Things To Do
The Ghosts of Charleston
On the corner of Concord and Cumberland 9:30 (under the veil of darkness) walking tour
Prohibition
Located in the heart of downtown, Prohibition captures the swing and sway of the '20s jazz in Charleston. There is live jazz music six nights a week in addition to award winning craft cocktails and beer, all in a space designed with a Jazz Age vibe.
The Rooftop Bar at Vendue
The Rooftop bar offers captivating views of the harbor. Often voted "Best Rooftop Bar".
The Battery & White Point Gardens
Located in the heart of the historic district, this park and its surrounding mansions provide a spectacular view of Charleston Harbor.
Charleston City Market
Open F-Su 6:30 am o 10:30 pm. One of the nation's oldest public markets and the cultural heart of Charleston. We are home to more than 300 vibrant entrepreneurs. No matter what time of day or season you plan to visit, there is something to see, do, taste, and take home as a souvenir from the Charleston City Market!
Hominy Grill
Good restaurant for Breakfast. Located in a Historic Charleston single house, Hominy Grill feels as though it has been open for generations, in fact this landmark has only been dishing up its simple, clean fare since 1996. Combining the traditions of the past with the bounty of land and sea, James Beard Award winning chef/owner Robert Stehling lets the Low Country’s unique cultural history and flavors guide his cooking.
Husk
Good Restaurant for Lunch. Centrally located in historic downtown Charleston, Husk, from James Beard Award-winning Chef Sean Brock of McCrady’s and the Neighborhood Dining Group, transforms the essence of Southern food. Led by Brock and Executive Chef Travis Grimes, a Lowcountry native, the kitchen reinterprets the bounty of the surrounding area, exploring an ingredient-driven cuisine that begins in the rediscovery of heirloom products and redefines what it means to cook and eat in Charleston.
Rodney Scott's BBQ
Good BBQ Restaurant for lunch. Smoked over glowing coals of oak with a touch of hickory and pecan hardwood, the fresh whole hogs are first cooked belly down for 12 hours before they’re flipped over on their back, seasoned and doused liberally with Rodney’s Sauce and allowed to cook a little longer to let the flavors soak in.
Halls Chophouse
Make reservations early (i.e., when you first book your trip) because as soon as the word “brunch” was mentioned, every concierge U.S. News spoke with offered Hall's Chophouse's Sunday Gospel Brunch as their top recommendation. The soulful live music from an array of performers, including gospel stalwarts The Plantation Singers, is just part of the appeal. "Halls has an excellent menu, and is known for their impeccable service, VIP treatment and true Southern hospitality,” - The gospel brunch is served Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with music until 3 p.m.
Hank's Seafood Restaurant
Best Seafood Restaurant in Charleston for 16 Consecutive Years Great food and a charming ambiance can only equal an extraordinary dining experience! Hank’s Seafood Restaurant is located in a turn-of-the-century warehouse overlooking the Charleston City Market. Hank’s Seafood has been beautifully renovated to an ambiance that reflects Charleston’s port history and family roots… This restaurant recreates a Classic Charleston Fish House with an old fashioned saloon-style bar and an exhibition raw bar.
39 Rue De Jean
French. 39 Rue de Jean emanates the characteristics of a late 1800’s Brasserie, which offered Parisians hearty robust cuisine, handcrafted beers and affordable wines, in a vibrant whirl of jubilant socializing. Voted Best French Restaurant year after year by the Charleston City Paper.
FIG
Once a humble corner bistro, FIG has blossomed into one of the Southeast’s top culinary destinations. The staff is passionate and polite. The room is simple and modern. The menu is creative and seasonal.
Trattoria Lucca
Italian. Chef Ken Vedrinski changes the dinner menu nightly depending on what the local ingredients inspire him to create that night, or what fresh catch the local fishmonger brings to his doorstep directly from the boat, such as seasonal triggerfish or black bass. The menu features Italian imported cheese and salumi, handmade pastas as well as the freshest produce and fresh seafood from the waters surrounding Charleston. At Lucca, one can expect innovative, delicate food that will have you longing for more days after the dining experience.
167 Raw
Oysters/Seafood. Though 167 Raw is a Charleston star, its roots are in Cape Cod, where partner Jesse Sandole’s family runs a seafood market—which no doubt explains the restaurant’s distinctly homey, fishmonger-esque vibe. Take a seat on one of the bar stools for a feast of Atlantic coast seafood, from fresh oysters to yellowfin tuna tacos to voluminous lobster rolls, dense with claw meat and light on mayo.
Eli's Table
Excellent restaurant for Local Low Country food. Great ambiance and chef specialties. We have eaten here and loved it. This is one of the downtown Charleston restaurants that the locals frequent. It's got great food and service. It's not cheap, but very reasonably priced for the quality that you get.
Fat Hen
Fat Hen offers innovative French Lowcountry cuisine using the freshest ingredients provided by their friends and neighbors in the farming community. Owned and operated by nationally acclaimed Chef Fred Neuville and his wife Joan, Fat Hen is located in the heart of the Johns Island farming community, minutes from downtown Charleston, South Carolina. Excellent restaurant for Sunday Brunch.
California Dreaming Restaurant
Great for Brunch/breakfast, California Dreaming serves a mix of hearty American classics and notable favorites, like the California Dreaming salad– but what sets them apart from the rest is that every dish is prepared from scratch daily. The consistent, family-friendly atmosphere can be enjoyed waterside on the Ashley River and see for yourself why it’s been an institution since 1984.
Mex 1 Coastal Cantina
Mexican Restaurant in West Ashley. The inspiration behind MEX 1 Coastal Cantina comes from ‘Mexico 1’, the interstate highway that parallels the coast of the Baja California peninsula. This strip of highway has manifested into a sweet spot for those who seek good surf, cantinas and taco shops. MEX 1 dives into the baja- southwestern culture head first – bringing it to East Coast locals, tourist, surfers and wanderers alike. Let us transcend you to a coastal state of mind.
Xiao Bao Biscuit
Asian Soul Food - Select dishes from China, Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam prepared locally & inspired by kick-ass grandmothers everywhere. Menu changes seasonally, with rotating daily specials and family style dinner service. No Reservations. First come, first serve. No parties larger than ten.
Pearlz Oyster Bar
Oyster Bar in West Ashley. Pearlz Oyster Bar is a fun, eclectic restaurant serving the very best in fresh seafood, including an assorted mix of raw shellfish, local seafood, Lowcountry recipes and regional favorites. The raw bar offers a variety of Lowcountry and Gulf oysters as well as specialty oysters, in addition to fresh seasonal shellfish. A full-service bar providing cold beers and unique, refreshing cocktails serves as the epicenter of the restaurant’s lively environment.
Mynt
One of the Most Popular Night Clubs in Charleston
Republic Garden & Lounge
Nightclub with innovative cocktails & small plates, served in a sophisticated setting.
Wedding Location
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