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Old Village Post House

Address: 101 Pitt St, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464

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The Maverick restaurant group has "the knack." At their Old Village Post House, set in an elegantly restored 19th century building with an upscale dining room plus a casual tavern, patrons feast on fabulous Lowcountry dishes that change with the seasons and the chef's whims. Their signature oyster stew is a hearty...

Magnolia's

Address: 185 E Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401

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This very modern and elegant restaurant has been a favorite of both locals and visitors for years. The friendly staff serves up sophisticated and sumptuous Southern dishes and desserts that are far too good to pass up. There's a vibrant bar scene here, so plan on coming early and, perhaps, staying late.

Cypress Lowcountry Grille

Address: 167 East Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401

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When Cypress hit Charleston's dining scene, it did so with a terrific splash. The two-story establishment, which specializes in Lowcountry cuisine, kept its historic home's aged brick walls and lofty ceilings but updated the space with elements of glass and steel. Laser lighting and a 6000-bottle wine wall also add...

Anson

Address: 12 Anson St, Old City Market, Charleston, SC 29401

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Located just one block off of the Market, this romantic hideaway has consistently served some of the best contemporary local dishes to be found anywhere. Soft lighting and cozy banquettes provide an ideal backdrop for great food and outstanding service. Enjoy some of Charleston's best she-crab soup as well as entrées...

Barbadoes Room

Address: 115 Meeting St, Mills House Hotel, Charleston, SC 29401

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Located in the historic Mills House Hotel, the Barbadoes Room offers an upscale dining experience . Enjoy Southern specialties such as pan-fried Lowcountry crab cakes, grilled salmon glazed with honey jalapeño sauce, pork tenderloin with curried fruit compote, blackened shrimp and scallops with grit cakes, and...

Carolinas

Address: 10 Exchange St, Charleston, SC 29401

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Once an antique warehouse, this restaurant has a unique atmosphere. Locals claim that you will find the best crab cakes in town here. Other entrée selections include pork tenderloin with Jamaican seasoning and salmon with cilantro, ginger, and lime butter.

High Cotton

Address: 199 East Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401

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Dine on inventive Nouvelle cuisine in a place that really gives you the Charleston feel with its potted palms, ceiling fans and mahogany shutters. Starters such as buttermilk-fried oysters with arugula and Green Goddess dressing are sure to please the palate. For mains you can't go wrong with BBQ-spiced Carolina trout...

Slightly North of Broad

Address: 192 E Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401

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Frank Lee prepares the best regional fare in the open kitchen of this local favorite. Casual yet sophisticated, the restaurant has earned accolades from just about every regional and national gourmet publication. Select a premium vintage from their impressive wine list to accompany a delightful Southern entrée like...

82 Queen

Address: 82 Queen St, Charleston, SC 29401

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Enjoy Lowcountry cuisine in a historic area. Menu offerings include award-winning she-crab soup laced with sherry, charcoal-grilled spicy oysters with sesame and soy sauce, a traditional Carolina bouillabaisse, New Orleans-style shrimp-and-chicken gumbo with andouille sausage and okra, and crab cakes with sweet pepper...

Jestine's Kitchen

Address: 251 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29401

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Locals rave about the Lowcountry eats served at this comfortable kitchen, named in honor of Jestine Matthews, the loving lady who cooked for and raised founder Shera Lee Berlin. Famously downhome and soulful, Jestine's is one of those rare restaurants whose appeal transcends economic, even cultural notions – that is,...

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