Guidebook for Charleston
Food Scene
Amazing Asian Fusion! If you like spicy have the szechuan peppercorn cocktail!
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Xiao Bao Biscuit
224 Rutledge AveAmazing Asian Fusion! If you like spicy have the szechuan peppercorn cocktail!
Sugar Bakeshop
59 1/2 Cannon StCupcakes with cream cheese icing is sinfully good
Southern classic breakfast with a view. Has a laid back vibe. Local spot that has been around since my Dad was a kid growing up in downtown Charleston. Shrimp & grits, Sausage gravy & biscuits are a good place to start.
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Marina Variety Store Restaurant
9 Lockwood DrSouthern classic breakfast with a view. Has a laid back vibe. Local spot that has been around since my Dad was a kid growing up in downtown Charleston. Shrimp & grits, Sausage gravy & biscuits are a good place to start.
Fine dining French and European food with a chefs menu that changes daily. May need reservations depending on the night.
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Chez Nous
6 Payne CtFine dining French and European food with a chefs menu that changes daily. May need reservations depending on the night.
Upscale steak house is my all time favorite for special occasions. You will most likely need reservations for this one. Bar is first come first serve however and has it's own separate menu. Owner will greet you at the door no matter the night. Start with the halls chophouse salad and then the 45 day old aged filet is my go to, paired with creamed spinach, lobster mac and cheese, and charred creamed corn skillet. 18 layer chocolate cake made locally on Wadmalaw Island with an espresso martini is the perfect finish. Pricey but you wont regret it or be able to button your pants the next morning. Also, has an amazing brunch on the weekends which is a little more reasonably priced with a gospel singer/piano duet on Sundays for your morning entertainment.
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Halls Chophouse
434 King StUpscale steak house is my all time favorite for special occasions. You will most likely need reservations for this one. Bar is first come first serve however and has it's own separate menu. Owner will greet you at the door no matter the night. Start with the halls chophouse salad and then the 45 day old aged filet is my go to, paired with creamed spinach, lobster mac and cheese, and charred creamed corn skillet. 18 layer chocolate cake made locally on Wadmalaw Island with an espresso martini is the perfect finish. Pricey but you wont regret it or be able to button your pants the next morning. Also, has an amazing brunch on the weekends which is a little more reasonably priced with a gospel singer/piano duet on Sundays for your morning entertainment.
Amazing assortment of raw oysters. Happy hour is from 4-6 I believe. The Darling, Leons oyster bar, Peninsula Grill, The Ordinary, and 167 Raw all have fresh oysters if you are a fan like we are!
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The Darling Oyster Bar
513 King StAmazing assortment of raw oysters. Happy hour is from 4-6 I believe. The Darling, Leons oyster bar, Peninsula Grill, The Ordinary, and 167 Raw all have fresh oysters if you are a fan like we are!
One of the best dining views in Charleston along with great southern food
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Fleet Landing Restaurant & Bar
186 Concord StOne of the best dining views in Charleston along with great southern food
Southern style steakhouse well known around Charleston. Surprisingly for a steakhouse, the seared scallops are some of the best I've ever had.
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Oak Steakhouse
17 Broad StSouthern style steakhouse well known around Charleston. Surprisingly for a steakhouse, the seared scallops are some of the best I've ever had.
Staple restaurant in Charleston known for their upscale atmosphere and coastal southern cuisine. This is one of my favorite places to go for lunch or brunch and love taking visitors here when I am hosting friends/family. Its also a really nice dinner option. Breakfast, start with the fried green tomatoes then get the shrimp and grits with a bellini. Dinner, get the she crab soup to start with the fried chicken entree. Yum!!
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Magnolias
185 E Bay StStaple restaurant in Charleston known for their upscale atmosphere and coastal southern cuisine. This is one of my favorite places to go for lunch or brunch and love taking visitors here when I am hosting friends/family. Its also a really nice dinner option. Breakfast, start with the fried green tomatoes then get the shrimp and grits with a bellini. Dinner, get the she crab soup to start with the fried chicken entree. Yum!!
Get a dozen oysters and an oyster shooter if you're feeling adventurous! Shrimp Po' Boy is very good also. Also, one of my favorite local artists, Olessia Maximenko, created the artwork that is displayed in the restaurant/bar and is now used as their logo.
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Pearlz Oyster Bar
9 Magnolia RdGet a dozen oysters and an oyster shooter if you're feeling adventurous! Shrimp Po' Boy is very good also. Also, one of my favorite local artists, Olessia Maximenko, created the artwork that is displayed in the restaurant/bar and is now used as their logo.
Best burger in town, make sure to upgrade the fries to parm & herb fries, also make a damn good margarita to match ; )
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Little Jack's Tavern
710 King StBest burger in town, make sure to upgrade the fries to parm & herb fries, also make a damn good margarita to match ; )
Spicy fried chicken & oysters, how much more Charleston could you get than this? Reservations highly recommended.
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Leon's
698 King StSpicy fried chicken & oysters, how much more Charleston could you get than this? Reservations highly recommended.
Great place for wings and to watch a game. Also their kickin' chicken salad fried is delish!
Kickin' Chicken
Great place for wings and to watch a game. Also their kickin' chicken salad fried is delish!
Great spot for soup and a sandwich lunch or dinner. They also have delivery options if you're looking for night in.
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Ladles Soups Downtown
68 Cannon StGreat spot for soup and a sandwich lunch or dinner. They also have delivery options if you're looking for night in.
Amazing pizza, pasta, and a chefs menu option that I haven't tried as of yet but it is definitely on my list! Reservation are highly recommended.
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Indaco
526 King StAmazing pizza, pasta, and a chefs menu option that I haven't tried as of yet but it is definitely on my list! Reservation are highly recommended.
Such a cute spot for breakfast sandwiches, mimosas, coffees, and even lunch too!
Little Line Kitchen & Provisions
Such a cute spot for breakfast sandwiches, mimosas, coffees, and even lunch too!
Sweet little breakfast spot with delish options and of course mimosas bc it's Charleston and there is booze served with every meal ; )
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The Park Cafe
730 Rutledge AveSweet little breakfast spot with delish options and of course mimosas bc it's Charleston and there is booze served with every meal ; )
Great spot for coffee and pastries! Conveniently located for both downtown properties.
132 Spring Coffee & Kitchen Bar
Great spot for coffee and pastries! Conveniently located for both downtown properties.
Amazing rice bowls! A go-to for me for lunches while out and about.
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Bon Banh Mi Southeast Asian Kitchen
162 Spring StAmazing rice bowls! A go-to for me for lunches while out and about.
Amazing macaroons! I love their espresso and ham, egg, and cheese sandwiches. They also have a cute little bar for mimosas in the morning or happy hour with a little street side patio to watch the traffic patterns at Publix, it's more entertaining than one would think. People here can't drive and I'm from here so I'm allowed to say that.
Saveurs Du Monde Cafe WestEdge
Amazing macaroons! I love their espresso and ham, egg, and cheese sandwiches. They also have a cute little bar for mimosas in the morning or happy hour with a little street side patio to watch the traffic patterns at Publix, it's more entertaining than one would think. People here can't drive and I'm from here so I'm allowed to say that.
Newer spot in Charleston but quickly became a favorite of mine. The food is outstanding, amazing service, and the atmosphere to match. Make sure to get the steak tartare, yum! Also great for just a drink and app as they have a nice large bar area upstairs.
Southbound
Newer spot in Charleston but quickly became a favorite of mine. The food is outstanding, amazing service, and the atmosphere to match. Make sure to get the steak tartare, yum! Also great for just a drink and app as they have a nice large bar area upstairs.
Culinary experience unlike many others. 8 courses with wine pairings with an experience to match. $250 per person dinner lasts about 3 hours.
Honeysuckle Rose
Culinary experience unlike many others. 8 courses with wine pairings with an experience to match. $250 per person dinner lasts about 3 hours.
Culinary experience. High end dinner. I haven’t personally been yet but it’s on my list and my foodie friends say it’s amazing. Only open Thursday- Saturday dinners.
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Cannon Green
103 Spring StCulinary experience. High end dinner. I haven’t personally been yet but it’s on my list and my foodie friends say it’s amazing. Only open Thursday- Saturday dinners.
Chefs menu. Culinary experience. Classes available on certain nights for chefs classes and dinner/ cook your own dinner experiences.
A separate caviar bar that is so cute & intimate on the porch and has some amazing pairings.
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Zero Restaurant + Bar
0 George StChefs menu. Culinary experience. Classes available on certain nights for chefs classes and dinner/ cook your own dinner experiences.
A separate caviar bar that is so cute & intimate on the porch and has some amazing pairings.
Drinks & Nightlife
Rooftop bar on King Street. Also Cocktail Club, Vendue Inn rooftop, the Market Pavilion, and the Watch. Some of these can be a bit busy on the weekends, for a chiller vibe and a water view try Aqua Terrace bar on the roof of the Marriot on Lockwood. The round Holiday Inn has an enclosed top floor room with amazing views, good happy hours, and very chill loungey vibes.
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Stars Rooftop & Grill Room
495 King StreetRooftop bar on King Street. Also Cocktail Club, Vendue Inn rooftop, the Market Pavilion, and the Watch. Some of these can be a bit busy on the weekends, for a chiller vibe and a water view try Aqua Terrace bar on the roof of the Marriot on Lockwood. The round Holiday Inn has an enclosed top floor room with amazing views, good happy hours, and very chill loungey vibes.
Stand up paddle board or kayak the creeks during the day, take a sunset harbor cruise on the Palmetto Breeze Catamaran for evening, and finish with dinner and drinks at one of Shem Creeks many waterfront restaurants.
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Shem Creek
Stand up paddle board or kayak the creeks during the day, take a sunset harbor cruise on the Palmetto Breeze Catamaran for evening, and finish with dinner and drinks at one of Shem Creeks many waterfront restaurants.
Fun & funky live music venue in a divey part of town. Music every night starts around 10pm. They have amazing funk & soul bands. Drinks are craft cocktails. There is one with rosemary I really like but can not remember the name.
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The Commodore
504 Meeting StFun & funky live music venue in a divey part of town. Music every night starts around 10pm. They have amazing funk & soul bands. Drinks are craft cocktails. There is one with rosemary I really like but can not remember the name.
Champagne & Tea Bar! So cute and posh for a ladies night out. Located in the Bennett Hotel which also has a nice rooftop bar that is all blue decor. Very nice aesthetics and drinks all around.
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Camellias
404 King StChampagne & Tea Bar! So cute and posh for a ladies night out. Located in the Bennett Hotel which also has a nice rooftop bar that is all blue decor. Very nice aesthetics and drinks all around.
Arts & Culture
Also try the art walks during March, May, October, and December. Free evening art gallery viewings with complimentary wine pours on the first Friday of every month during these months. Its a proven fact that art is more beautiful after some wine!
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Gibbes Museum of Art
135 Meeting StAlso try the art walks during March, May, October, and December. Free evening art gallery viewings with complimentary wine pours on the first Friday of every month during these months. Its a proven fact that art is more beautiful after some wine!
One of my favorite local artists, Olessia Maximenko, has her work displayed here. She created the famous artwork that is now used as the logo for Pearlz, a Charleston favorite for oysters and oyster shooters! Popping in and out of Art Galleries and bar/restaurants is a great way to spend a rainy day in the low county.
Hagan Fine Art Gallery & Studio, LLC
125 Archdale St One of my favorite local artists, Olessia Maximenko, has her work displayed here. She created the famous artwork that is now used as the logo for Pearlz, a Charleston favorite for oysters and oyster shooters! Popping in and out of Art Galleries and bar/restaurants is a great way to spend a rainy day in the low county.
The first theatre in the original 13 colonies, this historic building can be toured during the day and still has live performances on certain nights of the week.
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Dock Street Theater
135 Church StThe first theatre in the original 13 colonies, this historic building can be toured during the day and still has live performances on certain nights of the week.
Shopping
Local boutiques and shops are found on lower king, south of Calhoun St.
On the 2nd Sunday of every month except for January, King Street is shut down for motorists and open only to pedestrians and local shops who expand their dining and shopping into the street. Its a fun event for locals and visitors!
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King Street
King StreetLocal boutiques and shops are found on lower king, south of Calhoun St.
On the 2nd Sunday of every month except for January, King Street is shut down for motorists and open only to pedestrians and local shops who expand their dining and shopping into the street. Its a fun event for locals and visitors!
Essentials
Publix Super Market
10 Westedge StParks & Nature
More laid back vibes with some good music to be found at the local beach bars. Snapper Jacks has a cool rooftop bar a block from the beach. Be sure to try the she crab soup!
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Παραλία Folly
East Ashley AvenueMore laid back vibes with some good music to be found at the local beach bars. Snapper Jacks has a cool rooftop bar a block from the beach. Be sure to try the she crab soup!
There are quite a few plantation parks to visit and explore. Magnolia Gardens is probably my second favorite. Cypress is a little further drive than the others but this one is amazing because you get to take a little row boat out on your own in the cypress tree swamp just like the movie The Notebook. It is in fact the site where that scene in The Notebook is filmed. You will see more alligators than swans though!
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Κήποι Cypress
3030 Cypress Gardens RdThere are quite a few plantation parks to visit and explore. Magnolia Gardens is probably my second favorite. Cypress is a little further drive than the others but this one is amazing because you get to take a little row boat out on your own in the cypress tree swamp just like the movie The Notebook. It is in fact the site where that scene in The Notebook is filmed. You will see more alligators than swans though!
Sightseeing
Tour the retired naval aircraft carrier and then have dinner and drinks at the waterfront restaurant and bar, Charleston Harbor Fish House.
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Patriots Point
40 Patriots Point RdTour the retired naval aircraft carrier and then have dinner and drinks at the waterfront restaurant and bar, Charleston Harbor Fish House.
The Powder Magazine is a gunpowder magazine and museum. Completed in 1713, it is the oldest surviving public building in the former Province of Carolina. This is a cool little taste of Charleston history in the heart of the city. Its a quick tour and one of my moms favorite spots to take visiting friends.
The Powder Magazine
79 Cumberland StThe Powder Magazine is a gunpowder magazine and museum. Completed in 1713, it is the oldest surviving public building in the former Province of Carolina. This is a cool little taste of Charleston history in the heart of the city. Its a quick tour and one of my moms favorite spots to take visiting friends.
One of the oldest museums in the United States. Its highly regarded collection includes historic artifacts, natural history, decorative arts and two historic Charleston houses.
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Το Μουσείο του Τσάρλεστον
360 Meeting StOne of the oldest museums in the United States. Its highly regarded collection includes historic artifacts, natural history, decorative arts and two historic Charleston houses.
Fort Sumter is a sea fort in Charleston, South Carolina, notable for the first shot fired in the American Civil War. Beautiful boat ride out to the fort included in the tours.
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Εθνικό Μνημείο Φρούριο Σάμτερ
Fort Sumter is a sea fort in Charleston, South Carolina, notable for the first shot fired in the American Civil War. Beautiful boat ride out to the fort included in the tours.
Historic Charleston City Market
188 Meeting StPalmetto Carriage Works
8 Guignard StΠαλιά Ανταλλαγή & Φυλακή Provost
122 E Bay St