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Dining & Nightlife in Charleston, SC in Charleston/Downtown
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.
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39 Rue de Jean
French style café & bar offering the best in Brasserie cuisine. Indoor/outdoor seating, cocktails & robust wine list. Sun brunch 10a, lunch daily 11:30a, dinner nightly 5:30p.
The Watch Rooftop Kitchen & Spirits
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.
Charleston Crab House - Rooftop Dining
Fresh lowcountry seafood is served everyday in our casual, family friendly Charleston seafood restaurant. Indoor & rooftop seating is offered.
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.
Hank's Seafood Restaurant
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.
Vincent Chicco's
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!
The Darling Oyster Bar
Housed in a restored 115-year-old storefront, you can grab a stool at the 14-seat raw bar and settle into a table full of deliciousness. Or, perch beside the full-service bar.
Florence's Lowcountry Kitchen
Southern style restaurant offering traditional Lowcountry dishes, with a farm-to-table approach. Our menu features the freshest proteins & produce form local farms and docks.
FIAT LUX
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.
Victor's Seafood & Steak
Elegant dining room with a menu serving shareable appetizers such as seafood towers, and oysters and classic steakhouse entrees, and local seafood specialties.
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.
Camellias at Hotel Bennett
Named “Most Instagrammable Restaurant in South Carolina” by Food Network, Camellias is Charleston’s premier Champagne Bar.
Delaney Oyster House
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.
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.
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.
Oyster House
Enjoy lunch or dinner in one of Charleston’s original seafood warehouse buildings on historic Market Street, featuring Chef Tony Palmisano’s local seafood specialties.
Revival
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.
The Rooftop Bar at The Vendue
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.
The Barbadoes Room
Whether it is an al fresco breakfast in the courtyard, a simple lunch or elegant dinner, The Barbadoes Room has a sophisticated, relaxed dining experience everyone can enjoy.
Gabrielle Charleston
Serving Stylishly Southern cuisine with bold and flavorful dishes, Gabrielle offers genuine Charleston hospitality, indoor/outdoor dining overlooking historic Marion Square.
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.
Meeting at Market
Meeting at Market is an upscale sporting pub with 22 flat screen televisions, 20 rotating craft beers and elevated pub fare. Located inside The Charleston Place.
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.
Coast Bar and Grill
Charleston’s freshest seafood, with Lowcountry style. Chefs meet with local farmers & fishermen procuring the freshest ingredients. Open nightly 5:30. Indoor/ outdoor seating.
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.
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.
Virginia's on King
Featuring a collection of family recipes & southern traditions, specializing in upscale Lowcountry cuisine. Open daily for breakfast, dinner, supper, brunch & private dining.
Husk Restaurant
A celebration of the South using only ingredients from Southern farmers & purveyors. Offering extensive bourbon selection, wine list, Southern beers & handcrafted cocktails.
Hyman's Seafood
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.
82 Queen
Nestled in Charleston’s historic French Quarter for the past 33 years, known for gracious Southern hospitality & fresh local cuisine. Serving lunch, dinner & weekend brunch.
Poogan's Porch
Charleston's oldest independent dining establishment, Poogan’s Porch serves seasonal, elevated Lowcountry cuisine in a restored Victorian home on historic Queen Street.
Gabrielle
Bold dining overlooking Marion Square
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.
Poogan's Smokehouse
Charming without pretension, tried and true, a seat at Poogan's Smokehouse is a bite into the American South. Casual regional fare with bold flavors and a barbecue backbone.
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.
Ms. Rose's Fine Food & Cocktails
Lunch, Dinner, Nightly Specials + Weekend Brunch
Cru Cafe
Charleston’s hidden gem receiving accolades and write-ups yearly with a gourmet twist on comfort food. Cru Café opened in 2002 & is ranked as one of Charleston’s top eateries.
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.
Pearlz Oyster Bar
Fun, eclectic & serving the very best in fresh seafood, including an assorted mix of raw shellfish, local seafood, Lowcountry recipes and regional favorites.
Saffire Restaurant at Charleston Marriott
Charleston Marriott’s signature restaurant, Saffire, artfully blends the spirit of Charleston with high energy American Fusion cuisine.
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.
Holy City Brewing
Holy City Brewing: Food and Drink on the Water
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.
Veranda Lounge at The Loutrel
Your gathering place to swap stories and share city secrets over can’t-miss libations and small plates. In the company of our gracious staff, you’ll feel right at home!
Home Team BBQ - Downtown Charleston
With 3 locations serving award-winning barbecue, ever-evolving bar offerings, a family-friendly atmosphere, catering & live entertainment, it’s easy to root for Home Team BBQ!
Historic Charleston Supper Club
Enjoy a 5 course meal from the 18th & 19th century, in 1760 home of Edward Rutledge, youngest signer of the Declaration of Independence. Culinary Historian Mike Hebb narrates.
The Washout
Live Tunes - Great Food - Indoors & Out Everyday
1st Place Premium Sports Bar
Charleston's premium sports pub on King Street - providing luxurious surroundings, delicious pub fare and a collection of crisp craft beer.
Amen Street Fish and Raw Bar
Specializing in fresh, local, sustainable seafood dishes. We offer quintessential Lowcountry cuisine and the best variety of fresh shellfish and seafood in Charleston.
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.
Babas on Cannon
Inspired by cafés & bars of Europe. Welcoming folks in the morning for espresso & house-made pastries, at lunch for sandwiches & salads, & in the evening for cocktails & wine.
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.
Bay Street Biergarten
In the atmosphere of a traditional Biergarten, enjoy Bavarian inspired, Southern-made cuisine alongside international beers on tap at the bar & directly at your table.
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.
Big Bad Breakfast
Big Bad Breakfast serves a variety of breakfast and lunch specialties, curated meats, fresh baked biscuits, omelets, skillets, burgers, salads and more on Meeting Street.
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!
Bon Banh Mi - Charleston
Southeast Asian, fast, casual kitchen. We offer our customers a well prepared, fresh, Southeast Asian inspired meal at a reasonable price. We let the food speak for itself!
Bourbon N' Bubbles
Bourbon n’ Bubbles is Charleston’s luxury restaurant and bar. Located at the corner of King and Spring Streets, enjoy our offerings of shared plates & select southern entrees.
Brasserie la Banque
Located within the iconic 1 Broad Street corner building, Brasserie la Banque is an homage to traditional French cuisine in a lively environment.
Butcher & Bee
Honest-to-goodness eats made with locally sourced ingredients. Serving Middle Eastern-leaning menus for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner.
California Dreaming
California Dreaming serves a mix of hearty American classics that are prepared from scratch daily. See for yourself why it's been an institution since 1987.
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.
Caviar & Bananas Downtown
Extraordinary product offering, sourced locally and globally to create the ultimate culinary experience. Upscale, sophisticated environment that stimulates the five senses.
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.
CO banh mi..noodles..bar
Saunter into the warm, urban atmosphere at CO and take your palate on a luxury flight to the Far East with exotic flavors for lunch, dinner, or after-hours cocktails.
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.
East Bay Meeting House
A cafe described as the marriage of Southern hospitality and European cafe culture. Breakfast, brunch, lunch, high tea, dinner. Cocktail bar, espresso bar, decadent desserts.
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.
Edmund's Oast Brewing Co.
Edmund's Oast Brewing Co. is a 20,000 square foot brewery, restaurant, and taproom produces a variety of beers packaged in cans, bottles, and kegs for wide-reaching wholesale.
El Jefe Texican Cantina
Signature Ribeye Taco; marinated for 7 days, the "Nitro-Rita" voted Charleston's Best Margarita and a Mechanical Bull, what's not to love about this Texican inspired Cantina.
Eleve
Discover modern American cuisine with a coastal influence while enjoying spectacular views of Charleston at our vibrant rooftop bar and restaurant.
Eli's Table
Southern cuisine in the heart of Charleston's French Quarter specializing in bold, worldly flavors using fresh & local ingredients.
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.
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.
Fleet Landing Restaurant & Bar
Historic downtown's Best Waterfront Dining on the Charleston Harbor. Sustainable seafood and waterfront views from the wrap-around deck and chic dining room.
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
Gingerline
Much like the city that it calls home, influences from the southern coast are delightfully expressed through creatively simple, highly satisfying drinks & dishes at Gingerline
Graft
Graft is a wine shop and wine bar now open in Charleston. Created by two long-time friends, it is a celebration of good wine, community, and great 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.
Handy & Hot
Helmed by award-winning chef, TV personality & cookbook author, Vivian Howard, Handy & Hot is a small batch bakeshop located at 68 Wentworth Street open daily from 7am – 4pm.
Hannibal's Kitchen
One of Charleston’s popular legacy businesses, Hannibal’s Kitchen has been serving up authentic gullah geechee cuisine since the 80’s from shrimp & crab rice to okra soup!
Herd Provisions
Offering a rustic version of neo-American bistro fare, we feature grass-fed meat that comes directly from our farm. Open for lunch/brunch, happy hour & dinner Tuesday-Sunday.
Hero Doughnuts & Buns
Hero Doughnuts and Buns is a favorite stop for breakfast, coffee, lunch & snacks, serving Brioche-Style doughnuts, burgers, salads, coffee drinks and more on Calhoun Street.
Hot Little Biscuit
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.
Indaco
Rustic, modern Italian cuisine by Chef Michael Holler. Available family-style or a la carte, wood-fired pizzas, hand-crafted pastas, antipasti, + Italian-inspired entrees.
Le Farfalle
Authentic historic district Italian restaurant, Chef Michael Toscano serves up lunch, brunch and dinner with modern Italian style. Impressive wine and craft cocktail program.
Leon's Oyster Shop
A fried chicken & oyster joint on Upper King. A well loved neighborhood restaurant, with lighter updates on classic Southern fare, cheap beer and expensive champagne.
Lewis Barbecue
Award-winning, Texas-style barbecue from legendary Pitmaster John Lewis. Open daily for lunch + dinner. Offering catering + shipping. 464 N. Nassau St | lewisbarbecue.com.
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.
Maya
Located on upper King Street, Maya captures a mix of Mexico’s regional landscapes through an authentic, ingredient driven menu and tropical-inspired dining room.
Melfi's
Clubby, classic Italian restaurant in downtown with fresh pasta, salads, larger plates, and Roman-ish thin crust pizza. Intimate for 2 or a proper adults evening on the town.
Mercantile and Mash
Located inside the Cigar Factory. Mercantile, a food emporium offers breakfast, lunch, coffee, gifts + more. Bar Mash, a cozy spot for a thoughtfully crafted beverage + more.
MESU
MESU is a lively urban spot with a dual cuisine of both Mexican and Sushi. Tequila infusions complement Sake Sangrias with a full cocktail list.
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.
MUSE Restaurant & Wine Bar
A locals' favorite set in a historic home reminiscent of an Italian villa with terrace. Homemade pasta & bread, fresh fish, savory meat dishes & extensive wine list.
O-Ku
Authentic Asian cuisine with Southern style. The freshest fish from the finest markets locally & worldwide, offering high-end, traditional sushi in an approachable way.
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.
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.
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.
Pink Cactus Charleston
Join us for lunch or dinner to try our authentic Oaxacan cuisine on our laid-back outdoor patio. Don't miss our tamales, tacos, enchiladas, tortas, quesadillas & margaritas!
Queology
We cook our BBQ with a balanced, signature flavor of savory, sweet & smoky that folks can't resist. Queology has over 25 years of experience serving moist and tender barbecue.
Raw Lab
Rab Lab is a luxury 9 course Chef’s Table experience for up to 12 guests at a time, where the focus is on the most sustainable, responsible and healthy seafood choices.
Republic Garden & Lounge
Republic Garden & Lounge is a modern venue setting the gold standard in hospitality through great food and drinks, luxurious surroundings and exceptional personalized service.
Rodney Scott's BBQ
Rodney Scott's BBQ serves true South Carolina whole-hog barbecue alongside Southern favorites in a lively, upbeat atmosphere in Charleston.
Rudy Royale
Rudy Royale, Chicken + Cocktails, located downtown, combines a fun atmosphere with approachable yet elevated seasonal cuisine. Event & Private Dining Spaces Available.
Rutledge Cab Co.
Rutledge Cab Co-voted “Best American Restaurant” 2 years running and “Best Burger” by several media outlets. Guests love our all day/night menu including breakfast anytime.
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.
Swamp Fox Restaurant & Bar
Featuring Lowcountry specialties reminiscent of the old south. Award-winning shrimp & grits and Certified SC farm fresh ingredients artfully prepared by Chef James.
Sweet Belgium Waffles
Family-owned and operated Belgian waffle bakery that uses only the finest ingredients and traditional methods to produce exceptional waffles with an endless array of toppings.
Taco Boy - Downtown
Skip siesta. Let’s fiesta. Charleston’s ultimate taqueria and cantina style restaurant, serving casual Mexican food/drinks. Tacos, nachos, fun margaritas, tequila flights.
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.
Tempest
“Best New Restaurant” in the country by USA Today 10Best. Upscale dining featuring hyper-local seafood, with a seasonal menu curated by Chefs Jamie Lynch and Adam Hodgson.
The Alley
The Alley offers an experience unique to Charleston. In addition to 8 bowling lanes and arcade games, the space features a 150 seat restaurant, 40ft bar and event space.
The Brick Charleston
A favorite neighborhood tavern where locals gather to watch their favorite teams, listen to live music, and play bar games on patio. Kitchen is open until 1am every night.
The Cocktail Club
An upscale lounge with rooftop terrace offering an extensive selection of house-made infusions, rare liquors & farm-to-shaker beverages alongside a menu of light fare.
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 Ordinary
A James Beard nominated convivial seafood hall and oyster bar, helmed by award-winning Chef Mike Lata. Lata supports local and regional fisherman, farmers and producers.
The Pass
A small sandwich shop with all of your vacay food needs. At night, The Pass transforms into an eight course chef’s tasting for small groups.
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.
Toast! of Charleston
The original breakfast all day in Charleston, home to the famous Stuffed French Toast, Eggs Meeting Street and Bacon Bloody Mary. Celebrating 15 years with 4 locations.
Uncork Charleston
Modern wine bar located on historic King Street. 40 curated wines on tap, craft beers and fine spirits. Our charcuterie and cheese Selections are bound to entice every palate.
Uptown Social
Iconic and lively location that includes a rooftop bar with classic design and festive atmosphere. NEW outdoor dining space, happy hours, appetizers and more.
Verde - Downtown
Fresh, bright, and satisfying healthy food. Create your own salad or wrap from over 45 toppings & handmade dressings or choose one of our signature creations.
Vintage Lounge
A wine bar offering a curated selection of charcuterie, cheese & small plates. In addition to our award-winning interiors, we feature live music & a beautiful patio.
Well Hung Vineyard
Named for a wine industry term for grapes hanging low, five of our wines have won medals. Try out our amazing lunch and dinner, wines and cocktails in the historic market!
Wild Common
Anything but common, Wild Common is Charleston's wildly unique and unforgettable culinary experience. Led by Executive Chef Orlando Pagán.