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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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
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Coast Bar & Grill
Fresh seafood, laidback Lowcountry style.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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
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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.
Handy & Hot
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Heavy's Barburger
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Herd Provisions
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Hero
Hero is a favorite stop for breakfast, coffee, lunch & snacks, serving Brioche-Style doughnuts, burgers, salads, coffee drinks and more on Calhoun Street.
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