Guidebook for Charleston
Food Scene
Open at 7AM. Coffee/Tea Bagels and pastries made in house. SUPER close to the house.
67 locals recommend
Brown's Court Bakery
199 St Philip StOpen at 7AM. Coffee/Tea Bagels and pastries made in house. SUPER close to the house.
A local favorite for lunch. Very fresh Soup, Salad, Sand which, and smoothies. Reasonably priced.
191 locals recommend
Five Loaves Cafe
43 Cannon StA local favorite for lunch. Very fresh Soup, Salad, Sand which, and smoothies. Reasonably priced.
BEST seafood in town. Pricey, great for special occasions. SEAFOOD TOWERS.
165 locals recommend
The Ordinary
544 King StBEST seafood in town. Pricey, great for special occasions. SEAFOOD TOWERS.
Lunch/Dinner. Modern and Authentic Asian. Great spot for something different. Indoor/Outdoor seating.
212 locals recommend
Xiao Bao Biscuit
224 Rutledge AveLunch/Dinner. Modern and Authentic Asian. Great spot for something different. Indoor/Outdoor seating.
Authentic Charleston fare. Popular with tourists. Great shrimp and grits.
190 locals recommend
Hominy Grill
207 Rutledge AveAuthentic Charleston fare. Popular with tourists. Great shrimp and grits.
Sorghum & Salt
186 Coming StModern Southern cuisine. Tapas style. Super beer/wine selection.
Best fried chicken in town. Oysters, Seafood, champagne, and soft serve ice cream. Great locals spot
230 locals recommend
Leon's
698 King StBest fried chicken in town. Oysters, Seafood, champagne, and soft serve ice cream. Great locals spot
Voted best burger in the country! Super cute spot, great cocktails. Local spot.
73 locals recommend
Little Jack's Tavern
710 King StVoted best burger in the country! Super cute spot, great cocktails. Local spot.
Best Italian in Charleston. Brick over pizza, homemade pastas. Great ambiance.
86 locals recommend
Indaco
526 King StBest Italian in Charleston. Brick over pizza, homemade pastas. Great ambiance.
Lunch/Dinner and Brunch (on Sundays) award winning french spot. Small menu that changes daily. One of my favorites. (Follow them on instagram- They post their daily menu with photos at 11AM)
100 locals recommend
Chez Nous
6 Payne CtLunch/Dinner and Brunch (on Sundays) award winning french spot. Small menu that changes daily. One of my favorites. (Follow them on instagram- They post their daily menu with photos at 11AM)
Texas style BBQ. Best in town. Award winning chef John Lewis. Check out their secret bar menu- The nachos are delicious.
186 locals recommend
Lewis Barbecue
464 N Nassau StTexas style BBQ. Best in town. Award winning chef John Lewis. Check out their secret bar menu- The nachos are delicious.
Santi's
1302 Meeting Street RdA local favorite. Unpretentious Mexican. Budget friendly.
Drinks & Nightlife
HoM Charleston
Burgers and Ping Pong!
Great bar food. Turns into a party in the evening. Newly opened. GREAT Happy hour prices.
55 locals recommend
Uptown Social
587 King StGreat bar food. Turns into a party in the evening. Newly opened. GREAT Happy hour prices.
Shopping
Marion Square
Excellent Farmers Market on Saturdays April-Christmas
Boutique shopping all the way down. Just hit King street and make a right!
252 locals recommend
King Street
King StreetBoutique shopping all the way down. Just hit King street and make a right!
Parks & Nature
Great running/biking trail, beautiful landscaping. Very peaceful. Family friendly. Go feed the ducks!
165 locals recommend
Hampton Park
Great running/biking trail, beautiful landscaping. Very peaceful. Family friendly. Go feed the ducks!
Entertainment & Activities
Music Farm
32 Ann StMusic Venue
Charleston Music Hall
37 John StMusic Venue- Check the local listings for shows and times.
Minor league baseball and fireworks! Home of the Charleston Riverdogs.
73 locals recommend
Charleston RiverDogs
360 Fishburne StMinor league baseball and fireworks! Home of the Charleston Riverdogs.