Guidebook for Charleston
Food Scene
Refined Southern BBQ, Cocktails, live music and more. GQ Magazines "Best Brisket in the US" 2-words, Smoked wings.Prepare to be ruined for life-- you will crave it long after to leave Charleston.
265 locals recommend
Home Team BBQ
2209 Middle StRefined Southern BBQ, Cocktails, live music and more. GQ Magazines "Best Brisket in the US" 2-words, Smoked wings.Prepare to be ruined for life-- you will crave it long after to leave Charleston.
Completely Local. Simple menu, Small bar, Great tacos and REALLY casual. Fast take out. Resist the temptation to steal the bottles of house-made Peach Salsa. We eat there at least once weekly.
13 locals recommend
the Taco Spot
1301 Ashley River RdCompletely Local. Simple menu, Small bar, Great tacos and REALLY casual. Fast take out. Resist the temptation to steal the bottles of house-made Peach Salsa. We eat there at least once weekly.
One of Avondale's hot spots. Casual spot to have drinks and food Grass-fed beef is specialty. Patio is covered, and used year round. Valet in evenings is free. (Please tip)
85 locals recommend
Triangle Char & Bar
828 Savannah HwyOne of Avondale's hot spots. Casual spot to have drinks and food Grass-fed beef is specialty. Patio is covered, and used year round. Valet in evenings is free. (Please tip)
Known for its hand made crust, if pizza is your thing, Mellow Mushroom is a great choice. Restaurant features prominent large photo murals of prominent locals throughout the space.
59 locals recommend
Mellow Mushroom
19 Magnolia RdKnown for its hand made crust, if pizza is your thing, Mellow Mushroom is a great choice. Restaurant features prominent large photo murals of prominent locals throughout the space.
Nice coffee shop owned by locals who roast their own beans. These people take pride in the coffee and pastries they serve. Nice space to read, relax or surf the web.
21 locals recommend
Highfalutin Coffee Roasters
27 Magnolia RdNice coffee shop owned by locals who roast their own beans. These people take pride in the coffee and pastries they serve. Nice space to read, relax or surf the web.
Earth Fare Market carries a huge selection of organic produce, meats and all things healthy. Great selection of Gluten Free items. Hot Bar, Deli, To-go meals. Good beer & wine selections.
76 locals recommend
Earth Fare
74 Folly Rd BlvdEarth Fare Market carries a huge selection of organic produce, meats and all things healthy. Great selection of Gluten Free items. Hot Bar, Deli, To-go meals. Good beer & wine selections.
Breakfast from 8AM-3P Tues-Sun. Eggs, pancakes, sandwiches soups, & pastries. All menu items handcrafted daily in-house. Prepare to wait on weekends-- Worth it.
47 locals recommend
Three Little Birds Cafe
65 Windermere BoulevardBreakfast from 8AM-3P Tues-Sun. Eggs, pancakes, sandwiches soups, & pastries. All menu items handcrafted daily in-house. Prepare to wait on weekends-- Worth it.
This new classic downtown spot is perfect for late night munchies. Brunch is amazing-- in-house pastry chef, fresh breads, local produce, menus changes daily. Great space-- community tables. Yum.
119 locals recommend
Butcher & Bee
1085 Morrison DrThis new classic downtown spot is perfect for late night munchies. Brunch is amazing-- in-house pastry chef, fresh breads, local produce, menus changes daily. Great space-- community tables. Yum.
Meh, Mexican. Happy Hour margaritas and free chips & salsa are a super close (less than a mile) cheap thrill if you're too lazy to be around people.
Señor Tequila's
612 Coleman BlvdMeh, Mexican. Happy Hour margaritas and free chips & salsa are a super close (less than a mile) cheap thrill if you're too lazy to be around people.
What can I say? It's the Holy Grail of places to eat in Charleston. Make a reservation when you book the room, because you might get in, and its not to be missed.
183 locals recommend
Husk
76 Queen StWhat can I say? It's the Holy Grail of places to eat in Charleston. Make a reservation when you book the room, because you might get in, and its not to be missed.
McCrady's
155 E Bay StNo words-- just make a reservation and go.
Breakfast all day-- hit it early because the wait can be in-excess of an hour. Absolute delight.
170 locals recommend
Lost Dog Cafe
106 W Huron AveBreakfast all day-- hit it early because the wait can be in-excess of an hour. Absolute delight.
Stellar Southern fare. This place takes me straight back to eating lunch with my cousins under the lemon tree in my grandmas backyard on the perfect, endless, summer afternoon.
38 locals recommend
The Glass Onion
1219 Savannah HwyStellar Southern fare. This place takes me straight back to eating lunch with my cousins under the lemon tree in my grandmas backyard on the perfect, endless, summer afternoon.
Although I wouldn't come to Charleston to have sushi, this place is an experience. The food is pure art. Reservations are strongly recommended.
94 locals recommend
O-Ku
463 King StAlthough I wouldn't come to Charleston to have sushi, this place is an experience. The food is pure art. Reservations are strongly recommended.
One of Charlestons finest. Amazing wine list, exquisitely prepared dishes-love. Reservations required
49 locals recommend
The Macintosh
479B King StOne of Charlestons finest. Amazing wine list, exquisitely prepared dishes-love. Reservations required
Probably best reserved for a very special occasion. The service is over the top amazing-- The sommelier selects from the investment quality wine cellar. Reservations are absolutely required.
306 locals recommend
Halls Chophouse
434 King StProbably best reserved for a very special occasion. The service is over the top amazing-- The sommelier selects from the investment quality wine cellar. Reservations are absolutely required.
Have a French Saturday afternoon... Gin and anything, the Muscles Vegetable Cream with the Omelette Fines Herbes will literally cure anything that ails you-- No, really. Oh, have the liver pate too.
62 locals recommend
39 Rue De Jean
39 John StHave a French Saturday afternoon... Gin and anything, the Muscles Vegetable Cream with the Omelette Fines Herbes will literally cure anything that ails you-- No, really. Oh, have the liver pate too.
My fav is late night dessert at the copper bar. A split of Russo Dulce paired with the in-house-made Crème Brûlée whose sugar top shatters like glass, when the spoon is plunged, is pure sex.
15 locals recommend
Blossom
171 E Bay StMy fav is late night dessert at the copper bar. A split of Russo Dulce paired with the in-house-made Crème Brûlée whose sugar top shatters like glass, when the spoon is plunged, is pure sex.
Essentials
Great wine and beer section. Harris Teeter carries a huge variety of local brews, & local produce. Deli, Sushi made fresh all day to-go, hot bar and salad bar. The cheese section is extensive.
290 locals recommend
Harris Teeter
290 East Bay StreetGreat wine and beer section. Harris Teeter carries a huge variety of local brews, & local produce. Deli, Sushi made fresh all day to-go, hot bar and salad bar. The cheese section is extensive.
Drinks & Nightlife
Gene's Opened its doors as a private club in 1952. Open to the public since the late 60's, this is a Charleston original. HUGE beer selection. Kitchen serves burgers, fried bar fare.
48 locals recommend
Gene's Haufbrau
817 Savannah HwyGene's Opened its doors as a private club in 1952. Open to the public since the late 60's, this is a Charleston original. HUGE beer selection. Kitchen serves burgers, fried bar fare.