Downtown Charleston Guidebook
Food scene
Charleston
sightseeing, shopping, plenty of eating!
one of many great Breweries in a 3 mile radius .. jump on the free Trolly running a loop of 9 breweries from 1-9pm. https://www.postandcourier.com/charleston_scene/all-aboard-charleston-s-new-free-trolley-that-stops-at/article_9fbfa8e6-5421-11ea-838e-af1a9f5d48a8.html?fbclid=IwAR3FVSNXuboKce2zlhpIr4BcoGDWAI6UUGgstNC0kjlXFJ781RgOu7CRT0g
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Tradesman Brewing Company
1647 King Street Extensionone of many great Breweries in a 3 mile radius .. jump on the free Trolly running a loop of 9 breweries from 1-9pm. https://www.postandcourier.com/charleston_scene/all-aboard-charleston-s-new-free-trolley-that-stops-at/article_9fbfa8e6-5421-11ea-838e-af1a9f5d48a8.html?fbclid=IwAR3FVSNXuboKce2zlhpIr4BcoGDWAI6UUGgstNC0kjlXFJ781RgOu7CRT0g
One of Charleston's finest .. you want the best steak .. this is the place!
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Halls Chophouse
434 King StOne of Charleston's finest .. you want the best steak .. this is the place!
Husk transforms the essence of Southern food. The kitchen reinterprets the bounty of its surroundings, exploring an agricultural-driven cuisine. Be sure to get reservations, they book up months in advance.
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Husk
76 Queen StHusk transforms the essence of Southern food. The kitchen reinterprets the bounty of its surroundings, exploring an agricultural-driven cuisine. Be sure to get reservations, they book up months in advance.
Rodney Scott's BBQ - Charleston
1011 King Street
Leon's
698 King StPink Bellies
595 King StreetHannibal's Kitchen
16 Blake Stsoul food
The Darling Oyster Bar
513 King StPearlz Oyster Bar
9 Magnolia RdDaps Breakfast & Imbibe
280 Ashley Aveunique breakfast ..
located inside an old gas station, but serves really good Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Vietnamese, Cambodian, and Malay food. Also, they have the word “biscuit” in their name, but are one of the few places in Charleston that don’t actually serve biscuits.
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Xiao Bao Biscuit
224 Rutledge Avelocated inside an old gas station, but serves really good Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Vietnamese, Cambodian, and Malay food. Also, they have the word “biscuit” in their name, but are one of the few places in Charleston that don’t actually serve biscuits.
Locally-sourced ingredients (from the owner’s very own family farm) alongside a fun cocktail menu and an incredible interior inspired by the past lives of the building it inhabits create a unique experience
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Chasing Sage
267 Rutledge AveLocally-sourced ingredients (from the owner’s very own family farm) alongside a fun cocktail menu and an incredible interior inspired by the past lives of the building it inhabits create a unique experience
Lewis Barbecue
464 N Nassau StRumor has it it is the best BBQ
when you want to turn a casual meal of oysters and shrimp into an event, head to The Ordinary on King St. This 1920’s bank-turned-restaurant serves a wide range of seafood dishes, but the main reason to come here is for the shellfish towers, which you can get in one, two, or three layers. Order a drink and a tower, along with a few shared plates like the crispy oyster sliders and snapper ceviche. Keep in mind, The Ordinary is open Wed-Sun for dinner only.
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The Ordinary
544 King Stwhen you want to turn a casual meal of oysters and shrimp into an event, head to The Ordinary on King St. This 1920’s bank-turned-restaurant serves a wide range of seafood dishes, but the main reason to come here is for the shellfish towers, which you can get in one, two, or three layers. Order a drink and a tower, along with a few shared plates like the crispy oyster sliders and snapper ceviche. Keep in mind, The Ordinary is open Wed-Sun for dinner only.
The Park Circle neighborhood of North Charleston, less than 15 minutes from the peninsula, is quickly becoming a food destination and Jackrabbit Filly is one of the reasons why. Chinese American dishes are the focus here. Everything here is always best shared :))
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Jackrabbit Filly
4628 Spruill AveThe Park Circle neighborhood of North Charleston, less than 15 minutes from the peninsula, is quickly becoming a food destination and Jackrabbit Filly is one of the reasons why. Chinese American dishes are the focus here. Everything here is always best shared :))
Callie’s Hot Little Biscuit is a favorite grab-and-go spot that’s impossible not to like. Jump in line to get a few of the namesake hot little biscuits as a morning snack and the perfect way to sample all the flavors - from the savory country ham to sweeter options like the blackberry biscuit. For a larger breakfast, the biscuit sandwiches can’t be beat, especially the sausage, egg, and pimento cheese biscuit.
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Callie's Hot Little Biscuit
476 1/2 King StCallie’s Hot Little Biscuit is a favorite grab-and-go spot that’s impossible not to like. Jump in line to get a few of the namesake hot little biscuits as a morning snack and the perfect way to sample all the flavors - from the savory country ham to sweeter options like the blackberry biscuit. For a larger breakfast, the biscuit sandwiches can’t be beat, especially the sausage, egg, and pimento cheese biscuit.
fine dining in the center of downtown. After you finish dinner and take a walk down to the waterfront, head to Peninsula Grill inside the Planters Inn hotel for dessert. While it’s also a very popular dinner spot, we recommend avoiding the packed dining room and just ordering a slice of their Ultimate Coconut Cake on the cobblestone patio instead. Yes, you still have to adhere to their dress code even if you’re just there for a slice of cake, but it’s worth throwing on a blazer or dress to try the most famous dessert in the city.
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Peninsula Grill
112 N Market Stfine dining in the center of downtown. After you finish dinner and take a walk down to the waterfront, head to Peninsula Grill inside the Planters Inn hotel for dessert. While it’s also a very popular dinner spot, we recommend avoiding the packed dining room and just ordering a slice of their Ultimate Coconut Cake on the cobblestone patio instead. Yes, you still have to adhere to their dress code even if you’re just there for a slice of cake, but it’s worth throwing on a blazer or dress to try the most famous dessert in the city.
A refined take on traditional Southern cooking, served in a warm, sophisticated environment. It was temporarily closed, but google in case I haven't updated.
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Magnolias
185 E Bay StA refined take on traditional Southern cooking, served in a warm, sophisticated environment. It was temporarily closed, but google in case I haven't updated.
located o Sullivan's Island but have to mention it here. Frequented by locals, The Obstinate Daughter offers brunch on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 am to 3 pm. The menu is full of southern dishes influenced by French, Italian, and Spanish cuisine. From the Gnocchi alla Romana, served with a fried egg and brie, to their housemade pizza, the menu has so many great options. We highly recommend ordering a couple of items to share.
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The Obstinate Daughter
2063 Middle Stlocated o Sullivan's Island but have to mention it here. Frequented by locals, The Obstinate Daughter offers brunch on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 am to 3 pm. The menu is full of southern dishes influenced by French, Italian, and Spanish cuisine. From the Gnocchi alla Romana, served with a fried egg and brie, to their housemade pizza, the menu has so many great options. We highly recommend ordering a couple of items to share.
Romantic fine dining. Tucked within the original carriage house of the Wentworth Mansion, Circa 1886 evokes the romance and old-world charm of historic downtown Charleston. Look beyond its original pine floors and charming architectural details and discover an unexpectedly modern take on the city’s classic Lowcountry cuisine. Circa 1886 regularly ranks among the finest restaurants in downtown Charleston SC.
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Circa 1886 Restaurant
149 Wentworth StRomantic fine dining. Tucked within the original carriage house of the Wentworth Mansion, Circa 1886 evokes the romance and old-world charm of historic downtown Charleston. Look beyond its original pine floors and charming architectural details and discover an unexpectedly modern take on the city’s classic Lowcountry cuisine. Circa 1886 regularly ranks among the finest restaurants in downtown Charleston SC.
only waterfront restaurant downtown with casual elegance and great food.
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Fleet Landing Restaurant & Bar
186 Concord Stonly waterfront restaurant downtown with casual elegance and great food.
taking sandwiches to the next level. Grab your food to go and head to one of the beautiful parks for a picnic
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Brown Dog Deli
225 Broad Sttaking sandwiches to the next level. Grab your food to go and head to one of the beautiful parks for a picnic
This no-frills counter-serve restaurant is popular for unpretentious, home style Southern soul food.
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Bertha's Kitchen
2332 Meeting Street RdThis no-frills counter-serve restaurant is popular for unpretentious, home style Southern soul food.
Famous for their Lobster Rolls and limited parking .. Cozy, contemporary seafood eatery with a patio, serving oysters, lobster rolls, fish tacos & more.
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167 Raw
193 King StFamous for their Lobster Rolls and limited parking .. Cozy, contemporary seafood eatery with a patio, serving oysters, lobster rolls, fish tacos & more.
a local favorite at the Charleston Marina .. budget friendly good food with a low key casual vibe.
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Marina Variety Store Restaurant
9 Lockwood Dra local favorite at the Charleston Marina .. budget friendly good food with a low key casual vibe.
Breakfast or lunch in the French quarter
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Gaulart & Maliclet Fast and French Inc.
98 Broad StBreakfast or lunch in the French quarter
I have heard it is the best new restaurant in Charleston. If you want the best experience for a special occasion .. reserve a spot at the Chef's table! (I hear it gets warm from the heat of the kitchen) there is also a nice patio.
Southbound
I have heard it is the best new restaurant in Charleston. If you want the best experience for a special occasion .. reserve a spot at the Chef's table! (I hear it gets warm from the heat of the kitchen) there is also a nice patio.
One of my favorite places for ambiance and great food.
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5Church Charleston
32B N Market StOne of my favorite places for ambiance and great food.
Oak Steakhouse
17 Broad Stgreat steak house!
great place for rooftop views and cocktails .
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Citrus Club
334 Meeting Stgreat place for rooftop views and cocktails .
waterfront restaurant with great views of harbor and downtown.
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California Dreaming
1 Ashley Point Drwaterfront restaurant with great views of harbor and downtown.
exellent seafood, no reservations needed, but they do get busy so plan on a wait especially on a weekend.
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Chubby Fish
252 Coming Stexellent seafood, no reservations needed, but they do get busy so plan on a wait especially on a weekend.
Sightseeing
Great place to park and walk the beautiful neighborhoods or picnic in the park. The most beautiful homes in Charleston line the battery .. where the ladies in the antebellum dresses waited for their sailors to return ..
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La Batería
Great place to park and walk the beautiful neighborhoods or picnic in the park. The most beautiful homes in Charleston line the battery .. where the ladies in the antebellum dresses waited for their sailors to return ..
The central hub of downtown Charleston .. walk the market and find the tour companies in this area.
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Market Street
Market StreetThe central hub of downtown Charleston .. walk the market and find the tour companies in this area.
a Charleston landmark, a must to add to your walking tour.
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Waterfront Park
Concord Streeta Charleston landmark, a must to add to your walking tour.
Palmetto Carriage Works
8 Guignard StAcuario de Carolina del Sur
100 Aquarium Wharfa must see while in Charleston .. tour the gardens and plantation
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Magnolia Plantation & Gardens
3550 Ashley River Rda must see while in Charleston .. tour the gardens and plantation
karaoke bar
The Bangkok Lounge
353 King StYour downtown place for Karaoke if that is your thing!!
Consejos para la ciudad
No te pierdas
Charleston Culinary Tours
take a tour of Charleston cuisine ..You sit with 3 other couples and eat your way through the French inspired to the Gullah inspired cuisine of the Lowcountry. Mike prepares each of the four courses with such thought and respect for the time peroid.