Cuisine is the heart and soul of Charleston, and if you’re hungry for a mix of inventive and traditional, farm-fresh and just-caught, you’ve come to the right place.
Award-Winning Cuisine
Unforgettable Hospitality
Charleston cuisine is all about celebrating our seafaring and agrarian cultures, reveling in the abundance gathered from our waters, gardens, and fields, and being embraced by some of the world’s most gracious hospitality.
Best Food Cities on the Planet
Food & Wine
Best U.S. Cities for Seafood
Condé Nast Traveler
South’s 10 Best Food Towns
Garden & Gun
Pier 101
Folly Beach Vibes
Enjoy tasty American and Southern favorites, cocktails, fresh seafood, and ocean views from Folly’s famous pier.
Indulge in local delicacies taken to innovative new heights, an incredible wine program, flawless service, and nightly live jazz in one of the city’s most elegant settings.
Southern favorites meet modern interpretations. Savor sinfully good things like homemade potato chips with crumbled bleu cheese or fresh shellfish over grits.
Charleston is an international food destination now, like Paris or San Sebastian, Spain. You can't walk half a block without stumbling on some inventive new oyster bar, café, or barbecue joint."
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Published annually, the official Charleston Area Visitors Guide is full of gorgeous photography, insider tips, maps, and resources to help you plan your Charleston vacation.