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Charleston
The Rarebit is one of Charleston.

1. The Rarebit

8.1
474 King St (Mary St), Charleston, SC
Cocktail Bar · Downtown Charleston · 73 tips and reviews
FIG is one of Charleston.

2. FIG

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

3. McCrady's

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

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Chef Sean Brock brought Andrew Zimmern to his restaurant, McCrady's, where they cook and eat an Ossabaw pig. Andrew sampled fried pig's ears, Ossabaw terrine,Charleston gold rice and Ossabow jowl.

Xiao Bao Biscuit is one of Charleston.

4. Xiao Bao Biscuit

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

5. The Grocery

8.8
4 Cannon St (at King St), Charleston, SC
American Restaurant · Cannonborough - Elliottborough · 47 tips and reviews

EaterEater: A great stop for drinks during happy hour (order the fried oysters, while they're still around) or a place to tuck in for an evening, with "table" entrees made to split between the entire party.

Bertha's Kitchen is one of Charleston.

6. Bertha's Kitchen

8.3
2332 Meeting Street Rd, North Charleston, SC
American Restaurant · 9 tips and reviews
Butcher & Bee is one of Charleston.

7. 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]

The Glass Onion is one of Charleston.

8. The Glass Onion

8.8
1219 Savannah Hwy, Charleston, SC
Southern Food Restaurant · Parkwood - Farmfield · 66 tips and reviews
Bowen's Island Restaurant is one of Charleston.

9. Bowen's Island Restaurant

8.1
1870 Bowens Island Rd, Charleston, SC
Seafood Restaurant · James Island · 44 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: On Man v Food, Adam learns how to harvest oysters and the simple secret of making frogmore stew, which includes shrimp, potatoes, sausage and corn, in a boiling pot of seasoned water.

Trattoria Lucca is one of Charleston.

10. Trattoria Lucca

41 Bogard St Ste A (at Ashe St), Charleston, SC
Italian Restaurant · Cannonborough - Elliottborough · 17 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Vedrinski, who grew up cooking with his grandmother & traveled extensively in Italy to hone his craft, rolls out the fresh pastas daily. Monday’s Family Suppers are a must-do. [Eater 18 Member]

Husk is one of Charleston.

11. Husk

8.8
76 Queen St (btwn Meeting & King St), Charleston, SC
Southern Food Restaurant · Downtown Charleston · 264 tips and reviews
Peninsula Grill is one of Charleston.

12. Peninsula Grill

8.9
112 N Market St, Charleston, SC
American Restaurant · Downtown Charleston · 47 tips and reviews

EaterEater: The service is attentive, the dining room is stunning & the food is beautiful. Everyone talks about the famous coconut cake, but the Banana “Panna Cotta” Pudding is also outstanding. [Eater 18 Member]

Monza is one of Charleston.

13. Monza

451 King St, Charleston, SC
Pizzeria · Radcliffeborough · 50 tips and reviews
Barsa is one of Charleston.

14. Barsa

8.1
58 Line St, Charleston, SC
Tapas Restaurant · Cannonborough - Elliottborough · 24 tips and reviews

Mary Catherine J.Mary Catherine James: Happy hour food and drink specials are great! Otherwise would be a little pricey.

Indaco is one of Charleston.

15. Indaco

8.8
526 King St (at Woolfe St), Charleston, SC
Italian Restaurant · Cannonborough - Elliottborough · 31 tips and reviews
Rutledge Cab Company is one of Charleston.

16. Rutledge Cab Company

8.4
1300 Rutledge Ave (Mt Pleasant Street), Charleston, SC
American Restaurant · Downtown Charleston · 53 tips and reviews

Kevin R.Kevin Rodriguez: The Braised Beef Burger is the best burger I've ever consumed. You are doing yourself a disservice by not ordering it.

Marvin's Seafood is one of Charleston.

17. Marvin's Seafood

8.2
4224 Dorchester Rd, Charleston, SC
Seafood Restaurant · North Charleston · 4 tips and reviews
Hominy Grill is one of Charleston.

18. 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]

The Gin Joint is one of Charleston.

19. The Gin Joint

7.4
2317 Calvert St NW, Washington, D.C.
Cocktail Bar · Woodley Park · 15 tips and reviews

Simon O.Simon Owens: The Beekeeper is great -- it's slightly sweet from the honey but not overpowering.

Belmont is one of Charleston.

20. Belmont

8.6
511 King St, Charleston, SC
Whisky Bar · Radcliffeborough · 46 tips and reviews
Warehouse is one of Charleston.

21. Warehouse

8.3
45 1/2 Spring St, Charleston, SC
Bar · Cannonborough - Elliottborough · 33 tips and reviews

Charleston City PaperCharleston City Paper: Beer cocktails! Happy Hour 4-7. $2 off glasses of wine and cocktails, $1 beer and house liquor.

The Griffon Pub is one of Charleston.

22. The Griffon Pub

8.7
18 Vendue Range, Charleston, SC
Pub · French Quarter · 64 tips and reviews
Moe's Crosstown Tavern is one of Charleston.

23. Moe's Crosstown Tavern

8.4
714 Rutledge Ave (Francis Street), Charleston, SC
Dive Bar · Downtown Charleston · 28 tips and reviews

EsquireEsquire: Congratulations, you've found one of Esquire's Best Bars in America. A dark, old neighborhood bar with crappy service and not enough room, and it's impossible not to love. Good beer, great food. Read more.

The Cocktail Club is one of Charleston.

24. The Cocktail Club

8.3
479 King St (at Ann St), Charleston, SC
Cocktail Bar · Radcliffeborough · 48 tips and reviews
Bin 152 is one of Charleston.

25. Bin 152

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

CHARLIECHARLIE: Get the taleggio- amazing cheese that will please everyone. Check out the art work, rotating between local artists every few weeks. Like the chair you're sitting in? It's for sale. Everything is. Read more.

Two Boroughs Larder is one of Charleston.

26. Two Boroughs Larder

186 Coming St, Charleston, SC
New American Restaurant · Cannonborough - Elliottborough · 40 tips and reviews

EaterEater: TBL has a space that's inviting and a menu that's inventive, with dishes like pork neck and veal sweetbreads regularly on the menu. The kampachi crudo is a must-try, as are all the desserts.

Brown's Court Bakery is one of Charleston.

27. Brown's Court Bakery

8.8
199 Saint Philip St, Charleston, SC
Bakery · Cannonborough - Elliottborough · 12 tips and reviews
Ted's Butcherblock is one of Charleston.

28. Ted's Butcherblock

8.8
334 E Bay St (at Inspection St), Charleston, SC
Butcher · Downtown Charleston · 27 tips and reviews
Caviar & Bananas is one of Charleston.

29. Caviar & Bananas

8.8
51 George St (St. Philip St), Charleston, SC
Deli · Downtown Charleston · 73 tips and reviews

CHARLIECHARLIE: The duck confit sandwich is to die for. Rich and delicious. Pick up some Callie's Pimento Cheese for your fridge - it's the best in town. Read more.

30. The Gin Joint

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

Katie H.Katie Harrell: Look up the extensive cocktail menu on their website, theginjoint.com. The cocktails listed on the regular menu are a sadly abbreviated version of what this bar offers. Real drink menu is 19 pages!

31. Husk

8.8
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.

32. Stars Rooftop

8.3
495 King St (btwn Morris & Radcliffe St), Charleston, SC
Cocktail Bar · Radcliffeborough · 47 tips and reviews

Whitney R.Whitney Ray: Sunday Brunch is the best! Everything was unique an truly delicious. We will definitely be coming back soon!

33. Ms. Rose's Fine Food & Cocktails

8.1
1090 Sam Rittenberg Blvd (at Gamecock Ave), Charleston, SC
Southern Food Restaurant · west of the Ashley · 44 tips and reviews

Will B.Will Bullock: The specialty cocktails are insane. Holiday Bourbon, cucumber 'tini, etc. Trust your bartender

34. Rita's Seaside Grille

8.1
2 Center Street, Folly Beach, SC
Seafood Restaurant · Folly Beach · 77 tips and reviews

Caroline E.Caroline Eubanks: Sit outside. Order a rum runner and a giant burger. Feel the cool Folly Beach breeze. People watch.

35. Rutledge Cab Company

8.4
1300 Rutledge Ave (Mt Pleasant Street), Charleston, SC
American Restaurant · Downtown Charleston · 53 tips and reviews

Marc M.Marc McLeod: Get a burger, any burger. Damn fine stuff.