Guidebook for Charleston
Food Scene
Elegant and warm ambiance and amazing food. Halls Chophouse is a family-run, award-winning steakhouse with an elegant and warm ambiance. Enjoy its rich and decadent steaks, family-style sides and fresh seafood.
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Halls Chophouse
434 King StElegant and warm ambiance and amazing food. Halls Chophouse is a family-run, award-winning steakhouse with an elegant and warm ambiance. Enjoy its rich and decadent steaks, family-style sides and fresh seafood.
Best lunch spot in Charleston! 167 Raw is known for its fresh, Nantucket-style seafood including a delicious tuna burger and pastrami swordfish sandwich.
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167 Raw
193 King StBest lunch spot in Charleston! 167 Raw is known for its fresh, Nantucket-style seafood including a delicious tuna burger and pastrami swordfish sandwich.
Great atmosphere for families or groups enjoying BBQ and watching sports games.
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Home Team BBQ
2209 Middle StGreat atmosphere for families or groups enjoying BBQ and watching sports games.
Callies's Hot Little Biscuit is touted by Saveur, Food & Wine, and Oprah for her handmade biscuits and sandwiches.
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Callie's Hot Little Biscuit
476 1/2 King StCallies's Hot Little Biscuit is touted by Saveur, Food & Wine, and Oprah for her handmade biscuits and sandwiches.
An ever-changing menu of locally sourced Southern dishes served in a restored Victorian-era home.
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Husk
76 Queen StAn ever-changing menu of locally sourced Southern dishes served in a restored Victorian-era home.
Elevated takes on Southern classics with seasonal ingredients served in an upscale-bistro setting. Be sure to make a reservation ahead of time or enjoy cocktails while waiting for bar room seating!
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FIG
232 Meeting StElevated takes on Southern classics with seasonal ingredients served in an upscale-bistro setting. Be sure to make a reservation ahead of time or enjoy cocktails while waiting for bar room seating!
One of the most unique restaurants Charleston has to offer. Pint-sized neighborhood spot with elevated food & wine from France & around Europe in a cozy, Charleston house.
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Chez Nous
6 Payne CtOne of the most unique restaurants Charleston has to offer. Pint-sized neighborhood spot with elevated food & wine from France & around Europe in a cozy, Charleston house.
Drinks & Nightlife
The majority of Charleston's nightlife is located on Upper King Street (between John & Spring Street).
Stylish speakeasy-style bar serving craft cocktails, plus a rooftop terrace.
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The Cocktail Club
479 King StStylish speakeasy-style bar serving craft cocktails, plus a rooftop terrace.
Swanky wine bar with pours by the glass & a wide selection of fondue, charcuterie & appetizers.
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Vintage Lounge
545 King StSwanky wine bar with pours by the glass & a wide selection of fondue, charcuterie & appetizers.
This vintage jazz club started in the early '80s as a “Touch of Class.” A staple in the jazz circuit as indicated by the classic photos on the wall, the club still hosts jazz and funk acts from across the country. Today, The Commodore has reincarnated the space to be one of Charleston’s true gems with an unparalleled live music and bar scene.
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The Commodore
504 Meeting StThis vintage jazz club started in the early '80s as a “Touch of Class.” A staple in the jazz circuit as indicated by the classic photos on the wall, the club still hosts jazz and funk acts from across the country. Today, The Commodore has reincarnated the space to be one of Charleston’s true gems with an unparalleled live music and bar scene.
Deco Nightclub offers live music, a large dance floor, and VIP booths for reserving on special occasions.
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Deco Nightclub Charleston
28 Ann StDeco Nightclub offers live music, a large dance floor, and VIP booths for reserving on special occasions.
A 1930's vibe restaurant with a rooftop bar perfect for enjoying cocktails and views.
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Stars Rooftop & Grill Room
495 King StreetA 1930's vibe restaurant with a rooftop bar perfect for enjoying cocktails and views.
Entertainment & Activities
Bright, cheery hangout featuring 8 bowling lanes, American comfort food & 3 bars with flat-screens
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The Alley
131 Columbus StBright, cheery hangout featuring 8 bowling lanes, American comfort food & 3 bars with flat-screens
The comedians can get salty at this intimate, cash-only improv venue also hosting music & cabaret. Reserve your tickets early!
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Theatre 99
280 Meeting StThe comedians can get salty at this intimate, cash-only improv venue also hosting music & cabaret. Reserve your tickets early!
Shopping
The Historic Charleston City Market is one of the nation's oldest public markets and the cultural heart of Charleston with local vendors offering handmade products.
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Market Street
Market StreetThe Historic Charleston City Market is one of the nation's oldest public markets and the cultural heart of Charleston with local vendors offering handmade products.
Lower King Street (from Calhoun Street and south) is filled with tons of locally owned and name brand shops.
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King Street
King StreetLower King Street (from Calhoun Street and south) is filled with tons of locally owned and name brand shops.
Essentials
Harris Teeter
290 East Bay StreetNeighborhood grocery store
Getting Around
Affordable bike rental shop a short walk from the house
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Affordabike Bicycle Shop
677 King StAffordable bike rental shop a short walk from the house