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Charleston

1. Second State Coffee

9.0
70 1/2 Beaufain St (at King St), Charleston, SC
Coffee Shop · Harleston Village · 111 tips and reviews

Patrick H.Patrick Hart: It's a simple, but beautiful space and the coffee is on point. Don't think, just go.

Callie's Hot Little Biscuit is one of Charleston.

2. Callie's Hot Little Biscuit

8.8
476 1/2 King St (Between Mary & Ann Street), Charleston, SC
Breakfast Spot · Downtown Charleston · 70 tips and reviews

Varun S.Varun Shetty: Run to the county clerks office before coming here so you can have a marriage certificate ready when you propose to these biscuits.

Charleston Farmer's Market is one of Charleston.

3. Charleston Farmer's Market

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

Travel + LeisureTravel + Leisure: Every Saturday, hundreds of regional producers gather to sell fresh fruit, vegetables, and artisanal goods. Pick up the Wild Boar black-truffle cheese from Charleston Artisan Cheesehouse.

4. Waterfront Park

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

Ashley 🌵Ashley 🌵: Great place to relax and enjoy a break from the city. Walk on the pier, swing on the swings, play in the fountains!

Butcher & Bee is one of Charleston.

5. Butcher & Bee

9.0
1085 Morrison Drive, Charleston, SC
Mediterranean Restaurant · East Central · 88 tips and reviews

Ranu R.Ranu Rajkarnikar: Great inventive sandwiches. The Mexi BLT was delicious with guac and corn purée. The cantaloupe is so sweet and a great side or dessert. Try the roasted veggie or roast beef sammies too!

Bin 152 is one of Charleston.

6. Bin 152

9.2
152 King St (at Queen St.), Charleston, SC
Wine Bar · Downtown Charleston · 36 tips and reviews

Tom I.Tom Igoe: Great wine bar, really friendly and unassuming staff, good wine selection. Great place to while away the afternoon.

The Ordinary is one of Charleston.

7. The Ordinary

9.1
544 King St, Charleston, SC
Seafood Restaurant · Cannonborough - Elliottborough · 102 tips and reviews

Meredith B.Meredith Blechman: Insanely good. Redid an old bank building. Get the crab toast, tuna poke, black bass, and acorn squash farroto. I could eat here every night.

The Royal American is one of Charleston.

8. The Royal American

9.1
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.

Hominy Grill is one of Charleston.

9. Hominy Grill

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

Paula L.Paula Lee: Come with a friend for brunch and go splitsies on the Shrimp and Grits and the Charleston Nasty Biscuit.

WildFlour Bakery is one of Charleston.

10. WildFlour Bakery

73 Spring St, Charleston, SC
Bakery · Cannonborough - Elliottborough · 23 tips and reviews

Katherine F.Katherine Funderburk: We went on Sticky Bun Sunday and it was almost as holy as a Sunday church service

Angel Oak Tree is one of Charleston.

11. Angel Oak Tree

8.8
3688 Angel Oak Rd, Johns Island, SC
Tree · 59 tips and reviews

Bobby Y.Bobby Y: It's a sight to see, pictures are great but you need to visit this amazing tree.

Xiao Bao Biscuit is one of Charleston.

12. Xiao Bao Biscuit

9.0
224 Rutledge Ave, Charleston, SC
Vietnamese Restaurant · Cannonborough - Elliottborough · 57 tips and reviews

Michelle G.Michelle Gabe: Cabbage pancake with egg, meatballs, Papaya salad (all super spicy!)

Charleston City Market is one of Charleston.

13. Charleston City Market

8.0
188 Meeting St (at Market St), Charleston, SC
Market · Downtown Charleston · 113 tips and reviews

Rachel B.Rachel Bindel: Great place to support locals. Vendors change daily and the night market is cool to experience as well. Could spend hours looking at all the amazing work.

The Battery is one of Charleston.

14. The Battery

9.4
East Battery (Murray Blvd), Charleston, SC
Scenic Lookout · Charlestowne · 57 tips and reviews

Jessica K.Jessica Karle: Walk along the water for a breezy tour of the historic homes.

Edmund's Oast is one of Charleston.

15. Edmund's Oast

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

Charleston Area CVBCharleston Area CVB: The founders of the Charleston Beer Exchange created this hip gastropub, where the buzz surrounding its selection of rare and impressive beers is well deserved.

Hall's Chophouse is one of Charleston.

16. Hall's Chophouse

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

Jade M.Jade Magpantay: Steak is absolutely delicious. It is pricey so we only go on special occasions but we are NEVER disappointed. Lobster mac and cheese & truffle fries are soooo good to have as sides.

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams is one of Charleston.

17. Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams

9.3
501 King St Ste A, Charleston, SC
Ice Cream Parlor · Radcliffeborough · 48 tips and reviews

Aaron M.Aaron Motsinger: Highly recommend any savory flavors they have, to switch things up. Yazoo Sue, for instance. Hints of rosemary, cayenne pepper and porter beer.

Belmont is one of Charleston.

18. Belmont

8.7
511 King St, Charleston, SC
Whisky Bar · Radcliffeborough · 46 tips and reviews

Wyatt F.Wyatt Funderburk: The house cocktails are amazing and the classics ring true as ever.