Recommendations from a Local Charlestonian

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Recommendations from a Local Charlestonian

Food scene

Best burgers in Charleston! They also offer a great beer selection and milkshakes.
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Sesame Burgers and Beer
4726 Spruill Ave
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Best burgers in Charleston! They also offer a great beer selection and milkshakes.
The best Fish and Chips you'll have outside of the UK. A local favorite spot for lunch. They have a bar with a selection of local and English beer as well.
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The CODfather, Proper Fish & Chips
4254 Spruill Ave
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The best Fish and Chips you'll have outside of the UK. A local favorite spot for lunch. They have a bar with a selection of local and English beer as well.
Asian Fusion restaurant. Inventive cocktails and exciting food that is sure to excite even the most refined foodie.
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Jackrabbit Filly
4628 Spruill Ave
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Asian Fusion restaurant. Inventive cocktails and exciting food that is sure to excite even the most refined foodie.
Great place to grab a cup of coffee and a pastry in the morning! Orange Spot also features bagels, smoothies, and a selection of sandwiches for a light lunch. Be sure to try a Chai Yen!
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Orange Spot Coffee
1011 E Montague Ave
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Great place to grab a cup of coffee and a pastry in the morning! Orange Spot also features bagels, smoothies, and a selection of sandwiches for a light lunch. Be sure to try a Chai Yen!
My favorite place to order take out pizza from! Park Pizza also has great subs and salads too. They will easily deliver to the home as well. Be sure to ask about their cheesecake too!
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Park Pizza Co
1028 E Montague Ave
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My favorite place to order take out pizza from! Park Pizza also has great subs and salads too. They will easily deliver to the home as well. Be sure to ask about their cheesecake too!
Bustling, casual outfit serving wood-fired pizza made using seasonal, locally sourced ingredients. The perfect place to go if you are craving a more upscale pizza experience. Please note that EVO does not deliver.
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EVO Pizzeria
1075 E Montague Ave
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Bustling, casual outfit serving wood-fired pizza made using seasonal, locally sourced ingredients. The perfect place to go if you are craving a more upscale pizza experience. Please note that EVO does not deliver.
Located in the heart of Park Circle, Azul Mexicano offers a variety of authentic and delicious Mexican food. Azul also boasts a full bar that has a variety of tequila, beer, and margaritas.
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Azul Mexicano
1078c E Montague Ave
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Located in the heart of Park Circle, Azul Mexicano offers a variety of authentic and delicious Mexican food. Azul also boasts a full bar that has a variety of tequila, beer, and margaritas.
EVO Craft Bakery offers a full selection of pastries and breakfast treats as well as a rotating sandwich menu featuring our artisan breads.
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EVO Craft Bakery
1075 E Montague Ave
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EVO Craft Bakery offers a full selection of pastries and breakfast treats as well as a rotating sandwich menu featuring our artisan breads.
Seasonal Italian comfort food served in a loft-like dining room with unique decor & a stylish bar.
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Fratello's Italian Tavern
1050 E Montague Ave
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Seasonal Italian comfort food served in a loft-like dining room with unique decor & a stylish bar.
Park Circle Creamery was created to complement downtown North Charleston's well-established restaurant district. Our handcrafted ice cream is artfully made with the finest local ingredients to provide our customers with a unique blend of flavor, smooth creamy texture, and a refreshing finish. PCC offers 16 handcrafted flavors and they are all made in house. We believe that the art of ice cream making is as southernly sophisticated as dinner in Charleston's finest restaurants. Years of research and development goes into producing our premium ice cream.
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Park Circle Creamery
1069 E Montague Ave
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Park Circle Creamery was created to complement downtown North Charleston's well-established restaurant district. Our handcrafted ice cream is artfully made with the finest local ingredients to provide our customers with a unique blend of flavor, smooth creamy texture, and a refreshing finish. PCC offers 16 handcrafted flavors and they are all made in house. We believe that the art of ice cream making is as southernly sophisticated as dinner in Charleston's finest restaurants. Years of research and development goes into producing our premium ice cream.
Rustic-chic kitchen offering creative comfort fare, including tacos, sandwiches & all-day breakfast.
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The Junction Kitchen & Provisions
4438 Spruill Ave
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Rustic-chic kitchen offering creative comfort fare, including tacos, sandwiches & all-day breakfast.
Edmund’s Oast is a restaurant like no other because it’s so much more – a unique combination of brewery, seasonally-focused kitchen, and encyclopedic bar program.
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Edmund's Oast
1081 Morrison Dr
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Edmund’s Oast is a restaurant like no other because it’s so much more – a unique combination of brewery, seasonally-focused kitchen, and encyclopedic bar program.
The Royal Tern is a family-owned restaurant and neighborhood eatery that offers an array of fresh seafood and steaks in the heart of Johns Island.
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The Royal Tern
3005 Maybank Hwy
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The Royal Tern is a family-owned restaurant and neighborhood eatery that offers an array of fresh seafood and steaks in the heart of Johns Island.
Located on historic Broad Street in downtown Charleston, Oak Steakhouse is a classic American steakhouse featuring a chef-driven menu offering a variety of Prime Certified Angus Beef®, locally and regionally sourced seafood and produce, and an expansive wine program.
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Oak Steakhouse
17 Broad St
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Located on historic Broad Street in downtown Charleston, Oak Steakhouse is a classic American steakhouse featuring a chef-driven menu offering a variety of Prime Certified Angus Beef®, locally and regionally sourced seafood and produce, and an expansive wine program.
Known for our locally harvested oysters, fried shrimp, hushpuppies, Frogmore stew, beer, & the undisturbed view of the river, marshes, islands, & wildlife!
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Bowens Island Restaurant
1870 Bowens Island Rd
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Known for our locally harvested oysters, fried shrimp, hushpuppies, Frogmore stew, beer, & the undisturbed view of the river, marshes, islands, & wildlife!
American diner classics served in funky, art-filled digs, with late-night hours on weekends.
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Early Bird Diner
1644 Savannah Hwy
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American diner classics served in funky, art-filled digs, with late-night hours on weekends.
Watch the dolphins play from the deck at Shem Creek restaurant Tavern & Table. The patio is a favorite with locals for an after-work cocktail and views of the sunset.
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Tavern & Table
100 Church St
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Watch the dolphins play from the deck at Shem Creek restaurant Tavern & Table. The patio is a favorite with locals for an after-work cocktail and views of the sunset.
Fleet Landing is the only option for waterfront views on the Ravenel bridge side of downtown Charleston. The harbor views are best enjoyed at happy hour with a discounted drink and friends on the wraparound porch. Great seafood menu as well!
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Fleet Landing Restaurant & Bar
186 Concord St
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Fleet Landing is the only option for waterfront views on the Ravenel bridge side of downtown Charleston. The harbor views are best enjoyed at happy hour with a discounted drink and friends on the wraparound porch. Great seafood menu as well!
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Three Sirens
1067 East Montague Avenue
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Bar scene

Great dive bar with an extensive craft beer selection, outdoor area, and pool tables. Great happy hour with cheap beer, and a wonderful staff that will treat you like a local.
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The Mill
1026 E Montague Ave
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Great dive bar with an extensive craft beer selection, outdoor area, and pool tables. Great happy hour with cheap beer, and a wonderful staff that will treat you like a local.
Local Dive bar. Great happy hour, friendly staff, and you'll meet a lot of locals.
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The Sparrow
1078 E Montague Ave
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Local Dive bar. Great happy hour, friendly staff, and you'll meet a lot of locals.
One of Charleston's largest breweries. This brewery features a rotating selection of a variety of beers and a great food menu as well. The new brewery offers great views of the marsh. Great place to catch the sunset.
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Holy City Brewing
1021 Aragon Ave
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One of Charleston's largest breweries. This brewery features a rotating selection of a variety of beers and a great food menu as well. The new brewery offers great views of the marsh. Great place to catch the sunset.
A natural wine bar that has been nominated for a James Beard Award. This gem of Park Circle features an extensive wine list, beer, and a craft cocktail menu. Stems also offers a gourmet selection of meats, cheeses, olives, and tinned seafood. Be sure to try the Iberico ham! The chef is always crafting new and exciting specials.
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Stems & Skins
1070 E Montague Ave
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A natural wine bar that has been nominated for a James Beard Award. This gem of Park Circle features an extensive wine list, beer, and a craft cocktail menu. Stems also offers a gourmet selection of meats, cheeses, olives, and tinned seafood. Be sure to try the Iberico ham! The chef is always crafting new and exciting specials.
Charleston's only cidery! This great spot features a rotation selection of handcrafted ciders along with a small bar menu. They also feature several different pop-ups and food trucks throughout the week.
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Ship's Wheel
1033 E Montague Ave
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Charleston's only cidery! This great spot features a rotation selection of handcrafted ciders along with a small bar menu. They also feature several different pop-ups and food trucks throughout the week.
Great patio bar! The perfect place to enjoy a drink outside. Great food and wonderful bar staff. DIG in the Park is a great place to catch a sports game.
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DIG In The Park
1049 E Montague Ave
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Great patio bar! The perfect place to enjoy a drink outside. Great food and wonderful bar staff. DIG in the Park is a great place to catch a sports game.
Park Circle's first brewery! Owned and operated by locals, Commonhouse is the perfect place to gather and enjoy locally made beer. Commonhouse also features Florie's that serves up great bar food.
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Commonhouse Aleworks
4831 O'Hear Ave
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Park Circle's first brewery! Owned and operated by locals, Commonhouse is the perfect place to gather and enjoy locally made beer. Commonhouse also features Florie's that serves up great bar food.
Nestled amongst live oaks and Spanish moss, a stone's throw from the beautiful Noisette Creek, sits the Firefly Distillery. Currently located near Park Circle in North Charleston, just up the road from downtown Charleston. Charleston’s oldest working distillery, Firefly continues to make great spirits. It is the largest distillery in the state and has become a top destination in the Charleston area. When you visit the Firefly Distillery you will be able to learn about the distillation process and meet the folks who make it.
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Firefly Distillery
4201 Spruill Avenue
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Nestled amongst live oaks and Spanish moss, a stone's throw from the beautiful Noisette Creek, sits the Firefly Distillery. Currently located near Park Circle in North Charleston, just up the road from downtown Charleston. Charleston’s oldest working distillery, Firefly continues to make great spirits. It is the largest distillery in the state and has become a top destination in the Charleston area. When you visit the Firefly Distillery you will be able to learn about the distillation process and meet the folks who make it.
Tucked around the corner behind Fratello’s, The Brew Cellar is Park Circle’s only fully dedicated craft beer establishment. The Brew Cellar features 10 rotating taps and a wall to wall retail selection of bottles and can from breweries all over the world. The perfect spot for a relaxing afternoon or a post-work beverage, the Brew Cellar is quintessential Park Circle. Full of friendly, welcoming staff and patrons with one goal, to enjoy a refreshing beverage while enjoying the company of others. There isn’t food served at the Brew Cellar, but food trucks and pop up dinners are frequent, so keep an eye on their calendar or Facebook page.
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The Brew Cellar
1050 E Montague Ave
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Tucked around the corner behind Fratello’s, The Brew Cellar is Park Circle’s only fully dedicated craft beer establishment. The Brew Cellar features 10 rotating taps and a wall to wall retail selection of bottles and can from breweries all over the world. The perfect spot for a relaxing afternoon or a post-work beverage, the Brew Cellar is quintessential Park Circle. Full of friendly, welcoming staff and patrons with one goal, to enjoy a refreshing beverage while enjoying the company of others. There isn’t food served at the Brew Cellar, but food trucks and pop up dinners are frequent, so keep an eye on their calendar or Facebook page.
Avant-garde beers, wood-fired pizzas & high-concept bar eats in a trendy, spacious locale.
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Edmund's Oast Brewing Co.
1505 King St
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Avant-garde beers, wood-fired pizzas & high-concept bar eats in a trendy, spacious locale.
Upbeat watering hole serving elevated bar food & craft beer in unfussy digs late-night.
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Tattooed Moose
4845 Morrison Dr
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Upbeat watering hole serving elevated bar food & craft beer in unfussy digs late-night.
Low-key watering hole with pool tables serving pub food such as burgers, cheesesteaks & nachos.
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A C's Bar & Grill
467 King St
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Low-key watering hole with pool tables serving pub food such as burgers, cheesesteaks & nachos.
No-frills bar offering pinball, darts, pool & bocce, along with wings, sandwiches & beer.
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Recovery Room Tavern
685 King St
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No-frills bar offering pinball, darts, pool & bocce, along with wings, sandwiches & beer.
The backyard of Freehouse Brewery is almost like being in a nature preserve. Grab a pint and sit on the porch to admire the greenery and views of the Ashley River.
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Freehouse Brewery
2895 Pringle St
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The backyard of Freehouse Brewery is almost like being in a nature preserve. Grab a pint and sit on the porch to admire the greenery and views of the Ashley River.
The only rooftop brewery in NoMo, Revelry Brewing is popular with the after-work set for award-winning beers and breezy views of the neighborhood.
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Revelry Brewing
10 Conroy St
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The only rooftop brewery in NoMo, Revelry Brewing is popular with the after-work set for award-winning beers and breezy views of the neighborhood.
Order a plate of trashcan nachos, a few beers, and take in the scenes of Shem Creek at Saltwater Cowboys.
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Saltwater Cowboys
130 Mill St
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Order a plate of trashcan nachos, a few beers, and take in the scenes of Shem Creek at Saltwater Cowboys.
Visit the Stars Rooftop on Sundays for low-priced mimosas and Bloody Marys. If it's a nice day, sit in the sun, and peer over King Street. The roof is a nice place to settle for an outdoor Sunday Funday.
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Stars Rooftop & Grill Room
495 King Street
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Visit the Stars Rooftop on Sundays for low-priced mimosas and Bloody Marys. If it's a nice day, sit in the sun, and peer over King Street. The roof is a nice place to settle for an outdoor Sunday Funday.
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Tattooed Moose
4845 Morrison Dr
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Neighborhoods

Park Circle is quickly becoming one of the most desirable neighborhoods in South Carolina. The area has experienced a recent economic boom that has brought many new businesses and homes to the area.
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Park Circle
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Park Circle is quickly becoming one of the most desirable neighborhoods in South Carolina. The area has experienced a recent economic boom that has brought many new businesses and homes to the area.

Shopping

A vintage and local goods store. Find everything from vintage jewelry to original art by local artisans. This is a great place to find gifts or to treat yourself.
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The Station Park Circle
4610 Spruill Ave
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A vintage and local goods store. Find everything from vintage jewelry to original art by local artisans. This is a great place to find gifts or to treat yourself.
Looking for a unique antique store with amazing finds you’re sure to love? Stop by Old Hat Vintage near Park Circle today! Old Hat Vintage is a locally owned antique furniture, décor, and handmade goods store, proudly serving all of our customers in Charleston. We also have unique pieces of clothing as well!
Old Hat Vintage
1061 E Montague Ave
Looking for a unique antique store with amazing finds you’re sure to love? Stop by Old Hat Vintage near Park Circle today! Old Hat Vintage is a locally owned antique furniture, décor, and handmade goods store, proudly serving all of our customers in Charleston. We also have unique pieces of clothing as well!
Shopping-mall chain featuring a variety of brand-name & designer outlet stores.
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Tanger Outlets Charleston
4840 Tanger Outlet Blvd
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Shopping-mall chain featuring a variety of brand-name & designer outlet stores.
Black Octopus Mercantile LLC
1061 E Montague Ave
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Itinerant Literate Bookstop
4824 Chateau Ave
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