Kiersten’s guidebook for Charleston
Food scene
This local restaurant has amazing Asian fusion cuisine. The owners are so great and every bite will make you want more. And the cocktails are probably my favorite in town!
75 locals recommend
Jackrabbit Filly
4628 Spruill AveThis local restaurant has amazing Asian fusion cuisine. The owners are so great and every bite will make you want more. And the cocktails are probably my favorite in town!
Hands down the best place for brisket! A laid back atmosphere with great food and drinks. You cannot go wrong here- just make sure to wear stretchy pants!
186 locals recommend
Lewis Barbecue
464 N Nassau StHands down the best place for brisket! A laid back atmosphere with great food and drinks. You cannot go wrong here- just make sure to wear stretchy pants!
Get the cabbage pancake, trust me, it's one of the best bites in all of Charleston.
212 locals recommend
Xiao Bao Biscuit
224 Rutledge AveGet the cabbage pancake, trust me, it's one of the best bites in all of Charleston.
If you like spicy and flavorful, this place is so good! But a warning it IS hot! A perfect spot to try if you're over southern foods. haha
28 locals recommend
Kwei Fei at Charleston Pour House
1977 Maybank HwyIf you like spicy and flavorful, this place is so good! But a warning it IS hot! A perfect spot to try if you're over southern foods. haha
Awesome spot for cocktails! They seriously know how to shake (or shir) up something that will wow you.
68 locals recommend
The Belmont
511 King StAwesome spot for cocktails! They seriously know how to shake (or shir) up something that will wow you.
For great food and drinks, these servings are huge and so delicious. If you're in the mood for some N'awlins fare, this is your spot!
55 locals recommend
LoLA
4830 O'Hear AveFor great food and drinks, these servings are huge and so delicious. If you're in the mood for some N'awlins fare, this is your spot!
Delicious food, amazing cocktails. Great people watching. Grab a seat at the bar and get some snacks and drinks.
38 locals recommend
Felix Cocktails et Cuisine
550 King StDelicious food, amazing cocktails. Great people watching. Grab a seat at the bar and get some snacks and drinks.
For locally made ice cream, made right in the store! A handful of flavors always done right. Love this place and the owner loves his clients.
29 locals recommend
Park Circle Creamery
1069 E Montague AveFor locally made ice cream, made right in the store! A handful of flavors always done right. Love this place and the owner loves his clients.
Neighborhoods
A funky fun place to visit, walk the circle, and stroll down the main strip on Montague to check out the local cultural food scene. They have fun festivals, music at the brewery, and events at the DIG.
125 locals recommend
Park Circle
A funky fun place to visit, walk the circle, and stroll down the main strip on Montague to check out the local cultural food scene. They have fun festivals, music at the brewery, and events at the DIG.
Sightseeing
A beautiful spot to stroll through gardens, see peacocks, and have a picnic!
395 locals recommend
Magnolia Plantation & Gardens
3550 Ashley River RdA beautiful spot to stroll through gardens, see peacocks, and have a picnic!
South Carolina Aquarium
100 Aquarium WharfFun for the family and a great rainy day activity!
Best place to see beautiful oaks and relax. Bring a picnic and take a nap!
154 locals recommend
White Point Garden
2 Murray BlvdBest place to see beautiful oaks and relax. Bring a picnic and take a nap!
If you come to Charleston you have to take a pic with the pineapple fountain! Iconic, and in a great waterfront park with views of the bridge!
49 locals recommend
Famous Pineapple Fountain
1 Vendue RangeIf you come to Charleston you have to take a pic with the pineapple fountain! Iconic, and in a great waterfront park with views of the bridge!
A great place to pick up souvenirs! So many local artist and creators here, check it out almost every day and some nights!
364 locals recommend
Historic Charleston City Market
188 Meeting StA great place to pick up souvenirs! So many local artist and creators here, check it out almost every day and some nights!
Hit up the Farmers Market on Saturday morning for snacks and walk from here down King Street for shopping!
379 locals recommend
Marion Square
Hit up the Farmers Market on Saturday morning for snacks and walk from here down King Street for shopping!