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Best Places to Eat in Charleston
Sesame Burgers & Beer is one of Best Places to Eat in Charleston.

1. Sesame Burgers & Beer

9.2
4726 Spruill Ave (at E. Montague Ave), North Charleston, SC
Burger Joint · 76 tips and reviews

Clay C.Clay Chastain: The fried pickles and sliders changed my life.

Perfectly Frank's is one of Best Places to Eat in Charleston.

2. Perfectly Frank's

118 N Main St, Summerville, SC
Hot Dog Joint · 55 tips and reviews

Clay C.Clay Chastain: The special on Monday makes this place the cheapest lunch spot in town. All of the dogs are amazing. The Legare has shrimp on it... And it's great. Military members get their drinks for free.

Pearlz Oyster Bar is one of Best Places to Eat in Charleston.

3. Pearlz Oyster Bar

8.6
153 E Bay St, Charleston, SC
Seafood Restaurant · French Quarter · 95 tips and reviews

Clay C.Clay Chastain: Oysters on the half shell are a good deal, especially during the happy hour.

Seasons of Japan is one of Best Places to Eat in Charleston.

4. Seasons of Japan

7.6
1575 Old Trolley Rd, Summerville, SC
Japanese Restaurant · 9 tips and reviews

Clay C.Clay Chastain: Just stick with the Super Bowls. Shrimp and chicken is the best, but beef is good too. Don't mess with the sushi. Smother that shit in spicy white sauce. Military gets free drinks.

Saffron Cafe & Bakery is one of Best Places to Eat in Charleston.

5. Saffron Cafe & Bakery

6.3
333 E Bay St (btwn George & Calhoun St.), Charleston, SC
Bakery · Downtown Charleston · 41 tips and reviews

Clay C.Clay Chastain: Lots of hate on this place, but I always get good service when I come. Their new pizza is awesome. Try the Istanbul. (And ask if it used to be the Constantinople...)

Dog & Duck of Summerville, LLC is one of Best Places to Eat in Charleston.

6. Dog & Duck of Summerville, LLC

7.7
1580-J Old Trolley Rd, Summerville, SC
Pub · 19 tips and reviews

Clay C.Clay Chastain: Great outdoor area with fresh food and good beers. They take a while to get you the food, but it's awesome so just enjoy the day.

Andolini's Pizza is one of Best Places to Eat in Charleston.

7. Andolini's Pizza

6610 Rivers Ave, North Charleston, SC
Pizzeria · 17 tips and reviews

Clay C.Clay Chastain: Delicious pizza, cheap beer, and a friendly attitude to military, which is exceedingly rare in Charleston.

Mei Thai is one of Best Places to Eat in Charleston.

8. Mei Thai

7.8
7685 Northwoods Blvd, North Charleston, SC
Thai Restaurant · 18 tips and reviews

Clay C.Clay Chastain: Great Thai food and a mixture of other dishes too. Can't go wrong with their noodle dishes.

Coconut Joe's Beach Grill is one of Best Places to Eat in Charleston.

9. Coconut Joe's Beach Grill

7.1
1120 Ocean Blvd (btw JC Long Blvd & Pavillion Dr), Isle of Palms, SC
Bar · 54 tips and reviews

Clay C.Clay Chastain: The food here was just fine. The fish was fresh and the oysters weren't overcooked. I'd rate this place 7/10.

Breck's Place is one of Best Places to Eat in Charleston.

10. Breck's Place

6.9
8510 Rivers Ave, North Charleston, SC
Steakhouse · 20 tips and reviews

Clay C.Clay Chastain: This place is amazing. Try the Texas melt, with an egg on top. It's a game changer.

Eclectic Chef is one of Best Places to Eat in Charleston.

11. Eclectic Chef

8.1
101-143 Central Ave, Summerville, SC
Café · 9 tips and reviews

Clay C.Clay Chastain: Great spot to grab a bite. You can't go wrong with the chicken, portabella, and goat cheese wrap -- but make it a panini, add brie, and take your game to the next level. 10% military discount too!

Tenichi Steak House is one of Best Places to Eat in Charleston.

12. Tenichi Steak House

203 N Goose Creek Blvd, Goose Creek, SC
Japanese Restaurant · 17 tips and reviews

Clay C.Clay Chastain: Pretty good place. Not amazing, not bad, reasonable prices.

Acme Lowcountry Kitchen is one of Best Places to Eat in Charleston.

13. Acme Lowcountry Kitchen

8.9
31 J C Long Blvd (Between Palm and Ocean Blvds.), Isle of Palms, SC
Seafood Restaurant · 68 tips and reviews

Clay C.Clay Chastain: Service can be slow, but the food is great. The crab cake eggs Benedict is a game changer.

Huck's Lowcountry Table is one of Best Places to Eat in Charleston.

14. Huck's Lowcountry Table

1130 Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms, SC
Southern Food Restaurant · 7 tips and reviews

Clay C.Clay Chastain: Some of the best "lowcountry" food around. The fried oysters are probably some of the best I've had anywhere in the world.