American cuisine: the best places to taste it in Charleston

"Our first trip to Charleston and we've been here 3 times in this one visit! The most amazing staff ever and the food is to die for...creative food..."

Ashley Borenz

Barry

"So delicious! One of my favorite places for breakfast sandwiches and with such a wide variety of donuts it's hard not to love them. So far everything..."

lindsey

"It's like a Dunkin donuts but the doughnuts look like something you would want to eat. Good sandwiches, fast service, and all around great place to..."

Frederick Jordan

"I had a delicious cold mocha latte and some chocolate donut holes!! Nice customer service, friendly and clean!! I was wanting a long John with..."

Ingrid Holley

"Fairly good but they are not local to West Virginia as some mistakenly think. Donut Connection is a chain started out of Pennsylvania. The best..."

bonsai treehouse

"Passing through town, and wanted a "local" donut. This was a slice of heaven! I tried the peanut butter donut: chocolate frosted (like fudge), thick..."

Beth S

"Love love love, fresh plain glazed doughnuts 🍩😋. There are two stores that I go to. One is in Kanawha City. The other is in Charleston, just..."

Susan Mollohan

Hank's Seafood Restaurant

86/100 (16192 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Accepts Discover

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"The food was great and the atmosphere was very nice. I had the seafood platter #4 and my husband had the buttermilk chicken. I felt like the serving..."

Angel Mcguffin Coe

"The atmosphere was amazing, except for the guy very audibly mouth breathing at the table next to me. Anywhere else and it would have been off putting..."

Rusty Walts

"We went there for my birthday and it was amazing I love everything about it. The waiter was excellent the food was hot and delicious. I would..."

Brittney Sheree Dubose

"The food and service were excellent!! I had the seared tuna and I can honestly say it was one of the best seafood meals I've ever eaten. Hank's is..."

John Griffin

"Having been to several, to include what is considered THE restaurant to go to in Charleston , I highly recommend Hanks as the very best. The menu is..."

Sharon Sheridan

"This was my first time visiting Charleston out of my 20 years of living in South Carolina and this was the perfect way to end my weekend getaway with..."

Abigail Chabek

"Hank’s is our favorite Charleston restaurant! Food is always excellent and service is top notch! Had a fabulous meal last night with our son and..."

Dianne Anderson Kane

"One of the best meals we had while visiting Charleston. Highly..."

Stephanie Vincent

"Awesome and the best seafood in Charleston and it is Soft Shell Crab season! Don’t wait, you will not be disappointed! No reservation available, no..."

Tony Castelli

"The Service ; Quality Of Food; and Ambience ... I give Tops !!! Would recommend to anyone . My husband and I like sitting at the bar. Reservations..."

Nancy Kruse Botticelli

"Everything was fresh and good. Nice atmosphere and a pretty good deal. Would..."

Roger Ricciardelli

"That’s was one fine meal we had June 24, 2018. I had the shrimp and grits and that was one delicious..."

Jason Pinard

"Justin was our server and he was very attentive to us. We had quite a few questions and answered them all graciously. The crab cakes we delicious. ..."

Christine Vollkommer

"My husband I ordered the large seafood tower, and indulged for 2 hours.....seafood giggles after....it was worth every penny!!! And drinks were..."

Hillary Nichols

"Dinner last night was exceptional. Ellison was informative and attentive. The absolute best shrimp and grits. Everything start to finish was..."

Deb Frycklund Patterson

"Outstanding service! Provided by a team of professionals that are very rare in the industry these days. Keep up the great work and outstanding menu..."

John Good

"Waiter was great, food was amazing! I can understand why they are best in..."

Karen Jones

"One of the best meals I can remember. Service was..."

Scott Fulton

"Everything was spot on, Service, food, delivery time, atmosphere. Great..."

Chris Owens

"Great seafood excellent atmosphere if i ever make it back here I'd eat here again..."

Mike Gallion

"Wonderful atmosphere and fabulous food. Will definitely come back when we visit..."

Barbara Griffin Smith

"Celebrated Mother's Day with my daughter and her friend Zack. Food was superb and our waiter was excellent in taking care of..."

Roz Ulibarri

"Excellent service by Jessica and the food was amazing!!! Top notch..."

Stephanie Duarte Vars

"Never disappoints! Service is outstanding. We love to sit at bar for apps too! The calamari and fried oysters are..."

Bobbi Jo Engelby

"We checked into town and when deciding on dinner couldn't get a table until 9 pm. SOoooo glad we waited! It's a little noisy but SO..."

Vicki Piatt

"Best shrimp and grits I have ever eaten. Service was..."

Sharon Vickers

"We decided to make a reservation to celebrate my birthday here while visiting Charleston. As the city near the seas, we decided to eat in seafood..."

Steven Jang

"Our first dinner in Charleston. We split the fried shrimp salad, which I thought was really good, but my wife didn't like it as much. We then split..."

Brent Husband

"Great food, service and ambiance. Elegant, classy and relaxed restaurant. We had the calamari appetizer, shrimp and grits, flounder, seafood a la..."

Gonzalo Horigian

"Talk about Southern food and customer service! This place has it all! Great food, for starters, I had the fried shrimp and octopus, for my main,..."

Ida C.

"We made reservations here for a brief visit to Charleston. I did a lot of research and am so glad this was where we decided to eat. The food was..."

Rae Moye

"Hank's is hands down delicious. It's a beautiful restaurant with great service. The food is really, really good. The seafood Wando was spectacular...."

Alexandra & Jeremy

"10/10 recommend. So glad we added this to our list while visiting Charleston. The dinning room is beautiful. The service is wonderful. Our server..."

jessica malkin

"Hank's has an upscale steakhouse vibe (and prices) with pretty good food. Portion sizes were not huge, especially for the shrimp and scallop..."

Scott Frankenburg

"We were visiting from Memphis, Tennessee and we’re looking for an upscale seafood restaurant, on our last night! Hank’s was exactly what we were..."

Gwen Norris

"Our service was outstanding even though we forgot reservations and were seated at the bar. We are posting a pic of the best crab cakes we've ever..."

Heath Joiner

Capitol Food Court

Wheelchair Accessible

Lunch

Breakfast

Cheap Eats

"A beautiful State Capitol to visit This is not only easy to find, it is hard to miss. It is the State Capitol and dominated the skyline along the..."

Ward Dougherty

"I really enjoyed my experience here. I was happy they were open Sundays, when I visited, but there was nobody there, so I practically had the place..."

Kyle Hartmann

"This was my first time visiting the WV Capitol. We were passing through on a road trip from Texas and decided to check it out. It was very ornate and..."

Stephanie Corte

"Well worth the visit, the grounds are beautiful, you can tour the inside at no..."

Debbie Meddings

"If passing through Charleston West Virginia, the capital building is a must see. The capital itself is very ornate. The architecture was..."

Susan Kifer

"Nearly no visitor. Very quiet and great experience exploring the state capitol. Amazing architecture for the dome and ceiling. Nice to see the senate..."

QL QL

"Such incredible architecture. Definitely recommend going and seeing it with your own eyes. Pictures don't quite do it..."

Tanner Paladino

"Awesome archetecture. I did not go inside the building, however the grounds were beautiful. I have to go back and visit including..."

David Fletcher

Dairy Queen Grill & Chill

"I was at the northwoods mall last week and the dairy queen is peremptorily..."

Katie Burke (Katiefluttershy)

"They were great with my son's peanut allergy! Very nice about it and even wished him well. Both my boys love Dairy Queen but not all are created..."

penney4321

"Got an orange julius, so good! Staff not "talkative" but I dont mind, get me in get me out. They did an excellent job. Husband had one for the first..."

suzy roscoe

"Store is very well kept in terms of cleanliness especially the equipment which is serviced regularly and well maintained for smoother operation. ..."

rachit patel

"Very typical of a DQ in a gas station, don't have the nice feel of the stand a lone ones, fuel here is .20 more than other..."

David Bradshaw

"I always get their Pina Colada. It's essentially all goodness inside a..."

Natalie Le

Workmen's Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

Takeout

Lunch

Cheap Eats

"I recently dined at Workmen's Cafe on James Island, and it was an exceptional experience. The fried chicken plate with mashed potatoes and gravy..."

Wherever We Eat

"Y'all come eat, you'll be glad you did. These ladies can cook! The place is like the loved and forgotten Mimi's cafe, but with a whole lot of soul...."

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"This is the absolute best down home food I have tasted in a long time! It reminded me of my grandmother’s, which comforted me. The fried chicken..."

T. Smith

"Today my wife and I along with our three children (8y, 11y, 12y) stopped at the Workmen's Cafe. We were about 50 min away on the other side of..."

David Walker

"This place is tucked a bit off of Folly road but it worth grabbing food here. Prices are extremely reasonable. They are careful with covid (signage..."

Jacqueline V

"Came here on my lunch break and now I might not be able to stay awake. Food was so good with a great friendly..."

Avocado Hamilton

"Off the beaten path, working man’s restaurant. These girls are cooking up some of the best fried chicken you’ll ever have. Southern food..."

Stark Shapleigh

"Mrs Angie is the best. I've been going there for 20 years and have never been disappointed! The food is..."

michael yount

"Local friends knew of this place. Everything was great: the people, the food, the prices!! (Photo of Morrocan Chicken. We also had Fried Chicken and..."

Thomas Palombo

"Local is as local does :) Come early. 11:30-4. Delicious fried Chicken and BBQ Ribs.mac n cheese. Collards. Broccoli casserole. Cheddar Garlic..."

Phillis CHS

"Can’t wait to return. From the Lima beans, to the fried fish… every bite was amazing. The homemade lemonade was one of the best I ever had. She..."

Trissa Basey

"Workman's Cafe is a great James Island meal and experience. Go get some of Angie's delicious southern food! I've been going for years, and the kids..."

J IW

"Some of the best soul food in Charleston, and for a good price. Locals know it. The cornbread in particular was amazing, and the fried shrimp was..."

William Vaux

"I almost dont want to rate this place because I dont want yall to get the meatloaf and fried chicken before me. Best fried chicken in town,..."

Charleston Craftworks

"This food was so good I can't even express it, defintley worth the price, the inside smelled good and the food did not dissapoint 100%..."

DivingWithJoe

"Amazing food and friendly service! Will definitely be making this a regular..."

Morgan Drawdy

"Amazing food and service all served with a smile ... we will be..."

jeanette redden

"Wow.... that is THE BEST southern food I've ever tasted. Do not deprive yourself of this secret..."

Christopher Thomasson

82 Queen

86/100 (16337 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I love everything about 82 Queen. The atmosphere is so cozy and romantic. We were able to get a reservation and as we walked up, we were very..."

Carmelita Hanks

"After a short wait at the bar, we were seated in a very nice small room with maybe six tables in it. It was reminiscent of an old southern dining..."

Mark Matthews

"Great dinner at a great location! Located in a charming multi-story Southern-style home, complete with fireplaces and decor evoking a different time..."

James Hui

"The food is great for the price top notch 10 out of 10. The service was great 10 out of 10 just had a few hiccups with the kitchen. I would recommend..."

J. Irvin

"Quaint location nicely done and appointed. The service was friendly and helpful. My wife didn't love the She Crab Soup but liked the Crab Cakes...."

Steve

"This place was beautiful and such a great atmosphere. The service here was phenomenal! Our server was attentive and helpful in every way. The food..."

Julio Herrera

"What a lovely place! We were warmly greeted by the hosts and taken to a nice table. They had plenty of seating options - inside, outside, and..."

Ed Noschese

"Probably my favorite restaurant in Charleston! The short ribs are the best I've ever had. And the tomato pie apppetizer was delicious. Service was..."

donna young

"WOW! Southern cooking at its finest.. plus spectacular service & gorgeous setting. Our party of 6 reunited with my daughter who’s attending CofC..."

Denise S

"This place is amazing. On this evening we had great weather which made it great. We had tomatoe pie, shrimp and grits, fish special. Masterful. The..."

Chris Guella

The Bear's Den

Wheelchair Accessible

"Burger was amazing and waitress and staff were helpful and accommodating for our children. Steak salad was also good. Bathrooms are tiny with no..."

Emily Sidle VonStein

"One of the Best Kept Secrets in Town!. I have been enjoying Bear's lunches for years and continue to frequent this establishment for lunch on..."

Mitch

"Great out-of-the-way place. You have to want to get to the Bear's Den, as it's in the basement of 405 Capitol Street (the old Daniel Boone hotel)...."

DinoBeeBuzz

"LOVE IT!. I love Bears Den. They have the best wings and burgers around. Please do NOT skip on the blue cheese. I have them sell it to me in pints!..."

CanUcook

"The best. We go to the den twice a week, and we have never had bad food there. I would recommend this to..."

Spoontastic

"Great Find. A little hidden but a great community place to go. If you want a local place this place wants..."

Drew

"Delicious, fresh, good quality..."

Sharon Martin Copley

"Excellent Lunch and Casual Happy Hour. Bear and Ray have a great spot tucked in the basement of 405 Capitol Street (the Old Daniel Boone..."

Kitchen Geeking

"We enjoyed our 50th High School Reunion there and the food & staff were amazing! The staff went above and beyond to accommodate us. We loved the..."

Sandy Campbell

"Absolutely hands down the best food around. Ive tried all of it and they never disappoint! Well worth the money And the staff are wonderful. Even..."

L Carr

"Food was yummy! And staff was courteous and friendly. Awesome..."

Kelli Plumley

"Delicious! My son enjoyed the chili and the club sandwiches never..."

Ashley Anderson

"An awesome place to eat, drink & be..."

Crystal Dawn

"I absolutely love coming here. I have visited The Bear's Den twice and have never been disappointed. They make their fries fresh and their..."

Serenity Hutchinson

Middleton Place Restaurant

86/100 (2010 ratings)

Free off-street parking

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"This place definitely has cozy vibes with a view! The windows overlook the pond and gardens and it's a comfortable spot to have an intimate dinner...."

Jacqueline V

"People complaining about the prices , it was absolutley not expensive we paid 77$ for two + dessert. Absolutley a fair price for the quality of the..."

A. McQ

"It is such a beautiful location under the ancient oak trees and gorgeous views of the water. It is a memorable experience. Maggie took fantastic care..."

BKV

"Smaller menu. She crab soup is delicious. The grilled chicken was very good. Unique and beautiful setting with large windows in the restaurant. ..."

Adam Barish

"The staff were so friendly and considerate! We had the buffet lunch and loved the freshness of everything. Better than your average buffet food. They..."

Phoebe

Dee Dee

"Stopped in for lunch. Had the farm salad, add shrimp which was delicious. Also, corn fritters and fried green tomatoes which were..."

Heather C

"All I can say is that I would fly to eat here and fly back home. Insane how good the food is here. Incredible salad! So fresh...right from the..."

Danielle Lambert

"This place was absolutely amazing! The service was very friendly, the food was cooked perfectly, and for the overall price of the meal, it was..."

Doc Ryan

"Exquisite dinning sure to satiate the most discerning of pallets. Middle Place is most exceptional from the gardens to the inn and the resturant is..."

John Gibson

"This place is a wonderful stop, when you are at the Middleton place. The sangria and thw she crab soup were delicious. The fried green tomatoes..."

Pinak Bhende

"My wife and I decided to check out the Restaurant @ Middleton Place. I am very familiar with the property but had never dined here. I was..."

Kevin Tully

"Valentine’s dinner was just AMAZING! My husband and I had the duck meatballs & braised pork belly to start. We shared 3 entrees, the grilled bone..."

Gisela Garcia

"One of the best hidden gems in the low country. Plan to make reservations a few weeks in advance for dinner. It over looks a pond and beautiful..."

sar coxn

"Absolutely loved our experience here. The service was great. The food was delicious. Drinks were strong. The only thing I wish we knew before coming..."

Maxim Tyutyunnikov

"The service here is fantastic! I got the steak dinner and was super excited about it. Sadly it was overcooked. I typically order Medium Rare if they..."

Julie M

"A small selection of food on the menu but overall pretty yummy and very convenient since you’re already out on the land over there. If you have..."

Kelley H

Smoky's House

Wheelchair Accessible

Magnolias

86/100 (22748 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"This restaurant is always on our list when we visit Charleston. We’ve Never had a bad meal here and prefer a late lunch so we can walk off the..."

Karen Chester

"We celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary at Magnolias. It was wonderful. Our server, Brian, was very attentive. He brought us complimentary..."

Ellen Montgomery Burton

"Probably the best meal I have eaten. I had the petit filet with crab cake and my husband had the Parmesan crusted mahi. For dessert we shared a peach..."

Deborah Puckett

"I was not impressed with the hostess at all. We were “walk ins” hoping for a last night in Charleston wow meal. We were not disappointed. Seated..."

Kellie Bagsby Buckley

"This is by far the best food we have ever tasted, and we plan on coming back every time we visit! Our server was also amazing! The best fried green..."

Sarah Reese

"I have no words to describe just how good the food was at this place! The collard greens were the best I’ve ever had in my whole entire..."

Angie Parker

"OMG! The Best in southern food!! Loved the shrimp and grits with lobster sauce!! Off the Hook! You must put MAGNOLIAS in the top of your list when..."

Robin K. Dottor

"Wow restaurant! Best Southern Cusine I have had! Tried for my 1st time the Fried Green Tomatoes and I wanted to have only that for lunch- you have to..."

Ana Maria Rodriguez

"Scott, our waiter, phenomenal!!!! Fried green tomatoes and peach bread pudding to die..."

Connie Sabatula

"Magnolias is our favorite place to eat in Charleston. The food is amazing and service is..."

Rita Arnette

"Best place that we eat, waitress was..."

Sandra M Hill

"Fabulous food! Shrimp and Grits and Bouillabaisse was amazing! Waiter was a bit too..."

Sharon Robinson

"Food, Atmosphere and Service are all amazing. Me and my wife have eaten here 3 times and it just gets better we love..."

Dylan Short

"Perfect in every way! The service, the bread, the cream cheese butter, the tea, The bouillabaisse!!!!!! Can't wait to return again and..."

Paul Collins

"My first visit to Charleston and had the pleasure of having dinner at Magnolia. The heirloom tomato and peach salad was delicious. Thank you for an..."

Debbie Canada

"Amazing duck breast dinner. Awesome food with a elegant..."

AJ McMillan

"The best place to eat in..."

Carla Leach-Stanley

"Wonderful dining experience- the waiters were so accommodating - great food as..."

Cathy Mullins Long

"The food & service were both great & I’d def come..."

Carrie Miloser Bender

"Amazing food and service!!!! Hands down! I will be back..."

Tiffany Brown

"We came here for dinner. Great ambience, the waitress we had was very kind and personable. Everything was plated very beautifully. I loved my..."

Phoebe

"We were in town to celebrate our anniversary. Magnolias ended up being a great experience. The service was a 10/10 and the food was great. We dined..."

Rose Wood

"We went to Magnolias based on a recommendation from a friend and it was a fantastic experience! Steven was probably one of the best servers we've..."

Susan Reinhard

"Our first time here. We came in for our wedding anniversary and my husband's birthday. The tomato bisque soup was really good. My husband had the..."

JayJay Buggs

"This was the best food of my trip down to Charleston! The fried green tomatoes were amazing, crispy, and flavorful. I got the fried chicken with..."

Lauren Stroz

"Had always heard great things about this place and it lived up to the hype. A few friends who grew up in the area recommended this place and I was..."

Zack Dolsen

"This place was amazing from start to finish. Enjoyed the walk-up to the actual restaurant, historic street with a neat vibe. Inside seated quickly..."

Mike Williams

"I wanted to take my mom to a nice dinner in Charleston for her 80th Birthday. Every time me and my husband visit Charleston we would always see this..."

Lori Flowers

"What a great foodie experience. From our crispy shrimp cake appie to our main courses and dessert, everything we had was delicious. My wife ordered..."

Ian Lopez-Ganoza

"Had an amazing dinner here to celebrate a birthday. The food was perfect in every way. As others have said, definitely end off with the pecan pie,..."

Gerrit Maritz

City Lights Coffee

86/100 (1353 ratings)

"Oh my God! This is the first time that I've ever had a milkshake coffee and I guarantee it will be the best thing you have ever had in your life! It..."

Eshtar Oraha

"The coffee here is pretty good and its close to the market which is nice if you're heading that way in the morning. The atmosphere is very nice and..."

Conor Croft

"We sere walking around downtown and saw this little coffee shop and decided to check it out. It’s small, quaint, yet perfect for what we were..."

Kyle Stinnett

"Fun and funky little coffee shop steps from The Charleston Place Hotel. Enjoy the relaxed feeling in this small hangout. Excellent coffee and a..."

Joel Aiken

"Cozy little coffee shop. However, if theres a way they can expand they should! Only one bathroom and not enough seating, but... coffee is really..."

L F

"One of the best vanilla chai lattes I’ve had! And the turkey and cheese croissant was delicious. The barista was very friendly and quick! I will..."

Kaleigh Shipman

"Great coffee shop right off Meeting St, a block away from the Charleston Market. Real coffee served hot and a appeared to be a favorite of locals and..."

Julia Hall

"• quaint and physically small establishment • great casual and mature atmosphere • quality espresso, average $5 a cup • cozy bathroom, if..."

shredder_1369

"Best coffee in the city. It is a small place but pretty cute. Th coffee was amazing, like italian or Spanish coffee. One of my favorites..."

Tamara Vaquero

"Great local coffee shop. I had an iced cinnamon dolce latte that was really good. Grab some coffee here, you wont regret..."

Greg Isaacs

"Great spot for cup of coffee to go. Seating is limited, but owner was friendly and coffee was..."

Bruce van Zyl

"Really cozy place, tried the double shot breve and I really enjoyed the creaminess of..."

Sara Izad

"The greatest coffee shoo in Charleston! It is the greatest aromatic experience I EVER..."

Christian Cassarly

"I stopped in on a whim, the coffee smelled amazing from the sidewalk. The atmosphere is wonderful, and I imagine it to be even better when they can..."

Denie LeBay

"Visiting from South Florida. Great spot!!! Very friendly staff!!! The coffee was wonderful. Will definitely come again next time I am in..."

Camilo Velandia

"The shop looks like a shoebox upon arrival but sitting down, the atmosphere is surprisingly breezy and fun. The coffee is good. I appreciated the..."

Lynn Abdouni

"The mocha frappe was strongly coffee flavored, and the consistency was just right. The shop is super cute, but very, very small. Definitely more of..."

Alexis Byrd

"Friendly feel and fun, cozy environment. Cappuccino was good, although the barista work needs a bit of..."

JONATHAN POTTER

"Easy ordering, short wait. Decent coffee. The toffee latte was a bit bitter. My white chocolate mocha came as a mocha. Not bad just not what I..."

Steve Kargman

Kudu Coffee & Craft Beer

86/100 (2554 ratings)

"Best cafe downtown if you are looking for: good coffee, ambient courtyard, a friendly staff, craft beer, art, a place to study or a place to relax..."

Cameron McKelvey

"Best place for breakfast in Charleston. Just as good during the rest of the day for a coffee or..."

Ellen van Hattem

"It could have been one of the best Almond Croissants I have ever had! I also loved the coffee and the atmosphere. So happy that Charleston has this..."

Kimberley Adams Rooney

"I love the idea that I can get great coffee and craft beer all in one place. I've found my coffee shop in..."

Lisa Jane Wedell

"Love this place! The first place we stop on date night. Great beer, wine and coffee..."

William Brown

"A wonderful place to enjoy reading in the outdoor courtyard while enjoying a fabulous cup of coffee! I love Kudu and wish we had a coffee/craft beer..."

Jayne Williams

"Best coffee in downtown Charleston! Great place to meet with friends, or have a meeting. Wonderful outdoor space, as..."

Anna Lonon

"If in Charleston you need to go here. Great beer and coffee. Family friendly with awesome service, and the owner is not shy about having a..."

Marc Paden

"Don't let the craft beer detour you from coming for coffee and breakfast pastries. Everything was awesome. The coffee was awesome . Nice friendly..."

Phil Baker

"Great coffee and drinks. Nice selection of caffinates items as well as other drinks. There is seating inside but they have a really nice outdoor..."

Victor Lao

"I love this coffee shop! Their lattes are really good (a bit pricey, but so are most coffee shops nowadays). Their quiche is delicious and only..."

Breland Green

"Solid coffee shop with a lovely outdoor courtyard. Their coffee is delicious and they also have a pretty large baked goods selection ("pop-tarts",..."

Sara O

"Very nice local coffee shop...I always enjoy my time spent there with coffee and food. Everything is reasonable price-wise and the atmosphere is..."

Thomas Taylor

"Went to this awesome coffee shop three times during our most recent Charleston visit! Open late hours for a coffee shop (7 pm) and has the cutest..."

Kendra Huneycutt

"I always enjoy coming to Kudu. Their bagels are delicious, however, I am very partial to their bacon and cheddar biscuits! They are the right amount..."

Jack Magic

"Stopped by in the mornings for breakfast. They have some good coffee. If it’s not sweet enough, the vanilla syrup is on the table with everything..."

Jeffrey Klepper

"A gem in downtown. We stopped for mimosas and coffee. A friend of mine brought me here since this is her favorite spot. I loooove the patio! The..."

Adela Zyla

"Beer or coffee? You can have both!! Nice free house vibe right off King Street. Beautiful patio and comfortable indoor tables and small bar. Loved..."

Tim B

"Such a cute little place that has good coffee for not a bad price! My new favorite place to study and hangout outside (they have an outdoor area,..."

Mackenzie Sturkie

Tbonz Gill & Grill

86/100 (1958 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Wine and Beer

Gift Cards Available

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

Free Wifi

Accepts Credit Cards

Non-smoking restaurants

"I've always liked the spot, it's just a great atmosphere to have dinner and Cocktails with friends. The food is pretty good. I'm mostly love the..."

Meia Martin

"We came here early for a dinner looking for some place to have meat....best ribeye, fine salad and perfectly baked sweet potato; a gentleman with us..."

MANUEL AUGUSTO ALCAIDE CABRERA

"We had a great meal including the sesame crusted tuna and salmon. Bridget our waitress was simply perfect as well as the others who brought our food..."

Maria b

"I had a great experience at Tbonz in West Ashley! The iceberg salad was superb and the overall dining experience was fantastic. Four..."

Wherever We Eat

"We came in about 9:30 (they close at 10). Service was great and we were never made to feel rushed. Food was delicious. We started with Tommy fries,..."

Armina Familar-Ragsdale

"I have been searching for really, really good she-crab soup, & and wow, did I find it here! The service is great, atmosphere relaxed and the steaks..."

aaron edewards

"We love eating out occasionally and TBonz is one of our favorite restaurants, whether it's just my lovely wife and I or with friends and the food is..."

John Ozmore

"Without Alfredo the service rating would be a 1 - Alfredo really turned our dining experience around last Tuesday! After being seated in another..."

Janet Hammond

"Excellent experience here at a home cookin steak house. The T bone I had was great. Our server Kelly was extremely kind and had a helpful attitude..."

Wilson Echevarria II

"The food was good. I had the jumbo fried shrimp. They were not as hot as they should have been. My fries were cold. I was able to get some hot ones...."

J.R. Smith

"For service, price, atmosphere, and food, TBonz is a great option. We will be back! Great wings, salads and sides. 5-stars is hard to earn for steak...."

Mattis A Pottiger II

"Ordered the prime rib (medium) it was ok for the price ($28). Enjoyed the loaded baked potato and caeser salad more than the steak. The bread and..."

Alesya Kos

"We had no wait and the staff was friendly. We enjoyed the food and, as crazy as it sounds, the baked potato was my favorite part of dinner ( the..."

Samantha M

"I'm new to Charleston/West Ashley area and I was out exploring the area one day and saw TBonz Grill and stopped in. I was immediately greeted by a..."

Pam Burt

"The food was delicious, the service was excellent, the facilities were beyond clean. I was very impressed by this establishment. My dinner started..."

Victor Johnston

Leon's Fine Poultry & Oysters

86/100 (3670 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Simply a great experience. Staff was awesome, polite, attentive, made spot-on recommendations. Which includes fried chicken sandwich. Combination..."

Joe Schumaker

"The best meal I had in Charleston. The fried chicken is to die for as well as the grilled oysters, scalloped potatoes, wedge..."

Marcie Rosenstock

"Frozen G&T’s, amazing chargrilled oysters and easily the best fried chicken I have ever put in my..."

Allison LaRue Dudycha

"I am always impressed with every visit. The food is amazing! The staff is friendly and they make each visit memorable. Have the mahi sandwich and..."

Sarah Fountain Worel

"Funky eclectic interior. Excellent food and service! I highly recommend it when you're in the Charleston..."

Bill Morse

"Probably our favorite dining experience in Charleston ever. Service was great, food was spectacular and the surroundings were perfect! Thank..."

Chris Owens

"Started out with a dozen char grilled oysters; delicious and only lightly cooked. We all then chowed down on fried shrimp, fish and oysters and..."

Jeremy McKinney

"An all around great experience! I highly recommend a stop at Leon's Oyster..."

Tony O'Rourke

"I sat at the bar, had a few IPA's, the roasted oysters, the shrimp roll and a side. Very well prepared with thoughtful ingredients. Love this..."

Robby Comer

"Such a great place to have drinks and yummy food! The hush puppies and fried chicken are..."

Michele Graynor Enersen

"Raw bar selections were great, I tried all available oysters. They were all fresh and delicious. Also ordered the scalloped potatoes and cucumber..."

Charles F

"Awesome spot in Charleston with incredible fried chicken, the oysters were equally tasty although was too hungry to take pics. Friendly chill staff..."

StewartGerard

"Leon’s was AMAZING! The food and service was so good! It was a perfect chill place to have grilled oysters and some cocktails! Definitely get the..."

Melyssa Tarectecan

"Great atmosphere and service. Fried chicken has a delicious crispy crunch (one of the best I've ever had) but admittedly could have used a bit more..."

Childish Devino

"Busy neighborhood spot. I tried the crispy clam wrap. It was fresh and crispy. I also had the grilled oysters this place is known for. The oysters..."

Rick Dudley

"First time visit today for a late lunch. It was 2 pm on a Thursday and the place was very busy which is always a good sign. Food was excellent. My..."

James Earley

"If you haven’t been here yet- y’all are missing some of the best food in Charleston- seafood is fantastic and they have Bird Island Oysters on..."

Lisa Dodge

"I think this was my fav meal this visit to Charleston. Everything I ate and drank was so delicious. The wedge salad paired with the fried chicken was..."

Katie K

"First time here. We got seated right away, even though they looked very busy. Great service and yummy food. We did get the grilled chicken and..."

Nushin K

"Upon arrival into Charleston we came here. No reservation but only wait 20 minutes and were able to sit at the patio with big fans. Old gas station..."

Robin Mehera

"Such a great experience and great food! We sat on the outdoor patio and were greeted right away. I had my dog with me and there was a water bowl by..."

Danielle M

"I was travelling to Charleston and accidentally stumbled on Leon’s, I walked past and saw it was bumping with locals! Knowing I had to visit before..."

Julie Boyce

"Gave it a shot after being pretty disappointed with the food everyone kept suggesting in the area. Started with a Bloody Mary which was very good...."

Val B

"Awesome time at Leon’s. Fried chicken sandwich was delicious and my wife loved the wood grilled oysters. Pimm’s Cup was also great! And great..."

Ryan Stevens

"Great late lunch! First time at Leon’s! Our server Ruth S. suggested we try different kinds of raw oysters. So we tried their house oysters and the..."

Jeanne R

"Such an awesome spot made from an old garage. The oysters on the half shell were so fresh, cold and delicious. Great cocktails, friendly service. A..."

Amanda Moss

"Stopped her after a local’s recommendation. Loved the vibe, food, and service. I was able to walk in and eat at the bar. If a larger party, you..."

kris gonzalez

"Fun environment, great food. A solid choice when you are in Charleston. Good unsweet tea requires clean equipment and theirs was super. Great clam..."

Doug Delaney, Realtor

"Leon's is a great Charleston staple. Everything we've tried on their menu has been consistently fresh and delicious. I had the Chicken Sandwich which..."

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