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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.
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.
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.
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.
Husk Restaurant
A celebration of the South using only ingredients from Southern farmers & purveyors. Offering extensive bourbon selection, wine list, Southern beers & handcrafted cocktails.
Wild Common
Anything but common, Wild Common is Charleston's wildly unique and unforgettable culinary experience. Led by Executive Chef Orlando Pagán.
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.
The Restaurant at Zero George
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.
The 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.
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.
Gabrielle Charleston
Serving Stylishly Southern cuisine with bold and flavorful dishes, Gabrielle offers genuine Charleston hospitality, indoor/outdoor dining overlooking historic Marion Square.
Charleston Grill
A Charleston classic, the refined, award-winning Charleston Grill is renowned for its unparalleled dining & warm hospitality. Helmed by Chef de Cuisine Suzy Castelloe.
Vincent Chicco’s
Modern take on classic Italian fare.
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.
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.
Circa 1886
Located in the original carriage house of the historic Wentworth Mansion®, Circa 1886 has long reigned as one of the finest dining establishments in downtown Charleston.
The Ocean Room at The Sanctuary
Kiawah Island's Forbes Five-Star steakhouse features USDA prime beef complemented by local produce and an extensive wine list served in an elegant oceanfront setting.
Gabrielle
Coastally sourced, globally inspired dining
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.
Church and Union 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.
Crave Kitchen + Cocktails
Crave the unforgettable! Crave Kitchen & Cocktails serves exceptional dishes and classic cocktails in an upscale, casual atmosphere for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch.
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.
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.
Historic Charleston Supper Club
Historic Authentic 7 course supper in a National Historic Landmark and Museum. Culinary historian Mike Hebb will guide you through Charleston history. Includes museum visit.
Honeysuckle Rose
Honeysuckle Rose redefines the culinary experience: Intimate 30-seat setting, 8-course menu with seasonal ingredients, and curated global wine pairings.
Oak Steakhouse
Oak offers a remarkable menu featuring Certified Angus Beef cuts and locally-sourced seafood, complemented with superior service and expansive wine program.
The Establishment
A refined dining experience in historic Charleston featuring a daily menu of fresh, sustainably sourced seafood, an award-winning wine cellar, and a list of over 175 whiskies.
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 Peacock
Three levels of dining and entertainment. Upscale dining, speakeasy lounge, rooftop deck with Charleston Harbor views. Classic American cuisine with an international flare.
Vern's
Vern’s is an intimate and inviting neighborhood bistro serving up modern American cuisine and thoughtful beverage pairings by husband-and-wife duo Dano and Bethany Heinze.
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