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Charleston Restaurants

Charleston Restaurants

Charleston has emerged as one of the best culinary cities in America. Whether it's tried and true Charleston cuisine or innovative foodie fare on Upper King Street, we'll give you some of Traveling Ink's favorite restaurant recommendations below.

 

 

Visitors ask frequently for a restaurant recommendation. Typically I preface my response to guests with a few questions. I ask them what genre of food they like, what entree they are in the mood for, whether they prefer a pedigreed chef or a fabulous view, and if they'd like something casual or a little more upscale. Once I have that information to work with, it is much easier to make a recommendation. There's just too much culinary talent in Charleston to be blurting out restaurant names on a whim.

 

Traveling Ink has separated it's restaurant referrals by genre below (be gracious with us, some restaurants overlap multiple genres). Please note that a restaurant's absence on the site doesn't mean we don't admire their skills in the kitchen. It simply may mean we haven't had the opportunity to eat there yet (or recently enough) to feature them on the site. **All restaurants are located in downtown Charleston unless otherwise noted.

 

 

Lowcountry/Southern Cooking

82 Queen

82 Queen Street, Charleston, SC 29401 • 843-723-7591

Poogan's Porch

72 Queen Street, Charleston, SC 29401 • 843-577-2337

Early Bird Diner (West Ashley)

1644 Savannah Hwy, Charleston, SC 29407 • 843-277-2353

Page's Okra Grill (Mt. Pleasant)

302 Coleman Blvd. Mt Pleasant, SC 29464 • 843-881-3333

 

Deli/Cafe

Brown Dog Deli

40 Broad Street, Charleston, SC 29401 • 843-853-8081

Black Bean Co.

429 King Street, Charleston, SC 29403 • 843-277-0990

Wine Not (James Island)

1956 Maybank Highway, Charleston (James Island), SC 29412 • 843-793-2231

 

 

Seafood

Hank's Seafood (Dinner Only)

10 Hayne Street, Charleston, SC 29401 • 843-723-3474

The Ordinary (Dinner Only)

544 King Street, Charleston, SC 29403 • 843-414-7060

The Wreck of Richard and Charlene (Mt. Pleasant)

106 Haddrell Street, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 • 843-884-0052

 

BBQ

Home Team BBQ

126 Williman Street, Charleston, SC 29403 • 843-225-7427

Rodney Scott's BBQ

1011 King Street, Charleston, SC 29403 • 843-990-9535

Sticky Fingers Ribhouse

235 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC 29401 • 843-853-7427



Steak or Chops

Burwell's Stone Fire Grill

14 North Market Street, Charleston, SC 29401 • 843-737-8700

Halls Chophouse

434 King Street, Charleston, SC 29403 • 843-727-0090

Oak Steakhouse

17 Broad Street, Charleston, SC 29401 • 843-722-4220

 

Husk Cheeseburger
Enjoy a lunchtime cheeseburger at Husk.

Burger

HoM Charleston

563 King Street Street, Charleston, SC 29403 • 843-573-7505

Fleet Landing

186 Concord Street, Charleston, SC 29401 • 843-722-8100

BLU Restaurant and Bar (Folly Beach)

1 Center Street, Folly Beach, SC 29439 • 843-588-6658

Husk

76 Queen Street, Charleston, SC 29401 • 843-577-2500

 

 

Best View

Charleston Harbor Fish House

32 Patriot's Point Road, Mt. Pleasant, SC, SC 29464 • 843-284-7070

Fleet Landing

186 Concord Street, Charleston, SC 29401 • 843-722-8100

Harborview Restaurant & Lounge (top of Holiday Inn Charleston-Riverview West Ashley)

301 Savannah Hwy, Charleston, SC 29407 • 843-556-7100

California Dreaming (West Ashley)

1 Ashley Point Drive, Charleston, SC 29407 • 843-766-1644

 

Vegan or Gluten Free Offerings

Brown Dog Deli

40 Broad Street, Charleston, SC 29401 • 843-853-8081

Black Bean Co.

429 King Street, Charleston, SC 29403 • 843-277-0990

Dellz Uptown

511 Rutledge Ave, Charleston, SC 29403 • 843-641-0352

 

Charleston dessert. Enjoy a gelato after your meal. Image courtesy Charleston Culinary Tours. All Rights Reserved.
Enjoy a gelato after your meal.

Dessert

Kaminsky's Dessert Cafe

78 North Market Street, Charleston, SC 29401 • 843-853-8270

Paolo's Italian Gelato

41 John Street, Charleston, SC 29403 • 843-577-0099

Belgian Gelato

6 Vendue Range, Charleston, SC 29401 • 843-743-5043

Peninsula Grill

112 North Market Street, Charleston, SC 29401 • 843-723-0700

 

Traveling Ink salutes these long-standing Charleston establishments that were not able to weather the storm during the pandemic. We'll miss your fine food and friendly staff. Thank you for serving the Charleston community and beyond well for so many years.

Jestine's Kitchen

Martha Lou's

Blossom

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*Traveling Ink cares about the safety of our guests and affiliate partners. While the site will attempt to provide up to date, accurate information, please understand that Covid 19 may cause last minute cancellations or alternative service offerings. We trust our affilate partners to make good safety decisions for guests and team members and stand behind their efforts to make wise choices. Traveling Ink is a Charleston travel and event planning expert, not an infectious disease expert. So, when in doubt, consult the CDC, World Health Organization, or your trusted physician for advisement. Stay safe out there.

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