The Best Places to Eat and Drink in Charleston | Downtown

1. • Chubby Fish 85

   • Innovative Lowcountry Seafood Restaurant
   
   

   1. 50 Best
      North America's 50 Best Restaurants | #19

   2. 2024 James Beard Awards
      Best Chef: Southeast, James London | Nominee

   3. Eater Carolinas
      18 Best Restaurants in Charleston

   
   

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   • 252 Coming St, Charleston, SC | Downtown
   • Website
   • Instagram

2. • Vern's 80

   • Unassuming Lowcountry-Influenced Neighborhood Restaurant
   
   

   1. Wine Enthusiast
      Forward 50 Restaurants 2024

   2. The New York Times
      The Restaurant List, 2023

   3. 2023 James Beard Awards
      Best Chef: Southeast, Daniel "Dano" Heinze | Semifinalist

   
   

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   • 41 Bogard St, Unit A, Charleston, SC | Downtown
   • Website
   • Instagram

3. • Kultura 78

   • Casual Filipino Restaurant
   
   

   1. Esquire
      The Best New Restaurants in America 2024

   2. The New York Times
      The 26 Best Dishes We Ate Across the U.S. in 2024 | Arroz Caldo

   3. Conde Nast Traveler
      40 Best Restaurants in Charleston

   
   

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   • 73 Spring St, Charleston, SC | Downtown
   • Website
   • Instagram

4. • Costa 71

   • Vibrant Coastal Italian Restaurant
   
   

   1. Eater Carolinas
      Best New South Carolina Restaurant

   2. The Infatuation
      The Best Restaurants In Charleston

   3. Conde Nast Traveler
      40 Best Restaurants in Charleston

   
   

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   • 320 Broad St, Charleston, SC | Downtown
   • Website
   • Instagram

5. • Wild Common 71

   • Unique Tasting
   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      1 Star

   2. 2022 James Beard Awards
      Best Chef: Southeast, Orlando Pagán | Semifinalist

   3. Conde Nast Traveler
      40 Best Restaurants in Charleston

   
   

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   • 103 Spring St, Charleston, SC | Downtown
   • Website
   • Instagram

6. • Sorelle 70

   • Modern Southern Italian All-Day Cafe
   
   

   1. AAA
      Four Diamond Restaurants

   2. Michelin Guide
      Selected Restaurants

   3. Conde Nast Traveler
      40 Best Restaurants in Charleston

   
   

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   • 88 Broad St, Charleston, SC | Downtown
   • Website
   • Instagram

7. • Bintü Atelier 70

   • Classic West African Restaurant
   
   

   1. Bon Appétit
      The 20 Best New Restaurants of 2024

   2. Eater Carolinas
      18 Best Restaurants in Charleston

   3. Conde Nast Traveler
      40 Best Restaurants in Charleston

   
   

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   • 8D Line St Charleston, SC | Downtown
   • Website
   • Instagram

8. • Lowland 70

   • Dreamy Lowcountry Restaurant
   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      Selected Restaurants

   2. Food & Wine
      The Top 15 US Restaurants, 2025

   3. Conde Nast Traveler
      40 Best Restaurants in Charleston

   
   

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   • 36 George St, Charleston, SC | Downtown
   • Website
   • Instagram

9. • Husk 68

   • Thoughtful Southern Restaurant
   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      Selected Restaurants

   2. Eater
      The All-Time Eater 38

   3. Conde Nast Traveler
      40 Best Restaurants in Charleston

   
   

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   • 76 Queen St, Charleston, SC | Downtown
   • Website
   • Instagram

10. • Marbled & Fin 66

    • Modern Steakhouse
    
    

    1. Wine Enthusiast
       Top 50 New Restaurants 2025

    2. The Infatuation
       The Best Restaurants In Charleston

    3. Eater Carolinas
       Where to Drink in Charleston Right Now

    
    

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    • 480 E Bay St, Unit A, Charleston, SC | Downtown
    • Website
    • Instagram

11. • babas on cannon 63

    • Relaxing European-Inspired Cafe
    
    

    1. Eater Carolinas
       13 Essential Charleston Bars for Cocktails, Beer, Wine

    2. The Infatuation
       The Best Restaurants In Charleston

    3. Conde Nast Traveler
       40 Best Restaurants in Charleston

    
    

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    • 11 Cannon St, Charleston, SC | Downtown
    • Website
    • Instagram

12. • Hannibal's Kitchen 63

    • Legendary Soul Food Restaurant
    
    

    1. The Infatuation
       The Best Restaurants In Charleston

    2. Conde Nast Traveler
       40 Best Restaurants in Charleston

    3. The New York Times
       The Restaurant List, 2021

    
    

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    • 16 Blake St, Charleston, SC | Downtown
    • Website

13. • The Ordinary 63

    • Fancy Southern Seafood Brasserie
    
    

    1. Eater Carolinas
       18 Best Restaurants in Charleston

    2. The Infatuation
       The Best Restaurants In Charleston

    3. Conde Nast Traveler
       40 Best Restaurants in Charleston

    
    

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    • 544 King St, Charleston, SC | Downtown
    • Website
    • Instagram

14. • FIG 63

    • Vibrant Lowcountry Neighborhood Bistro
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. The Infatuation
       The Best Restaurants In Charleston

    3. Conde Nast Traveler
       40 Best Restaurants in Charleston

    
    

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    • 232 Meeting St, Charleston, SC | Downtown
    • Website
    • Instagram

15. • Chez Nous 63

    • Romantic Mediterranean Neighborhood Restaurant
    
    

    1. The Infatuation
       The Best Restaurants In Charleston

    2. Eater Carolinas
       18 Best Restaurants in Charleston

    3. Conde Nast Traveler
       40 Best Restaurants in Charleston

    
    

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    • 6 Payne Ct, Charleston, SC | Downtown
    • Website
    • Instagram

16. • Circa 1886 48

    
    

    1. AAA
       Four Diamond Restaurants

    2. Conde Nast Traveler
       40 Best Restaurants in Charleston

    
    

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    • 149 Wentworth St, Charleston, SC | Downtown

17. • Malagon 46

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       1 Star

    2. Conde Nast Traveler
       40 Best Restaurants in Charleston

    
    

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    • 33 Spring St, Charleston, SC | Downtown

18. • Proof 46

    • Lively Shot Bar
    
    

    1. 2024 Spirited Awards
       Best U.S. Bar Team – U.S. East | Regional Honoree

    2. Eater Carolinas
       Where to Drink in Charleston Right Now

    
    

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    • 437 King St, Charleston, SC | Downtown
    • Instagram

19. • The Archer 43

    • Buzzy Tavern
    
    

    1. The Infatuation
       The Best Restaurants In Charleston

    2. Eater Carolinas
       Where to Drink in Charleston Right Now

    
    

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    • 601 Meeting Street Unit 140 Charleston, SC | Downtown

20. • Merci 41

    
    

    1. The Infatuation
       The Best Restaurants In Charleston

    2. Conde Nast Traveler
       40 Best Restaurants in Charleston

    
    

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    • 28 Pitt St, Charleston, SC | Downtown

21. • Xiao Bao Biscuit 41

    • Surprising Pan-Asian Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. Conde Nast Traveler
       40 Best Restaurants in Charleston

    
    

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    • 224 Rutledge Ave, Charleston, SC | Downtown

22. • Halls Chophouse 28

    
    

    1. AAA
       Four Diamond Restaurants

    
    

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    • 434 King St, Charleston, SC | Downtown

23. • Peninsula Grill 28

    
    

    1. AAA
       Four Diamond Restaurants

    
    

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    • 112 N Market St, Charleston, SC | Downtown

24. • Grill 225 26

    • Elegant Steakhouse
    
    

    1. Forbes Travel Guide
       Recommended

    
    

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    • 225 E Bay St, Charleston, SC | Downtown

25. • Frannie & The Fox 25

    • Hotel Bar Cocktail Bar
    
    

    1. 2024 Spirited Awards
       Best U.S. Hotel Bar – U.S. East | Regional Honoree

    
    

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    • 181 Church St, Charleston, SC | Downtown

26. • La Pâtisserie 25

    
    

    1. 2024 James Beard Awards
       Outstanding Pastry Chef or Baker, Rémy Fünfrock | Semifinalist

    
    

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    • 404 King St, Charleston, SC | Downtown

27. • Legami 23

    
    

    1. Wine Enthusiast
       Top 50 New Restaurants 2025

    
    

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    • 492 King St, Charleston, SC | Downtown

28. • By the Way 21

    • Grown-Up Part Spot
    
    

    1. Eater Carolinas
       Where to Drink in Charleston Right Now

    
    

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    • 45 Spring St, Charleston, SC | Downtown

29. • The Gin Joint 21

    
    

    1. Eater Carolinas
       13 Essential Charleston Bars for Cocktails, Beer, Wine

    
    

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    • 182 E Bay St, Charleston, SC | Downtown

30. • The Establishment 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 28 Broad St, Charleston, SC | Downtown

31. • Zero Restaurant + Bar 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 0 George St, Charleston, SC | Downtown

32. • Roseline 21

    • Moody Wine Bar
    
    

    1. Eater Carolinas
       Where to Drink in Charleston Right Now

    
    

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    • 125 Line St, Charleston, SC | Downtown

33. • Seahorse 21

    • Ever-Changing Cocktail Bar
    
    

    1. Eater Carolinas
       Where to Drink in Charleston Right Now

    
    

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    • 254 Coming St, Charleston, SC | Downtown

34. • The Living Room 21

    
    

    1. Eater Carolinas
       13 Essential Charleston Bars for Cocktails, Beer, Wine

    
    

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    • 334 Meeting St, Charleston, SC | Downtown

35. • Bin 152 21

    
    

    1. Eater Carolinas
       13 Essential Charleston Bars for Cocktails, Beer, Wine

    
    

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    • 152 King St, Charleston, SC | Downtown

36. • Madison Maison 21

    • Opulent Champagne Bar
    
    

    1. Eater Carolinas
       Where to Drink in Charleston Right Now

    
    

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    • 145 Calhoun St, Unit 201, Charleston, SC | Downtown

37. • Sorghum & Salt 21

    • Hyperlocal Restaurant
    
    

    1. Eater Carolinas
       Where to Drink in Charleston Right Now

    
    

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    • 186 St Philip St, Charleston, SC | Downtown

38. • Two Bit Club 21

    • Creative Vietnamese Restaurant
    
    

    1. Eater Carolinas
       Where to Drink in Charleston Right Now

    
    

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    • 288 King St, Ste 101, Charleston, SC | Downtown

39. • 167 Raw Oyster Bar 21

    • Packed Seafood Restaurant
    
    

    1. Eater Carolinas
       18 Best Restaurants in Charleston

    
    

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    • 193 King St, Charleston, SC | Downtown

40. • La Cave 21

    • Craft Southern French Cocktail Bar
    
    

    1. Eater Carolinas
       Where to Drink in Charleston Right Now

    
    

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    • 550 King St, Ste 150, Charleston, SC | Downtown

41. • Dave's Carry-Out 21

    • Laid-Back Carryout Spot
    
    

    1. Eater Carolinas
       18 Best Restaurants in Charleston

    
    

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    • 42 Morris St, Unit C, Charleston, SC | Downtown

42. • Ma'am Saab 21

    • Vibey Pakistani Restaurant
    
    

    1. The Infatuation
       The Best Restaurants In Charleston

    
    

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    • 251 Meeting St, Charleston, SC | Downtown

43. • Last Saint 21

    
    

    1. Eater Carolinas
       13 Essential Charleston Bars for Cocktails, Beer, Wine

    
    

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    • 472 Meeting St, Charleston, SC | Downtown

44. • The Belmont 21

    
    

    1. Eater Carolinas
       13 Essential Charleston Bars for Cocktails, Beer, Wine

    
    

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    • 511 King St, Charleston, SC | Downtown

45. • Pink Bellies 21

    • Memorable Vietnamese Comfort Food Restaurant
    
    

    1. The Infatuation
       The Best Restaurants In Charleston

    
    

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    • 595 King St, Charleston, SC | Downtown

46. • Marbled & Fin 20

    
    

    1. Conde Nast Traveler
       40 Best Restaurants in Charleston

    
    

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    • 480 E Bay St, Ste A, Charleston, SC | Downtown

47. • Indaco 20

    
    

    1. Conde Nast Traveler
       40 Best Restaurants in Charleston

    
    

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    • 526 King St, Charleston, SC | Downtown

48. • Slightly North of Broad 20

    
    

    1. Conde Nast Traveler
       40 Best Restaurants in Charleston

    
    

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    • 192 E Bay St, Charleston, SC | Downtown

49. • The Grocery 20

    
    

    1. Conde Nast Traveler
       40 Best Restaurants in Charleston

    
    

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    • 4 Cannon St, Charleston, SC | Downtown

50. • Da Toscano Porchetta Shop 20

    
    

    1. Conde Nast Traveler
       40 Best Restaurants in Charleston

    
    

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    • 109 President St, Charleston, SC | Downtown