Alex's Guidebook
My Favorite Restaurants
Here you can find a couple of my wife and my local favorites.
NICO | Oysters + Seafood
201 Coleman Blvd
The Obstinate Daughter
2063 Middle StGreat food, great oysters, fun beach chic vibe
A must have bbq experience while in Sullivan’s Island by the beach.
265 locals recommend
Home Team BBQ
2209 Middle StA must have bbq experience while in Sullivan’s Island by the beach.
If you’re in the mood for Italian Melfis is a modern chich restaurant with fantastic food — especially pizzas 🍕 and pastas 🍝
37 locals recommend
Melfi's
721 King StIf you’re in the mood for Italian Melfis is a modern chich restaurant with fantastic food — especially pizzas 🍕 and pastas 🍝
If you like Spanish tapas — this is your place in Charleston!
18 locals recommend
Malagón, Mercado y Tapería
33 Spring StIf you like Spanish tapas — this is your place in Charleston!
Rodney Scott's BBQ - Charleston
1011 King StreetIf you’re in the mood to splurge and a foodie, this place updates their menu every night per the chefs recommendation. You will not be let down by this experience.
100 locals recommend
Chez Nous
6 Payne CtIf you’re in the mood to splurge and a foodie, this place updates their menu every night per the chefs recommendation. You will not be let down by this experience.
Tied with Melfis for best Italian downtown Le Farfalle is right by the CofC and has some fantastic food choices
36 locals recommend
Le Farfalle
15 Beaufain StTied with Melfis for best Italian downtown Le Farfalle is right by the CofC and has some fantastic food choices
High Cotton Charleston Restaurant
199 E Bay St
Halls Chophouse
434 King StBeaches
Some of the local Charleston beaches to visit during your stay. Ranked Sullivan’s Island 1st, IOP 2nd and Folly 3rd. Go visit Sullivan’s!
Sullivan's Island Beach
Isle of Palms Beach
Folly Beach
East Ashley AvenueSullivan's Island Beach
Sightseeing
Here you can see downtown and enjoy a historic promenade in Old Mt. Pleasant.
66 locals recommend
Pitt Street Bridge
100 Pitt StHere you can see downtown and enjoy a historic promenade in Old Mt. Pleasant.
Must visit! All the locals come here and you can get everything from drinks, bar food, to a complete night out!
99 locals recommend
Shem Creek
Must visit! All the locals come here and you can get everything from drinks, bar food, to a complete night out!
Boone Hall Plantation
1235 Long Point RoadRainbow Row
83-107 E Bay StFamous Pineapple Fountain
1 Vendue RangeBars
On the water island vibe bar where you can watch over Shem Creek and sometimes see dolphins.
Red's Ice House
98 Church StThe Commodore
504 Meeting StBourbon N' Bubbles
570 King StMainland Container Co. Kitchen & Bar
1528 Ben Sawyer BlvdGolf
My local recommendations.
Wild Dunes Harbor Golf Course
5891 Palmetto DrPatriots Point
40 Patriots Point RdCharleston National Golf Club
1360 National DrCity of Charleston Municipal Golf Course
2110 Maybank HwyKiawah Island Golf Resort
1 Sanctuary Beach DrWild Dunes Links Golf Course
10001 Back Bay DrActivities
Tidal Wave Water Sports
50 Immigration StTwin Ponds Rifle Range
7492 Willow Hall Rd