Charleston Guidebook

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Charleston Guidebook

Downtown Charleston Food & Drink

Cozy, contemporary seafood eatery with a patio, serving oysters, lobster rolls, fish tacos & more. https://167raw.com/
154 locals recommend
167 Raw
193 King St
154 locals recommend
Cozy, contemporary seafood eatery with a patio, serving oysters, lobster rolls, fish tacos & more. https://167raw.com/
Stylish spot with vintage appeal for creative seafood dishes, fry baskets & raw oysters. https://thedarling.com/
89 locals recommend
The Darling Oyster Bar
513 King St
89 locals recommend
Stylish spot with vintage appeal for creative seafood dishes, fry baskets & raw oysters. https://thedarling.com/
An ever-changing menu of locally sourced Southern dishes served in a restored Victorian-era home. https://huskrestaurant.com/
183 locals recommend
Husk
76 Queen St
183 locals recommend
An ever-changing menu of locally sourced Southern dishes served in a restored Victorian-era home. https://huskrestaurant.com/
If you are a BBQ fan this is a place you must visit. https://www.rodneyscottsbbq.com/
153 locals recommend
Rodney Scott's BBQ - Charleston
1011 King Street
153 locals recommend
If you are a BBQ fan this is a place you must visit. https://www.rodneyscottsbbq.com/
Historical Pub & courtyard dining https://blindtigerchs.com/
64 locals recommend
Blind Tiger Pub
36-38 Broad St
64 locals recommend
Historical Pub & courtyard dining https://blindtigerchs.com/
Posh New American dining destination & cocktail bar in a former church with dramatic decor. https://5churchcharleston.com/
31 locals recommend
5Church Charleston
32B N Market St
31 locals recommend
Posh New American dining destination & cocktail bar in a former church with dramatic decor. https://5churchcharleston.com/
Leon's Oyster Shop is an award-winning restaurant in downtown Charleston, South SC serving fried chicken, oysters, beer, champagne and good atmosphere. http://leonsoystershop.com/
230 locals recommend
Leon's
698 King St
230 locals recommend
Leon's Oyster Shop is an award-winning restaurant in downtown Charleston, South SC serving fried chicken, oysters, beer, champagne and good atmosphere. http://leonsoystershop.com/
Elevated takes on Southern classics with seasonal ingredients served in an upscale-bistro setting. https://eatatfig.com/
177 locals recommend
FIG
232 Meeting St
177 locals recommend
Elevated takes on Southern classics with seasonal ingredients served in an upscale-bistro setting. https://eatatfig.com/
This 1920s bank now houses an upscale seafood restaurant with high ceilings, large windows & a bar. eattheordinary.com
165 locals recommend
The Ordinary
544 King St
165 locals recommend
This 1920s bank now houses an upscale seafood restaurant with high ceilings, large windows & a bar. eattheordinary.com
Creative, multicultural Asian cooking & specialty cocktails in a trendy converted gas station. https://www.xiaobaobiscuit.com/
212 locals recommend
Xiao Bao Biscuit
224 Rutledge Ave
212 locals recommend
Creative, multicultural Asian cooking & specialty cocktails in a trendy converted gas station. https://www.xiaobaobiscuit.com/
Classic tavern with wood floors & checkerboard tablecloths for comfort food, cocktails & burgers. littlejackstavern.com
73 locals recommend
Little Jack's Tavern
710 King St
73 locals recommend
Classic tavern with wood floors & checkerboard tablecloths for comfort food, cocktails & burgers. littlejackstavern.com
Texas-style house-smoked meats served in an industrial-hip space with a bar & outdoor tables. lewisbarbecue.com
186 locals recommend
Lewis Barbecue
464 N Nassau St
186 locals recommend
Texas-style house-smoked meats served in an industrial-hip space with a bar & outdoor tables. lewisbarbecue.com
14 locals recommend
Maison
708 King St
14 locals recommend
A BARBECUE RESTAURANT COMBINING TRADITIONAL PROCESSES AND TECHNIQUES OF CLASSICAL CUISINE WITH THE SIMPLICITY OF COMFORT FOOD, BBQ, AND SOUTHERN FARE.
265 locals recommend
Home Team BBQ
2209 Middle St
265 locals recommend
A BARBECUE RESTAURANT COMBINING TRADITIONAL PROCESSES AND TECHNIQUES OF CLASSICAL CUISINE WITH THE SIMPLICITY OF COMFORT FOOD, BBQ, AND SOUTHERN FARE.
150 locals recommend
Revelry Brewing
10 Conroy St
150 locals recommend
38 locals recommend
Felix Cocktails et Cuisine
550 King St
38 locals recommend
37 locals recommend
Melfi's
721 King St
37 locals recommend
41 locals recommend
Millers All Day
120 King St
41 locals recommend
Pink Bellies
Pink Bellies
amazing breakfast/lunch
Bodega CHS
amazing breakfast/lunch

Charleston Nightlife

Nightclub with innovative cocktails & small plates, served in a sophisticated setting. https://www.republicreign.com/
81 locals recommend
Republic Garden & Lounge
462 King St
81 locals recommend
Nightclub with innovative cocktails & small plates, served in a sophisticated setting. https://www.republicreign.com/
Bourbon n Bubbles is Upper Kings luxury restaurant and bar. Enjoy our offerings of appetizers and shared plates coupled with a premier selection of Champagne, bourbon and hand-crafted cocktails. http://www.bourbonnbubbles.com/
17 locals recommend
Bourbon N' Bubbles
570 King St
17 locals recommend
Bourbon n Bubbles is Upper Kings luxury restaurant and bar. Enjoy our offerings of appetizers and shared plates coupled with a premier selection of Champagne, bourbon and hand-crafted cocktails. http://www.bourbonnbubbles.com/

JAMES ISLAND FOOD SCENE

Casual camp-like setting with indoor bar and outdoor seating overlooking the marsh and Ellis Creek. elliscreekfishcamp.com
36 locals recommend
Cook 'em Up, Eat 'em Up - Ellis Creek Fish Camp
1243 Harbor View Rd
36 locals recommend
Casual camp-like setting with indoor bar and outdoor seating overlooking the marsh and Ellis Creek. elliscreekfishcamp.com
Rustic-chic gastropub serving lunch, dinner & brunch with tap beers amid reclaimed wood & art. maybankpublichouse.com
43 locals recommend
Maybank Public House
1970 Maybank Hwy
43 locals recommend
Rustic-chic gastropub serving lunch, dinner & brunch with tap beers amid reclaimed wood & art. maybankpublichouse.com
Zia is an authentic Mexican taqueria providing high-quality, moderately-priced, regional Mexican food. https://ziataco.com/chs
76 locals recommend
Zia Taqueria
1939A Maybank Hwy
76 locals recommend
Zia is an authentic Mexican taqueria providing high-quality, moderately-priced, regional Mexican food. https://ziataco.com/chs
https://crustwoodfiredpizza.com/james-island/
96 locals recommend
Crust Wood Fired Pizza
1956 Maybank Hwy
96 locals recommend
https://crustwoodfiredpizza.com/james-island/
Cozy suburban bistro for creative sandwiches, local beers & eclectic international entrees. https://www.edisonjamesisland.com/
26 locals recommend
Edison James Island
1014 Fort Johnson Rd
26 locals recommend
Cozy suburban bistro for creative sandwiches, local beers & eclectic international entrees. https://www.edisonjamesisland.com/
Upscale bar food, including brisket burgers, join craft beer & bourbon in a funky, plank-walled pub. https://www.bohemianbull.com/
79 locals recommend
Bohemian Bull
1531 Folly Rd
79 locals recommend
Upscale bar food, including brisket burgers, join craft beer & bourbon in a funky, plank-walled pub. https://www.bohemianbull.com/
Casual American & Southern-inspired eats, plus beer & cocktails, in a woodsy venue with a big patio. https://www.whatsthelowdown.com/
22 locals recommend
Lowdown Oven and Bar
967 Folly Rd
22 locals recommend
Casual American & Southern-inspired eats, plus beer & cocktails, in a woodsy venue with a big patio. https://www.whatsthelowdown.com/
A RESTAURANT CONCEPT FROM CHEF DAVID SCHUTTENBERG FEATURING THE FOODS OF WESTERN CHINA, AND MORE SPECIFICALLY THE PROVINCE OF SICHUAN. THIS STYLE OF CHINESE COOKING IS KNOWN FOR ITS VIBRANT, COLORFUL, AND PIQUANT FLAVORS. https://www.kweifei.com/
28 locals recommend
Kwei Fei at Charleston Pour House
1977 Maybank Hwy
28 locals recommend
A RESTAURANT CONCEPT FROM CHEF DAVID SCHUTTENBERG FEATURING THE FOODS OF WESTERN CHINA, AND MORE SPECIFICALLY THE PROVINCE OF SICHUAN. THIS STYLE OF CHINESE COOKING IS KNOWN FOR ITS VIBRANT, COLORFUL, AND PIQUANT FLAVORS. https://www.kweifei.com/
Experience seafood like never before with CudaCo., Charleston's boldest fish + oyster market. We're bringing the 5 star restaurant experience to your table with the freshest cuts from our butchery, matched by new preparation techniques and imaginative flavors.
7 locals recommend
CudaCo.
765 Folly Road
7 locals recommend
Experience seafood like never before with CudaCo., Charleston's boldest fish + oyster market. We're bringing the 5 star restaurant experience to your table with the freshest cuts from our butchery, matched by new preparation techniques and imaginative flavors.
we come in at 5AM every morning and smoke a whole hog for 20 hours over hickory hardwood coals. We aren’t just BBQ... we've got some incredibly delicious smoked wings and brisket, and we make all of our sides and pies right here in-house
26 locals recommend
Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint
1622 Highland Ave
26 locals recommend
we come in at 5AM every morning and smoke a whole hog for 20 hours over hickory hardwood coals. We aren’t just BBQ... we've got some incredibly delicious smoked wings and brisket, and we make all of our sides and pies right here in-house
8 locals recommend
Azul Mexicano James Island
1989 Maybank Highway
8 locals recommend
15 locals recommend
Bar George
1956 Maybank Highway
15 locals recommend
39 locals recommend
Paddock & Whisky
1962 Maybank Hwy
39 locals recommend
The Harlow

Fishing Charters

https://saltbreak-charters.business.site/
Saltbreak Charters
1077 Orangeburg Road
https://saltbreak-charters.business.site/
Our Charleston fishing charters SC launch daily from Charleston & Folly Beach. https://www.charlestonfishrodbendingcompany.com/
Charleston Fish Rod Bending Company
11 Harrill Court
Our Charleston fishing charters SC launch daily from Charleston & Folly Beach. https://www.charlestonfishrodbendingcompany.com/
https://fishthewahoo.com/
Fish The Wahoo! Charleston Fishing Charters
4 Ashley Point Drive
https://fishthewahoo.com/

Folly Beach

https://www.follybeach.com/
581 locals recommend
Folly Beach
East Ashley Avenue
581 locals recommend
https://www.follybeach.com/
Global pub grub, housemade sangria & lots of beer offered in a cozy, no-nonsense space with a patio. jackofcupssaloon.net
117 locals recommend
Jack of Cups Saloon
34 Center St
117 locals recommend
Global pub grub, housemade sangria & lots of beer offered in a cozy, no-nonsense space with a patio. jackofcupssaloon.net
Enduring, counter-serve icon on the waterfront, serving up fresh fish within graffiti-covered walls. https://bowensisland.com/
171 locals recommend
Bowens Island Restaurant
1870 Bowens Island Rd
171 locals recommend
Enduring, counter-serve icon on the waterfront, serving up fresh fish within graffiti-covered walls. https://bowensisland.com/
Funky outdoor cafe with live music & a festive vibe serving diverse eats, from tacos to sandwiches
103 locals recommend
Chico Feo
122 E Ashley Ave
103 locals recommend
Funky outdoor cafe with live music & a festive vibe serving diverse eats, from tacos to sandwiches

Golf In Charleston

Low Country Life is good at Charleston Muni. https://www.charleston-sc.gov/644/Golf
20 locals recommend
City of Charleston Municipal Golf Course
2110 Maybank Hwy
20 locals recommend
Low Country Life is good at Charleston Muni. https://www.charleston-sc.gov/644/Golf
Home of the 2021 PGA CHAMPIONSHIP https://kiawahresort.com/golf/the-ocean-course/
10 locals recommend
The Ocean Course At Kiawah Island
1000 Ocean Course Dr
10 locals recommend
Home of the 2021 PGA CHAMPIONSHIP https://kiawahresort.com/golf/the-ocean-course/
Patriots Point Links on Charleston Harbor is a world-class golf facility in Mount Pleasant, SC, featuring a gorgeous 18-hole public course. https://www.patriotspointlinks.com/
452 locals recommend
Patriots Point
40 Patriots Point Rd
452 locals recommend
Patriots Point Links on Charleston Harbor is a world-class golf facility in Mount Pleasant, SC, featuring a gorgeous 18-hole public course. https://www.patriotspointlinks.com/
https://kiawahresort.com/golf/cougar-point-golf-course/
Cougar Point at Kiawah Island Resort
12 Kiawah Beach Dr
https://kiawahresort.com/golf/cougar-point-golf-course/
https://kiawahresort.com/golf/turtle-point-golf-course/
Kiawah Island - Turtle Point Golf Course
1 Turtle Point Ln
https://kiawahresort.com/golf/turtle-point-golf-course/

Fun Activities James Island

234 locals recommend
James Island County Park
871 Riverland Dr
234 locals recommend
31 locals recommend
Splash Zone Waterpark At James Island County Park
871 Riverland Dr
31 locals recommend
The Climbing Wall at James Island County Park
871 Riverland Dr
234 locals recommend
James Island County Park
871 Riverland Dr
234 locals recommend
Crowds gather for live shows by touring bands at this popular, no-frills concert hall & tavern.
177 locals recommend
The Charleston Pour House
1977 Maybank Hwy
177 locals recommend
Crowds gather for live shows by touring bands at this popular, no-frills concert hall & tavern.