The Crab Shacks
Best Damn Seafood in SC All Day Every Day
Charleston, SC Casual Dining in Charleston/Downtown
Today’s chefs reap the best local ingredients to create dishes that celebrate Charleston’s authentic flavors. Whether you prefer thick crust style pizza or grab-and-go BBQ sandwiches, the perfect meal awaits you. Have your taste of Charleston's crave-worthy casual fare.
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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.
Frannie and The Fox
A wood-fired eatery with Italian sensibilities serving popular regional meals. The menu features shareable plates from local purveyors, along with effortless, warm service.
Clerks
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.
Bodega
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!
La Patisserie
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.
Virginia’s on King
Southern comfort classics.
Tbonz Gill & Grill - Downtown
Tbonz Gill & Grill is perfect for lunch, dinner, or in-between. Proudly serving Certified Angus Beef steaks and burgers, homegrown ales, comfort foods and seafood.
Saffire Restaurant at Charleston Marriott
Charleston Marriott’s signature restaurant, Saffire, artfully blends the spirit of Charleston with high energy American Fusion cuisine.
Tinto Café & Provisions
Everyone can find a treat & leave feeling happier than when they came in. Our gelato is blended daily with fresh ingredients & our small-batch coffee is roasted locally.
Lamar's Sporting Club
Located on King Street Lamar's Sporting Club is Charleston's first reservation only experience seamlessly blending sports and nightlife. Weekend brunch during Football season!
MESU
Mexican and Sushi inspired fare with an energetic and artistic atmosphere. Full bar with a unique list of sake, tequila & cocktails will accompany the eclectic food menu.
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.
Gabrielle
Coastally sourced, globally inspired dining
Carmella's Cafe & Dessert Bar
Carmella's on Historic East Bay St. features handmade ice creams, Italian ice, premium coffees, wine, adult dessert cocktails, pastries, cannolis, cookies, & gourmet desserts.
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.
Beech
The basic necessities of a healthy diet including fresh: fruit, fish, rice and vegetables, sourced sustainably, locally and organically when possible. Fast-casual atmosphere.
By the Way
Cozy neighborhood restaurant & bar serving classic American fare, excellent cocktails, thoughtfully-edited selection of wines & good fun for all. Offering nonstop good vibes!
Callie’s Hot Little Biscuit - Upper King Eatery
Callie's grab & go eatery serves a variety of piping hot, award winning biscuits, pimento cheese sandwiches, and locally inspired breakfast, lunch, and late night treats.
Caviar & Bananas Downtown
Extraordinary product offering, sourced locally and globally to create the ultimate culinary experience. Upscale, sophisticated environment that stimulates the five senses.
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.
Edmund's Oast
Edmund’s Oast restaurant is a a rare combination of brewery, locally and seasonally driven menu, impressive cocktail and wine lists, outdoor courtyard and covered event space.
Eleve
Discover modern American cuisine with a coastal influence while enjoying spectacular views of Charleston at our vibrant rooftop bar and restaurant.
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.
Heavy's Barburger
A neighborhood bar & burger joint. Everything fresh-made, daily. We’re shakin’ margaritas with an extensive line-up of tequila & juices. Vintage sound system & vibey playlist.
Herd Provisions
Offering a rustic version of neo-American bistro fare, we feature grass-fed meat that comes directly from our farm. Open for dinner.
Legend Deli
Home of Legendary Sandwiches! Legend Deli is known for chef inspired twists on deli classics and great vibes. Sourcing local products and Boar’s Head meats and Cheeses!
Lillian's Petite Market & Eatery
Lillian’s is a neighborhood-focused market and restaurant blending history, hospitality, and creativity to offer a unique experience for residents and visitors alike.
Little Jack's Tavern
A friendly neighborhood joint with classic cocktails and smart updates to classic tavern fare. Think burgers, fresh fish, generous salads and nightly steak offerings.
Little Palm
A breezy, poolside restaurant and cocktail bar with a lively, spirited environment offering fresh, vibrant cocktails and seasonal, ingredient-driven dishes
Millers All Day
Millers All Day celebrates breakfast and brunch with timeless food and drinks in a centuries-old King Street building outfitted with a midcentury modern aesthetic.
Park & Grove
A restaurant that celebrates Charleston's beautiful Hampton Park with a seasonal menu offering dishes such as house-made pastas, gourmet hot dogs & a local catch of the day.
Petit Merci
Petit Merci is a neighborhood market offering fresh breads and pastries, prepared foods, provisions and homewares.
Philosophers & Fools
Philosophers & Fools is a cozy neighborhood bookstore bar. Natural wine. Craft beer. New books. Snacks. Created for those who love to read and enjoy a glass of wine or beer.
Prohibition
A nod to the speakeasies of the 1920's, Prohibition combines amazing Southern-inspired cuisine, award winning drinks and a unique atmosphere...all without a secret knock.
Ruby Sunshine Cafe
Ruby Sunshine brings the unique flavors and hospitality to our all-day brunch using fresh and local ingredients and preparing food to order from our scratch kitchen.
Share House
Brought to you by the team at Uptown Social, Share House brings stellar beach bites, the best orange crush south of the mason dixon, & a coastal vibe you won't want to miss.
Southbound
Discover dry-aged meats, craft cocktails, uncommon wines, and rotating menu prepared on a wood-burning hearth within a historic Cannon Street home.
Ted's Butcherblock
A neighborhood butcher shop & cafe offering premium quality meats, seafood & charcuterie, award-winning sandwiches, prepared foods, wines & craft beer. Tues-Sat, 11am - 7pm.
The Brick Charleston
A favorite neighborhood tavern where locals gather to watch their favorite teams, listen to live music, and enjoy the outdoor patio. Kitchen is open until 1am every night.
The Daily
More than a coffee shop. An experience in quality and convenience. Our aim is to create world-class food, smoothies, and coffee sourced and served with responsibility & pride.
The Pass
Unapologetically interesting sandwiches, & heavy doses of Italian hospitality. Try the "Such a Nice Italian Boy". Call ahead for take out and catering needs!
The Rise Coffee Bar
Located on Wentworth Street, The Rise is an effortless, sip and stroll coffee shop that offers guests the finest selection of local coffees, teas, and homemade pastries.
The Tippling House
Housed in a beautifully restored, 19th Century Charleston home. The Tippling House is a wine bar offering world class wines paired with locally sourced, New American cuisine.
Tommy Condon's Irish Pub
Experience the charm of an authentic Irish pub, blending Irish and Southern cuisine with live music daily. Enjoy great food, craft beers, and a lively, welcoming atmosphere!
Uptown Social
Iconic and lively location that includes a rooftop bar with classic design and festive atmosphere. Overflowing menu of drink specials, happy hours, pizza and more.
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