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Best food/drink for visitors
Hall's Chophouse is one of Best food/drink for visitors.

1. Hall's Chophouse

9.3
434 King St (at John St), Charleston, SC
Steakhouse · Downtown Charleston · 136 tips and reviews

Ryan L.Ryan LeFevre: Best steak I've ever had. On the top 10 list of best restaurants in America.

Boulevard Diner is one of Best food/drink for visitors.

2. Boulevard Diner

409 W Coleman Blvd, Mt. Pleasant, SC
Diner · 24 tips and reviews

Ryan L.Ryan LeFevre: Amazing diner experience. Nothing fancy, but everything is delicious.

Husk is one of Best food/drink for visitors.

3. Husk

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

Ryan L.Ryan LeFevre: Fancy southern food, but still true to its roots. A must stop for Charleston.

McCrady's is one of Best food/drink for visitors.

4. McCrady's

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

Ryan L.Ryan LeFevre: President Washington (yes, the 1st one ever) dined here when he visited Charleston back in the day. An amazing experience.

The Macintosh is one of Best food/drink for visitors.

5. The Macintosh

479B King St (att Ann St), Charleston, SC
American Restaurant · Radcliffeborough · 66 tips and reviews

Ryan L.Ryan LeFevre: Always one of my favorites. The menu changes every day, except for the burger (which is awesome).

HŌM is one of Best food/drink for visitors.

6. HŌM

563 King St (Cannon Street), Charleston, SC
Burger Joint · Cannonborough - Elliottborough · 51 tips and reviews

Ryan L.Ryan LeFevre: If not the best burgers in Charleston, certainly the most creative. Check out the Mac & Cheese stuffed one, it's insane. Also, ping pong.

Prohibition is one of Best food/drink for visitors.

7. Prohibition

8.3
547 King St, Charleston, SC
Cocktail Bar · Cannonborough - Elliottborough · 57 tips and reviews

Ryan L.Ryan LeFevre: Super cool atmosphere that is inspired by it's name. Also, weekly dancing lessons and tasty drinks.

Fiery Ron's Home Team BBQ is one of Best food/drink for visitors.

8. Fiery Ron's Home Team BBQ

8.1
2209 Middle St, Sullivans Island, SC
BBQ Joint · 64 tips and reviews

Ryan L.Ryan LeFevre: My favorite BBQ place in Charleston. Order a painkiller or 5.

d.d. Peckers' Wing Shack is one of Best food/drink for visitors.

9. d.d. Peckers' Wing Shack

1660 Savannah Hwy (Wappoo RD), Charleston, SC
Sports Bar · west of the Ashley · 26 tips and reviews

Ryan L.Ryan LeFevre: Obviously this is on the list. The best chicken wings in Charleston, and the best place to watch some sports. Great menu and great beers.

Westbrook Brewing Company is one of Best food/drink for visitors.

10. Westbrook Brewing Company

8.9
510 Ridge Rd, Mt. Pleasant, SC
Brewery · 27 tips and reviews

Ryan L.Ryan LeFevre: My favorite brewery in Charleston, which also is known for one of the best beers in the United States (the Mexican Cake series).

Holy City Brewing is one of Best food/drink for visitors.

11. Holy City Brewing

4155 Dorchester Rd, North Charleston, SC
Brewery · 35 tips and reviews

Ryan L.Ryan LeFevre: A warehouse in the middle of nowhere, it's an awesome place to hang out and have some pints.

Indaco is one of Best food/drink for visitors.

12. Indaco

9.0
526 King St (at Woolfe St), Charleston, SC
Italian Restaurant · Cannonborough - Elliottborough · 31 tips and reviews

Ryan L.Ryan LeFevre: Fancy and creative Italian. I recommend liking seafood if you plan on attending.

Santi's Restaurante Mexicano is one of Best food/drink for visitors.

13. Santi's Restaurante Mexicano

7.6
1471 Ben Sawyer Blvd (Center Street), Mt. Pleasant, SC
Mexican Restaurant · 12 tips and reviews

Ryan L.Ryan LeFevre: A Mexican staple in Charleston. Nothing fancy, just good food. Get a Margarita pitcher.

The Royal American is one of Best food/drink for visitors.

14. The Royal American

9.2
970 Morrison Dr, Charleston, SC
Bar · Downtown Charleston · 37 tips and reviews

Ryan L.Ryan LeFevre: Very unique bar that is mostly open-air. Get one of their delicious whiskey, rum, or vodka punch concoctions if you want to get wasted on the cheap.

Edmund's Oast is one of Best food/drink for visitors.

15. Edmund's Oast

9.3
1081 Morrison Dr, Charleston, SC
Gastropub · East Central · 67 tips and reviews

Ryan L.Ryan LeFevre: Super cool gastropub that has something like 42 beers on tap. They also brew their own beer in house, and it's super tasty.

Bay Street Biergarten is one of Best food/drink for visitors.

16. Bay Street Biergarten

8.0
549 E Bay St (at Chapel St), Charleston, SC
Beer Garden · Downtown Charleston · 57 tips and reviews

Ryan L.Ryan LeFevre: Very fun beer garden with self-dispensing taps all around the building. You get a pre-loaded card that you can swipe at any tap station and dispense delicious beer. Food is great too.

Cypress is one of Best food/drink for visitors.

17. Cypress

167 E Bay St, Charleston, SC
Steakhouse · French Quarter · 55 tips and reviews

Ryan L.Ryan LeFevre: A Charleston classic. Lots of good southern food, including seafood.

JB's Smokeshack is one of Best food/drink for visitors.

18. JB's Smokeshack

3406 Maybank Hwy, Johns Island, SC
BBQ Joint · 16 tips and reviews

Ryan L.Ryan LeFevre: $9 all you can eat BBQ buffet (including sweet tea) and the best fried chicken in town. Need I say more?

Poe's Tavern is one of Best food/drink for visitors.

19. 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

Ryan L.Ryan LeFevre: Another contender for best burgers in Charleston. Open-air and has a really cool atmosphere based on Edgar Allen Poe.

Voodoo Tiki Bar & Lounge is one of Best food/drink for visitors.

20. Voodoo Tiki Bar & Lounge

15 Magnolia Dr (Savannah Highway), Charleston, SC
Lounge · west of the Ashley · 41 tips and reviews

Ryan L.Ryan LeFevre: Although it looks like a little hole in the wall in a strip mall, it's got some of the best in-house drink infusions in town and some amazing food.

Red's Ice House is one of Best food/drink for visitors.

21. Red's Ice House

8.4
98 Church Street, Mt. Pleasant, SC
Seafood Restaurant · 104 tips and reviews

Ryan L.Ryan LeFevre: A must-visit if the weather is good. Nothing fancy, but a great way to soak in some Charleston scenery outside.

Tavern & Table is one of Best food/drink for visitors.

22. Tavern & Table

8.1
​100 Church Street, Mt. Pleasant, SC
American Restaurant · 35 tips and reviews

Ryan L.Ryan LeFevre: Cool menu that focuses on traditional pub/tavern food as well as more traditional meals. Also located on Shem Creek, so it has some great views.

Vickery's is one of Best food/drink for visitors.

23. Vickery's

8.2
1401 Shrimp Boat Lane (on Shem Creek), Mt. Pleasant, SC
Seafood Restaurant · 77 tips and reviews

Ryan L.Ryan LeFevre: A seafood classic on Shem Creek. Best on days with good weather.

The Alley is one of Best food/drink for visitors.

24. The Alley

8.3
131 Columbus St (b/t King & Meeting), Charleston, SC
Bowling Alley · Cannonborough - Elliottborough · 12 tips and reviews

Ryan L.Ryan LeFevre: A bowling alley, arcade, restaurant, and bar all in one. This place is awesome.

Stars Rooftop is one of Best food/drink for visitors.

25. Stars Rooftop

8.2
495 King St (btwn Morris & Radcliffe St), Charleston, SC
Cocktail Bar · Radcliffeborough · 47 tips and reviews

Ryan L.Ryan LeFevre: The best rooftop in Charleston, offering 360 degree views.

Coast Bar and Grill is one of Best food/drink for visitors.

26. Coast Bar and Grill

9.0
39 John St, Charleston, SC
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Charleston · 55 tips and reviews

Ryan L.Ryan LeFevre: Super good seafood off of King St.

Closed For Business is one of Best food/drink for visitors.

27. Closed For Business

453 King St, Charleston, SC
Pub · Radcliffeborough · 89 tips and reviews

Ryan L.Ryan LeFevre: Kind of small, but it has a killer beer list.

Basil is one of Best food/drink for visitors.

28. Basil

460 King St (Ann St), Charleston, SC
Thai Restaurant · Downtown Charleston · 65 tips and reviews

Ryan L.Ryan LeFevre: Best Thai in Charleston, hands down.

Locals Bar is one of Best food/drink for visitors.

29. Locals Bar

8.3
1150 Queensborough Blvd, Mt. Pleasant, SC
Bar · 26 tips and reviews

Ryan L.Ryan LeFevre: Best sushi in Charleston

Tattooed Moose is one of Best food/drink for visitors.

30. Tattooed Moose

1137 Morrison Dr, Charleston, SC
Gastropub · East Central · 114 tips and reviews

Ryan L.Ryan LeFevre: Duck everything. Totally amazing.

The Cocktail Club is one of Best food/drink for visitors.

31. The Cocktail Club

8.3
479 King St (at Ann St), Charleston, SC
Cocktail Bar · Radcliffeborough · 48 tips and reviews

Ryan L.Ryan LeFevre: On the fancier and expensive side, but cool atmosphere and good drinks.

Mellow Mushroom is one of Best food/drink for visitors.

32. Mellow Mushroom

309 King St, Charleston, SC
Pizzeria · Downtown Charleston · 81 tips and reviews

Ryan L.Ryan LeFevre: Technically a chain, but they have some good creative pizzas and a killer beer list.

Poogan's Porch is one of Best food/drink for visitors.

33. Poogan's Porch

9.0
72 Queen St (at Meeting St), Charleston, SC
Southern Food Restaurant · Downtown Charleston · 226 tips and reviews

Ryan L.Ryan LeFevre: Great for brunch. Supposedly haunted.

Gaulart & Maliclet is one of Best food/drink for visitors.

34. Gaulart & Maliclet

8.9
98 Broad St (btwn King & Meeting St), Charleston, SC
French Restaurant · Downtown Charleston · 51 tips and reviews

Ryan L.Ryan LeFevre: Super small place, but really good French lunch food.

The Griffon Pub is one of Best food/drink for visitors.

35. The Griffon Pub

8.6
18 Vendue Range, Charleston, SC
Pub · French Quarter · 64 tips and reviews

Ryan L.Ryan LeFevre: A classic British pub with money stapled to every square inch of wall space. Amazing fish & chips.

Southerly is one of Best food/drink for visitors.

36. Southerly

730 Coleman Blvd, Mt. Pleasant, SC
American Restaurant · 9 tips and reviews
Coleman Public House Restaurant & Tap Room is one of Best food/drink for visitors.

37. Coleman Public House Restaurant & Tap Room

8.9
427 W Coleman Blvd, Mt. Pleasant, SC
Gastropub · 37 tips and reviews

Ryan L.Ryan LeFevre: Awesome beer list and awesome food. The atmosphere is a bit dark like a tavern, but who cares.

The Obstinate Daughter is one of Best food/drink for visitors.

38. The Obstinate Daughter

9.1
2063 Middle St, Sullivans Island, SC
Restaurant · 52 tips and reviews
CO is one of Best food/drink for visitors.

39. CO

8.7
340 King St (btwn George St. & Burns Ln.), Charleston, SC
Vietnamese Restaurant · Downtown Charleston · 52 tips and reviews
O-Ku is one of Best food/drink for visitors.

40. O-Ku

8.1
463 King St Ste A (Radcliffe St), Charleston, SC
Sushi Restaurant · Radcliffeborough · 58 tips and reviews

Ryan L.Ryan LeFevre: Very good sushi, and it transforms into one of the most popular dance clubs in down on the weekends at night.

Triangle Char & Bar is one of Best food/drink for visitors.

41. Triangle Char & Bar

1440 Ben Sawyer Blvd, Mt. Pleasant, SC
Bar · 53 tips and reviews

Ryan L.Ryan LeFevre: A brunch staple. They specialize in benedicts, but have all the classics like omelettes, french toast, and pancakes.

The Shelter Kitchen and Bar is one of Best food/drink for visitors.

42. The Shelter Kitchen and Bar

8.4
202 Coleman Blvd, Mt. Pleasant, SC
American Restaurant · 44 tips and reviews