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Address: 10 Hayne St, Charleston, SC 29401

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From the creators of Peninsula Grill comes this exquisite gourmet seafood restaurant. Hank's is located off Market, in a hundred-year-old, refurbished warehouse, complete with pine paneling and Italian leather-upholstered booths. Have a pre- or post-dinner cocktail at the expansive bar. This place is not to be missed.

Address: 112 N Market St, Planters Inn, Charleston, SC 29401

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Every time you dine here, the food gets better and better! Velvet-paneled walls and oil paintings set off the lavish décor, and antique lamps light each elegant table. Chef Robert Carter has been applauded in national publications for his innovative Lowcountry cuisine. It's ably delivered by a staff dedicated to...

Address: 333 E Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401

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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...

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...

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...

Address: 460 King St, Charleston, SC 29403

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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. A city favorite, this eatery is so popular that at dinner time, the lines spill over into the sidewalks. Knowledgeable, attentive service.

Address: 215 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29401

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Enjoy your favorite seafood prepared the way you like it at Hyman's. Indeed, some of the freshest shrimp, fish, and shellfish in the Charleston area can be found here. For five years in a row they have been voted the #1 seafood restaurant in SC by several statewide publications. Thus, you'll always encounter a crowd....

Address: 70 State St, Charleston, SC 29401

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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 crabs, shrimp Creole, shrimp and grits, and oysters prepared several different ways. A wide selection of international beers helps to wash it all down. Opt for a table...

Address: 193-A King St, Charleston, SC 29401

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Run by a husband-wife team, Il Cortile Del Re is said to be one of the best in Charleston for authentic Tuscan cuisine. Enjoy the quaint dining rooms as well as the shaded courtyard. It's a little hard to find, so give yourself some time to get there.

Address: 106 Haddrell St, Shem Creek, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

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Don't be put off by the rustic exterior of this former icehouse. The Wreck is THE place to go for fresh seafood in Charleston. It's a no-frills existence here. Grab a beer from ice buckets in the middle of the floor or out on the back patio, and pick up a paper plate loaded with the best Southern-fried seafood you'll...