Guidebook for North Charleston
Food Scene
Orange Spot Coffee
1011 E Montague AveMy favorite coffee shop in Charleston!
EVO Pizzeria
1075 E Montague AveBest pizza in the city. Try the pork trifecta--you won't regret it.
DIG In The Park
1049 E Montague AveGreat outdoor space and good bar food/beer selection
Park Pizza Co
1028 E Montague AveTakeout!
Fratello's Italian Tavern
1050 E Montague AveWe Park Circlers love our Italian food.
Butcher & Bee
1085 Morrison DrKiller sandwiches, only open for lunch/brunch and late night
Newish restaurant owned by the same people who run Bin 152. I have yet to go but have heard fantastic things--it's supposed to be very romantic. Small menu (6 items or so) that changes daily.
100 locals recommend
Chez Nous
6 Payne CtNewish restaurant owned by the same people who run Bin 152. I have yet to go but have heard fantastic things--it's supposed to be very romantic. Small menu (6 items or so) that changes daily.
Edmund's Oast
1081 Morrison DrGet the fresh ricotta and PB&J beer (really).
Santi's
1302 Meeting Street RdMargaritas... but the best margaritas.
Wonderful Italian food, off the radar but known to be a favorite of the F&B crowd. They also do a great $40 pp family supper on Mondays.
67 locals recommend
Trattoria Lucca
41 Bogard StWonderful Italian food, off the radar but known to be a favorite of the F&B crowd. They also do a great $40 pp family supper on Mondays.
The Macintosh
479B King StConsistently great food and nice atmosphere
Trendy newish Vietnamese/Asian fusion place with wonderful food, and a little something different for Charleston
212 locals recommend
Xiao Bao Biscuit
224 Rutledge AveTrendy newish Vietnamese/Asian fusion place with wonderful food, and a little something different for Charleston
Fantastic baked goods, and they have this thing called "Sticky Bun Sundays", the only time you can get their sticky buns and they sell out fast!
41 locals recommend
WildFlour Pastry
73 Spring StFantastic baked goods, and they have this thing called "Sticky Bun Sundays", the only time you can get their sticky buns and they sell out fast!
Cute little shop owned by Brooklyn transplants. Try the Lady Baltimore cupcake, a lesser-known classic Charleston dessert.
52 locals recommend
Sugar Bakeshop
59 1/2 Cannon StCute little shop owned by Brooklyn transplants. Try the Lady Baltimore cupcake, a lesser-known classic Charleston dessert.
Christophe
90 Society StGo for the chocolate, stay for the almond croissants.
If you can't get a table at the restaurant, go to the bar next door and order the fried chicken or the burger and some bourbon (required).
183 locals recommend
Husk
76 Queen StIf you can't get a table at the restaurant, go to the bar next door and order the fried chicken or the burger and some bourbon (required).
Get the bacon of the month BLT, or try one of their Friday night $20 dinners/$5 wine tastings.
7 locals recommend
Ted's Butcherblock
334 E Bay StGet the bacon of the month BLT, or try one of their Friday night $20 dinners/$5 wine tastings.
Two Boroughs Larder
186 Coming StAwesome and cheap breakfast sandwiches.
Decent French place but it is much better as a bar. Ask for Schiller. Or if you are dining in Matt G.
62 locals recommend
39 Rue De Jean
39 John StDecent French place but it is much better as a bar. Ask for Schiller. Or if you are dining in Matt G.
FIG
232 Meeting StIf you have deep pockets give this place a try.
Kudu Coffee and Craft Beer
4 Vanderhorst StCoffee in the morning, beer in the evening.
Heading to the beach? Great lunch spot with an Edgar Allen Poe theme.
205 locals recommend
Poe's Tavern - Sullivans Island
2210 Middle StHeading to the beach? Great lunch spot with an Edgar Allen Poe theme.
Drinks & Nightlife
Madra Rua Irish Pub
1034 E Montague AveCozy little Irish pub
Cork Neighborhood Bistro
1067 E Montague AveQuiet, great food. Good local bartenders.
Some of the best burgers in town, and definitely the best sweet potato fries and milkshakes. Plus they make their own pickles and condiments!
102 locals recommend
Sesame Burgers and Beer
4726 Spruill AveSome of the best burgers in town, and definitely the best sweet potato fries and milkshakes. Plus they make their own pickles and condiments!
Bin 152
152 King StAdorable little French wine bar with great cheese/charcuterie
The Gin Joint
182 E Bay StBest cocktails in town.
Closed for Business
453 King StGreat beer selection with an old library/ski lodge feel.
Arts & Culture
Great bar, also good music venue and local stand up depending on the night.
27 locals recommend
The Sparrow
1078 E Montague AveGreat bar, also good music venue and local stand up depending on the night.
Only three screens but a good little theatre that usually shows the latest art house/ foreign films. (also they serve wine)
118 locals recommend
The Terrace Theater
1956d Maybank HwyOnly three screens but a good little theatre that usually shows the latest art house/ foreign films. (also they serve wine)
A historic landmark. A beautiful thriving theatre that always has great productions going on.
101 locals recommend
Dock Street Theater
135 Church StA historic landmark. A beautiful thriving theatre that always has great productions going on.
Great local theatre done by locals. Usually something fresh or interesting.
11 locals recommend
Pure Theatre
134 Cannon StGreat local theatre done by locals. Usually something fresh or interesting.
Park Circle Film Society
Eclectic art film society.
Shopping
Blue Bicycle Books
420 King StLovely local used/new bookstore.
Green Dragon Inc.
7671 Northwoods BlvdGet your nerd on. Best place for anything comics to board games to table top RPG.
Fantastic selection of men's/women's clothing and accessories, furniture, housewares, etc.
10 locals recommend
Consign Charleston
1610 Sam Rittenberg BlvdFantastic selection of men's/women's clothing and accessories, furniture, housewares, etc.
Everything Else
Best gin I've ever had! $5 tastings right next to Butcher & Bee and The Daily.
10 locals recommend
High Wire Distilling
311 Huger StBest gin I've ever had! $5 tastings right next to Butcher & Bee and The Daily.
Park Circle
Great place to walk, better place for its Frisbee golf course.
Folly Beach
East Ashley AvenueOnly 15 minutes to the beach!
Sullivan's Island
Beautiful beach and great beach town.
Sightseeing
Hampton Park
Beautiful and under trafficked park.
USS Yorktown CV-10
40 Patriots Point RdNaval Carrier turned museum.
If you have some time and don't mind a drive check out this distillery. Beautiful area and great tasting menu.
109 locals recommend
Firefly Distillery
4201 Spruill AvenueIf you have some time and don't mind a drive check out this distillery. Beautiful area and great tasting menu.