The best 10 restaurants and places to eat in Charleston, May 2024

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Jackson Avenue Coffee

"Chilly Chai for a Chilly Day. Loved the chilly chai's at this place. Found it recently and sooo much better than Starbucks. The mixture of mint and..."

TheDoctor

"Excellent!!. I've had the smooties, frozen coffees, chai tea, hot teas, and the brocoli cheese soup from JAC. None of it has let me down!!! Great,..."

Linzzmb09

"Good coffee drinks. Friendly staff. Cozy atmosphere. Has entertainment on certain days. Barista could not loudly bang the coffee out of the machine..."

Dan Ostick

"Great drinks and sandwich. Staff was awesome. Thanks for hosting live..."

Pete Henry

"Excellent coffee and food. Great staff, and a lovely place to play some songs. Thanks for hosting live..."

Pete Henry

"Classic community coffee shop. Rustic setting with free parking and reasonably priced drink options. The walls are lined with local artist work that..."

Terence Sullivan

"Overpriced and and the drink was just okay. The girl working was very friendly. You will get charged extra if you use a card instead of..."

Vanessa M

"Barista who opens on Thursdays needs a raise!! she is the most friendly, on point and absolutely a delight. today was my first time in there and I..."

Lindsey Beard

"Worth every penny! Best local chill spot for coffee lovers. Chill and open mic is family friendly on Thursdays...which is..."

Jme See

"Great coffee, awesome place to chill and clear your..."

Gretchen W.

Avondale Wine And Cheese

Wheelchair Accessible

"Simone is the hostess with the mostest! Every time we are greeted with genuine hospitality and warmth. Our servers are kind and detail oriented. l..."

ladysnickers91

"What a gem! This place was great and I will definitely be back soon. Great selection of wine, cheeses, and charcuterie. Everything was extremely well..."

Craig Ketterman

"Avondale Wine and Cheese was a great hang out place for wine and cheese. Great atmosphere, great charcuterie board, great wines. A must visit place..."

Tris Powers

"I recently had the pleasure of dining at Avondale Wine & Cheese in Charleston, and it was an experience that left me utterly delighted. Though street..."

Wesley “ElderGeek” Tyler

"I am delighted to share my extraordinary experience at Avondale Wine & Cheese, a true gem nestled in the heart of Charleston, SC. If you are looking..."

David McCrae

"Visited AW&C on a Friday night with friends and I cant wait to go back! The servers are so courteous and knowledgeable, and the atmosphere is..."

Mikayla W

"One of my favorite spots for happy hour in West Ashley. Great selection of wine, charcuterie, and tapas. They even offer gluten free bread with..."

Rachel Walls

"Great wine and lovely charcuterie with a lot of choices. The creme brulee was on point..."

Sue Musumeci

"A delightful, peaceful, and relaxing place with style. We enjoyed the large charcuterie board, and baked brie plate. Our hostess was very pleasant..."

Julie Oryell

"Such a cute spot! Got seated right away and enjoyed a glass of malbec with a little cheese board. Our waitress suggested some cheeses that would go..."

Jude Yeager

"Seriously one of the best values for eating out in Charleston. Grab some friends and share some wine and shark cootchie. Pro tip: let your server..."

Jill J

"This is one of my absolute favorite places in Charleston. Nestled in twinkling lights among the lovely Avondale community, the atmosphere is cozy and..."

Kimberly Willis

"Wonderful experience there! They had a wide selection of cheeses to choose from and for a very reasonable price! I went with my brother and he asked..."

Belinda Chen

"I have been here several times, but finally getting around to leaving a review. This place is AWESOME! They have an excellent wine selection, the..."

Delaney Pacula

"Lovely people and great service. Terrific selection of wine, cheese and tapas to choose from. They have a variety of menu items that are made in..."

Machaelie Hay

"Seems like a fun place with a nice well curated group of wines. Food was also great. A real wine..."

Jeff Rhino Bannister

"We came into the wine bar for the first time this weekend and will definitely be back! Christina provided great recommendations on the wine based on..."

Alexis Wolf

"Great space to enjoy a glass of wine and tapas/cheeses. Our server helped us with pairing our food to the wine which was really helpful. There’s a..."

Melinda Talley

"Cute and cozy atmosphere, good selection of wines and nice $0 cork fee on Mondays. Our server Erika was very nice and attentive. The food looked..."

Hayley Mortensen

Harbour Club

Accepts American Express

Street Parking

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"I have been a member of the Harbour Club for almost 15 years, at the old location and at the new location. It is a private club, but it has always..."

Bill Yaeger

"I joined the club in May of 2022 as a place to network + build business connections in Downtown Charleston. In the last year and a half, the Club has..."

Nikki Kuniej

"I've been a member of the Harbour Club for several years now, and it has been an excellent place for me to expand my personal & professional network,..."

Connor Bergeron

"The Harbour Club has been a great resource for me personally as well as my business. I love the creative coworking space during the day, the use of..."

James Thompson

"The Harbour Club at WestEdge is a fantastic private club to meet clients, friends, and/or prospects. They have a beautiful space with indoor and..."

Tanner Clay

"Great Networking opportunities, or just friendly inviting atmosphere with good food, friends, business associates, & always fun events that are not..."

Patty Scott

"Gorgeous views on the terrace with innovative cocktails and menu. Fun special event offerings for members and a wonderful location to work remotely..."

Katie Lansbury

"Have to be a member or with a member to visit. Great views of the Ashley River. Food is good. Lots of..."

Andrew Duggan

"I love this place.The view is spatacular all the way around the building.The entire 7th floor is filled with Art on walls and just beautiful art all..."

vaneisia oxendine

"Great view of the city skyline and the Ashley River! Interesting group of people and friendly. Give it a try. Oh, and the food is..."

Melissa d'Arcy

Smoky Oak Taproom

"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..."

Matt Jones

Royal American

88/100 (1428 ratings)

"Everything was delicious. My friends took me here and they weren't joking about the quality of food and drink. But I'm not here to give a food..."

Katie Moeller

"The Royal American looks like and is a dive but DO NOT let that fool or deter you. Their food is off the hook fantastic, they have the basics but..."

Jay Marett

"I'm a dive bar guy. This is the ultimate. Quit looking. Awesome food, perfect decoration..in a warehouse next to train tracks. I'm guessing some..."

Lee Moore

"What a great dive bar! Local music, great food and rockin' staff. Local hangout for sure. Mosquitoes are tough, so be prepared if they like..."

Chris Upton

"I enjoyed this meal, Philly cheesesteak had good flavor (comes with jalapeños on it). Steak was cooked well but man the potato skins were a..."

Matt Bailey

"Great atmosphere. Awsome spot to grab a bite and listen to some live music. Huge outdoor deck with an awning covering all of their outside seating...."

Dakota Rawlins

"So, our first time here. This is really a step (maybe a half step) above a dive bar. BUT, the food is GOOD. Very little seating indoors and it's..."

Sharon Robinson

"Definitely a dive bar. The bar itself is laid back when there isn’t a band. Good place for happy hour or weekend boozing. They have food specials..."

J M

"This has been on of my favorite dives for years!! The food is perfectly normal, nor frills just great American diner food! I can't even talk about..."

Joe Perdue

"We were sent here by a staff at husk for the recommendation of a patty melt. It was late and husk was closing and nowhere good left to get food. Was..."

Samantha Edmonds

Sweet Lulu's Bakery, Cocktail Caravan & Pedal Pub

The Watch Rooftop Kitchen & Spirits

87/100 (1676 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts Mastercard

Accepts Visa

Accepts American Express

"Our server was delightful and had the sweetest smile! The sandwiches were huge and quite good. The burger was a fork and knife sandwich. The view was..."

Pam French

"This was a perfect location to celebrate the 4th of July!! They did not oversell their venue. Everyone attending found a place to sit to enjoy the..."

Janet J Bex

"Went with a large group for brunch and everyone loved their meal! Drinks were delish as well and service was spot on! Love this place..."

Katherine Gage Delman

"Went there last night. Fabulous! We live down here in the Charleston area. We had a friend from out of town meet us there. Eric was our server and he..."

Tammy Sorrentino

"After visiting almost every rooftop in Charleston, I can say without a doubt this is the single best dining experience of them all. The mango tuna..."

Jay Dawkins

"Excellent place. Food was great. Service was great. Views were great. Scallops and shrimp&grits..."

John St Andrews

"Love the fresh locally grown and raised food. Great cocktails and service. Ask for, Tony! Enjoy the..."

Tuesday Beebe

"Amazing atmosphere. Fabulous food. Loved our waiter, mafe the experience so fun. Perfect view of the..."

Brandee Courtney Rowles

"The fries are absolutely to die for. The lobster Mac and Cheese is out of this world, and the best next day leftover lunch you've ever had. We had..."

Kathy Sweeney

"Best place!! Love it � Sunset are the best...great food and wonderful..."

Janette Petersen DeLeo

"The brunch was great! The view was amazing! Our server was..."

Beth Nichols

"I've had the pleasure of eating here twice. Both times I've had an amazing experience. The view, service and food were spectacular. The staff are..."

Bryan Gregory

"For starters, this place has the most amazing view of Charleston, especially during Sunset Hours. The food is exquisite, try the buffalo chicken..."

Meg Harris Rozier

"This rooftop restaurant was great and they have tables inside and outside on the rooftop overlooking downtown with the most beautiful sunset view. We..."

THERESSA THERESSA

"This is one of our favorite places to eat a good quality, reasonably priced dinner with a beautiful atmosphere. The watch was so kind to us as we..."

Victoria Garner

"I enjoyed lunch al fresco on the roof on a warm, sunny day. My shrimp roll, with a nice side green salad, was delicious and the glass of wine was..."

Linda Winkler

"Mrs K. says these are the best grits she's ever had! Bold claim, but I have to agree with her.....they were off the charts good! Their "over-easy"..."

Wentworth Kristofferson

"I have been twice now on different visits to Charleston and made sure that I went the second time. Food is spot on, loved every dish we tried and we..."

Hannah

"Great place, with a great view and a good menu. Sitting on the outside can be rather chilly because of how the wind blows, but other than that it's..."

Nicodemous

"I just stopped in to have a quick bite to eat and overall I enjoyed my experience! I found out that they only serve drinks and appetizers between..."

Maria Terese

"Reasonably priced with a great view from the 7th floor in downtown Charleston. The restaurant can be hard to locate from the street, but you have to..."

Jacob Herzog

"I ended up here for dinner at the recommend if my hotel. I probably wouldn't come back here. I sat at the bar....the menu is small, I struggled to..."

Lisa Kirtright

"Delicious food, attentive service, incredible views. The fried greed tomato and nacho appetizers were phenomenal. Entrees enjoyed included the fresh..."

Julie Gallagher

"I had the swordfish sandwich for lunch and dry white Prosecco from Italy....I know zero-about wine, but the waiter recommended this and it was great..."

Karen Beck

"Rooftop dining atop an old hotel in downtown Charleston. Interesting, eclectic menu. Most prices $10 - $20, with premium seafood items, such as..."

Jim B

"Amazing service. Beautiful views and good food. Couldn’t have asked for a better..."

n santana

"i wont eat a burger unless it’s from the watch, Amazing! I’ve always had take-out, but dined in for the first time and it was nice. Sarah was my..."

Zhane Nailz

Bamboo Garden

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Cheap Eats

"The people are very nice and my food is always hot and..."

StevenorJamiee Bostic

"Great place for hungry travelers! We ordered 3 combo meals.. large meal & good food! Polite take out service.. only took about 15-20..."

Shine Bright Office

"Amazing Chinese food My..."

Ron Shamblin

"Fast friendly service and wonderful food. Will come..."

Mindi Geouge

"Human beef and sweet and sour pork was..."

Dragon Steamwerx

"Wonderful place to eat. Staff is very friendly. I ordered the shrimp, chicken and mixed vegetables and it was delicious. So much food for the..."

Donna Davis

"Very good food, big proportions, never to..."

Kevin Bowling

Ellen's Homemade Ice Cream

87/100 (1219 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Lunch

Mid-range

"Charleston, West Virginia: Ellen’s Homemade Ice Cream+Taylor Books; restaurant review+things to do. Ellen’s Homemade Ice Cream 225 Capitol St.,..."

Carole Terwilliger Meyers

"Homemade ice cream *drops mic, walks away*. To get a scoop of Dutch..."

Brittany Sugaree

"Best ice cream in the state. It's a little pricey, but 1- Ellen uses fresh, high quality ingredients and 2- it's just ice cream. If you complain..."

E-Porter

"We happened upon Ellen's Homemade Ice Cream today, and it was a pure delight! Extremely friendly service, large menu, and ice cream supreme. I had..."

Samantha Stewart Rolen

"Yum yum and did I say..."

Tyler

"The Best. Try Ellen's raspberry chocolate chip. You will find lots of great & different flavor that you won't find at other places. Definitely worth..."

Cracar

"The ice cream is good and often very inventive. I don't recommend getting a meal hear though. Every food item I've had was either bland and lacking..."

Ashley

"Great Homemade Ice Cream.... If you like Ice Cream - and I know you do - you have to give Ellen's a try. I've tasted homemade flavors all over the..."

Kirk

"Lunch Fav. Ok, the ice cream is sooooooo good. But the surprise is how awesome their lunch menu is - great wraps, salads and soups that are also..."

Jessica Kennedy

"The atmosphere is as quality as the ice cream (and food). The friendly staff and convenient location makes this one of my favorite places in..."

David Webb

"Great. The ice cream is something that needs no words, just follow your tongue. There is a hidden treat in this shop that I stumbled upon. The..."

MrWasson

"Not just ice cream!. Yes, Ellen's has homemade ice cream, and probably the best homemade ice cream I've ever had. I'm just gonna put that out there...."

Rebecca

"Best ice cream ever!!!. I had the pleasure of trying ellen's ice cream when picking up a family memeber from the airport last week. being fall, they..."

DEBBIE

"A personal fave!. Ellen's Homemade Ice Cream has - bar none - my favorite ice cream. Not just in town, mind you, but that I have ever had. Texture,..."

Foodaholic

"The banana ice cream is great. Cute little tables with a nice view of the lovely tree-lined Capitol Street and Taylor..."

Adashi

"Good. Nothing crazy or outstanding, but a very good ice cream cone. I had the daily special of Rocky..."

Jim Smithson

"Wow. This place has hands-down the BEST ice cream I've ever tasted. The flavors are well varied and I've never been disappointed with anything. And..."

Tara Novick

"I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream For...Ellen's!. Everything you need to know can be said in these two words..."More,..."

Chez

"Amazing Ice Cream, Smoothies and Food! Vegetarian or not!. The atmosphere at Ellen's is very relaxed adorned with small tables, walls painted with..."

EastEndFoodie

"Milkshake. BEST COFFEE MILKSHAKE HANDS DOWN!!!! They will put the leftover coffee grinds into the milkshake if you are a coffee junkie like myself...."

Krista

"Ellen’s has a modest menu selection of food combined with a substantial selection of ice creams, frozen yogurts and sorbets. During the week, there..."

Christopher Hall

"I can never believe it when I happen upon the rare soul who doesn't share my obsession for ice cream. What's that about? Ellen's is some of the best..."

The Fork You Five

"Great ice cream shop right in downtown! With indoor and outdoor seating it makes for an excellent experience. Greeted by the friendly staff I got..."

Foster

"Yumm! Wonderful ice cream flavours and variety of product available (gelato, smoothies, espresso, food bites, etc.) Charleston is one of the places..."

Jaime K.S.

"Cute little ice cream shop. Loved that they had non-dairy options. The raspberry almond milk ice cream was fantastic. Chocolate Brownie Sundae..."

Jessica Parish

"Another surprise here in Charleston! Not only do they serve almond milk froyo (vanilla, chocolate, or swirl), but they also have vegan and gluten..."

Kayla Hunter

"Hey man, they had one almond milk icecream available and that's all I need...."

Danae Hruska

"First time to the city and wanted to experience the local life. This is a must if you are in town. The staff is very friendly. The ice cream was..."

Athena McAfee

"Great ice cream and quick service. Perfect place for grabbing dessert after dinner down..."

Blake French

Indaco

87/100 (1906 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Non-smoking restaurants

"I love this place! Valet parking + About a year ago my daughter and I got ice cream on King Street and there was nowhere to sit. Not wanting to..."

LeAnne Anderson

"An exceptional experience from start to finish. Wonderful seats at the Chef’s Table, giving a great view to an amazing working kitchen. The steak..."

Ginny Thompson Wright

"Visiting Charleston from Atlanta, we decided to celebrate my husband's 50th birthday at Indaco. We enjoyed a spectacular meal by Executive Chef,..."

Kim Bertrand

"Best meal I've had in Charleston in a long time..... We went for restaurant week and we got three courses for $35 dollars. The food was excellent,..."

Laura Elaine

"Only five stars because there are no more to give. Food is outstanding and service was Great. Highly recommend the Chef's Table best show in..."

Robert Laskey

"Fabulous meal at the Chef’s table. Our meals were delicious and our server was excellent! Thanks Bob! We ordered a Margarita pizza and the black..."

Stephanie Ellenbecker Ventrella

"I really like this place. When I visit Charleston on business, it's my must eat here place. Staff are great, food is awesome. I've only ever sat at..."

Patrick Abela

"Went for dinner with friends during restaurant week. Apps we shared the olive pizza (delicious), meatballs (out of this world) and the Cesar Kale..."

Natalie N. Grantham

"Have the Aperol Spritz on draft, have the house red and ohhhhh don’t forget to have the bucatini!..."

Heidi Brewer

"One of the best Italian restaurants 🤌🏼 The pork chop was easily the best that I have ever tasted. Oh and the Caesar Salad…. The biggest,..."

Mackenzie Pennell

"We had visited Fort Sumter and wanted an easy dining experience. Indaco and its menu stood out and struck us as a refreshing place to eat. We were..."

Walter Ford

"To put it simply, this was the best restaurant and experience we have ever experienced. The wait staff was amazing. We got to spend time at the bar..."

Zachary Harris

"We were excited to finally get in here to eat and drink! Our spritz were delicious and refreshing. The pizza was the highlight for us we got a..."

Brittany Capozzi

"Good service, cozy atmosphere, delicious food from start to finish. Our server, Buffalo, was attentive and had good suggestions. The meatballs are..."

Mike Metz

"I love this place! You walk in and you smell what an Italian Restaurant in Italy smells like. Pizza in the wood oven, dough being tossed, oregano,..."

Kip

"Had dinner tonight and it was excellent. Alex was our server and did a great job. Our drinks were always full and empty plates were gone immediately...."

Miles Livingston

"I’m tempted to keep this to myself but I think the tasting menu might be the best deal in town! For $100 we got two appetizers, a pizza, a pasta, a..."

Meredith Arnold

"A great stop for happy hour. We had delicious margherita pizza and split a Caesar salad, and I had a Negroni - all of which was at a discount. The..."

Linda Winkler

"Pizza is really good. The tagliatelle was lackluster. I'm sure it was just that pasta dish, definitely willing to give their pasta selection another..."

Evelyn Harmon

"Such a great experience at Indaco Charleston!! We are from Alabama visiting the city for our anniversary. The GM and our server, Rich, made our night..."

Emilie L

"Delicious and great service. Dinner with a large group of 10 and everyone's food and drinks were great and excellent service, can't wait to go..."

Mike Culp

"I had my birthday here— just a heads up for larger parties they would only do a family style for 50 a person!! The food however was GREAT and i..."

Chloe Duger

"Just make the reservation now! My friend and I had a lovely dinner here and we were lucky to be able to sneak in without a reservation around 9:30 on..."

Erika Janitschek

"Came to Indaco for the first time to celebrate a birthday and loved it! Wonderful food, service, and atmosphere. Cocktails were strong. They even..."

Chey KME

"Had an amazing experience here! The server was very nice and constantly asked us how our meal was. The pizza was taking a little longer than expected..."

Johana Bautista

"Dinner here for the first time since they moved to this location. Nice location but if your driving you have to hunt to park. Industrial look with..."

Quahog

"Rich is the best server that we have experienced in a very long time. He was professional, informative, helpful and so pleasant. He made our dining..."

Angie Gainey Ursetti

"We ordered for the table and chef accommodated our dietary restrictions. Food was fresh and delicious. Service was very good and server was friendly...."

Shruti Parikh

Chick-fil-a

87/100 (1486 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Theo was great! Made sure I got my food hot and fast. Cookies n Cream Milkshake is the..."

Jon Barwick

"Ordered from the app for the first time today. Hunter, (at Citadel Mall) thank you ever so much for your EXCELLENT customer service! You are the..."

Alvina L. Ladson

"They are always nice and seem to keep employees for a good while. The food is always extremely nice and hot! I never end up with the wrong order...."

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"Chick-fil-A has always been one of my favorite restaurants. Even though it's fast food it doesn't act like one. The staff is always the best and..."

Robert Dunlap

"Excellent service. I had been logged out of my Chick-fil-A One app and couldn't remember my password so the woman running the register was patient..."

Ella Kokinda

"Shanda and George were fantastic! Definitely makes me wanna go back, even though I usually get food from two booths over. 11/10 service, would..."

Sara Jane

"I just want to say that George just was one of the most pleasant people to talk to. He took me and my sons order and was so polite and had the best..."

Megan Crawford

"Great chicken sandwiches, great service! #chickfila #chickensandwiche..."

Or Bar-Ziv

"I wish I could give Chick-fil-A 10 Stars! The speed of the drive thru has increased to the point that you feel there's no one else there but you...."

Robin Smith

"Awesome customer service during this time! They are very fast at getting you check in thru the drive thru and most time have your food in 5-7..."

Brian Laidlaw

"The staff was extremely nice with warm welcome upon entering. Bathrooms were immaculate. Service was incredibly quick and my order was right like..."

Christopher McGee

Nawab Fine Indian Cusinie

"We visited here on a road trip stop between Georgia and Michigan. Ordered the aloo chat appetizer and chicken biryani entree. Amazing! Very..."

Diane Mills-Gutierrez

"Tried the Butter Chicken (Medium Spicy) today for the first time and was BLOWN AWAY, also had the AMAZING Garlic Naan! The Butter Chicken has become..."

Jack Dent Jr.

"We visited Charleston from Pittsburgh, and even though Pittsburgh has many Indian restaurants, we thought this was better than just about all of..."

Rene Polley

"Our first time here since the pandemic. My first impression when the food arrived was that they were skimping on the meat but the presentation was a..."

Joseph Stanley

"This is the best place to get Indian food in Charleston! I have ordered online and sat down in the restaurant to eat. The service was excellent and..."

Carrie Samuels

"While visiting Charleston , West Virginia we decided to try Nawab for Indian food. We found the restaurant to be clean and nicely furnished. The..."

JDN

Nana's Seafood & Soul

Non-smoking restaurants

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Mid-range

"We arrived around 1:30pm to place our order and were informed the wait was 25 minutes. We left almost one hour later. It is a small takeout..."

Cass Is Real

"We spent 4 days in Charleston on our first trip here and ate out every meal. All of the other restaurants, although they offered great ambiance, ..."

Jennifer McD

"Garlic crab is most impressive! Drenched is a dynamic rich, spicy delectable sause that's not over the top. It's soul food at its finest. The place..."

Joseph Raczynski

"A very small place with few places to sit but a spirited lady behind the counter serving up UberEats and some other customers. Most of the fare is..."

Dory Benami

"this is my first time in Charleston South Carolina and I did a Google search for crab legs. Nana's seafood & soul showed up and showed out! This food..."

Taiwan Brown

"Ok Nana knows what she’s doing let me tell you. This isn’t just a great dinner it’s a memorable meal because of the innovative menu. FRIED Crab..."

Daniel James

"Food was great! Ladies were helpful with ordering and food came quick. Got the fried shrimp and snow crabs, my peoples got the garlic shrimp and snow..."

Christopher Newman

"Just a little dive place with excellent food. Great for take out. The only reason 4 stars was the wait. We ordered and we seemed to have to wait..."

David Schwenk

"Awesome but be prepared to take it to go. Just 3 tables inside. Also if you're seeking the shrimp and crab Cajun rice good luck. You can only get it..."

Rick Carpenter

"I had lunch here for the first time today. I dropped $60 but I can appreciate a BOB that is serving awesome food. I had the shrimp and oysters..."

Lonita Humphrey

"This place was AWSOME! It was very clean. Even though there was one person at the front register, she did not panic or rush our order. Our food was..."

Tomeka Bryson

"I found a new seafood place that serve food with a home cooked feel. I'm glad they were open today and had the opportunity to try their food. It was..."

Sammie Parson

"Picture tiny mom and pop shop in the south with a breezy interior and the smell of seafood spices. The food was delicious. The line was..."

Tristian Williams

"I am so upset that I am from Charleston, come to Charleston regularly for visits AND get FB notifications from Nana's and this is my FIRST time..."

MD D

"I would go once a week if I still lived in Charleston. The garlic shrimp & crab are great! Their fried seafood is not the usual low-country batter...."

Doug Deeds

"I've been wanting to get over to try Nana's Geechie-Gullah cusine since discovering the on Google. The menu is simple, but plentiful on the portion..."

Alva Martin

"Decided to try something small and local. Food looks amazing. Brittaney is the best. She was extremely helpful. We order the seafood platter, fried..."

Danté Penniegraft

"Delicious! I had the tilapia burger with fries and pineapple tea. Everyone in the restaurant was talking about the pineapple tea as it is so..."

Jackson

Palace Hotel

"We were on a hunt to see Shep from Southern Charm. No luck! Sadly! Great place, decor was awesome, and worth a visit to check out the place! The..."

Lisa Greer

"Place was popping off. Lots of good looking people here. They have outside seating so bring your doggiessss!! I had the patty melt and it was..."

Nick W.

"Funky atmosphere with great bar food. We were there around 4:00, so not busy except for a few regulars. We went for the decor, and the delicious food..."

Behren Kittrell

"Cool dive bar with a decent menu. We stopped in for lunch and there was a fair amount of people for 2 pm. It’s mainly hot dogs on the menu but they..."

J M

"Went to the palace today on on off chance . The experience was ethereal . The bartender Hailey was beyond compare . The way she floated across the..."

Alexander Williams

"Went here with my fiancee who watches the show Southern Charm. We took an Uber from our hotel, as it seems as though it's not in the best area of..."

Jeff Hollis

"Very cool place, bartender Travis was great, congratulations to the owner for being such a great person..."

Hanna Baranovska

"Best place, bartender Travis super congratulations to the owners..."

Дмитрий Каминский

"So glad this spot is back open, new location is fantastic. Don’t sleep on those hot..."

Stark Shapleigh

"Local dive bar which features live music. I enjoyed my visit here and I really enjoyed the band that was playing that night (wish I could remember..."

D B

"Place was great and the hot dogs were top notch! Savannah was our waitress and she was awesome she brought a great vibe to the..."

Parchai

"Great food and very affordable! Cool older building (not fancy) but perfectly decorated to be what it is...a fun hang out spot in the East..."

Kevin Nofsinger

"Everything was..."

Felicia Williams

"Visiting from out of town, my wife and friends were all into the Southern charm thing. Great dive bar on the east ungentrified edge of the..."

md2128

"Ribeye nachos were great! Bartender/owner delightful! Funny stories about local..."

Rea

"Everything was on point! New salads on the menu are bangin’. Great service..."

Blair Ambrose

"Super fun place. Food was..."

Kelly D.

"Super cool, eclectic bar that has amazing food. Kid friendly before..."

Heather Nofsinger

China Max

Wheelchair Accessible

"Wonderful, quick, and tasty. Food may be lower quality if you're there late, but otherwise..."

Arkouda Chien

"Usually love this place and last night spent over $30 and the egg rolls was almost burnt and over cooked so bad I couldn't even eat them . Get it..."

Chriz A.R.

"Overly greasy at times and often overcooked or burnt prices of meat. Not bad for a quick Chinese fix on the go. The food quality just is not always..."

Cyn H (Cyn’s Super Savings)

"Chinese restaurant in the Charleston town center that has the best bourbon chicken I've eaten and more for your..."

Brittany lynn

"Absolutely love the food and they give you nice portions. Spicy Chicken & Bourbon Chicken with Fried Rice is my favorite. I recommend this China Max..."

Pamela Hudgins

Barsa

87/100 (2442 ratings)

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Wheelchair Accessible

"These people really know how to do Tapas! And the Paella is spectacular. We had the Chicken/Chorizo Paella to share, Shrimp with Chillis, Broccolini,..."

Andrew Angell

"Barsa (& Tom, our bartender) never ceases to be a wonderful gathering place. The service, atomosphere, food & drinks are always top notch. Highly..."

Liz McMichael

"Our team had the pleasure to dine at Barsa last Thursday evening. The ambiance and venue was perfect & hip! There was an energy in the restaurant..."

Rebecca Yu

"We had the braised beef empanadas, mushrooms with goat cheese, lamb meatballs and the seafood paella. Everything was amazing, could've licked the..."

Lisa Afghani

"The food was great and the price was right! Head here for happy hour for an even better deal! Service not the best but the food and drinks make up..."

Cristina Galeano

"The perfect hangout for drinks with your friends. Delicious tapas menu. I haven't tried anything I didn't like. Mushrooms, lamb meatballs, bacon..."

Karen Bacot

"Love this place! Definitely one of my go-to's for downtown Charleston dining. Their happy hour specials on their food and drink is some of the best..."

Lauren Lee Williams

"We had the Seafood Paella, best Paella. Pan con Tomate and Machego, Charcuterie Roncal,Tomme and Serrano. I have ate a lot of Paella in my life..."

Franklyn A. Casiano

"Great atmosphere and the staff was very friendly! The food is AMAZING! This is a must whenever we visit Charleston from now..."

Billy Linane

"Best Paella I’ve had in US. Very generous portions. Can’t beat deal on happy hour drinks! Staff is fantastic! Highly..."

Kate Johns Ross

"One of my favorite places in Charleston. Low key, Jazz on Thursday nights, awesome food. Great Happy Hour Menu from 4-7 EVERYDAY! I love the..."

Lauren Elizabeth Wilson

"Some of the most tastiest dishes I've ever eaten! The service is great and ambiance sets the mood. This place is a gem..."

Chase Phillips

"We enjoyed the chicken paella, as some were not fond of seafood. The service was spot on and will come..."

Loni Keane

"The food, drinks and one of Charleston's best jazz singer who performs every other Thursday night Bobbi Storm. The biergarten or patio is very nice..."

Sirena Tina Jones

"Every single thing we ordered was delicious! We got an assortment of appetizers while we waited for our paella and we loved it all. Grest detail on..."

Kelly Dawn

"Love it. The food and Wine were Awesome. It's Jazz Night, so that made it even better! We had the Paella with Chicken and Chorizo. We also had the..."

Sonya Morton-Myles

"While Barsa is further north than most of the action on King Island is certainly worth the visit. The tapas at this restaurant were wonderful. The..."

Simi

"Great place with wonderful eats and drinks! The white sangria was amazing and only $5 during happy hour (4-7 M-F). The staff were friendly and I was..."

Molly Hanna

"I've been wanting to go here for almost a year. A friend and I stopped in sat at the bar met with the bartender Jesse really knowledgeable guy makes..."

Philip Clark

"A wonderful place to end the day. Claudia was great. She was so welcoming and engaging. She really added to the experience. The food was delicious..."

Deborah Parker

"My sisters and spouses all went out tonight as a group because we’re rarely in the same city at the same time. We had such a great time! Grace was..."

Jamie Devereaux

"Service was outstanding. Food was ok, but it came out quick. Kinda dry, like it had been..."

Jacob Thrasher-Watson

"Wow what an awesome bar. The staff is so friendly and the food was simply awesome. Can’t say enough great things about..."

Travis Cotton

"So glad we came here! Absolutely amazing food! We shared the roasted olives, the stuffed cheese peppers and the seafood paella and we're impressed...."

Ryan Catello

"Food and staff were amazing, had a wonderful evening. Our server Isaac was so helpful and we had stuffed peppers and veggie paella. Best dinner on..."

Joshua Womble

"Just finished a work dinner here. Barkeep was super attentive. Server was polite, helpful with suggestions, and also great. Lots of food variety,..."

Kevin Canning

"After there was an issue with our reservation, Guy and Jesse at the bar made everything right for us. We sat at the bar and these guys took care of..."

KMT

"We spent 5 days in Charleston. THIS was the best food we had, by far. It was well worth the long walk from downtown. Amazing wine and food! Bartender..."

Bryan Peretto

"Wonderful place, relaxing and yummy food; excellent service. The lamb meatballs were awesome plus the shrimp dish. The stuffed peppers were yummy..."

CCV NC

"I love tapas. Sharing small plates allows me to take more food photos! Not all the small plates were easily shared but all we really great. The..."

Shawn Waite

"Love the concept, Brussel sprouts were amazing! The other plates we tried were good but not on par with the sprouts. Would..."

Zach Gordon

"I can't say enough about my first time to Barsa!! From tapas to paella to flan, everything was fantastic. Jake was an excellent server to make the..."

Kristen Myford

"Absolutely fresh and tasty options in drinks and food. You must try the seafood paella and hanger..."

christopher carlston

"If you want a delicious Paella, you need to come here. I have never heard of a Paella and this was my first time having one and the flavors and..."

Manny Frizel

Bakehouse Charleston

Wheelchair Accessible

"Ok...I think my family and I have found our favorite Charleston coffeehouse! I ordered a chai, my husband a black tea and my kids ordered a few of..."

Carolyn Meyers Strickroot

"Fresh fresh fresh! The breakfast pastries were wonderful and the best coffee. Loved the atmosphere too! Very..."

Pam Walker

"We love Bakehouse. Jennifer and the staff are fantastic. Best coffee in Charleston and my husband thinks their biscuits are the best in..."

Courtney Tollison Hartness

"I had a salted caramel coffee and a marshmallow chocolate crusted desserts. It was all very good and tasty! Everytime we come to Charleston we..."

Jonathan Sickler

"Special shout out to Jen for energizing us through our long eclipse weekend here at Amen Street! She knock out 12 drinks in record time with a line..."

Julia Packham

"Delicious drink and the best tasting crumb cake!!! They have a repeat customer right..."

Annette Doorty

"It was a great experience. The baristas were kind, thoughtful, and gave what I thought was some of the best customer service I've had in Charleston..."

John Jarvis

"Delicious coffee in a very tourist convenient location! Walking distance to 4 Corners of Law, Waterfront Park and the Battery. Next time I am going..."

BKV

"Great place! Great service. I got a great mocha latte, and my husband got a cold brew. There was a line, but the barista and cashier worked together..."

Theresa Hemingway

"Service was great! The people working at the counter were friendly and helpful. When we went, it seemed better for takeout because all of the seats..."

Becky Clark

"Located in a prime location in downtown Charleston. Ok location for quick drink and sandwich. At 10am on a Tuesday they still had plenty available...."

Sam P

"We were looking for something quaint by the joe Riley park. This place sounded nice, so we stopped in. AMAZING service and sweets and coffee...."

William Buckley

"Great little spot for a quick bite and a drink. They have a nice variety of coffee beverages, frozen drinks, and beer/wine. Food options include..."

Kate Wetherille

"We had an out of the box request and the server behind the counter tonight (11/11) was absolutely DELIGHTFUL and so helpful!! I wish I had caught her..."

Lora Lyon

"I genuinely don't think I've ever had a bad experience here, and I go all the time since I work nearby. I've tried iced teas, lemonades, hot & iced..."

Kaycee

"Great atmosphere, good coffee, great choice. Place seems to be understaffed, so make sure to give them enough time to make you a cup of joe. Their..."

tim tito

"Brownie was AMAZING! They had frozen lemonade which was refreshing during the 97 degree weather! Cashier was..."

Lexx 2Real

"Ok, I am a huge cookie guy. I rarely meet a cookie that I do not love. However these are some of the vest cookies I have ever eaten. They are crispy..."

Neil Travers

"We only got frozen lemonade but they were both real good. They also had several treats that looked very..."

Chad Gregg

"Needed some coffee on a brisk morning, within walking distance from the Battery. The guy behind the counter was handling the rush like a champ &..."

Morgan Dunnington

"Had an Irish cream frappe and a ginger molasses cookie. The cookie was incredible. Moist (lisps) and delicious. The scone was good too. Another room..."

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