Guidebook for Charleston
Food Scene
Local ingredients, everything house made, New Orleans inspired dishes.
38 locals recommend
The Glass Onion
1219 Savannah HwyLocal ingredients, everything house made, New Orleans inspired dishes.
Mellow Mushroom
19 Magnolia RdIncredible pizza & italian food.
Al Di La
25 Magnolia RdUpscale Italian food with a great atmosphere.
Some of the best breakfast food in the area. Known for their "Fried Chicken & Waffles". Very affordable price point.
62 locals recommend
Early Bird Diner
1644 Savannah HwySome of the best breakfast food in the area. Known for their "Fried Chicken & Waffles". Very affordable price point.
The best BBQ in town! relaxed laid back atmosphere with some outdoor dining.
265 locals recommend
Home Team BBQ
2209 Middle StThe best BBQ in town! relaxed laid back atmosphere with some outdoor dining.
Swig & Swine
1217 Savannah HwyReally good BBQ & great for families.
one of the best Italian places in town. Off the beaten path but totally worth it. A secret gem that has very little tourists.
184 locals recommend
Wild Olive Restaurant
2867 Maybank Hwyone of the best Italian places in town. Off the beaten path but totally worth it. A secret gem that has very little tourists.
Tattooed Moose, Johns Island
3328 Maybank Hwydelicious bar food & cocktails!
Fat Hen
3140 Maybank HwyJust plain good!
Has been my favorite restaurant for 10+ years. Some of the best food in the country. James Beard awarded.
177 locals recommend
FIG
232 Meeting StHas been my favorite restaurant for 10+ years. Some of the best food in the country. James Beard awarded.
One of my new favs! Great combo of greasy deliciousness & super fresh veggie plates. Best of both worlds!
73 locals recommend
Little Jack's Tavern
710 King StOne of my new favs! Great combo of greasy deliciousness & super fresh veggie plates. Best of both worlds!
put Charleston restaurant scene on the map! the OG
87 locals recommend
Slightly North of Broad Restaurant
192 E Bay Stput Charleston restaurant scene on the map! the OG
Minero
153B E Bay St1 of 2 best Mex restaurants in the city. The burrito...yummm!
1 of 2 best Mex restaurants in the city! Get the shrimp tacos..you won't be disappointed.
76 locals recommend
Zia Taqueria
1939A Maybank Hwy1 of 2 best Mex restaurants in the city! Get the shrimp tacos..you won't be disappointed.
The Lot
Attached to the Pour House. SOOO damn good!
Drinks & Nightlife
One of the oldest bars in Charleston area. Super dive bar with hundreds of beers, pool tables, & shuffle board.
48 locals recommend
Gene's Haufbrau
817 Savannah HwyOne of the oldest bars in Charleston area. Super dive bar with hundreds of beers, pool tables, & shuffle board.
Breezy mostly outdoor bar with great burgers & brunch on Sundays.
85 locals recommend
Triangle Char & Bar
828 Savannah HwyBreezy mostly outdoor bar with great burgers & brunch on Sundays.
Great bar with Salsa night Sundays, Half-off taco night on mondays and great food all around til 1am.
54 locals recommend
Voodoo Tiki Bar and Lounge
15 Magnolia RdGreat bar with Salsa night Sundays, Half-off taco night on mondays and great food all around til 1am.
Pearlz Oyster Bar
9 Magnolia RdSome of the best oysters in town!
My second home. Free deck (which is large) shows most nights from 6-9. Late night indoor shows most nights.
177 locals recommend
The Charleston Pour House
1977 Maybank HwyMy second home. Free deck (which is large) shows most nights from 6-9. Late night indoor shows most nights.
Food & drinks are delicious. Cool dive bar atmosphere with live music most nights.
67 locals recommend
Surf Bar Folly Beach
103 W Cooper AveFood & drinks are delicious. Cool dive bar atmosphere with live music most nights.
Front row & center the Atlantic ocean. Right next to the sand with live music.
42 locals recommend
BLU Beach Bar & Grill
1 Center StFront row & center the Atlantic ocean. Right next to the sand with live music.
Shopping
Unique boutique with California & southern inspired women's clothing.
6 locals recommend
Bashful Boutique
36 Windermere BlvdUnique boutique with California & southern inspired women's clothing.
Target
1300 Long Grove DrConvenient shopping for essentials right down the street.
Everything Else
Harris Teeter
290 East Bay StreetFor your everyday needs.
Do like a great wine selection with your cheese & crackers? Well this is the place to find both!
45 locals recommend
Avondale Wine & Cheese
813 Savannah HwyDo like a great wine selection with your cheese & crackers? Well this is the place to find both!
Entertainment & Activities
want a night of bowling & family fun? Here you go. Newly renovated.
9 locals recommend
Ashley Lanes Tavern
1568 Sam Rittenberg Blvdwant a night of bowling & family fun? Here you go. Newly renovated.
Paddle board company that takes you out on views of the Folly river.
22 locals recommend
Charleston SUP Safaris
83 Center StPaddle board company that takes you out on views of the Folly river.