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Best Damn Seafood in SC All Day Every Day
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.
Folly Beach’s only beachfront bar and restaurant. Enjoy relaxed vibes, great music, and easygoing eats. Your go-to place for sun-soaked days and relaxed nights by the beach.
Nestled in Charleston’s historic French Quarter for the past 42 years, known for gracious Southern hospitality & fresh local cuisine. Serving lunch, dinner & weekend brunch.
Led by our team of Chef Vinson Petrillo, Zero weaves together warm hospitality with the highest quality ingredients to provide an experience as much as a meal.
A wood-fired eatery with Italian sensibilities serving popular regional meals. The menu features shareable plates from local purveyors, along with effortless, warm service.
Elegant dining room with a menu serving shareable appetizers such as seafood towers, and oysters and classic steakhouse entrees, and local seafood specialties.
Waterfront restaurant serving coastal cuisine from the land and sea with views of the Ravenel Bridge, Charleston Historic district skyline and Yorktown with roof top bar.
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.
This is waterfront dining! Indulge on a 3 or 4 course made-to-order dinner prepared by our Executive Chef as you cruise past Charleston and her amazing sunset views.
Charleston’s original rooftop bar, The Rooftop bar at The Vendue is the perfect intersection of good company where locals and visitors converge for food, drink & scenic views.
Located in a historic warehouse, Coast's atmosphere is reminiscent of an eclectic beach bar. Indoor & outdoor seating available.
Serving fresh Lowcountry seafood every day in our casual, family friendly restaurant! Enjoy waterfront dining overlooking Shem Creek. Indoor and patio seating available.
Southern style restaurant offering traditional Lowcountry dishes, with farm-to-table approach. Our menu menu features the freshest proteins & produce from local farms & docks.
Pier 101 Restaurant & Bar, is located beachfront on the famed Folly Beach Pier. The restaurant offers great food and drinks, live music, and ocean views.
Fiat Lux sets the bar high by providing some of the most spectacular views of Charleston paired with an expansive spirit selection & Mediterranean-inspired culinary offerings.
39 Rue de Jean is a refined French Cafe and Bar reminiscent of a late 1800’s Brasserie. Parisian-inspired classics, custom cocktails, and a tailored selection of wines.
La Pâtisserie serves the Holy City’s finest breads and pastries. Choose to dine in or are on-the-go, our French Pastry Chef Remy Funfrock ensures authenticity & freshness.
Drawing inspiration from Charleston’s famed courtyard gardens, the AAA Four Diamond Palmetto Cafe offers a sophisticated breakfast, lunch and brunch in the heart of downtown.
Voted Best Seafood Restaurant by locals for 16 years running, this popular Charleston icon serves beloved Lowcountry recipes and the best seafood. Dinner served nightly.
A celebration of the South using only ingredients from Southern farmers & purveyors. Offering extensive bourbon selection, wine list, Southern beers & handcrafted cocktails.
Serving Stylishly Southern cuisine with bold and flavorful dishes, Gabrielle offers genuine Charleston hospitality, indoor/outdoor dining overlooking historic Marion Square.
Costa Restaurant & Bar is a fusion of coastal Italian cuisine, a seafood haven with modern aesthetics inspired by diverse regions ~ Liguria to Sicily. Expect the unexpected!
Make yourself comfortable on a green leatherback stool, allow our cocktail artisan to conjure up a delectable refreshment & indulge in a selection of sophisticated bar plates.
The Middleton Place Restaurant offers menu items reflecting the finest Low Country and Southern culinary traditions, including produce grown at the on-site Organic Farm.
With only 4 barstools inside, but plenty of seating outside on the alley, it’s a perfect spot to grab a drink before dinner or show next door at Charleston Music Hall.
Chef brings favorite childhood sandwiches to life with menu of old school staples with a Charleston twist! These homemade Kaiser rolls are a must for the boat, beach or couch!
Enjoy lunch or dinner in one of Charleston’s original warehouse buildings on Historic Market Street, featuring Chef Nate Ladson's local seafood specialties.
Featuring a collection of family recipes & southern traditions, specializing in upscale Lowcountry cuisine. Open daily for breakfast, dinner, supper, brunch & private dining.
Slightly North of Broad, an eclectic Lowcountry bistro bringing together local ingredients, thoughtful culinary skill, expert presentation, contagious energy, & warm service.
A Charleston classic, the refined, award-winning Charleston Grill is renowned for its unparalleled dining & warm hospitality. Helmed by Chef de Cuisine Suzy Castelloe.
A family owned restaurant valuing hospitality & a dining experience that guests revere. Dinner is served 7 nights a week and a Gospel Brunch on Sundays, all with live music.
Clerks is an inviting café experience, offering a full dining menu including house-made pastries and biscuits and a variety of tasty beverages, coffee, and kombucha.
Inspired by rich history and its coastal location, The Watch serves modern American food with lowcountry influences. Relax while you sip in the best sunset views in town.
Voted best seafood in Southeast by Southern Living Magazine reader’s poll survey out of 18 states and 8 years running. A Hyman establishment since 1890 and open 7 days a week.
Serving fresh lowcountry seafood everyday in our casual, family friendly restaurant! Enjoy waterfront dining. Indoor and patio seating with banquet rooms available.
Anything but common, Wild Common is Charleston's wildly unique and unforgettable culinary experience. Led by Executive Chef Orlando Pagán.
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.
High Cotton's feeling of warmth & celebration begins the moment you step inside & continues with gracious, knowledgeable servers, expertly prepared dishes & remarkable wines.
Good old-fashioned Italian American fare, celebrating domestic ingredients, handmade pastas, rich homemade sauces and a full-service bar. Step back and enjoy classic flavors!
Named “Most Instagrammable Restaurant in South Carolina” by Food Network, Camellias is Charleston’s premier Champagne Bar.
A seafood restaurant & raw bar located in the heart of Charleston’s peninsula. Revitalizing the Lowcountry’s place in the history of America’s traditional oyster houses.
Located in historic downtown Charleston steps from Waterfront Park, Revival offers a modern take on historically well-known ingredients and recipes from South Carolina’s past.
Fresh lowcountry seafood is served everyday in our casual, family friendly Charleston seafood restaurant. Indoor & rooftop seating is offered.
Iconic and lively location that includes a rooftop bar with classic design and festive atmosphere. NEW outdoor dining space, happy hours, appetizers and more.
Family-owned restaurant valuing hospitality & a dining experience that guests revere. Lunch, M-Sa with Gospel Brunch on Sundays. Dinner, 7 nights a week with live music daily.
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