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1. Blend
170 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC · 843-724-3391
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DOWNTOWN. Deli by day, high end dining room by night, Blend offers a contemporary addition to the Charleston dining scene. The kitchen staff draws sophisticated dinnertime crowds with sumptuous New American dishes such as jumbo shrimp and crab tossed with spicy marinara sauce and served over fussilli pasta. Meanwhile, the downstairs operation delivers savory specialty sandwiches and coffee drinks throughout the day.
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2. Cru Cafe
18 Pinckney St, Charleston, SC 29401 · 843-534-2434
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DOWNTOWN. Set in a charming little historic house, Cru Cafe is usually packed with locals who enjoy the stylishly casual ambience and chef-owner (and Cordon Bleu graduate) John Zucker's amazingly inventive fare. Lunch options hit the mark – try the heaping Chinese chicken salad, a massive black angus burger, or the unique BLT piled high with shrimp. At dinner, small plates of walnut-stuffed baked brie or fried oysters are ideal precursors to sizzling steaks, seared duck or Thai seafood risotto. A couple of blocks off the beaten path, at the corner of Pinckney and Anson, it's less touristy than most places you'll find around the Market.
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JOHNS ISLAND. Oak Point's club house looks out over a Clyde Johnston-designed course that occupies the grounds of an old plantation, and its restaurant has a great vantage point of the 18th green and of Haulover Creek. The casual place lets folks sit outside on the veranda or inside, where there's a fireplace to add ambience. The menu offers classic grill fare, including hot and cold sandwiches, salads, soups, and other light options. A full bar is available, along with a big-screen TV where you can watch the pros compete.
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JOHNS ISLAND. An airy interior, distinguished by vinyl tablecloths and hardwood floors, sets the scene at this casual eatery. Barbecued ribs, pork, and chicken are the delectable draw, cooked for hours over hickory and applewood. Sandwiches and combo plates appeal to diners with smaller appetites, while big eaters revel in the buffet, which not only includes barbecue but everything from butter beans to okra gumbo, collard greens, and sweet potatoes. Add in plenty of sweet tea and a big serving of banana pudding, and it's hard to find a better Southern meal!
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5. Mustard Seed
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1036 Chuck Dawley Blvd, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 · 843-849-0050
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MOUNT PLEASANT. Offering a healthier alternative to the usual burgers and fries, Mustard Seed has earned legions of fans who consider it among the area's best restaurants. Along with several creative and tasty vegetarian options the menu features a handful of chicken and seafood dishes (with a pork or beef selection on rare occasions): hearty pastas, light salads and sandwiches, crab cakes, and the like. Restaurateur Sal Parco is also the brains behind popular eateries Sette and Boulevard Diner.
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6. Rosebank Farms Café
1886 Andell Bluff Blvd, Waterfront Marketplace, Bohicket Marina, Johns Island, SC 29455 · 843-768-1807
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JOHNS ISLAND. Upscale fare fashioned from local meats, seafood, and produce is the draw at this well-liked cafe. While folks take in views of Bohicket Creek, they delight in the menu's tweaked Southern fare, which includes buttermilk-fried chicken, a 16-ounce cowboy steak with chive whipped potatoes, veal meatloaf, and a fried seafood platter with red rice and blue cheese/sesame slaw. Grits also claim their own section of the menu, accompanied by such items as grilled salmon, pan-seared chicken livers, or pork tenderloin. Homemade desserts too.
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DOWNTOWN. The popular Saffron Bakery and Café serves up some of Charleston's best Mediterranean cuisine. Not to be missed is the roasted lamb stewed with cilantro and parsley and served with saffron rice. Nibble on a wide selection of muffins, cookies and chocolates while sipping on gourmet coffees and teas. Dine in or take it out, just be sure to check out the imported food products from around the world.
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DOWNTOWN. Jim 'N Nick's brings South Carolina's Lowcountry a tasty sampling of Alabama faves like pork, chicken and savory brisket. Each is carefully prepared the old fashioned way – slow-cooked over a hickory wood fire – and they're all sure to satisfy even the stoutest of appetites. What's more, side trimmings like fresh-cut fries, steamed cabbage, mac and cheese, collard greens and creamed spinach make a meal at this BBQ joint truly unforgettable.
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DOWNTOWN. For traditional Irish pub grub or Lowcountry favorites, try Tommy Condon's. Choose from she-crab soup or Irish potato chowder, shepherd's pie or shrimp and grits, a corned beef sandwich or crab cakes. The bar keeps Guinness and Harp on tap (along with about 15 other domestic and international brews), and schedules live music most weekends. Relaxed and friendly, Tommy Condon's is conveniently located and quite popular with tourists and hungry locals.
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DOWNTOWN. Locals flock to this downtown joint at lunch time in anticipation of Doe's healthy, flavorful snacks, sandwiches and salads. Choose among Med-inspired favs such as Greek salad, the chicken salad pita, and tabbouleh, and be sure not to leave without sampling the tasty hummus, served with homemade pita strips.
Looking for light and tasty dishes with a quick turn-around time? Or perhaps a power lunch to close the deal? Here, you’ll find the right setting for either! An assortment of decors from casual and sporty to sophisticated and businesslike. You may also find the option of ordering take-out food.
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