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Fine Dining Restaurants in Charleston, SC
White tablecloths, impeccable Southern hospitality and memorable meals await you in Charleston's fine dining restaurants. Dress in your Sunday best and make a reservation at one of these upscale establishments for an evening you won't soon forget.
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SpiritLine Dinner Cruise
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.
Slightly North of Broad
Slightly North of Broad, an eclectic Lowcountry bistro bringing together local ingredients, thoughtful culinary skill, expert presentation, contagious energy, & warm service.
Palmetto Cafe
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.
Halls Chophouse
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.
Charleston Grill
The Forbes Four Star Charleston Grill features a unique blend of Southern, French and contemporary cuisines while live jazz creates an elegant, yet relaxed ambiance.
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.
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Circa 1886
A Forbes Four Star, AAA Four Diamond restaurant located on the grounds of the Wentworth Mansion. Our menu boasts contemporary cuisine influenced by Charleston's rich history.
Ms. Rose's Fine Food & Cocktails
Indoor/Outdoor Dining + Online Ordering
5Church Charleston
New American cuisine by Top Chef Alum Jamie Lynch and Culinary Director Adam Hodgson. Cutting edge design, set in a casual yet refined atmosphere of a 104 year old church.
Anson Restaurant
Long known for taking the best ingredients historic Charleston's seasons have to offer & crafting them into innovative turns on traditional Southern Cuisine.
Burwell's Stone Fire Grill
Classic Charleston dining, housing a premier culinary team passionate about prime steak, local seafood, and hospitality that guests crave. Hot spot in downtown!
Butcher & the Boar
An Award Winning Modern Steakhouse & Best Bourbon Bars in America- large shareable portions with Innovative American flavors- includes a dog-friendly patio-Event Spaces 25-100
FIG
James Beard winning Chef serves up seasonal cuisine, focusing on fresh, local sustainable product. Featured in Bon Appetit, Food & Wine, Food Network and The New York Times.
Gabrielle Charleston
Serving Stylishly Southern cuisine with bold and flavorful dishes, Gabrielle offers genuine Charleston hospitality, indoor/outdoor dining overlooking historic Marion Square.
Galpao Gaucho
Galpão Gaucho is an authentic Brazilian Steakhouse in downtown Charleston. We feature a gourmet salad bar and 17 unlimited selections of meat, carved tableside by our Gauchos
Grill 225
This fine dining establishment stockpiles accolades, like Fodor’s Choice. A member of “Great Steakhouses of North America,” seafood and live lobsters flown in daily.
Halls Chophouse Nexton
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.
Henrietta's
In the spirit of a traditional French brasserie, Henrietta’s offers food anchored in Lowcountry bounty, executed with global influences, delivered with unrivaled hospitality.
Husk Restaurant
A celebration of the South using only ingredients from Southern farmers & purveyors. Offering extensive bourbon selection, wine list, Southern beers & handcrafted cocktails.
Magnolias
Magnolias ignited a culinary renaissance in 1990 and remains at the forefront of upscale Southern cuisine, featuring classics and modern interpretations of local cuisine.
Oak Steakhouse
Executive Chef Mark Keiser offers a remarkable menu featuring aged beef and locally-sourced seafood, complemented with superior service and expansive wine program.
Peninsula Grill
Your enchanted evening awaits. The Four Diamond ranked Peninsula Grill serves the finest ingredients in a resplendent garden setting. Charleston's premier culinary experience.
Stars Rooftop & Grill Room
Stars Rooftop & Grill Room brings live fire cooking to Charleston with our Carolina Cuisine, a fabulous rooftop bar with 360° views & two banquet spaces fit for any occasion.
The Grocery
An ingredient inspired menu rooted in Southern and Mediterranean flavors. Small bites to family style portions. A warm setting boasts an open kitchen and wood-burning oven.
The Ocean Room at The Sanctuary
Kiawah Island's premier steakhouse features USDA prime beef complemented by local produce and an extensive, award-winning wine list served in an elegant oceanfront setting.
Wild Common
Wild Common is a wildly unique and unforgettable culinary experience by Chef Pagan featuring Tasting Menus & Chef's Table - great for groups & celebrations!
Zero Restaurant + Bar
Dining at Zero is an experience as much as a meal. Menu showcases Chef Petrillo’s masterful touch. Zero fads, zero smothering sauces, just deliciousness beautifully executed.
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