Sarah’s Guidebook
Food scene
One of the oldest restaurants in Charleston serving local and refined classic southern dishes; one of the few restaurants in Charleston to use actual geechie boy grits.
87 locals recommend
Slightly North of Broad Restaurant
192 E Bay StOne of the oldest restaurants in Charleston serving local and refined classic southern dishes; one of the few restaurants in Charleston to use actual geechie boy grits.
southern dishes reimagined: Chef Sean Brock’s first real venture in the South; serving organic and traditional dishes.
183 locals recommend
Husk
76 Queen Stsouthern dishes reimagined: Chef Sean Brock’s first real venture in the South; serving organic and traditional dishes.
literally one of the oldest restaurants in Charleston; the founder was the daughter of a slave; the soul food is unpretentious but delicious; literally the best place to eat in Charleston; named America’s classic restaurant by the James Beard Foundation in 2017
19 locals recommend
Bertha's Kitchen
2332 Meeting Street Rdliterally one of the oldest restaurants in Charleston; the founder was the daughter of a slave; the soul food is unpretentious but delicious; literally the best place to eat in Charleston; named America’s classic restaurant by the James Beard Foundation in 2017
Small and quaint coffee shop, tucked out of the way; serving locally sourced, good coffee and snacks; the marshmallow and pumpkin focaccia is literally to die for.
59 locals recommend
The Harbinger Cafe & Bakery
1107 King StSmall and quaint coffee shop, tucked out of the way; serving locally sourced, good coffee and snacks; the marshmallow and pumpkin focaccia is literally to die for.
They only use seasonal seafood and make their own wasabi in house; a small restaurant with plenty of its own character; the chef himself will come out and talk with you about your food.
Sunset Sushi
116 A Spring StThey only use seasonal seafood and make their own wasabi in house; a small restaurant with plenty of its own character; the chef himself will come out and talk with you about your food.
Pizzeria Di Giovanni
40 N Market Strita's seaside grill
Nachos are always a good choice.
King Street Grille
679 Freshfields Dr
Minero
153B E Bay StAuthentic handmade tacos.
Kaminsky's Dessert Cafe
2 Magnolia RdGreat Desserts downtown.
Gilligan's Seafood Restaurant-Johns Island
160 Main RdYe Ole Fashioned Ice Cream
474 Savannah HwyDuck Donuts
1812 Sam Rittenberg BlvdMetro Diner
1808 Sam Rittenberg BlvdGreat portion size if you're really hungry.
Blended southern and French cuisine, Fat Hen is one of Charleston's hidden gems; their menu ranges from bbq brisket to coq au vin and are all delicious.
89 locals recommend
Fat Hen
3140 Maybank HwyBlended southern and French cuisine, Fat Hen is one of Charleston's hidden gems; their menu ranges from bbq brisket to coq au vin and are all delicious.
Things to do!
Daily wine and sweet tea vodka tasting. It’s around $4 per person, and you get a free wine glass. It’s great!
36 locals recommend
Deep Water Vineyard
6775 Bears Bluff RdDaily wine and sweet tea vodka tasting. It’s around $4 per person, and you get a free wine glass. It’s great!
America's only tea plantation is in SC! They do trolley tours and tell you all about plantation culture and cool tea facts, but only go in the evening otherwise the mosquitos will eat you alive.
87 locals recommend
Charleston Tea Plantation
6617 Maybank HwyAmerica's only tea plantation is in SC! They do trolley tours and tell you all about plantation culture and cool tea facts, but only go in the evening otherwise the mosquitos will eat you alive.
We have a lot of farmers markets in Charleston, but Sidi Limehouse has been selling produce there since the 1700s; everything is fresh, and there are tons of cute booths to stop at.
Rosebank Farms Cafe
1886 Andell Bluff BlvdWe have a lot of farmers markets in Charleston, but Sidi Limehouse has been selling produce there since the 1700s; everything is fresh, and there are tons of cute booths to stop at.
Mace Brown Museum of Natural History
202 Calhoun StThey always have really cool exhibits and if you're walking downtown and it's hot, the museum is a great place to step into and steal some air conditioning.
369 locals recommend
Gibbes Museum of Art
135 Meeting StThey always have really cool exhibits and if you're walking downtown and it's hot, the museum is a great place to step into and steal some air conditioning.
A club that is kinda like a speakeasy; it used to be called A Touch of Class which was a jazz club in the 20s; very fancy.
50 locals recommend
The Commodore
504 Meeting StA club that is kinda like a speakeasy; it used to be called A Touch of Class which was a jazz club in the 20s; very fancy.
Botany Bay Plantation Heritage Preserve/Wildlife Management Area
1066 Botany Bay RdBoone Hall Plantation
1235 Long Point RoadCharles Towne Landing State Historic Site
1500 Old Towne RoadSightseeing
Its a giant, beautiful tree; it’s very nice, serene and a great place to take pictures.
30 locals recommend
Angel Oak Tree
3688 Angel Oak RoadIts a giant, beautiful tree; it’s very nice, serene and a great place to take pictures.
Morris Island Lighthouse
1750 East Ashley AvenueThere's a butterfly house, walking trails, a swamparium (aquarium for swamp animals); they filmed the scenes from The Notebook here!
73 locals recommend
Cypress Gardens
3030 Cypress Gardens RdThere's a butterfly house, walking trails, a swamparium (aquarium for swamp animals); they filmed the scenes from The Notebook here!
Melton Peter Demetre Park
640 Wampler DrFree parking if you can find it!! Great place to start your sightseeing tour of Charleston.
628 locals recommend
The Battery
Free parking if you can find it!! Great place to start your sightseeing tour of Charleston.