Charleston Guidebook
Food Scene
Halls Chophouse
434 King StTop notch food!!
Ruth's Chris Steak House
55 S Market StLove their steak and wine!!
Poogan's Porch
72 Queen StAwesome food!!
Great French food right on the corner of President and Fishburne!!
They take reservations only.
10 locals recommend
Purlieu
237 Fishburne StGreat French food right on the corner of President and Fishburne!!
They take reservations only.
One of the most well known seafood places and well deserved!! Be prepared for a wait.
153 locals recommend
Rodney Scott's BBQ - Charleston
1011 King StreetOne of the most well known seafood places and well deserved!! Be prepared for a wait.
Gillie's Soul Food
805 Folly RoadAwesome seafood and local dishes on James Island 🌴
Maple Street Biscuit Company
1739 Maybank HwyGreat breakfast place in James Island 🌴
Some the best barbecue around!
Several locations on James Island and West Ashley
14 locals recommend
Melvin's Barbecue
538 Folly RoadSome the best barbecue around!
Several locations on James Island and West Ashley
Wow!! My new favorite sushi and Japanese place and it is on James Island.
9 locals recommend
Aji Asian Bistro
1011 Harbor View RdWow!! My new favorite sushi and Japanese place and it is on James Island.
Leon's
698 King StIf you want some great seafood and southern dishes without the wait and views of the harbor the this is the place!
Small restaurant and local favorite that few know about located in the city marina above Salty Mikes bar.
48 locals recommend
Marina Variety Store Restaurant
9 Lockwood DrIf you want some great seafood and southern dishes without the wait and views of the harbor the this is the place!
Small restaurant and local favorite that few know about located in the city marina above Salty Mikes bar.
LoLA
4830 O'Hear AveOne of my favorites!
Awesome Cajun food 🥘
The Junction Kitchen & Provisions
4438 Spruill AveGreat breakfast 🍳
EVO Pizzeria
1075 E Montague AveGreat pizza place in Park Circle
Azul Mexicano
1078c E Montague AveAwesome Mexican food right in Park circle!
Drinks & Nightlife
Lots of great clubs and bars and restaurants all within walking distance.
252 locals recommend
King Street
King StreetLots of great clubs and bars and restaurants all within walking distance.
Great rooftop bar to hang out for a drink and downstairs has great food also!
187 locals recommend
Stars Rooftop & Grill Room
495 King StreetGreat rooftop bar to hang out for a drink and downstairs has great food also!
Another great rooftop bar located at the top of the hotel with some amazing views. It has a pool and lots of room to recline on the outdoor chaises and enjoy a drink. Just take the elevator to the top.
43 locals recommend
Market Pavilion Hotel
225 E Bay StAnother great rooftop bar located at the top of the hotel with some amazing views. It has a pool and lots of room to recline on the outdoor chaises and enjoy a drink. Just take the elevator to the top.
Great microbrewery place to grab a drink and Saturday's has awesome music. the head of brewery operations is a really nice guy. Coffee place next door has great coffee too. Must go to place if a beer lover in Charleston.
61 locals recommend
Palmetto Brewing Company
289 Huger StGreat microbrewery place to grab a drink and Saturday's has awesome music. the head of brewery operations is a really nice guy. Coffee place next door has great coffee too. Must go to place if a beer lover in Charleston.
Little know tid bit is this used to do some filming in the Reality TV series Southern Charm.
Nice people and a very southern approach to food. I loved the "I'll have the tuna" sandwich. Also a wide variety of local and imported beers.
12 locals recommend
Charleston Beer Works
480 King StLittle know tid bit is this used to do some filming in the Reality TV series Southern Charm.
Nice people and a very southern approach to food. I loved the "I'll have the tuna" sandwich. Also a wide variety of local and imported beers.
Marina Drive
Marina DriveA C's Bar & Grill
467 King StDIG In The Park
1049 E Montague AveGreat place to grab some drinks and food!!
Sightseeing
This area has everything-great restaurants, rooftop bars, and shopping!
70 locals recommend
Market Street
Market StreetThis area has everything-great restaurants, rooftop bars, and shopping!
Waterfront Park
Concord StreetGreat spot near the battery!
The Battery
Essentials
The only large grocery store downtown. I have ran into some famous people here because of that.
290 locals recommend
Harris Teeter
290 East Bay Street The only large grocery store downtown. I have ran into some famous people here because of that.
East Bay
Wonders WayLots of places to eat, drink and shop.
Publix Super Market at Merchants Village
520 Folly RdLowes Foods of Mount Pleasant
2110 SC-41Great local place in Park Circle to grab your essentials and some good food as well.
13 locals recommend
Olde Village Market & Deli
1073 E Montague AveGreat local place in Park Circle to grab your essentials and some good food as well.
Getting Around
Bike station is located about a block from the house towards the stadium.
23 locals recommend
Holy Spokes
7 Radcliffe StBike station is located about a block from the house towards the stadium.
Carta Dash Shuttle pickup location. https://www.ridecarta.com/route/213-lockwood-calhoun-dash/
237 Fishburne St
237 Fishburne StreetCarta Dash Shuttle pickup location. https://www.ridecarta.com/route/213-lockwood-calhoun-dash/
Entertainment & Activities
Johnson Hagood Memorial Stadium
68 Hagood AveVolvo Car Stadium
161 Seven Farms DriveFamily Circle Cup
Cooper River Bridge Run
716 S Shelmore BlvdParks & Nature
Brittlebank Park station
Hampton Park
Awesome park downtown next to the Citadel Military College
Great park on the Ashley River and within walking distance located next to Riverdogs Baseball Stadium.
21 locals recommend
Brittlebank Park
185 Lockwood DrGreat park on the Ashley River and within walking distance located next to Riverdogs Baseball Stadium.
Great park located in the center of the city and a favorite spot for college students to hang out.
379 locals recommend
Marion Square
Great park located in the center of the city and a favorite spot for college students to hang out.
Magnolia Plantation & Gardens
3550 Ashley River RdBeautiful gardens and park must visit!