Guidebook for Charleston
Food Scene
Zoës Kitchen
1242 Belk Drquick & healthy Mediterranean inspired fare right across the street!
this place is everything. live music, a lively bar scene, and an awesome menu for brunch, lunch, snacks and dinner
265 locals recommend
Home Team BBQ
2209 Middle Stthis place is everything. live music, a lively bar scene, and an awesome menu for brunch, lunch, snacks and dinner
Another Sullivan's Island favorite just minutes away - the best burger you'll ever have in your life
205 locals recommend
Poe's Tavern - Sullivans Island
2210 Middle StAnother Sullivan's Island favorite just minutes away - the best burger you'll ever have in your life
you can walk to this tiny Starbucks from our front door in less than 5 minutes
107 locals recommend
Starbucks
730 Coleman Blvdyou can walk to this tiny Starbucks from our front door in less than 5 minutes
a great deli spot to hit for sandwiches to throw in the cooler or a quick bite before the beach
35 locals recommend
Mozzo Deli
730 Coleman Blvda great deli spot to hit for sandwiches to throw in the cooler or a quick bite before the beach
hands down the best brunch spot in the city, but go early and prepare for a 20 minute wait. there's plenty to keep you occupied during your wait though - including cornhole and an outdoor bar
171 locals recommend
Page's Okra Grill
302 Coleman Blvdhands down the best brunch spot in the city, but go early and prepare for a 20 minute wait. there's plenty to keep you occupied during your wait though - including cornhole and an outdoor bar
our favorite for a seafood filled dinner with a gorgeous view of the inter coastal water way. head up to the patio for a drink and a photo looking out over the marsh beforehand
64 locals recommend
Simply Fresh Seafood - The Boathouse at Breach Inlet
101 Palm Blvdour favorite for a seafood filled dinner with a gorgeous view of the inter coastal water way. head up to the patio for a drink and a photo looking out over the marsh beforehand
our favorite downtown breakfast spot - famous for the "Charleston Nasty Biscuit." Grab a spot on the patio for the perfect weekend morning
190 locals recommend
Hominy Grill
207 Rutledge Aveour favorite downtown breakfast spot - famous for the "Charleston Nasty Biscuit." Grab a spot on the patio for the perfect weekend morning
if you're in need of an ultra healthy breakfast, this place is absolutely stunning
44 locals recommend
BASIC KITCHEN
82 Wentworth Stif you're in need of an ultra healthy breakfast, this place is absolutely stunning
a bustling spot with a patio for hanging with friends and having a drink and the best, most filling BBQ in the city. a must-try
186 locals recommend
Lewis Barbecue
464 N Nassau Sta bustling spot with a patio for hanging with friends and having a drink and the best, most filling BBQ in the city. a must-try
classic southern favorites in a historic home. grab a drink at the Bar at Husk next door first for the perfect evening!
92 locals recommend
Poogan's Porch
72 Queen Stclassic southern favorites in a historic home. grab a drink at the Bar at Husk next door first for the perfect evening!
trendy spot in a converted gas station for asian fusion food and creative cocktails. a local favorite
212 locals recommend
Xiao Bao Biscuit
224 Rutledge Avetrendy spot in a converted gas station for asian fusion food and creative cocktails. a local favorite
Drinks & Nightlife
a Mount Pleasant favorite featuring a younger crowd and an amazing happy hour
63 locals recommend
The Shelter Kitchen + Bar
202 Coleman Blvda Mount Pleasant favorite featuring a younger crowd and an amazing happy hour
for a bucket of beers on the deck looking out over Shem Creek. wave at the boats and paddleboarders passing by and keep an eye out for dolphins
171 locals recommend
Red's Ice House
98 Church Stfor a bucket of beers on the deck looking out over Shem Creek. wave at the boats and paddleboarders passing by and keep an eye out for dolphins
The Windjammer
1008 Ocean Blvda local favorite for live music near the beach
my favorite fancy cocktail bar in Charleston - it's a great place to begin your evening if you're getting dinner some place downtown or for last call to end on a high note!
The Living Room at The Dewberry
334 Meeting Stmy favorite fancy cocktail bar in Charleston - it's a great place to begin your evening if you're getting dinner some place downtown or for last call to end on a high note!
a fun bar scene with a bowling alley in the back if you'd like to rent a lane, arcade games, and plenty of large screen TVs for sports viewing
83 locals recommend
The Alley
131 Columbus Sta fun bar scene with a bowling alley in the back if you'd like to rent a lane, arcade games, and plenty of large screen TVs for sports viewing
Shopping
Market Street
Market Streetlocal vendors selling local goods!
Arts & Culture
Gibbes Museum of Art
135 Meeting StEverything Else
the Farmer's Market on Saturdays from 8am-2pm is a great way to start your day downtown as it's centrally located and has plenty of vendors and booths to grab breakfast and coffee as well as a great selection of local artisan goods. dogs and children are welcome!
70 locals recommend
Charleston Farmers Market
329 Meeting Stthe Farmer's Market on Saturdays from 8am-2pm is a great way to start your day downtown as it's centrally located and has plenty of vendors and booths to grab breakfast and coffee as well as a great selection of local artisan goods. dogs and children are welcome!
Sightseeing
walking along the battery with the pastel hued homes of Charleston's iconic "Rainbow Row" is a must for first-time visitors
467 locals recommend
Rainbow Row
83-107 E Bay Stwalking along the battery with the pastel hued homes of Charleston's iconic "Rainbow Row" is a must for first-time visitors
Entertainment & Activities
Nature Adventures
1 Shrimp Boat Lnkayak & paddleboard rentals on Shem Creek