The Crab Shacks
Best Damn Seafood in SC All Day Every Day
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.
High Cotton's feeling of warmth & celebration begins the moment you step inside & continues with gracious, knowledgeable servers, expertly prepared dishes & remarkable wines.
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.
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.
Iconic and lively location that includes a rooftop bar with classic design and festive atmosphere. NEW outdoor dining space, happy hours, appetizers and more.
Slightly North of Broad, an eclectic Lowcountry bistro bringing together local ingredients, thoughtful culinary skill, expert presentation, contagious energy, & warm service.
Your enchanted evening awaits. The Four Diamond ranked Peninsula Grill serves the finest ingredients in a resplendent garden setting. Charleston's premier culinary experience.
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.
Featuring a collection of family recipes & southern traditions, specializing in upscale Lowcountry cuisine. Open daily for breakfast, dinner, supper, brunch & private dining.
Gingerline offers vibrant cocktails and coastal-inspired dishes served in a friendly, bright setting on downtown Charleston’s historic Market Street.
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.
A celebration of the South using only ingredients from Southern farmers & purveyors. Offering extensive bourbon selection, wine list, Southern beers & handcrafted cocktails.
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.
Nestled in Charleston’s historic French Quarter for the past 42 years, known for gracious Southern hospitality & fresh local cuisine. Serving lunch, dinner & weekend brunch.
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.
Lively Cocktails + Coastal Cooking
Magnolias ignited a culinary renaissance in 1990 and remains at the forefront of upscale Southern cuisine, featuring classics and modern interpretations of local cuisine.
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!
Coastally sourced, globally inspired dining
Enjoy fresh native ingredients rendered into traditional Lowcountry favorites such as shrimp & grits, she-crab soup, crab cakes and Jasmine's Sunday brunch.
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.
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.
Rudy Royale, Chicken + Cocktails, located downtown, combines a fun atmosphere with approachable yet elevated seasonal cuisine. Event & Private Dining Spaces Available.
Modern take on classic Italian fare.
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!
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!
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!
Modern takes on French classics.
Long known for taking the best ingredients historic Charleston's seasons have to offer & crafting them into innovative turns on traditional Southern Cuisine.
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.
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.
Tucked inside the walled courtyard at The Mills House, Iron Rose brings elevated Southern Coastal Fare to the historic French Quarter, with indoor and outdoor dining.
Award-winning, Texas-style barbecue from legendary Pitmaster John Lewis. Open daily for lunch + dinner. Offering catering + shipping. 464 N. Nassau St | lewisbarbecue.com.
Rooted in the tradition of whole-hog BBQ, Martin’s is known for low and slow-cooked BBQ, and everything is made fresh every single day. Lucky to be located on James Island, SC
Located at the Cigar Factory, Mercantile is a food + retail emporium offering breakfast, lunch, coffee and more. Bar Mash is a cozy spot for a well crafted beverage + bite.
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 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!
Charleston's oldest independent dining establishment, serving seasonal, elevated Lowcountry cuisine in a restored (and purportedly haunted) Victorian home on Queen Street.
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.
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.
Rodney Scott's BBQ serves true South Carolina whole-hog barbecue alongside Southern favorites in a lively, upbeat atmosphere in Charleston.
Featuring Lowcountry specialties reminiscent of the old south. Award-winning shrimp & grits and Certified SC farm fresh ingredients artfully prepared by Chef James.
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!
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