Some would say Charleston tastes as good as it looks.

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 restaurants. Outdoor cafe’s. 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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Peninsula Grill

Innovative, regional cuisine served in an elegant, yet comfortably relaxed atmosphere. Located in the historic Planters Inn, Chef Robert Carter’s cuisine has received accolades from Bon Appétit and Wine Spectator. Voted Charleston’s best restaurant for 10 consecutive years by Charleston City Paper. Reservations coveted.
82 Queen
Open 365 days a year; 11:30am and Sunday Brunch 11am. Serving Charleston’s most authentic Lowcountry cuisine in a lush courtyard setting and indoor intimate dining. Featuring shrimp & grits, crab cakes, jambalaya and award-winning she crab soup. Voted “Best City Restaurant” by the readers of Southern Living magazine. Private dining available.
Carolina's
Su – Th 5-9pm; F-Sa 5-10pm; Lunch 11:30-2:30 Tu - Sa; Sunday Brunch 11-2:30. A landmark in Charleston’s culinary history for over 40 years, Carolina’s offers guests eclectic Lowcountry cuisine. Executive Chef Jeremiah Bacon has cornered the market on European-inspired Lowcountry cuisine and creates seasonal menus supplied with fresh produce from the restaurant’s own garden.
Charleston Grill
The acclaimed Mobil Four-Star Charleston Grill features a unique balance of Southern, French and contemporary cuisines by Chef Michelle Weaver, and a nearly 1,300-label wine list. Enjoy impeccable service and jazz with The Quentin Baxter Ensemble. Bar 5pm, Dining 6pm nightly.
Circa 1886
Tucked behind the Wentworth Mansion, Circa 1886, is home to some of Charleston’s finest fare. With a wine list that boasts close to 280 bottles, and contemporary cuisine influenced by Charleston’s rich history, offering diners an intimate evening that won’t soon be forgotten. M-Sa 6pm.
Laura Alberts
Laura Alberts is a café and purveyor of fine wines and craft beer. Enjoy a glass of boutique wine and sample our innovative Lowcountry menu in our expanded café or herb studded courtyard. Private dining in The Wando room or The Cellar.
McCrady’s Restaurant
Built on romantic Unity Alley in 1788, McCrady's was Charleston's favorite since before George Washington dined there. The elegant setting showcases Chef Sean Brock's daily "farm to fork" pursuit of the finest and freshest products. Modern American cuisine, award-winning wine cellar and impeccable Four-Diamond service.
Old Village Post House
Maverick Inn & Restaurant located in the historic Old Village. Nationally acclaimed by Southern Living, NY Times and more for Maverick cuisine & hospitality. Southern bistro, neighborhood tavern, and rooms for private events & meetings. Dinner nightly; Sunday brunch. Six guestrooms for overnight accommodations.
The Library at Vendue Inn
The Library at Vendue Inn, Offering a creative new upscale approach to southern cuisine. Whatever the occasion, The Library provides the perfect mixture of ambiance, service & outstanding menu options. Old Southern Charm. New Southern Chef, Low Country Reborn.
Tristan
Reviewers say the globally-infused dinner menu really takes you places, lunch is considered Charleston's best. Sunday brunch is a must-do. Over 400 wines, signature cocktails, private dining, and meeting rooms. AAA Four Diamond. Lunch/Brunch: 11:30 to 2:30; Dinner nightly beginning at 5:30; Bar opens daily at 11:30.
Virginia's on King
M-Sa Lunch 11am-3pm, Supper 3pm-10pm. Su Brunch 10am-3pm. This sophisticated Southern dining spot blends the comforts of a traditional Southern kitchen with familiar regional dishes prepared with the utmost care for quality and flavor. The menu incorporates local fresh ingredients and old family recipes to bring you Southern cooking, Lowcountry style.