Elliott's Guidebook
Tourist area and great restaurants nearby
This is a tourist area. You can purchase souvenirs and items from local vendors. You’ll be able to see the historic Charleston buildings. There’s also plenty of great restaurants nearby.
364 locals recommend
Historic Charleston City Market
188 Meeting StThis is a tourist area. You can purchase souvenirs and items from local vendors. You’ll be able to see the historic Charleston buildings. There’s also plenty of great restaurants nearby.
If you want to enjoy the nightlife, you will enjoy going to Republic Garden & Lounge night club, Uptown bar and night club, and Deco nightclub. Or just walk along King Street to a few other night clubs.
81 locals recommend
Republic Garden & Lounge
462 King StIf you want to enjoy the nightlife, you will enjoy going to Republic Garden & Lounge night club, Uptown bar and night club, and Deco nightclub. Or just walk along King Street to a few other night clubs.
Deco Nightclub Charleston
28 Ann StScenic views on the Rooftop of hotels.
If you want to enjoy the Charleston night life. You can enjoy the Vendue hotel or the Market Pavilion Hotel . There’s fine dining on first floor, or you can take the elevators to a more casual setting to the rooftop bar. Good scenic views of the bridge. There are many other restaurants and bars walking distance. Park your car in an off-street parking garage and just walk.
26 locals recommend
The Vendue, Charleston's Art Hotel (Historic District)
19 Vendue RangeIf you want to enjoy the Charleston night life. You can enjoy the Vendue hotel or the Market Pavilion Hotel . There’s fine dining on first floor, or you can take the elevators to a more casual setting to the rooftop bar. Good scenic views of the bridge. There are many other restaurants and bars walking distance. Park your car in an off-street parking garage and just walk.
Uptown Social
587 King StGrill 225
225 E Bay StSchools
I noticed a few travelers have college kids . There are a few schools very close to my home. Charleston Southern University, Naval Nuclear Power Training School, Collège of Charleston, And The Citadel.
The Citadel
171 Moultrie StCollege of Charleston
66 George StCharleston Southern University
9200 University BlvdFood scene
If there’s one thing I know here in Charleston… it’s where the excellent, quality food is. I’m very picky and particular how I spend my money so trust me on this one. I’m like Chef Gordon Ramsey when it comes to my food.
This place has to be rated in the top 3 picks for barbecue in Charleston.
186 locals recommend
Lewis Barbecue
464 N Nassau StThis place has to be rated in the top 3 picks for barbecue in Charleston.
R.B.'s Seafood Restaurant
97 Church StGreat quality food, with 5 star level services.
34 locals recommend
Halls Chophouse Nexton (Summerville)
300 Nexton Square DrGreat quality food, with 5 star level services.
When I was in college, a colleague and I went to this place once a week to try different entrees. You can’t lose here. Nigel is a family friend. He has catered two of my sister’s wedding. And has hosted yearly events to give back to the community that support him.
7 locals recommend
Nigel's Good Food II
9616 US-78When I was in college, a colleague and I went to this place once a week to try different entrees. You can’t lose here. Nigel is a family friend. He has catered two of my sister’s wedding. And has hosted yearly events to give back to the community that support him.
This restaurant was awarded the only 4 star restaurant in the area when I first started going. Love the seafood pasta.
27 locals recommend
Oscar's
207 W 5th N StThis restaurant was awarded the only 4 star restaurant in the area when I first started going. Love the seafood pasta.
Gennaro's Italian Ristorante
8500 Dorchester RdGreat authentic Italian food.
Grace & Grit
320 Wingo WayCrave Kitchen & Cocktails
1968 Riviera DrGreat burgers, pulled pork, and awesome onions rings that taste like a donut. I love the mustard base sauce as well. A great option to pick this up for a picnic before you head towards the beach.
Melvins BBQ
538 Folly RdGreat burgers, pulled pork, and awesome onions rings that taste like a donut. I love the mustard base sauce as well. A great option to pick this up for a picnic before you head towards the beach.
Leyla Fine Lebanese Cuisine
298 King StWater Park & Activities
This water park is located just outside my neighborhood, less than five minutes away. They have picnic areas with patios and barbecue grills. There is a nature trail, two playgrounds, a sand volleyball court, an 18-hole golf course, bike and boat rentals. And there’s a skate and bike trail.
Whirlin' Waters Adventure Waterpark
8888 University BlvdVelocity Air Sports
8551 Rivers AveSightseeing
This is a nice place to enjoy a picnic with your loved ones. Has some great scenic views. My family had our family reunion out here a few years ago.
91 locals recommend
Riverfront Park
1061 Everglades AveThis is a nice place to enjoy a picnic with your loved ones. Has some great scenic views. My family had our family reunion out here a few years ago.