The Best Places to Eat and Drink in Charleston

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. • 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

7. • 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

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. • Rodney Scott's BBQ 68

    • Whole-Pig S. Carolina BBQ Shop
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Bib Gourmand

    2. Eater Carolinas
       18 Best Restaurants in Charleston

    3. Conde Nast Traveler
       40 Best Restaurants in Charleston

    
    

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    • 1011 King St, Charleston, SC | Uptown
    • Website
    • Instagram

11. • Lewis Barbecue 68

    • Airy Central Texas-Style BBQ Shop
    
    

    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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    • 464 N Nassau St, Charleston, SC | Uptown
    • Website
    • Instagram

12. • King BBQ 68

    • Fresh Chinese/Southern BBQ Shop
    
    

    1. Bon Appétit
       The 20 Best New Restaurants of 2024

    2. The Infatuation
       The Best Restaurants In Charleston

    3. Conde Nast Traveler
       40 Best Restaurants in Charleston

    
    

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    • 2029 Carver Ave, North Charleston, SC | North Charleston
    • Website
    • Instagram

13. • 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

14. • The Obstinate Daughter 66

    • Relaxed Lowcountry Restaurant
    
    

    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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    • 2063 Middle St, Sullivans Island, SC | East of the Peninsula
    • Website
    • Instagram

15. • 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

16. • 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

17. • Jackrabbit Filly 63

    • Sharable New Chinese-American Restaurant
    
    

    1. Eater Carolinas
       Where to Drink in Charleston Right Now

    2. The Infatuation
       The Best Restaurants In Charleston

    3. Conde Nast Traveler
       40 Best Restaurants in Charleston

    
    

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    • 1083 E Montague Ave, North Charleston, SC | North Charleston
    • Website
    • Instagram

18. • 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

19. • 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

20. • 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

21. • The Ocean Room 58

    • Premier Steakhouse
    
    

    1. Forbes Travel Guide
       5 Stars

    2. AAA
       Four Diamond Restaurants

    
    

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    • 1 Sanctuary Beach Dr, Kiawah Island, SC | West of the Peninsula
    • Website
    • Instagram

22. • Edmund's Oast 50

    • Killer Brewpub
    
    

    1. 2024 James Beard Awards
       Outstanding Bar | Semifinalist

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

    
    

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    • 1081 Morrison Dr, Charleston, SC | Uptown
    • Website

23. • 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

24. • Lost Isle 48

    • Open-Fire Lowcountry Restaurant
    
    

    1. The New York Times
       The Restaurant List, 2024

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

    
    

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    • 3338 Maybank Hwy, Johns Island, SC | West of the Peninsula

25. • Renzo 48

    • Creative Pizza Shop
    
    

    1. Wine Enthusiast
       Forward 50 Restaurants 2023

    2. Eater Carolinas
       18 Best Restaurants in Charleston

    
    

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    • 384 Huger St, Charleston, SC | Uptown

26. • 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

27. • 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

28. • Graft Wine Shop & Wine Bar 46

    • Great Neighborhood Wine Shop
    
    

    1. 2025 James Beard Awards
       Outstanding Professional in Beverage Service, Femi Oyediran and Miles White | Semifinalist

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

    
    

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    • 700 King St, Ste B, Charleston, SC | Uptown
    • Website
    • Instagram

29. • Leon’s Fine Poultry & Oyster Shop 45

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Bib Gourmand

    2. Conde Nast Traveler
       40 Best Restaurants in Charleston

    3. Eater
       Best New Restaurants in America, 2015

    
    

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    • 698 King St, Charleston, SC | Uptown

30. • 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

31. • Kwei Fei 43

    • Expressive Chinese (Sichuan) Restaurant
    
    

    1. Eater Carolinas
       18 Best Restaurants in Charleston

    2. The Infatuation
       The Best Restaurants In Charleston

    
    

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    • 1977 Maybank Hwy, Charleston, SC | West of the Peninsula

32. • Sushi-Wa 41

    • Intimate Japanese Omakase
    
    

    1. The Infatuation
       The Best Restaurants In Charleston

    2. Conde Nast Traveler
       40 Best Restaurants in Charleston

    
    

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    • 1503 King Street Ext, Charleston, SC | Uptown

33. • Maison 41

    • Relaxed French (Parisian) Restaurant
    
    

    1. Eater Carolinas
       18 Best Restaurants in Charleston

    2. Conde Nast Traveler
       40 Best Restaurants in Charleston

    
    

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    • 708 King St, Charleston, SC | Uptown

34. • 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

35. • 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

36. • Edmund's Oast 28

    
    

    1. 2024 James Beard Awards
       Outstanding Bar | Semifinalist

    
    

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    • 1505 King Street Ext, Unit 115, Charleston, SC | Uptown

37. • Peninsula Grill 28

    
    

    1. AAA
       Four Diamond Restaurants

    
    

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    • 112 N Market St, Charleston, SC | Downtown

38. • Halls Chophouse 28

    
    

    1. AAA
       Four Diamond Restaurants

    
    

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    • 434 King St, Charleston, SC | Downtown

39. • Grill 225 26

    • Elegant Steakhouse
    
    

    1. Forbes Travel Guide
       Recommended

    
    

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    • 225 E Bay St, Charleston, SC | Downtown

40. • 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

41. • 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

42. • Recovery Room Tavern 25

    
    

    1. Huckberry
       The 50 Best Dive Bars in America

    
    

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    • 685 King St, Charleston, SC | Uptown

43. • Community Table 25

    
    

    1. 2023 James Beard Awards
       Best Chef: Northeast, Christian Hunter | Nominee

    
    

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    • 148 Civitas St, Mount Pleasant, SC | East of the Peninsula

44. • Legami 23

    
    

    1. Wine Enthusiast
       Top 50 New Restaurants 2025

    
    

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    • 492 King St, Charleston, SC | Downtown

45. • The Darling Oyster Bar 23

    
    

    1. Esquire
       The Best Martinis in America, 2024 | House Dirty Vodka Martini

    
    

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    • 513 King St, Charleston, SC |

46. • The Belmont 21

    
    

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

    
    

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    • 511 King St, Charleston, SC | Downtown

47. • 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

48. • Weltons Tiny Bakeshop 21

    
    

    1. The Infatuation
       The Best Restaurants In Charleston

    
    

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    • 682 King St, Charleston, SC | Uptown

49. • Stems & Skins 21

    
    

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

    
    

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    • 1070B E Montague Ave, North Charleston, SC | North Charleston

50. • Paddock & Whisky 21

    
    

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

    
    

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    • 1074 E Montague Ave, North Charleston, SC | North Charleston

51. • The Faculty Lounge 21

    
    

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

    
    

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    • 391 Huger St, Charleston, SC | Uptown

52. • Last Saint 21

    
    

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

    
    

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    • 472 Meeting St, Charleston, SC | Downtown

53. • Daps Breakfast and Imbibe 21

    • Inventive Southern Breakfast Spot
    
    

    1. The Infatuation
       The Best Restaurants In Charleston

    
    

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    • 280A Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC | Uptown

54. • Palmira Barbecue 21

    • Promising American/Puerto Rican BBQ Shop
    
    

    1. The Infatuation
       The Best Restaurants In Charleston

    
    

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    • Bldg 1 2366 Ashley River Rd Charleston, SC | West of the Peninsula

55. • 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

56. • 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

57. • Bertha's Restaurant 21

    • Classic Southern Restaurant
    
    

    1. Eater Carolinas
       18 Best Restaurants in Charleston

    2. Conde Nast Traveler
       40 Best Restaurants in Charleston

    
    

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    • 2332 Meeting Street Rd, Charleston, SC | North Charleston

58. • 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

59. • 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

60. • 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

61. • All My Exes 21

    • Neighborhood Cocktail Bar
    
    

    1. Eater Carolinas
       Where to Drink in Charleston Right Now

    
    

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    • 825 Savannah Hwy, Ste B, Charleston, SC | West of the Peninsula

62. • Bin 152 21

    
    

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

    
    

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    • 152 King St, Charleston, SC | Downtown

63. • 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

64. • 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

65. • 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

66. • Pelato 21

    • Fun Italian (Brooklyn-Style) Restaurant
    
    

    1. 2022 James Beard Awards
       Outstanding Restaurant | Nominee

    2. Eater Carolinas
       Where to Drink in Charleston Right Now

    
    

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    • 1085 Morrison Dr, Charleston, SC | Uptown

67. • Bar George 21

    • Fun Bar
    
    

    1. The Infatuation
       The Best Restaurants In Charleston

    
    

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    • 1956 Maybank Hwy, Unit E, Charleston, SC | West of the Peninsula

68. • 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

69. • Seanachai 21

    
    

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

    
    

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    • 3157 Maybank Hwy, Johns Island, SC | West of the Peninsula

70. • 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

71. • 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

72. • The Establishment 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 28 Broad St, Charleston, SC | Downtown

73. • Zero Restaurant + Bar 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 0 George St, Charleston, SC | Downtown

74. • 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

75. • Indaco 20

    
    

    1. Conde Nast Traveler
       40 Best Restaurants in Charleston

    
    

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    • 526 King St, Charleston, SC | Downtown

76. • Wild Olive 20

    
    

    1. Conde Nast Traveler
       40 Best Restaurants in Charleston

    
    

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    • 2867 Maybank Hwy, Johns Island, SC | West of the Peninsula

77. • 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

78. • The Grocery 20

    
    

    1. Conde Nast Traveler
       40 Best Restaurants in Charleston

    
    

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    • 4 Cannon St, Charleston, SC | Downtown

79. • Sullivan’s Fish Camp 20

    
    

    1. Conde Nast Traveler
       40 Best Restaurants in Charleston

    
    

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    • 2019 Middle St, Sullivans Island, SC | East of the Peninsula

80. • Tutti Pizza 20

    
    

    1. Conde Nast Traveler
       40 Best Restaurants in Charleston

    
    

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    • 700 King St, Unit A, Charleston, SC | Uptown

81. • 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

82. • Xo Brasserie 20

    
    

    1. Conde Nast Traveler
       40 Best Restaurants in Charleston

    
    

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    • 1090 Morrison Dr, Charleston, SC | Uptown

83. • Cane Pazzo 20

    
    

    1. Conde Nast Traveler
       40 Best Restaurants in Charleston

    
    

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    • 1276 Yeamans Hall Rd, Hanahan, SC | North Charleston

84. • Palmira Barbecue 20

    
    

    1. Conde Nast Traveler
       40 Best Restaurants in Charleston

    
    

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    • 2366 Ashley River Rd, BLDG 1, Charleston, SC | West of the Peninsula

85. • Glass Onion 20

    
    

    1. Conde Nast Traveler
       40 Best Restaurants in Charleston

    
    

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    • 1219 Savannah Hwy, Charleston, SC | West of the Peninsula

86. • Bertha's Kitchen 20

    
    

    1. Eater Carolinas
       18 Best Restaurants in Charleston

    2. Conde Nast Traveler
       40 Best Restaurants in Charleston

    
    

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    • 2332 Meeting Street Rd, Charleston, SC | North Charleston

87. • Da Toscano Porchetta Shop 20

    
    

    1. Conde Nast Traveler
       40 Best Restaurants in Charleston

    
    

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    • 109 President St, Charleston, SC | Downtown

88. • Bowens Island 20

    
    

    1. Conde Nast Traveler
       40 Best Restaurants in Charleston

    
    

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    • 1870 Bowens Island Rd, Charleston, SC | West of the Peninsula