Guidebook for Charleston 2021
Food Scene
Bon banh mi
great spin on Asian standard...great staff, delicious food, intimate casual vibe...have the 5 spiced pork.
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Bon Banh Mi Southeast Asian Kitchen
162 Spring Stgreat spin on Asian standard...great staff, delicious food, intimate casual vibe...have the 5 spiced pork.
Changing menu, excellent cuisine, french eclectic offerings. Owners Fanny (french) and Patrick (American) do it right. Small, romantic ambiance in restored home.
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Chez Nous
6 Payne CtChanging menu, excellent cuisine, french eclectic offerings. Owners Fanny (french) and Patrick (American) do it right. Small, romantic ambiance in restored home.
Great, mostly breakfast themed items with a flair, craft beer, cocktails, coffee etc. Clean, fresh space, nice people. Open to 10pm Wed-Sat, to 3pm other days.
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Daps Breakfast & Imbibe
280 Ashley AveGreat, mostly breakfast themed items with a flair, craft beer, cocktails, coffee etc. Clean, fresh space, nice people. Open to 10pm Wed-Sat, to 3pm other days.
Great for seafood, this is renowned chef Mike Lata's other restaurant (FIG is the other). Not inexpensive but excellent food and service.
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The Ordinary
544 King StGreat for seafood, this is renowned chef Mike Lata's other restaurant (FIG is the other). Not inexpensive but excellent food and service.
Good happy hour, paella and tapas, wine, beer and cocktails. Big bar, plenty of seating, outdoor area and parking.
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Barsa Tapas, Lounge, & Bar
630 King StGood happy hour, paella and tapas, wine, beer and cocktails. Big bar, plenty of seating, outdoor area and parking.
Good italian food if a bit pricey for what it is but most people like it.
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Indaco
526 King StGood italian food if a bit pricey for what it is but most people like it.
Excellent, spicy, Asian food with flair...good cocktails...can get loud when crowded.
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Xiao Bao Biscuit
224 Rutledge AveExcellent, spicy, Asian food with flair...good cocktails...can get loud when crowded.
My favorite Italian restaurant here and inexpensive. Not on the peninsula and if you're inside, forgettable ambiance but this place nails the food every time!
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Mondo's Italian Restaurant
915 Folly RdMy favorite Italian restaurant here and inexpensive. Not on the peninsula and if you're inside, forgettable ambiance but this place nails the food every time!
Famous for their gospel brunch, this place doesn't have the best food (it's very good, but this is Charleston!) but great for special occasions....they'll make you feel like you own the place and do service exceptionally well.
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Halls Chophouse
434 King StFamous for their gospel brunch, this place doesn't have the best food (it's very good, but this is Charleston!) but great for special occasions....they'll make you feel like you own the place and do service exceptionally well.
Charleston Grill
224 King Stoutstanding food....price to match.
Along with Oak Steakhouse, the place i'd think of first for a steak. Ruth's Chris is also downtown, the Peninsula Grill has long been a standout....
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Grill 225
225 E Bay StAlong with Oak Steakhouse, the place i'd think of first for a steak. Ruth's Chris is also downtown, the Peninsula Grill has long been a standout....
Most foodies would list this place as the best food in town. Can be hard to get in. Chef Mike Lata
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FIG
232 Meeting StMost foodies would list this place as the best food in town. Can be hard to get in. Chef Mike Lata
Chef Sean Brock is a rock star. Personally, i prefer the separate bar building next door but 9 out of 10 tourists will say they want to go here.
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Husk
76 Queen StChef Sean Brock is a rock star. Personally, i prefer the separate bar building next door but 9 out of 10 tourists will say they want to go here.
Pricey, nice restaurant...cool rooftop with nice happy hour on Tuesday, i believe. Expansive sunday brunch
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Stars Rooftop & Grill Room
495 King StreetPricey, nice restaurant...cool rooftop with nice happy hour on Tuesday, i believe. Expansive sunday brunch
The Darling Oyster Bar
513 King StGood raw bar / restaurant in pleasant surroundings
Great spot for coffee, craft beer...nice outdoor courtyard and music on Saturday afternoons many times.
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Kudu Coffee and Craft Beer
4 Vanderhorst StGreat spot for coffee, craft beer...nice outdoor courtyard and music on Saturday afternoons many times.
Good gourmet coffee and a really cool space plus some cool merch.
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Sightsee Shop
Line StreetGood gourmet coffee and a really cool space plus some cool merch.
AMAZING Texas brisket, hot guts (sausage) and more....full bar and outdoor area..very cool spot...come hungry!
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Lewis Barbecue
464 N Nassau StAMAZING Texas brisket, hot guts (sausage) and more....full bar and outdoor area..very cool spot...come hungry!
right next door to lewis practically....more traditional bbq, music, full bar, outdoor etc...lively night scene usually.
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Home Team BBQ
2209 Middle Stright next door to lewis practically....more traditional bbq, music, full bar, outdoor etc...lively night scene usually.
good beer, bar food, at the workshop which is also cool.
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Edmund's Oast Brewing Co.
1505 King Stgood beer, bar food, at the workshop which is also cool.
Workshop
1503 King Stmultiple pop up eateries, drinks, outdoor space etc...cool spot
Chic Wine Bar and Restaurant just a 5 minute walk or so...a little pricey but they do have more affordable options, beer, a full bar and a happy hour.
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Bistronomy By Nico
64 Spring StreetChic Wine Bar and Restaurant just a 5 minute walk or so...a little pricey but they do have more affordable options, beer, a full bar and a happy hour.
delicious pastries and food with a decidedly French flair. . also happy hour and drinks at this location.
Saveurs Du Monde Cafe WestEdge
22 Westedge Streetdelicious pastries and food with a decidedly French flair. . also happy hour and drinks at this location.
delicious inspired cuisine, knowledgeable and attentive staff.. not cheap but they do everything well here.
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Chasing Sage
267 Rutledge Avedelicious inspired cuisine, knowledgeable and attentive staff.. not cheap but they do everything well here.
Drinks & Nightlife
Josh and crew are extremely knowledgeable and friendly. Wine, cheese, charcuterie, craft beer and wine market. Big, upscale but comfortable space. Generally open til 10/
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Wine & Company
441 Meeting StJosh and crew are extremely knowledgeable and friendly. Wine, cheese, charcuterie, craft beer and wine market. Big, upscale but comfortable space. Generally open til 10/
very small as name implies. Live music frequently and other events like comedy....just a chill place with eclectic crowd. til 10pm, 11 on weekends.
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Elliotborough Mini Bar
18 Percy Stvery small as name implies. Live music frequently and other events like comedy....just a chill place with eclectic crowd. til 10pm, 11 on weekends.
Beer, wine and cocktails by the ounce, big outdoor rooftop patio with sunset view. Limited menu but tasty.
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Pour Taproom: Charleston
560 King StBeer, wine and cocktails by the ounce, big outdoor rooftop patio with sunset view. Limited menu but tasty.
Craft cocktail bar....nice happy hour, serious drinks and nice vibe. Not overrun by tourists generally.
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Proof
437 King StCraft cocktail bar....nice happy hour, serious drinks and nice vibe. Not overrun by tourists generally.
Maybe the best happy hour downtown. wine, beer, oysters and full menu. Can be hopping at happy hour. Love the oyster shooters.
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Pearlz Oyster Bar
9 Magnolia RdMaybe the best happy hour downtown. wine, beer, oysters and full menu. Can be hopping at happy hour. Love the oyster shooters.
Desserts, coffee, food, cocktails etc....great place to chill or end a night.
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Carmella's
198 E Bay StDesserts, coffee, food, cocktails etc....great place to chill or end a night.
Solid craft brewer, great rooftop deck...best brewery downtown and a fun scene.
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Revelry Brewing
10 Conroy StSolid craft brewer, great rooftop deck...best brewery downtown and a fun scene.
Different from Edmunds Oast restaurant which is nearby and Edmunds Oast Exchange which is a beer and wine market, this place has their brews and food in a fun, casual spot in the Workshop complex which is also cool.
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Edmund's Oast Brewing Co.
1505 King StDifferent from Edmunds Oast restaurant which is nearby and Edmunds Oast Exchange which is a beer and wine market, this place has their brews and food in a fun, casual spot in the Workshop complex which is also cool.
The Gin Joint
182 E Bay StExcellent craft cocktails...can be crowded at times.
Prohibition
547 King StCool bar, food, swing dancing at times.
Popular bar in Elliotborough-Cannonboro....gets, young and crowded late but can be a good spot earlier for those over 35.
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Warehouse
45 1/2 Spring StPopular bar in Elliotborough-Cannonboro....gets, young and crowded late but can be a good spot earlier for those over 35.
Cutty's
227 St Philip StQuintessential dive bar. Don't go if you're persniticky. Open late.
Early shows on the deck outside and shows inside at night...always good music and fun spot....probably $15 or so Uber
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The Charleston Pour House
1977 Maybank HwyEarly shows on the deck outside and shows inside at night...always good music and fun spot....probably $15 or so Uber
Music Farm
32 Ann StLots of good bands...bar type venue with no seating.
Concert hall that has other events like movie series, etc....my favorite music venue by far
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Charleston Music Hall
37 John StConcert hall that has other events like movie series, etc....my favorite music venue by far
Country French wine bar...haven't been in a while but used to love it!
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Bin 152
152 King StCountry French wine bar...haven't been in a while but used to love it!
Lively wine bar; like all things King Street it gets busier and younger as the night rolls on.
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Vintage Lounge
545 King StLively wine bar; like all things King Street it gets busier and younger as the night rolls on.
Chic Wine Bar and Restaurant just a 5 minute walk or so...a little pricey but they do have more affordable options, beer, a full bar and a happy hour.
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Bistronomy By Nico
64 Spring StreetChic Wine Bar and Restaurant just a 5 minute walk or so...a little pricey but they do have more affordable options, beer, a full bar and a happy hour.
Very small, cool and cozy draft craft beer bar and wine. Food available from Chase and Sage adjacent. Well curated taps and tons of carefully selected bottles and cans. Very knowledgeable staff.
Guilded Horn
267 Rutledge AveVery small, cool and cozy draft craft beer bar and wine. Food available from Chase and Sage adjacent. Well curated taps and tons of carefully selected bottles and cans. Very knowledgeable staff.
Unparalleled river to river rooftop view of Charleston atop the Dewberry hotel. Usually opens at 2pm; reservations required but can sometimes walk up and get one.
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Citrus Club
334 Meeting StUnparalleled river to river rooftop view of Charleston atop the Dewberry hotel. Usually opens at 2pm; reservations required but can sometimes walk up and get one.
Champagne room and a couple bars...nice, swanky spot to have a libation and the champagne bar is a pink, woman's dream.
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Hotel Bennett
404 King StChampagne room and a couple bars...nice, swanky spot to have a libation and the champagne bar is a pink, woman's dream.
Sightseeing
The harbor, large historic homes...you have to at least check it out.
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I-Battery
The harbor, large historic homes...you have to at least check it out.
A good building to tour and great for a rainy day to get inside.
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I-Old Exchange & i-Provost Dungeon
122 E Bay StA good building to tour and great for a rainy day to get inside.
Ghostwalk
160 Church StAny of the ghost tours are pretty interesting.
Parks & Nature
Big park with a ring road for running, cycling, blading etc., trails and lots of green spaces.
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Hampton Park
Big park with a ring road for running, cycling, blading etc., trails and lots of green spaces.
Essentials
it's close and has the basics plus very good craft beer and decent wine selection.
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Charlie's Grocery
1 Jasper Stit's close and has the basics plus very good craft beer and decent wine selection.
Veggie Bin
96 Spring Stmore of a hipster market for groceries and such.
Harris Teeter
290 East Bay Streetfull supermarket if you need it...24 hours.
CVS
1015 King StNot the best block, but the closest pharmacy.
Publix Super Market
10 Westedge St12 minutes walk or drive to street parking or garage.
Getting Around
Great way to see Charleston from the water and get betweeen a couple points downtown and the marina across the way in Mt. Pleasant.
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Charleston Water Taxi
10 Wharfside StGreat way to see Charleston from the water and get betweeen a couple points downtown and the marina across the way in Mt. Pleasant.
Another cool way to get around...they hang around popular locations like King Street....most rides are going to be $20-30
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Charleston Bike Taxi
1 Pinckney StAnother cool way to get around...they hang around popular locations like King Street....most rides are going to be $20-30
Affordabike Bicycle Shop
677 King StReally good folks for rentals, equipment, etc.
Holy Spokes
7 Radcliffe Stlots of rental stations around town.
Entertainment & Activities
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Folly Beach Chair Company
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