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Southern Restaurants in Charleston, SC
In Charleston, food is more than just sustenance, it's a way of life. Southern cooking is a work of art, meant to be relished and savored with every bite. So, make a reservation and see for yourself why Charleston restaurants are consistently ranked amongst the best in the country.
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Middleton Place Restaurant
The Middleton Place Restaurant offers menu items reflecting the finest Low Country and Southern culinary traditions, including produce grown at the on-site Organic Farm.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Husk Restaurant
A celebration of the South using only ingredients from Southern farmers & purveyors. Offering extensive bourbon selection, wine list, Southern beers & handcrafted cocktails.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Holy City Brewing
Holy City Brewing: Food and Drink on the Water
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.
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.
Well Hung Vineyard
Across from Historic Charleston City Market
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!
Home Team BBQ - Sullivan's Island
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!
Home Team BBQ - West Ashley
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!
Gabrielle
Bold dining overlooking Marion Square
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.
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.
Cherrywood BBQ & Ale House at Osprey Point
Genuine Southern BBQ, house smoked over local hardwoods. Enjoy hearty BBQ platters, house made sauces, famous mac & cheese, signature sides, salads. Large beer & bourbon list.
Eli's Table
Southern cuisine in the heart of Charleston's French Quarter specializing in bold, worldly flavors using fresh & local ingredients.
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!
Jasmine Porch at The Sanctuary
Enjoy fresh native ingredients rendered into traditional Lowcountry favorites such as shrimp & grits, she-crab soup, crab cakes and Jasmine's Sunday brunch.
Laura Alberts Tasteful Options
Cafe & purveyor of fine wine & craft beer. Experience our innovative Low Country menu paired with wine or craft beer while dining in the cafe or herb-studded courtyard.
Lewis Barbecue
Pitmaster John Lewis brings Texas barbecue to the Lowcountry with Lewis Barbecue (464 N. Nassau St). Dig in Tues. – Sun., from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Visit lewisbarbecue.com.
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.
Ms. Rose's Fine Food and Cocktails
Traditional southern dishes share the menu with updated interpretations of comfort food favorites. Enjoy family meals, patio dining and cocktails in a funky-cool atmosphere.
My Three Sons of Charleston
My 3 Sons of Charleston offers a modern twist on original Charleston dishes ranging from deviled crab to chicken & waffles priding themselves on something for everyone to eat!
Page's Okra Grill
Combining simple Southern cuisine with the casual elements of traditional coastal seafood. Fresh, seasonal, local ingredients in our made-from-scratch dishes wherever we can.
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.
Poogan's Southern Kitchen
From our house-made baked goods to our famous fried chicken, fluffy biscuits, and fresh seafood, we offer a comfortable and approachable dining experience in Nexton.
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.
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.
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.
Swig & Swine West Ashley
We believe in making people happy with our all-wood-smoked BBQ, cold beer, and delicious whiskeys. Join us at one of our three locations or let us cater your next event!
The Glass Onion
Offering a seasonal, local menu that draws inspiration from the rural South, New Orleans & Lowcountry. Beer, cocktails & wine sourced from smaller, sustainable wineries.
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.
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!
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