House Guidebook

Laura
House Guidebook

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Bars

Local spots we love and highly recommend!
Relaxed joint serving oysters, Southern-style seafood and amazing fried chicken in a rustic, trendy setting. Try the Brussel sprouts and Siam Salad. Also, Frosé.
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Leon's
698 King St
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Relaxed joint serving oysters, Southern-style seafood and amazing fried chicken in a rustic, trendy setting. Try the Brussel sprouts and Siam Salad. Also, Frosé.
This is my go-to spot. Great coffee and espresso drinks. Try the tahini or avocado toast. Also, the bacon, egg, and cheese substitute sourdough for the english muffin. It comes with onion jam and pimento cheese.
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The Daily
652 B King St
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This is my go-to spot. Great coffee and espresso drinks. Try the tahini or avocado toast. Also, the bacon, egg, and cheese substitute sourdough for the english muffin. It comes with onion jam and pimento cheese.
Opposite of healthy but so good!
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Callie's Hot Little Biscuit
476 1/2 King St
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Opposite of healthy but so good!
People to rave about this spot for getting a southern kick. You'll find a long wait for a table here almost any day so plan accordingly!
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Hominy Grill
207 Rutledge Ave
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People to rave about this spot for getting a southern kick. You'll find a long wait for a table here almost any day so plan accordingly!
Bacon apple fritter… need I say more?
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Glazed Gourmet Doughnuts
481 King St
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Bacon apple fritter… need I say more?
Healthy breakfast! Smoothies, Acai bowls etc. Little known tip here is to check out their patio! Super sunny and lush!
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Huriyali
401 Huger St
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Healthy breakfast! Smoothies, Acai bowls etc. Little known tip here is to check out their patio! Super sunny and lush!
This is my favorite brunch! The Mac Attack is a must try, unique and decadent dish. I typically go with steak and eggs or chicken and waffles. The loaded poutine is a great hangover bandaid.
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The Macintosh
479B King St
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This is my favorite brunch! The Mac Attack is a must try, unique and decadent dish. I typically go with steak and eggs or chicken and waffles. The loaded poutine is a great hangover bandaid.
Traditional Southern cooking served in a Victorian townhouse with porches and a massive wine cellar!
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Poogan's Porch
72 Queen St
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Traditional Southern cooking served in a Victorian townhouse with porches and a massive wine cellar!
Quaint pit stop for vegan and vegetarian wraps, pizzas and salads, plus some meat-centric quick bites. My favorites are the Sassy Chicken, Beach Bum, and Roast Beef wraps. Also, good cold brew! Try the Dellz and Goddess sauces with the chips.
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Dellz Uptown
1617 Ashley River Road
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Quaint pit stop for vegan and vegetarian wraps, pizzas and salads, plus some meat-centric quick bites. My favorites are the Sassy Chicken, Beach Bum, and Roast Beef wraps. Also, good cold brew! Try the Dellz and Goddess sauces with the chips.
Busy nook with a glassed-in exhibition kitchen plating refined presentations of Thai favorites. The Pad Thai and Pad See-Eu are great and cheap during lunch.
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Basil
460 King St
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Busy nook with a glassed-in exhibition kitchen plating refined presentations of Thai favorites. The Pad Thai and Pad See-Eu are great and cheap during lunch.
Refined takes on American comfort food served in a charming, old yellow house with a patio. The General Tso’s chicken is amazing. Also, $35 bottles of sparkling rose.
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Cru Cafe
18 Pinckney St
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Refined takes on American comfort food served in a charming, old yellow house with a patio. The General Tso’s chicken is amazing. Also, $35 bottles of sparkling rose.
Hip outpost offering a rotating menu of inventive, seasonal cuisine made with local ingredients. The burger and fries are incredible!
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Butcher & Bee
1085 Morrison Dr
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Hip outpost offering a rotating menu of inventive, seasonal cuisine made with local ingredients. The burger and fries are incredible!
Upbeat watering hole serving reimagined bar food & craft beer in unfussy digs late into the night. Must try the Duck Club and Fries and Gravy.
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Tattooed Moose
4845 Morrison Dr
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Upbeat watering hole serving reimagined bar food & craft beer in unfussy digs late into the night. Must try the Duck Club and Fries and Gravy.
Homegrown veggies and local meats form the breakfast and lunch menu at this eclectic hot spot. Keep an eye out for Bill Murray sightings :-)
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Harold's Cabin
247 Congress St
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Homegrown veggies and local meats form the breakfast and lunch menu at this eclectic hot spot. Keep an eye out for Bill Murray sightings :-)
Busy American eatery serving soups, salads, sandwiches and brunch with vegan and gluten-free options.
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Five Loaves Cafe
43 Cannon St
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Busy American eatery serving soups, salads, sandwiches and brunch with vegan and gluten-free options.
A refined take on traditional Southern cooking, served in a warm, sophisticated environment. My favorites are the Fried Green Tomato appetizer, Shrimp and Grits, and Buttermilk Fried Chicken
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Magnolias
185 E Bay St
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A refined take on traditional Southern cooking, served in a warm, sophisticated environment. My favorites are the Fried Green Tomato appetizer, Shrimp and Grits, and Buttermilk Fried Chicken
Happening Japanese eatery and lounge with trendy environs sporting exposed brick and high ceilings. Scallop roll and Salmon Lemon roll are my favorites! Happy hour M-W-F has ½ price rolls.
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O-Ku
463 King St
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Happening Japanese eatery and lounge with trendy environs sporting exposed brick and high ceilings. Scallop roll and Salmon Lemon roll are my favorites! Happy hour M-W-F has ½ price rolls.
Sizable cuts of beef and seafood served in an elegant environment. Also known for its Sunday gospel brunch!
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Halls Chophouse
434 King St
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Sizable cuts of beef and seafood served in an elegant environment. Also known for its Sunday gospel brunch!
Refined American and steakhouse fare offered in elegant, contemporary accommodations.
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Burwell's Stone Fire Grill - Prime Steak & Fresh Seafood
14 N Market St
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Refined American and steakhouse fare offered in elegant, contemporary accommodations.
This 1920s bank now houses an upscale seafood restaurant with high ceilings, large windows and a bar.
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The Ordinary
544 King St
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This 1920s bank now houses an upscale seafood restaurant with high ceilings, large windows and a bar.
Busy, brick-walled bistro serving French classics and sushi with a twist, plus a lively bar.
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39 Rue De Jean
39 John St
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Busy, brick-walled bistro serving French classics and sushi with a twist, plus a lively bar.
My favorite spot for an amazing cocktail. Arguably, the best Gin and Tonic in the world if that’s your drink. I go for the “Last Word” with Hendrick’s Gin or the Banana Daiquiri if available.
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Proof
437 King St
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My favorite spot for an amazing cocktail. Arguably, the best Gin and Tonic in the world if that’s your drink. I go for the “Last Word” with Hendrick’s Gin or the Banana Daiquiri if available.
My Charleston home bar! Live music by some of my close friends almost every night here, punch bowls if you're partying with several people, plus a patio rooftop! Definitely try the “Double Standard” if you like something a little spicy.
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The Cocktail Club
479 King St
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My Charleston home bar! Live music by some of my close friends almost every night here, punch bowls if you're partying with several people, plus a patio rooftop! Definitely try the “Double Standard” if you like something a little spicy.
Awesome classic cocktails and close to the house. The Irish Coffee is perfect!
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Little Jack's Tavern
710 King St
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Awesome classic cocktails and close to the house. The Irish Coffee is perfect!
Very unique higher volume cocktail bar with a sleek design. Try the Moscow Mule!
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The Rarebit
474 King St
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Very unique higher volume cocktail bar with a sleek design. Try the Moscow Mule!
DJ’s and (sometimes) bands. Always fun, especially on the weekends!
Silver Dollar
478 King St
DJ’s and (sometimes) bands. Always fun, especially on the weekends!
Large cocktail bar/club with outdoor patio. Mostly young professionals dancing and enjoying this spot with DJ’s for entertainment on the weekends!
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Prohibition
547 King St
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Large cocktail bar/club with outdoor patio. Mostly young professionals dancing and enjoying this spot with DJ’s for entertainment on the weekends!
Spacious outdoor patio and smaller indoor dance area with VIP section. The inside and outside here are very different from each other- if you're not a club scene person, stick with the outdoor area for sure.
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Republic Garden & Lounge
462 King St
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Spacious outdoor patio and smaller indoor dance area with VIP section. The inside and outside here are very different from each other- if you're not a club scene person, stick with the outdoor area for sure.
A euro-cafe style, with great and simple breakfast options, plus amazing coffee in a great, walkable part of town.
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babas on cannon
11 Cannon St
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A euro-cafe style, with great and simple breakfast options, plus amazing coffee in a great, walkable part of town.

Kids & Family Friendly Activities

Options for families with children
Great interactive indoor museum for kids of all ages!
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Iziko labantwana baseLowcountry
25 Ann St
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Great interactive indoor museum for kids of all ages!
Located on the beautiful Charleston harbor you'll find touch tanks, fun exhibits, and lots of educational opportunities too!
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I-Aquarium yeSouth Carolina
100 Aquarium Wharf
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Located on the beautiful Charleston harbor you'll find touch tanks, fun exhibits, and lots of educational opportunities too!
A great historic mansion with quality tour guides and a beautiful garden too
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Indlu ka-Nathaniel Russell
51 Meeting St
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A great historic mansion with quality tour guides and a beautiful garden too
Open spaces with a pond, gorgeous flowers and trees abounding, and even bike rentals scattered throughout
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Hampton Park
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Open spaces with a pond, gorgeous flowers and trees abounding, and even bike rentals scattered throughout
A great historic house and garden area with guided tours that are excellently done!
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Aiken-Rhett House
48 Elizabeth St
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A great historic house and garden area with guided tours that are excellently done!
All the flavors you love and some extra special ones too!
Ben & Jerry’s
96 N Market St
All the flavors you love and some extra special ones too!
The iconic multi-colored houses of Charleston right on the water! Walk down the sidewalk for more harbor views!
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Rainbow Row
83-107 E Bay St
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The iconic multi-colored houses of Charleston right on the water! Walk down the sidewalk for more harbor views!
Candy! Need I say more?
Market Street Sweets
100 N Market St
Candy! Need I say more?
When its hot and humid and everyone needs a good cool down, the kids can play in the fountain while the adults picnic in the grass. Right on the water, this is a great spot for a summer day!
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Iphaki yaseWaterfront
Concord Street
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When its hot and humid and everyone needs a good cool down, the kids can play in the fountain while the adults picnic in the grass. Right on the water, this is a great spot for a summer day!