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Name |
Price |
Neighborhood |
Cuisine |
Res. |
Meals |
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3 Smart Cookies
334 E Bay St · Charleston · 843-937-9229
Got a hankering for a big, chewy oatmeal raisin cookie? Or maybe you're more of a chocolate chip person. Well, in Charleston, no matter what your favo ... (more) ... |
$$1 - $15 |
DOWNTOWN |
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39 Rue de Jean
39 John St · Charleston · 843-722-8881
This appealing brasserie practically recreates Paris in the Lowcountry. Its warm decor, zinc bar, and even an outdoor terrace speak of Gallic comforts ... (more) ... |
$$$16 - $30 |
DOWNTOWN |
European
French |
Y |
Br
D
LBr: Brunch
D: Dinner
L: Lunch
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82 Queen
82 Queen St · Charleston · 843-723-7591
Enjoy Lowcountry cuisine in a historic area. Menu offerings include award-winning she-crab soup laced with sherry, charcoal-grilled spicy oysters with ... (more) ... |
$$$16 - $30 |
DOWNTOWN |
American
Local Specialty
Southern |
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Br
D
LBr: Brunch
D: Dinner
L: Lunch
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Al di La
25 Magnolia Rd · Charleston · 843-571-2321
Cozy and quaint, this little Italian dining room sets guests at ease. The aroma of hearty Northern Italian numbers, from creamy risotto with scallops ... (more) ... |
$$$16 - $30 |
WEST ASHLEY |
European
Italian |
Y |
DD: Dinner
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Anson
12 Anson St · Old City Market · Charleston · 843-577-0551
Located just one block off of the Market, this romantic hideaway has consistently served some of the best contemporary local dishes to be found anywhe ... (more) ... |
$$$16 - $30 |
DOWNTOWN |
American
Southern |
Y |
DD: Dinner
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Atlanticville Restaurant & Cafe
2063 Middle St · Sullivan's Island · 843-883-9452
Exceptional cuisine is the hallmark of this relaxed Sullivan's Island restaurant, and awards rain constantly upon its chef and kitchen. Regional dishe ... (more) ... |
$$$16 - $30 |
SULLIVAN'S ISLAND |
American
New American
Southern |
Y |
Br
DBr: Brunch
D: Dinner
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AW Shucks
70 State St · Charleston · 843-723-1151
Set in a historic former warehouse, AW Shucks is a seafood gem. Menu selections include oysters and clams on the half shell, seafood chowder, deviled ... (more) ... |
$$$16 - $30 |
DOWNTOWN |
American
Local Specialty |
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D
LD: Dinner
L: Lunch
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Bacco
976 Houston Northcutt Blvd · Mt. Pleasant · 843-884-6969
Former Al Di La chef Michael Scognamiglio started up his own place in mid-2007. So far, it's been a success, with guests raving about his southern Ita ... (more) ... |
$$$16 - $30 |
MOUNT PLEASANT |
European
Italian |
Y |
DD: Dinner
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Barbadoes Room
115 Meeting St · Mills House Hotel · Charleston · 843-577-2400
Located in the historic Mills House Hotel, the Barbadoes Room offers an upscale dining experience . Enjoy Southern specialties such as pan-fried Lowco ... (more) ... |
$$$16 - $30 |
DOWNTOWN |
American
Local Specialty
Southern |
Y |
B
Br
D
LB: Breakfast
Br: Brunch
D: Dinner
L: Lunch
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Barbara Jean's
1440 Ben Sawyer Blvd · Mt. Pleasant · 843-884-6655
A small coastal chain (the original location is on St. Simons Island, GA), Barbara Jean's specializes in no-frills, from-scratch American cooking. Sav ... (more) ... |
$$1 - $15 |
MOUNT PLEASANT |
American |
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D
LD: Dinner
L: Lunch
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Basil
460 King St · Charleston · 843-724-3490
At this booming Asian kitchen, chefs concoct fabulous Thai dishes, from beef basil to curry duck, in front of the hungry diners who crowd the bar area ... (more) ... |
$$1 - $15 |
NORTH DOWNTOWN |
Asian
Thai |
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D
LD: Dinner
L: Lunch
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Bessinger's
1602 Savannah Hwy · Charleston · 843-556-1354
West Ashley joint serves up terrific BBQ and affordable Southern buffet. |
$$1 - $15 |
WEST ASHLEY |
American
Southern |
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D
LD: Dinner
L: Lunch
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Blend
170 Ashley Ave · Charleston · 843-724-3391
Deli by day, high end dining room by night, Blend offers a contemporary addition to the Charleston dining scene. The kitchen staff draws sophisticated ... (more) ... |
$$$16 - $30 |
DOWNTOWN |
American
New American |
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B
D
LB: Breakfast
D: Dinner
L: Lunch
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Blossom
171 East Bay St · Charleston · 843-722-9200
Sister restaurant to Magnolia's, located just next door. House specialties include homemade bread, pizzas, pastas and risottos. If the weather permits ... (more) ... |
$$$16 - $30 |
DOWNTOWN |
American
New American
Southern |
Y |
Br
D
LBr: Brunch
D: Dinner
L: Lunch
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Bocci's
158 Church St · Charleston · 843-720-2121
Housed in a 19th-century building, this romantic restaurant features stuccoed walls and tiled floors in a nod towards Old World charm. Its authentic I ... (more) ... |
$$1 - $15 |
DOWNTOWN |
European
Italian |
Y |
DD: Dinner
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Boone Hall Farms
2521 Hwy 17N · Mt Pleasant · 843-856-8154
The café at Boone Hall Farms market serves huge slabs of cake – the chocolate is absolutely sinful, and the spicy, tender carrot cake has a thick laye ... (more) ... |
$$1 - $15 |
MOUNT PLEASANT |
American
Southern |
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LL: Lunch
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Boulevard Diner
409 W Coleman Blvd · Mount Pleasant · 843-216-2611
Start your day off right with a heaping plate of bacon, eggs and grits at this Mount Pleasant hole-in-the-wall. Prices are hard to beat, and the kitch ... (more) ... |
$$1 - $15 |
MOUNT PLEASANT |
American |
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B
D
LB: Breakfast
D: Dinner
L: Lunch
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Bowens Island Restaurant
1870 Bowens Island Rd · Charleston · 843-795-2757
When the original Bowen's burned down in 2006, it was a sad, sad day in Charleston. That same year, the owner accepted a James Beard award, and undaun ... (more) ... |
$$1 - $15 |
JAMES ISLAND |
American
Local Specialty |
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DD: Dinner
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Cafe Cafe
177 Meeting St · Charleston · 843-723-3622
A wonderful choice for breakfast or lunch, Café Café serves tasty homemade soups and sandwiches, and tempting desserts. The convenient location makes ... (more) ... |
$$1 - $15 |
DOWNTOWN |
American |
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B
D
LB: Breakfast
D: Dinner
L: Lunch
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Capriccio's
1034 Chuck Dawley Blvd · Mount Pleasant · 843-881-5550
Hungry families and happy couples fill tables at this popular Mount Pleasant pasta joint, where locals return frequently, raving about the amazing las ... (more) ... |
$$$16 - $30 |
MOUNT PLEASANT |
European
Italian |
Y |
DD: Dinner
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Carolinas
10 Exchange St · Charleston · 843-724-3800
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 sel ... (more) ... |
$$$16 - $30 |
DOWNTOWN |
American
European
Local Specialty
Southern |
Y |
DD: Dinner
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Chai's Lounge & Tapas
462 King St · Charleston · 843-722-7313
A mural of an Asian temple flanks the interior of this lounge, where patrons hang out on an inviting leather couch, congregate on the outdoor patio or ... (more) ... |
$$$16 - $30 |
NORTH DOWNTOWN |
American
International
New American |
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DD: Dinner
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Charleston Cookie Company
1750 Signal Point Rd · James Island Business Park · Charleston · 843-762-4185
Nationally recognized on Food Network's Rachael Ray Show, this tempting shop's rumored to sell the best treats in town, from their specialty chocolate ... (more) ... |
$$$16 - $30 |
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Charleston Crab House
145 Wappo Creek Dr · Charleston · 843-795-1963
In the mood for great crab and other seafood delights? Charleston Crab House has some of the best in town at a great price. The restaurant offers cozy ... (more) ... |
$$$16 - $30 |
JAMES ISLAND |
American
Local Specialty |
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D
LD: Dinner
L: Lunch
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Charleston Grill
224 King St · Charleston Place Hotel · Charleston · 843-577-4522
Located in the elegant Charleston Place Hotel, The Charleston Grill has won numerous awards for the sophisticated regional cuisine that they provide t ... (more) ... |
$$$$31 - $50 |
DOWNTOWN |
American
Continental
Southern |
Y |
DD: Dinner
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Sitting on a front porch enjoying shrimp and grits, sweet tea and hot cornbread slathered with butter is a common Charleston memory, a city known for its outstanding hospitality and culinary greatness. Inviting local eateries, such as Poogan's Porch, Magnolia's and Hominy Grill deliver such distinctively Southern food and atmosphere. Seafood, from Lowcountry boil to raw oysters, is the region's specialty, and some of the best examples are found at rustic, locally owned fish houses by the water, like The Wreck of the Richard and Charlene in Mt. Pleasant or the Charleston Crab House on James Island. That said, diners continually welcome new establishments that add global flavors, fresh presentation and unconventional formats to the dining scene. For example, FIG, a contemporary dining room with communal tables, shared plates and local produce, draws crowds with its high end cuisine and fun bar scene, and Cypress Lowcountry Grille offers regional specialties at its modern digs in the heart of the city.
