited menu but tasty.
19 locals recommend
Pour Taproom: Charleston
560 King St
19 locals recommend
Beer, wine and cocktails by the ounce, big outdoor rooftop patio with sunset view. Limited menu but tasty.
Craft cocktail bar....nice happy hour, serious drinks and nice vibe. Not overrun by tourists generally.
34 locals recommend
Proof
437 King St
34 locals recommend
Craft cocktail bar....nice happy hour, serious drinks and nice vibe. Not overrun by tourists generally.
Maybe the best happy hour downtown. wine, beer, oysters and full menu. Can be hopping at happy hour. Love the oyster shooters.
129 locals recommend
Pearlz Oyster Bar
9 Magnolia Rd
129 locals recommend
Maybe the best happy hour downtown. wine, beer, oysters and full menu. Can be hopping at happy hour. Love the oyster shooters.
Desserts, coffee, food, cocktails etc....great place to chill or end a night.
34 locals recommend
Carmella's
198 E Bay St
34 locals recommend
Desserts, coffee, food, cocktails etc....great place to chill or end a night.
Solid craft brewer, great rooftop deck...best brewery downtown and a fun scene.
150 locals recommend
Revelry Brewing
10 Conroy St
150 locals recommend
Solid craft brewer, great rooftop deck...best brewery downtown and a fun scene.
Different from Edmunds Oast restaurant which is nearby and Edmunds Oast Exchange which is a beer and wine market, this place has their brews and food in a fun, casual spot in the Workshop complex which is also cool.
62 locals recommend
Edmund's Oast Brewing Co.
1505 King St
62 locals recommend
Different from Edmunds Oast restaurant which is nearby and Edmunds Oast Exchange which is a beer and wine market, this place has their brews and food in a fun, casual spot in the Workshop complex which is also cool.
Excellent craft cocktails...can be crowded at times.
50 locals recommend
The Gin Joint
182 E Bay St
50 locals recommend
Excellent craft cocktails...can be crowded at times.
Cool bar, food, swing dancing at times.
108 locals recommend
Prohibition
547 King St
108 locals recommend
Cool bar, food, swing dancing at times.
Popular bar in Elliotborough-Cannonboro....gets, young and crowded late but can be a good spot earlier for those over 35.
94 locals recommend
Warehouse
45 1/2 Spring St
94 locals recommend
Popular bar in Elliotborough-Cannonboro....gets, young and crowded late but can be a good spot earlier for those over 35.
Quintessential dive bar. Don't go if you're persniticky. Open late.
Cutty's
227 St Philip St
Quintessential dive bar. Don't go if you're persniticky. Open late.
Early shows on the deck outside and shows inside at night...always good music and fun spot....probably $15 or so Uber
177 locals recommend
The Charleston Pour House
1977 Maybank Hwy
177 locals recommend
Early shows on the deck outside and shows inside at night...always good music and fun spot....probably $15 or so Uber
Lots of good bands...bar type venue with no seating.
67 locals recommend
Music Farm
32 Ann St
67 locals recommend
Lots of good bands...bar type venue with no seating.
Concert hall that has other events like movie series, etc....my favorite music venue by far
69 locals recommend
Charleston Music Hall
37 John St
69 locals recommend
Concert hall that has other events like movie series, etc....my favorite music venue by far
Country French wine bar...haven't been in a while but used to love it!
34 locals recommend
Bin 152
152 King St
34 locals recommend
Country French wine bar...haven't been in a while but used to love it!
Lively wine bar; like all things King Street it gets busier and younger as the night rolls on.
31 locals recommend
Vintage Lounge
545 King St
31 locals recommend
Lively wine bar; like all things King Street it gets busier and younger as the night rolls on.
Chic Wine Bar and Restaurant just a 5 minute walk or so...a little pricey but they do have more affordable options, beer, a full bar and a happy hour.
7 locals recommend
Bistronomy By Nico
64 Spring Street
7 locals recommend
Chic Wine Bar and Restaurant just a 5 minute walk or so...a little pricey but they do have more affordable options, beer, a full bar and a happy hour.
Very small, cool and cozy draft craft beer bar and wine. Food available from Chase and Sage adjacent. Well curated taps and tons of carefully selected bottles and cans. Very knowledgeable staff.
Guilded Horn
267 Rutledge Ave
Very small, cool and cozy draft craft beer bar and wine. Food available from Chase and Sage adjacent. Well curated taps and tons of carefully selected bottles and cans. Very knowledgeable staff.
Unparalleled river to river rooftop view of Charleston atop the Dewberry hotel. Usually opens at 2pm; reservations required but can sometimes walk up and get one.
32 locals recommend
Citrus Club
334 Meeting St
32 locals recommend
Unparalleled river to river rooftop view of Charleston atop the Dewberry hotel. Usually opens at 2pm; reservations required but can sometimes walk up and get one.
Champagne room and a couple bars...nice, swanky spot to have a libation and the champagne bar is a pink, woman's dream.
14 locals recommend
Hotel Bennett
404 King St
14 locals recommend
Champagne room and a couple bars...nice, swanky spot to have a libation and the champagne bar is a pink, woman's dream.

Sightseeing

The harbor, large historic homes...you have to at least check it out.
627 locals recommend
The Battery
627 locals recommend
The harbor, large historic homes...you have to at least check it out.
A good building to tour and great for a rainy day to get inside.
48 locals recommend
Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon
122 E Bay St
48 locals recommend
A good building to tour and great for a rainy day to get inside.
Any of the ghost tours are pretty interesting.
Ghostwalk
160 Church St
Any of the ghost tours are pretty interesting.

Parks & Nature

Big park with a ring road for running, cycling, blading etc., trails and lots of green spaces.
165 locals recommend
Hampton Park
165 locals recommend
Big park with a ring road for running, cycling, blading etc., trails and lots of green spaces.

Essentials

it's close and has the basics plus very good craft beer and decent wine selection.
8 locals recommend
Charlie's Grocery
1 Jasper St
8 locals recommend
it's close and has the basics plus very good craft beer and decent wine selection.
more of a hipster market for groceries and such.
34 locals recommend
Veggie Bin
96 Spring St
34 locals recommend
more of a hipster market for groceries and such.
full supermarket if you need it...24 hours.
290 locals recommend
Harris Teeter
290 East Bay Street
290 locals recommend
full supermarket if you need it...24 hours.
Not the best block, but the closest pharmacy.
66 locals recommend
CVS
1015 King St
66 locals recommend
Not the best block, but the closest pharmacy.
12 minutes walk or drive to street parking or garage.
14 locals recommend
Publix Super Market
10 Westedge St
14 locals recommend
12 minutes walk or drive to street parking or garage.

Getting Around

Great way to see Charleston from the water and get betweeen a couple points downtown and the marina across the way in Mt. Pleasant.
22 locals recommend
Charleston Water Taxi
10 Wharfside St
22 locals recommend
Great way to see Charleston from the water and get betweeen a couple points downtown and the marina across the way in Mt. Pleasant.
Another cool way to get around...they hang around popular locations like King Street....most rides are going to be $20-30
6 locals recommend
Charleston Bike Taxi
1 Pinckney St
6 locals recommend
Another cool way to get around...they hang around popular locations like King Street....most rides are going to be $20-30
Really good folks for rentals, equipment, etc.
44 locals recommend
Affordabike Bicycle Shop
677 King St
44 locals recommend
Really good folks for rentals, equipment, etc.
lots of rental stations around town.
23 locals recommend
Holy Spokes
7 Radcliffe St
23 locals recommend
lots of rental stations around town.

Entertainment & Activities

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