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Dining & Nightlife in Charleston, SC
Many come to Charleston with one thing on their mind: food. The best grits you'll ever have, prepared in ways you never imagined. Festive dockside oyster roasts. High-end Charleston restaurants. Outdoor cafés. Fresh from the dock seafood. Every meal is an event in itself. Prepared with perfection. Served with a warm smile. Enjoy.
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BLU Beach Bar & Grill
Offering one of the only oceanfront dining destinations in Charleston, BLU on Folly Beach features spectacular ocean views with delicious, fresh & simplistic coastal cuisine.
Charleston Grill
A Charleston classic, the refined, award-winning Charleston Grill is renowned for its unparalleled dining & warm hospitality. Helmed by Chef de Cuisine Suzy Castelloe.
High Cotton
High Cotton's feeling of warmth & celebration begins the moment you step inside & continues with gracious, knowledgeable servers, expertly prepared dishes & remarkable wines.
Meeting at Market
Meeting at Market, the city’s cherished gathering place, we invite you to unwind with a pint, relish in delightful pub fare, and cheer for your beloved sports teams.
Coast Bar & Grill
Fresh seafood, laidback Lowcountry style.
The Matador
Unique Mexican-inspired dishes, hand-crafted cocktails, and the largest agave spirits collection in a stylish atmosphere. The Matador offers an experience like no other.
The Darling Oyster Bar
Housed in a restored 115-year-old storefront, you can grab a stool at the 14-seat raw bar and settle into a table full of deliciousness. Or, perch beside the full-service bar.
The Crab Shacks
Best Damn Seafood in SC All Day Every Day
Kaminsky's Dessert Cafe
Cozy atmosphere with a rotating selection of delectable desserts made in house daily, in addition to heaping milkshakes, specialty coffees and cold beverage creations.
Basic Kitchen
Basic Kitchen uses tons of local produce and a rainbow of ingredients to create food that’s nourishing, healthful and delicious. Open for lunch + dinner M-Sat and Sun. brunch.
Coastal Crust on the Sweetgrass Plaza
Wood-fired Neapolitan-style pizzas & Italian-inspired dishes. Local ingredients whenever possible and uses traditional recipes to deliver old-world style with today’s trends.
Culinary Institute of Charleston (CIC)
Taste the future of Charleston's culinary scene in the Culinary Institute of Charleston's student-run restaurants, Relish and 181 Palmer. Reservations: OpenTable.com.
Fatty's Beer Works
We tell the story of our favorite beverage through the history of the greatest time-traveling brew master the world has never known. Taproom is open every day!
Felix Cocktails et Cuisine
Experience Paris in one of upper King Street's newest favorites. Félix offers a beautiful atmosphere to enjoy creative cocktails and delightful small plates.
Handcraft Kitchen & Cocktails
Handcraft Kitchen & Cocktails is Charleston's upscale cocktail bar dedicated to delivering modern, innovative comfort food and sophisticated cocktails in a relaxed setting.
Jackrabbit Filly
A fun and friendly neighborhood restaurant proudly serving award winning, heritage-driven, New Chinese American cuisine, delicious cocktails and an all-natural wine list.
Mercantile and Mash
Mash is a cozy American whiskey and beer bar offering a thoughtfully crafted selection of domestic whiskeys, beer, wine, craft cocktails and delicious bites.
Minero
Minero is a casual Mexican restaurant located in the heart of Johns Island. Serving delicious food in a lively environment, featuring homemade tacos and fresh margaritas.
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Bringing joy one cake at a time! We celebrate joy in the small, everyday & “just because” moments. Our Bundt Cakes are handcrafted in a variety of delicious flavors & sizes.
Swig & Swine West Ashley
We believe in making people happy with our all-wood-smoked BBQ, cold beer, and delicious whiskeys. Join us at one of our three locations or let us cater your next event!
The Establishment
A refined dining experience in historic Charleston featuring a daily menu of fresh, sustainably sourced seafood, an award-winning wine cellar, and a list of over 175 whiskies.
Tomasso at Turtle Point
Specializing in authentic cuisine from all regions of Italy, including fresh pasta and pizza made daily. Delicious desserts. Extensive list of Italian and New World wines.
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