Greater Charleston Area Food and Drink
Obstinate Daughter
Obstinate Daughter
Obstinate Daughter
Creative and delicious pasta, pizza, & shareable plates that highlight local seafood and produce. We are obsessed with the gelato shop below the restaurant and you can order it from your table. Reservations recommended.
Sullivan's Island
Chubby Fish
Obstinate Daughter
Obstinate Daughter
Well curated menu of primarily seafood-based dishes that showcase a diversity in preparations and flavors. Walk-ins only, go early and be prepared to grab a drink nearby while you wait for a table.
Downtown Charleston
Pink Bellies
Obstinate Daughter
Pink Bellies
Inventive and fun southeast Asian cuisine. Try the garlic noodles. Reservations recommended.
Downtown Charleston
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Obstinate Daughter
Pink Bellies
One of Charleston’s finest. Impeccable service, lovely wine list, and fresh regional cuisine. Great steak tartar and chicken liver pate. Reservations almost always required well in advance.
Downtown Charleston
Delaney Oyster House
Delaney Oyster House
Delaney Oyster House
Impressive raw bar and seafood dishes. Located in a historic home and swathed in southern charm, this is an authentic Charleston experience. Reservations recommended.
Downtown Charleston
Sushi-wa
Delaney Oyster House
Delaney Oyster House
Divine omakase experience, can’t recommend this enough. Reservations required.
Downtown Charleston
Edmund's Oast
Delaney Oyster House
Edmund's Oast
Everything is made in house from the beer to the
charcuterie, and everything is delicious. Sit outside for a more casual experience. Reservations recommended.
Downtown Charleston
Cru Cafe
Delaney Oyster House
Edmund's Oast
Located in a tiny Charleston single home near the market, perfect respite after (or during) a day of sight-seeing. The mac and cheese is a must. Reservations recommended.
Downtown Charleston
Lewis BBQ
Bowen's Island Restaurant
Rebel Taqueria
There are a ton of good options for SC BBQ in the area, but we often find ourselves craving Lewis, which is Texan-style. Nice selection of meats and family-style sides in a casual atmosphere. Must try the brisket.
Downtown Charleston
Rebel Taqueria
Bowen's Island Restaurant
Rebel Taqueria
Casual tacos in a fun atmosphere. They do
great braised meats and house made hot sauces.
Walk in.
North Charleston
Kwei Fei
Bowen's Island Restaurant
Bowen's Island Restaurant
Imaginative Chinese in a chill setting. Well worth the (30 mins) drive. Reservations recommended.
James Island
Bowen's Island Restaurant
Bowen's Island Restaurant
Bowen's Island Restaurant
Non-touristy, fried seafood on the water. Walk-in.
Folly Beach
Chico Feo
Chico Feo
Chico Feo
Another non-touristy spot, its like hanging out in your friend’s backyard if your friend was effortlessly hip and had a beach house with a great beer selection.
Folly Beach
Proof
Chico Feo
Chico Feo
Arguably the best bar in town for classic cocktails and creative riffs on the classics. This is where the grown ups drink.
Downtown Charleston
Dalila's
Chico Feo
Last Saint
Fun, tiki-inspired cocktails in a cozy space
Downtown Charleston
Last Saint
Recovery Room
Last Saint
Very hip spot with talented mixologists and innovative cocktails
Downtown Charleston
Recovery Room
Recovery Room
Recovery Room
Authentically local dive bar
Downtown Charleston
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