Guidebook for Charleston
Food Scene
So Good!!!!! This is one of my favorite places. I really cannot emphasize how amazing the food is. This is a local's favorite nothing much to look at, just good vibes here. No reservations so it may be a wait as the place is tiny. Our favorites are the Ceviche, Tuna Burger, and Pork Taco, though everything is delicious!!
154 locals recommend
167 Raw
193 King StSo Good!!!!! This is one of my favorite places. I really cannot emphasize how amazing the food is. This is a local's favorite nothing much to look at, just good vibes here. No reservations so it may be a wait as the place is tiny. Our favorites are the Ceviche, Tuna Burger, and Pork Taco, though everything is delicious!!
Best Shrimp and Grits! - good seafood and nice atmosphere. Make reservations ASAP!
94 locals recommend
R.B.'s Seafood Restaurant
97 Church StBest Shrimp and Grits! - good seafood and nice atmosphere. Make reservations ASAP!
Breakfast - Eggs Meeting Street is not to be missed and you might as well order a carafe of Mimosa while you are there!!!!
33 locals recommend
Toast
155 Meeting StBreakfast - Eggs Meeting Street is not to be missed and you might as well order a carafe of Mimosa while you are there!!!!
Kaminsky's Dessert Cafe
2 Magnolia RdJust a cool place for Desserts and After Dinner Drinks
Starbucks
730 Coleman BlvdIt's right outside the door. Just head towards king and make a right.
If you go to Mt Pleasant, this is a great place for breakfast/lunch. Really good Chicken & Waffles, fried green tomato and pimento cheese BLT, and Bloody Mary's- how wrong is that?? Sunday brunch includes live music in the back by the bar and it gets really crowded so grab a carafe of Mimosa with a straw and the time will fly by!
171 locals recommend
Page's Okra Grill
302 Coleman BlvdIf you go to Mt Pleasant, this is a great place for breakfast/lunch. Really good Chicken & Waffles, fried green tomato and pimento cheese BLT, and Bloody Mary's- how wrong is that?? Sunday brunch includes live music in the back by the bar and it gets really crowded so grab a carafe of Mimosa with a straw and the time will fly by!
The Ordinary is an amazing oyster/fresh seafood farm to table restaurant. It is Tapas style so you will likely order several small dishes to share or a large Seafood Tower if you are an Oyster fan. You do need to reserve 1 month or so in advance for best reservation times and if you love oysters, this place is not to be missed.
165 locals recommend
The Ordinary
544 King StThe Ordinary is an amazing oyster/fresh seafood farm to table restaurant. It is Tapas style so you will likely order several small dishes to share or a large Seafood Tower if you are an Oyster fan. You do need to reserve 1 month or so in advance for best reservation times and if you love oysters, this place is not to be missed.
FIG is AMAZING!!!!! I mean Wow, a true culinary masterpiece. I really had no idea food could be this good. This is a farm to table very creative, gourmet restaurant, but don't let the exotic ingredients scare you, it is a meal you will talk about after and you will not be disappointed - Foodie heaven! Make reservations ASAP exactly one month in advance is what I recommend as that is as far as they go out otherwise you will get a late seating if at all.
177 locals recommend
FIG
232 Meeting StFIG is AMAZING!!!!! I mean Wow, a true culinary masterpiece. I really had no idea food could be this good. This is a farm to table very creative, gourmet restaurant, but don't let the exotic ingredients scare you, it is a meal you will talk about after and you will not be disappointed - Foodie heaven! Make reservations ASAP exactly one month in advance is what I recommend as that is as far as they go out otherwise you will get a late seating if at all.
Ok, so this restaurant is on John's island so it isn't walkable. But dang is it ever some delicious Italian food! We are in Charleston all the time so we tend to branch out so if you want to do the same, try this place. The Calamari and Chicken Parm are the best ever!! You will need reservations but only a few days to a week in advance as opposed to some of the down town spots.
184 locals recommend
Wild Olive Restaurant
2867 Maybank HwyOk, so this restaurant is on John's island so it isn't walkable. But dang is it ever some delicious Italian food! We are in Charleston all the time so we tend to branch out so if you want to do the same, try this place. The Calamari and Chicken Parm are the best ever!! You will need reservations but only a few days to a week in advance as opposed to some of the down town spots.
Amen Street is one of our easy to get into, go to spots. It is Seafood and Oysters and a sister restaurant to Hank's which is a little harder to get into. WE go here when we aren't starving - smaller portions but they are tasty. We love the baked oysters, fried green tomatoes, and fish tacos. Really everything is good. You can make same day reservations here and it has that old Charleston feel inside which is very cozy.
24 locals recommend
Amen Street Fish & Raw Bar
205 E Bay StAmen Street is one of our easy to get into, go to spots. It is Seafood and Oysters and a sister restaurant to Hank's which is a little harder to get into. WE go here when we aren't starving - smaller portions but they are tasty. We love the baked oysters, fried green tomatoes, and fish tacos. Really everything is good. You can make same day reservations here and it has that old Charleston feel inside which is very cozy.
Oh my goodness this is our Favorite New restaurant in Charleston! It is upscale greek and truly delicious! Don't skip the aps they are some of the best part and due reserve early!
44 locals recommend
Stella's
114 St Philip StOh my goodness this is our Favorite New restaurant in Charleston! It is upscale greek and truly delicious! Don't skip the aps they are some of the best part and due reserve early!
This is a definite special occasion date night sort of place. It is on the high end ie, expensive side but well worth it. There is live music every night and at Saturday and Sunday Brunch - and to be more budget friendly you can opt for brunch. And a word to the wise, save room for dessert!
306 locals recommend
Halls Chophouse
434 King StThis is a definite special occasion date night sort of place. It is on the high end ie, expensive side but well worth it. There is live music every night and at Saturday and Sunday Brunch - and to be more budget friendly you can opt for brunch. And a word to the wise, save room for dessert!
Simply the Best Ice Cream that has ever passed through my lips! And its right outside our door. This is a great family owned business and the ice cream is over the top delicious!
11 locals recommend
Off Track Ice Cream
6 Beaufain StSimply the Best Ice Cream that has ever passed through my lips! And its right outside our door. This is a great family owned business and the ice cream is over the top delicious!
Sightseeing
A must. Great tidbits of history and a really fabulous ride.
32 locals recommend
Old South Carriage Company
14 Anson StA must. Great tidbits of history and a really fabulous ride.
Fort Sumter National Monument
History
A really great sight to see. There is also a submarine we have yet to see and a ghost tour in the evening which was fun also! This is on Mount Pleasant. There is a great place for lunch too - ugly but great that I will include in restaurants.
141 locals recommend
USS Yorktown CV-10
40 Patriots Point RdA really great sight to see. There is also a submarine we have yet to see and a ghost tour in the evening which was fun also! This is on Mount Pleasant. There is a great place for lunch too - ugly but great that I will include in restaurants.
Truly Beautiful Gardens, Old Historic Plantation Home Tour, and petting zoo for the kids. Its a very peaceful day away that includes special events year round Christmas Carolers at Christmas Time.
395 locals recommend
Magnolia Plantation & Gardens
3550 Ashley River RdTruly Beautiful Gardens, Old Historic Plantation Home Tour, and petting zoo for the kids. Its a very peaceful day away that includes special events year round Christmas Carolers at Christmas Time.
Shopping
You never know what you will find. The night market on the weekends is my absolute favorite with the street performers just making the whole experience that much more fun!
364 locals recommend
Historic Charleston City Market
188 Meeting StYou never know what you will find. The night market on the weekends is my absolute favorite with the street performers just making the whole experience that much more fun!
Pottery Barn
321 King StMy favorite home store!
LUSH
1340 Theater DriveI am addicted, so much so that hubby uses these great bath and ski care products too!
In the event you forgot to pack your preppy souther ware, you are in luck! Look no further!
vineyard vines
275 King StIn the event you forgot to pack your preppy souther ware, you are in luck! Look no further!
Louis Vuitton Charleston
230 King StNeed I say any more?
Gucci
242 Market StAgain, no words needed. Both LV & Gucci are across the street
Arts & Culture
Great shows are often playing and the playhouse is really historic and great to experience. Really no bad seat in the house so no to worry about last minute ticket purchases.
101 locals recommend
Dock Street Theater
135 Church StGreat shows are often playing and the playhouse is really historic and great to experience. Really no bad seat in the house so no to worry about last minute ticket purchases.
Essentials
This Walgreens is a mini grocery store so t is very convenient when you need to grab a few things.
58 locals recommend
Walgreens
380 King StThis Walgreens is a mini grocery store so t is very convenient when you need to grab a few things.
If you will be staying in to cook, groceries are a short walk away though you may want to opt for Uber back.
290 locals recommend
Harris Teeter
290 East Bay StreetIf you will be staying in to cook, groceries are a short walk away though you may want to opt for Uber back.
Instagram
181 Fremont StAnd of course, you can always order in with your ap :)
Parks & Nature
This is the pier and we always stop by at some point to sit on the swing and just relax and take in the evening.
321 locals recommend
Waterfront Park
Concord StreetThis is the pier and we always stop by at some point to sit on the swing and just relax and take in the evening.