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Warby Parker at Indigo & Cotton is one of Charleston.

1. Warby Parker at Indigo & Cotton

79 Cannon St, Charleston, SC, Charleston, SC
Fashion Accessories Store · Cannonborough - Elliottborough · 7 tips and reviews
Leon's Oyster Shop is one of Charleston.

2. Leon's Oyster Shop

9.3
698 King St, Charleston, SC
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Charleston · 83 tips and reviews

J CrowleyJ Crowley: Recommended by locals for a reason. Fried chicken, brussel sprouts, oysters and most definitely the scalloped potatoes (like a savory cake).

3. Husk

8.7
76 Queen St (btwn Meeting & King St), Charleston, SC
Southern Food Restaurant · Downtown Charleston · 264 tips and reviews

Bon Appetit MagazineBon Appetit Magazine: Chef Sean Brock knows that the only thing better than a cheeseburger is a bacon cheeseburger. What sets this $10 version apart is the infused Benton's bacon into the locally sourced grass-fed beef. Read more.

Kudu Coffee & Craft Beer is one of Charleston.

4. Kudu Coffee & Craft Beer

8.6
4 Vanderhorst St (King St), Charleston, SC
Coffee Shop · Radcliffeborough · 105 tips and reviews
Trattoria Lucca is one of Charleston.

5. Trattoria Lucca

41 Bogard St Ste A (at Ashe St), Charleston, SC
Italian Restaurant · Cannonborough - Elliottborough · 17 tips and reviews
The Ordinary is one of Charleston.

6. The Ordinary

9.2
544 King St, Charleston, SC
Seafood Restaurant · Cannonborough - Elliottborough · 102 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Mike Lata's James Beard-nominated seafood palace is drawing serious crowds, and anyone who's tasted the uni or Maine lobster ceviche knows why. The triple seafood tower is something of a marvel.

Burns Alley is one of Charleston.

7. Burns Alley

8.0
354 1/2 King St (Burn's Lane), Charleston, SC
Bar · Downtown Charleston · 15 tips and reviews

8. Hominy Grill

207 Rutledge Ave (at Cannon St), Charleston, SC
Southern Food Restaurant · Cannonborough - Elliottborough · 271 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Hominy Grill is about as southern as southern can get. It’s a must stop for tourists and locals alike, which is a rare achievement for a restaurant. [Eater 18 Member]

Pink Bellies is one of Charleston.

9. Pink Bellies

73 Saint Philip St, Charleston, SC
Vietnamese Restaurant · Radcliffeborough · 2 tips and reviews
Tricera Coffee is one of Charleston.

10. Tricera Coffee

7.9
41 George St Ste A (btwn King & St Philip St), Charleston, SC
Coffee Shop · Downtown Charleston · 10 tips and reviews
Gaulart & Maliclet is one of Charleston.

11. Gaulart & Maliclet

8.7
98 Broad St (btwn King & Meeting St), Charleston, SC
French Restaurant · Downtown Charleston · 51 tips and reviews
The Park Cafe is one of Charleston.

12. The Park Cafe

8.1
730 Rutledge Ave (Grove Street), Charleston, SC
Café · Downtown Charleston · 20 tips and reviews
Red's Ice House is one of Charleston.

13. Red's Ice House

8.3
98 Church Street, Mt. Pleasant, SC
Seafood Restaurant · 104 tips and reviews

14. Kaminsky's

8.5
78 N Market St, Charleston, SC
Coffee Shop · Downtown Charleston · 88 tips and reviews

Charleston City PaperCharleston City Paper: Stop by Kaminsky's after dinner or late-night for a huge dessert selection and a fully-stocked bar. Because nothing goes better with chocolate cake than booze.

Victor Social Club is one of Charleston.

15. Victor Social Club

7.7
39-F John Street (Hutson Street), Charleston, SC
Social Club · Downtown Charleston · 6 tips and reviews
Short Grain is one of Charleston.

16. Short Grain

2816 Azalea Dr, Charleston, SC
Food Truck · No tips or reviews

Bon Appetit MagazineBon Appetit Magazine: As the truck's name indicates, rice is the thread that binds this menu. It stars in the onigiri, here stuffed with everything from spicy local yellowfin tuna to pickled green tomatoes. Read more.

Xiao Bao Biscuit is one of Charleston.

17. Xiao Bao Biscuit

9.0
224 Rutledge Ave, Charleston, SC
Vietnamese Restaurant · Cannonborough - Elliottborough · 57 tips and reviews
Artisan Meat Share is one of Charleston.

18. Artisan Meat Share

33 Spring St, Charleston, SC
Deli · Cannonborough - Elliottborough · 10 tips and reviews

19. FIG

9.1
232 Meeting St (at Hasell St), Charleston, SC
New American Restaurant · Downtown Charleston · 103 tips and reviews

EaterEater: The menu is driven by what is local and available, and the vegetables tend to be the stars of the plate. [Eater 18 Member]

20. Martha Lou's Kitchen

1068 Morrison Dr, Charleston, SC
Southern Food Restaurant · East Central · 31 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Home to some of the best fried chicken in the south. Macaroni and cheese, collard greens, catfish…you name a true southern comfort food and Martha Lou’s will probably have it. [Eater 18 Member]

21. 167 Raw

9.3
289 E Bay St, Charleston, SC
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Charleston · 65 tips and reviews

Melissa A.Melissa Au: Hands down the best lobster roll I have ever had. I would come back to Charleston just for it. Take note that 167 is tiny so expect a wait but it's totally worth it!!

22. Chez Nous

8.9
6 Payne Ct, Charleston, SC
French Restaurant · Cannonborough - Elliottborough · 17 tips and reviews

Travel + LeisureTravel + Leisure: This southern French restaurant occupies an 1835 house, with a cozy bar and 16 candlelit tables. Dishes may include farro with cucumbers and tomatoes and grouper with caramelized lemon.

The Griffon Pub is one of Charleston.

23. The Griffon Pub

8.7
18 Vendue Range, Charleston, SC
Pub · French Quarter · 64 tips and reviews
The Commons is one of Charleston.

24. The Commons

54 Broad St, Charleston, SC
Pop-Up Store · Harleston Village · 1 tip
Zero George is one of Charleston.

25. Zero George

8.4
0 George St, Charleston, SC
Hotel · Downtown Charleston · 4 tips and reviews

Travel + LeisureTravel + Leisure: With its sprawling verandas and manicured pocket gardens, this hotel pays homage to the city’s history, but interiors are refreshingly modern. A highlight: breakfast in the 1804 carriage house.

Second State Coffee is one of Charleston.

26. Second State Coffee

9.0
70 1/2 Beaufain St (at King St), Charleston, SC
Coffee Shop · Harleston Village · 111 tips and reviews
City Lights Coffee is one of Charleston.

27. City Lights Coffee

141 Market St (btw King & Meeting), Charleston, SC
Coffee Shop · Downtown Charleston · 52 tips and reviews

28. Angel Oak Tree

8.7
3688 Angel Oak Rd, Johns Island, SC
Tree · 59 tips and reviews

Charleston Parks ConservancyCharleston Parks Conservancy: The Angel Oak is thought to be one of the oldest living things east of the Mississippi River, so make sure not to climb on it or carve it...we want future generations to enjoy it as well!

Blue Bicycle Books is one of Charleston.

29. Blue Bicycle Books

8.5
420 King St, Charleston, SC
Bookstore · Downtown Charleston · 14 tips and reviews

Charleston Area CVBCharleston Area CVB: One of the last remaining great independent bookstores. A favorite place for visiting authors, and home to the largest selection of new and vintage books in Charleston.

30. Waterfront Park

9.5
Concord St (at Vendue Range), Charleston, SC
Park · Downtown Charleston · 71 tips and reviews

Jon B.Jon Baatz: After checking out the park and ocean in the heat, take a small walk up the street to The Griffon Bar and Grill. One of the best pubs in the area, and great food. Read more.

Edmund's Oast is one of Charleston.

31. Edmund's Oast

9.4
1081 Morrison Dr, Charleston, SC
Gastropub · East Central · 67 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Gawk at the magnificent interiors while trying to grab a seat at the bar. With chef Andy Henderson's thoughtful cuisine and bartender Jayce McConnell's unique cocktails it's no wonder it's popular. Read more.

32. Charleston Farmer's Market

8.9
Marion Square Park (Calhoun & King St), Charleston, SC
Farmers Market · Downtown Charleston · 43 tips and reviews

Bon Appetit MagazineBon Appetit Magazine: Start the day with a crepe at Charleston Crêpe Company. After that, try the pickled okra from Fresh Pickle Works or shrimp and grits from Tasty Brunch. Read more.

The Gin Joint is one of Charleston.

33. The Gin Joint

8.4
182 E Bay St, Charleston, SC
Cocktail Bar · French Quarter · 96 tips and reviews

EaterEater: The cocktails here are legit with a dedication to make everything just so, including a special ice machine, locally sourced ingredients and housemade syrups. Read more.

Lewis BBQ is one of Charleston.

34. Lewis BBQ

9.4
464 N Nassau St, Charleston, SC
BBQ Joint · East Central · 56 tips and reviews
The Darling Oyster Bar is one of Charleston.

35. The Darling Oyster Bar

8.9
513 King St, Charleston, SC
Seafood Restaurant · Cannonborough - Elliottborough · 29 tips and reviews
The Dewberry is one of Charleston.

36. The Dewberry

8.4
334 Meeting St (btwn Henrietta & Charlotte St), Charleston, SC
Hotel · Downtown Charleston · 13 tips and reviews

37. Boone Hall Plantation

8.5
1235 Long Point Rd (at Oak Ave), Mt. Pleasant, SC
Museum · 51 tips and reviews

Smithsonian ChannelSmithsonian Channel: The original 18th century slave cabins that still stand here on “Slave Street” were built in front of the plantation’s home in a traditional antebellum display of prosperity. (From Aerial America) Read more.

5 Church Charleston is one of Charleston.

38. 5 Church Charleston

7.7
32 N Market St Ste B, Charleston, SC
American Restaurant · Downtown Charleston · 24 tips and reviews
FIG is one of Charleston.

39. FIG

9.1
232 Meeting St (at Hasell St), Charleston, SC
New American Restaurant · Downtown Charleston · 103 tips and reviews
High Cotton Restaurant is one of Charleston.

40. High Cotton Restaurant

8.6
199 E Bay St (Cumberland St), Charleston, SC
American Restaurant · French Quarter · 74 tips and reviews

41. McCrady's

8.6
2 Unity Aly, Charleston, SC
New American Restaurant · French Quarter · 56 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Inventive cuisine, pre-Prohibition cocktails and a gorgeous space that dates from the early 1800’s make McCrady’s one of the best restaurants that this city has to offer. [Eater 18 Member]

Proof Bar is one of Charleston.

42. Proof Bar

7.4
437 King St (John Street), Charleston, SC
Bar · Downtown Charleston · 25 tips and reviews
The Cocktail Club is one of Charleston.

43. The Cocktail Club

8.3
479 King St (at Ann St), Charleston, SC
Cocktail Bar · Radcliffeborough · 48 tips and reviews
Brasserie Gigi is one of Charleston.

44. Brasserie Gigi

102 N Market St, Charleston, SC
French Restaurant · Downtown Charleston · 6 tips and reviews
Callie's Hot Little Biscuit is one of Charleston.

45. Callie's Hot Little Biscuit

9.1
476 1/2 King St (Between Mary & Ann Street), Charleston, SC
Breakfast Spot · Downtown Charleston · 70 tips and reviews
Butcher & Bee is one of Charleston.

46. Butcher & Bee

1085 Morrison Drive, Charleston, SC
Mediterranean Restaurant · East Central · 88 tips and reviews

EaterEater: A reliable spot for burgers and sandwiches, as well as the Southern and Mediterranean sides people can't stop talking about. Open only for lunch (or brunch) and late nights. [Eater 38 Member]

47. Hannibal's Kitchen

8.6
16 Drake St, Charleston, SC
Southern Food Restaurant · Downtown Charleston · 12 tips and reviews

Soli B.Soli Bratanatawira: Try crab and shrimp rice....

Wadmalaw Island is one of Charleston.

48. Wadmalaw Island

Wadmalaw Island, SC
Island · No tips or reviews
Nana’s Seafood Soul is one of Charleston.

49. Nana’s Seafood Soul

7.0
176 Line St (at Ashley Ave), Charleston, SC
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Charleston · 5 tips and reviews

50. Charleston Grill

8.6
224 King St, Charleston, SC
American Restaurant · Downtown Charleston · 34 tips and reviews

The Tastes that Make the CityThe Tastes that Make the City: The tasting menu is the best tasting menu in Charleston, which is why it’s on our list of The Tastes That Make the City: Charleston. Read more.

51. Bowen's Island Restaurant

8.0
1870 Bowens Island Rd, Charleston, SC
Seafood Restaurant · James Island · 44 tips and reviews

EaterEater: The menu is limited, but you are going to Bowens for seafood. Order the shrimp or the oysters and you can’t go wrong. [eater 18 Member]

Two Boroughs Larder is one of Charleston.

52. Two Boroughs Larder

186 Coming St, Charleston, SC
New American Restaurant · Cannonborough - Elliottborough · 40 tips and reviews
Charleston Tea Plantation is one of Charleston.

53. Charleston Tea Plantation

7.6
6617 Maybank Hwy (American Classic Tea Lane), Wadmalaw Island, SC
Other Great Outdoors · 24 tips and reviews
Kiawah Island is one of Charleston.

54. Kiawah Island

Kiawah Island, SC
Town · 31 tips and reviews
Middleton Place is one of Charleston.

55. Middleton Place

8.4
4300 Ashley River Rd, Charleston, SC
Historic and Protected Site · west of the Ashley · 22 tips and reviews
Sullivan's Island is one of Charleston.

56. Sullivan's Island

Sullivans Island, SC
Town · 32 tips and reviews
Magnolias is one of Charleston.

57. Magnolias

9.1
185 E Bay St, Charleston, SC
Southern Food Restaurant · French Quarter · 134 tips and reviews
The Grocery is one of Charleston.

58. The Grocery

8.8
4 Cannon St (at King St), Charleston, SC
American Restaurant · Cannonborough - Elliottborough · 47 tips and reviews
USS Yorktown State Park is one of Charleston.

59. USS Yorktown State Park

7.8
40 Patriots Point Rd, Mt. Pleasant, SC
State or Provincial Park · 6 tips and reviews
Fort Sumter National Monument is one of Charleston.

60. Fort Sumter National Monument

8.9
1214 Middle St, Sullivans Island, SC
Historic and Protected Site · 42 tips and reviews
Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art is one of Charleston.

61. Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art

7.6
161 Calhoun St (at St. Philip St), Charleston, SC
Art Gallery · Downtown Charleston · 3 tips and reviews
Heyward-Washington House is one of Charleston.

62. Heyward-Washington House

8.4
87 Church St (Broad), Charleston, SC
History Museum · Charlestowne · 5 tips and reviews
Cru Cafe is one of Charleston.

63. Cru Cafe

18 Pinckney St (btwn Anson & East Bay St.), Charleston, SC
Café · Downtown Charleston · 70 tips and reviews
Magnolia Plantation & Gardens is one of Charleston.

64. Magnolia Plantation & Gardens

8.9
3550 Ashley River Rd, Charleston, SC
Historic and Protected Site · west of the Ashley · 49 tips and reviews
Chico Feo is one of Charleston.

65. Chico Feo

9.0
122 Ashley Ave., Folly Beach, SC
Restaurant · 11 tips and reviews
The Surf Bar is one of Charleston.

66. The Surf Bar

8.1
103 W Cooper Ave, Folly Beach, SC
Bar · 28 tips and reviews
Jack Of Cups is one of Charleston.

67. Jack Of Cups

8.2
34 Center Street, Folly Beach, SC
Beach Bar · 12 tips and reviews
Woody's Pizza is one of Charleston.

68. Woody's Pizza

7.8
39 Center St. (at W Hudson Ave), Folly Beach, SC
Sandwich Spot · 29 tips and reviews
The Pour House is one of Charleston.

69. The Pour House

9.2
1977 Maybank Hwy, Charleston, SC
Music Venue · James Island · 36 tips and reviews
Holy City Brewing is one of Charleston.

70. Holy City Brewing

4155 Dorchester Rd, North Charleston, SC
Brewery · 35 tips and reviews
Poe's Tavern is one of Charleston.

71. Poe's Tavern

9.1
2210 Middle St (btw Station 22 and Station 22 1/2), Sullivans Island, SC
Burger Joint · 145 tips and reviews
The Obstinate Daughter is one of Charleston.

72. The Obstinate Daughter

9.1
2063 Middle St, Sullivans Island, SC
Restaurant · 52 tips and reviews