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Brown Dog Deli

88/100 (4102 ratings)

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"The Brown Dog at 225 Calhoun Street is an awesome place to grab a quick sandwhich for lunch or dinner if you're a student or in the working area...."

Michael Wright

"The food here is amazing, but not quite as amazing as their staff. We brought two dogs and seven people to their back patio. Suzanne and the rest of..."

Kim Metter Petro

"Decided to try this place a few weeks ago. Went to the Calhoun street address. I’d been looking forward to it because of its extensive list of..."

Victoria Swier

"This place was great! My husband and I had our dog with us so we needed a dog friendly place because we couldn’t leave her in the car.(she’s a..."

Erin Gutknecht

"In Charleston visiting for the weekend and needed an easy, local lunch since both kids fell asleep in the car. This place was the best decision ever...."

Melissa Rivera

"One of our favorite places in Charleston. Everything I’ve had there has been excellent, bursting with flavor! From the taco salad to the gourmet..."

Marty Middleton

"We were in town visiting our daughter who works for the College of Charleston. Quite a few of the RA’s recommended your restaurant so we decided to..."

Lisa McSwain Drose

"Food was amazing and the staff was so attentive and friendly. One of the first things our waiter did was bring a bowl of nice ice water for my..."

Dawn Harry

"Best sandwich shop in Charleston. I highly recommend The Southern..."

David Gagnon

"This place was fantastic. My hunny ordered the chicken salad on a croissant with bacon and pepper jack added. I had the salmon & fried green tomato..."

Andrea Lynn Coverman-Cutler

"The pig n fig sandwich was excellent.The prices were reasonable.the best meal I had in Charleston and the cheapest..."

Robbie Sparrow

"The food and the atmosphere is great! My husband and I took our two blue heelers with us and were amazed how dog friendly the restaurant was. The..."

Elizabeth Martin

"A great find being an out of Towner I found this little gem and loved the food and service. Only open 11-4 but great..."

Warren Bruhl Dc

"Good local place where both tourists and locals visit. I had the French Onion Grilled Cheese and ate it while walking around town. While this..."

Sara Stidham

"This is a small restaurant in downtown Charleston on Broad Street. There are two locations downtown and one at Folly Beach – not sure if there are..."

Susan Allison Wyatt

"This is an adorable, quaint place! Very eclectic decor with classic Charleston charm. Best She crab soup I’ve had! Great waitstaff! It is..."

Shannon Thomas Barrentine

"Love this place visit every time we come to Charleston. Great sandwiches and kid friendly. Yummy hot dogs. Beer and wine. Outside patio. Must go...."

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"What a pleasant little place. We travel with our dog and look for places that will allow us to have her with us. The Brown Dog Deli fits this to a..."

Keith Carter

"I absolutely love this place. I went for the first time, last week, while I was in Charleston for the day. It took me forever to decide what I..."

Olivia

"Was in town for a few days and wanted to try something new downtown Charleston. Decided to hop into this unique looking place. Splashed with color..."

Garrett Eaton

"In a town of $$$$ restaurants, Brown Dog is a vacation for your cc. Excellent hot dogs (chili cheese and Chicago are my favs), wraps and deli..."

Zu Zu

"Our first time eating here & it was awesome! Food was hot & great flavor! Waitress was friendly & efficient! We will be back for more!I had the..."

Lynnette FitzSimmons

"The Pig N Fig sandwich at Brown Dog Deli is pulled pork, fig-rosemary preserves, Granny Smith apples, apple-wood smoked bacon, and cheddar cheese on..."

Steve Oliver

"Great sandwiches, really unique creations. Fantastic service. We highly recommend this..."

Citizen David

"We are IN LOVE with this place!. If you haven’t given Brown Dog Deli a try, you really should! The sandwiches are gourmet, the savory chili has..."

Babybaughman05

"Great Sandwiches!!!. Best sandwich place downtown!! If you want a good quality sandwich fast, go to this restaurant! Must try apple bottom jeans and..."

K_pop5

"Excellent food at a great price. Everything is fresh and the huge menu has anything you could ever want out of a deli. Nice staff,..."

Paige

"Get the tuna tacos and the broccoli salad...super yummy for..."

Scooter

"A must go to lunch spot in charleston. As a vegetarian, I was thrilled with all the options. I ordered the Greek salad and it was one of the best..."

Kate Temple

"I've been here about 7 times now and I get something different every time. I've never been disappointed. It's awesome! The menu is huge and the..."

Pretty Peanuts

"Great Lunch Spot. Went yesterday. Ordered muffaletta and a side of broccoli salad, both of which were tasty. Wife has the warm spinach and bacon..."

Buddha

"So Good Sandwiches. Everyone in our party of ten loved their sandwich and no one got the same one! Lots of twists on traditional sandwiches. Sides..."

Larasowecke

"Would not get the Muffaletta again, but the tomato soup was very..."

Dicenzog

"Amazing restaurant!! I had the Zorba the Greek salad with chicken which was delicious, especially the feta on..."

Hannah

"My sandwich was about as close to perfect as could..."

Julian

"Delicious food! Plenty of vegan/organIc/gluten free options, so everyone left happy. The owner was friendly, and it has a nice atmosphere with good..."

Christina

"Its Gettin' Chili.... I have always been a pretty tough Deli critic. I went to the Brown Dog Deli yesterday for the 3rd time since it opened, this..."

Josh Catigano

"Okay. So you all know I have this unhealthy (to say the least) hankering for hot dogs. Like, I love hot dogs so much that if I see one on a menu,..."

Katie - Domestiphobia.net

" How do I judge a restaurant? Well, I am still thinking about eating this incredible Tempeh Reuben three days after the..."

Lisa Rote Caplinger

"While it was much different than a typical NE lobster roll, I liked it. The delicious homemade toasted bun was filled with a ton of meat, which..."

Christina

"I had a great experience at Brown Dog Deli in Charleston, SC. The place is cozy and charming, with a friendly staff and a diverse menu. The first..."

Balakay Smith

"So delicious! I’m vegetarian and try to eat vegan, if possible. I had the vegetarian chicken sandwich and it’s the best I’ve ever had. My pup..."

Tiffany T

"The food and atmosphere here is great. Tons of things on the wall that you can reminisce and tell your kids all about them! I had the chicken..."

Rachel McKnight

"I got the Apple Butter Jeans & it was delicious. Service was friendly. Food came out quick and there was plenty of seating. Parking was difficult,..."

E White

"The wife and I went here for lunch the other day. First when you walk in it's very nostalgic. There's an old arcade machine, hot wheels on the wall,..."

Doc Ryan

"We had Chipotle Chicken pita, folly crunch wrap, chili cheese dog, 3 bags of chips and 3 bottles of coke. Food was great! Had to order take out since..."

Anne Dale

"My wife and I made this our last stop on the trip right before we went to the airport. It seemed like there was going to be a wait, but they turn the..."

Don

"This place was amazing. The food was so good and I was not disappointed at all. The place was extremely packed, but they move pretty fast! I highly..."

Lakia White

"Great location. Great service. Great food. We had the grilled cheese and a salmon burger. Both were excellent. What else can you ask..."

Travis Turner

"I ordered their chic feel ay sandwich and it was delicious. They also had wonderful coffee drinks. The atmosphere is cool and board/video themed. I..."

Nicole Toothaker

"Really enjoy the ambience of this place, but there were a few disjointed elements to the visit… The food was amazing! The bathroom was dark and..."

Wanda Lita

"Went here a couple times during our week in. Charleston. Blackened salmon wrap and short rib grilled cheese were both very tasty. Side of broccoli..."

Kyle Nacci

"The Smash Bros Burger was juicy. The Bikini Bottom smoothie was bursting with flavor but was overpriced ($8 for a 16 oz). We did enjoy the atmosphere..."

tsmutylo

"We stopped at Brown Dog on Saturday around 11:15 am for a quick sandwich. It perfectly met our needs and expectations. We were seated quickly and..."

Cortney Ayers

"This was the first place my wife and I visited in Charleston and it was a fantastic choice. Stopped for some great sandwiches and had great service..."

Schuyler Stump

"I stopped in for a late lunch. I ordered the lunch special. The sandwich was basically a patty melt with Swiss cheese, grilled onions, and thousand..."

Karen Winchester

"Calling this place a sandwich shop is doing it a disservice, but this sandwich shop is really special. I had the meatball sandwich and it was so..."

Karl P

"I had the buffalo chicken wrap and it was amazing! The flavors blended well together and was altogether a great wrap (one of the best I’ve..."

Andrew Hoots

Smoky Oak Taproom

88/100 (881 ratings)

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"Had a great lunch today. We had the pulled pork and a brisket platter, both were excellent as were the sides and sauces. Well..."

Tom Susalla III

"This is a resteraunt that serves delicious pork bbq and burgers etc! Dozens of draft beers and a great atmosphere. I have kids and even I felt a..."

Julia Slattery

"My parents and I stop in yesterday for a late lunch and had a awesome experience. The food was perfect and the service was even better! I recommend..."

Casey Mills

"Smoky oak did our wedding catering and it was amazing! Everyone commented on how great the food service and quality was! I would recommend them to..."

Alison O'Barr

"The experience starts outside where you smell the smoky bbq. Attentive service. Great atmosphere. Best meal I’ve had in a very long..."

Annette Bowers Griswold

"Excellent food with a great beer menu. One of the top restaurants on James..."

Eric McCuaig

"This may be my new number one BBQ! If anyone makes it to James or Johns Island SC, definetely give this place a..."

Chet Eckard

"We always make at least one visit to the Smoky Oak whenever we get down to Edisto because the � selection is awesome, the waitstaff are always..."

Bob Haithcock

"Best customer service & best food around!!! Anytime we are on the island we..."

Laura Kvestad

"Delicious shrimp & grits. I would come back for this inexpensive dish alone!! My Moscow Mule was mediocre overpriced. My friends enjoyed playing..."

Malissa Pynes

"Excellent meal, excellent service. Some of the best ribs and brisket I've had. They are missing a spicy BBQ sauce, but couldn't find much else to..."

Chad W

"This place is wonderful! Great food, great people, great service! I love the beef brisket! There Mac and cheese is awesome! The fried mushrooms are..."

Rachel Marie Martinez

"Great staff and awesome bar environment. Whether is swinging by to relax during happy hour or taking the whole gang out to dinner, Smoky Oak is a..."

Ryan Stark Purdy

"Good ribs!. Stopped here on our way to our condo on Folly Beach on a Saturday afternoon. It's a bit of a dive bar, but a very comfortable place and..."

Luckie5892

"Going Back Again. This was my first visit to the Smoky Oak Taproom... but it sure won't be my last. I had the BBQ ribs, they were very good and the..."

Docaforms

"Diverse Menu. While on vacation in the area we were looking for a good BBQ joint. Decided to try Smokey Oak Taproom, and am glad we did.The..."

Kjoglide

"BEST BBQ and Brisket in CHS .... BEST BBQ and Brisket in CHSThis place never disappoints. I even had them smoke our Thanksgiving turkeys the..."

CykeMira

"Great atmosphere. Good food huge drink selection and nice..."

Ciscoubr

"Brisket. The beef brisket sub is amazing! And great beer selection! The spinach and artichoke dip is also very..."

LAR123

"We are from PA and we found this place on Urbanspoon. We received a really warm Southern welcome and found it to be kid friendly in the late..."

Heather Longstreth

"Excellent BBQ!. I went here TWO times on my recent vacation to Charleston - Yes, it was that good! And it doesn't hurt that they have a large draft..."

Corinn45

"We went to Smokey Oak Taproom last night for the first time. We were very happy to find it was a kid friendly place. It smelled awesome of BBQ and..."

Jim

"IT's a bar. It's a bar and it is GREAT. Food is great for what you expect. The beer is cold the service is quick and fun. I really can't be happier..."

Food Eater

"Always loud! Bar service is always great. Prob not a place for first date or take your gparents cuz noise level will kill experience. The Cuban,..."

Wrap Guy

"Service was ok. Food was delivered fast.The food was not good at all. I ordered onion rings, no flavor, the corn bread muffins were so tough and..."

Ronnie Provost

"Jalapeno Burger. I drink more here than I eat.I was not impressed with their pizza.I do LOVE their Burgers.I get it w/ japs and blue cheese.It's a 10..."

Chickenfingerplatter

"Best BBQ in sc collards r the BEST sauces R The Best too I love this place best restuant if u like down home..."

Austin Agius

"YUM. We get take-out from Smokey Oak on a regular basis and it's always great. Their burgers are thick and juicy and the brisket is the best I've..."

Heather

"Great neighborhood spot. I love smokey oak. The food is consistent, bartenders are very friendly, and there is a huge array of beers to try every..."

Cat Says

"Best BBQ in Charleston, but loud!. I ate at Smoky Oak Friday night with two other people. Their draft beer selection is impressive! Tons of great..."

Dixie

"Great beer and atmosphere, terrible food. First off, I live right down the road from this place and have been visiting since day 1 of its opening. We..."

Robert Sansbury

"This place keeps getting better. The ribs are awesome and so are the sides (except the cornbread unfortunately). The pizzas are killer too. Try the..."

Claire Griffin Porter

"Favorite place on James island! Best beer selection in..."

Johnny Utah

"Like It. Great food and beer..."

RTK

"Very good pulled pork, like that they leave it naked so we could try a variety of sauces. Extensive list of beers on tap. Kinda dumpy/sketchy..."

Sam The Sham

"This place is awesome the food is best on Ji. The BBQ is the best In charleston overall and the smoky girls that work everyday are the hottest staff..."

Matt

"Likely the best beer in Charleston. All these comments about food, this place has a wonderful tap list, likely the best in the area. Tuesday is a..."

BeerGuru

"Love the ribs!! Got to try the bbq too! By the way they just added there 3rd bathroom, and a private dining room that seats 40. And they are adding a..."

Luckydog

"BBQ. Now people, this is real Barbecue. Nothing fancy, just good food (best beer battered onion rings), a well stocked bar, good service and a nice..."

Mitch Rogers

"AWESOME. By far the best food on JI, love it, everything I have eaten here has been SUPER. Try the chicken livers and the fried okra, those are just..."

Michelledoc

"Try the stuffed jalapenos :) they are..."

SB

"Yummo. I know this is a BBQ joint, but try the Burger. It just might be better than the Moe's Crosstown burger. I'm..."

Jen

"Perfect Late Night Q. Moderate wag of the tail on this one. Excellent pulled pork and decent ribs make the Q at this place shabby not too, if you..."

Dr. Mambo

"Wow!! BBQ. Primarily a taproom with some tables on one side. The pulled pork was some of the best we have ever had anywhere. You can choose a regular..."

AlBea

"Enjoyed... Service at tables.. decent (but slow). Food is simple but good. Best fried okra in town. Their chicken sandwich looks boring, but the..."

Amy

"Smoky Oak Taproom is my favorite chow joint on the island and features such an extensive menu that one visit does not do it..."

Pork Fed Romeo

"Very large dinning area, inside and outside seating available. Clean, neat dinning area. Great atmosphere. Service was very friendly and helpful...."

Ryan Beach

"So, Smoky Oak is a mixed bag depending on what you order. I had a fried chicken biscuit with gravy and grits that were great. My partner in crime..."

Lawrence Day

"Have been to this location twice and had something different both times.. servers I had were social and very pleasant. Mainly enjoyed the moses and..."

Catherina Harding

"My family all met up for brunch. It was great! The service is exceptional and if Im not mistaken they must have a chef! I had the Avacado Toast and..."

Phrozen Pink

"Visiting with friends they took me out for breakfast/brunch and had the breakfast food. Eggs, bacon, American fries, pancakes, sour dough bread..."

Merrill Krueger

"Fantastic food here ! Had the jalapeno bacon bites appetizer with cajun dirty rice [a little heat, but SO yummy!] & a turkey rueben - DELICIOUS!..."

Shawna H

"Great spot for breakfast anytime of the day. The service is friendly here and the food is always on point. A great neighborhood spot that doesn't..."

Danielle

"A refreshingly simple, and delicious breakfast/brunch business. The pastrami hash skillet was very good with actual pastrami instead of mystery hash...."

Joe Burge

"The food is delicious and quick service. Clean bathroom and cute..."

Alessandra Eufrazio Freitas

"Had a very nice breakfast. The eggs were fresh. The coffee was excellent. Service was also..."

Stephen Johnston

"Very quaint place. It is tucked away off the main road, but worth the detour. Staff was very welcoming and attentive. Omelet was extremely good. Has..."

Jonathan Grosh

"Great service and good food! Chicken and Waffles or the breakfast burger are my go..."

Bo Taylor

"It is a great place to come for brunch and perfect mimosas! I always feel very welcome when I come, which is normally a few times a week. Make sure..."

ChsFinest

"Great food, love the gravy biscuits, especially the red eye gravy. They also have some amazing smoked brisket. However the place itself looks like an..."

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