Widely known simply as “Rue”, this Downtown eatery has been abuzz since it opened its doors. Inspired by the style of classic French Brasseries, the impeccable flavor and European design lend an air of sophisticated comfort. Rue’s menu incorporates classic French staples with contemporary fare. Sample mussels in your choice of six different preparations followed by Steak Au Poivre, or savor Charleston’s favorite burger, ground in-house and served alongside hand-cut pommes frites. A dining destination for both leisurely lunches and lively dinners, 39 Rue de Jean has become a favorite meeting spot for both locals and visitors. Experience a taste of Paris in Downtown Charleston.
VisitNestled among historic oaks and stately Charleston residences, 60 Bull Café enlivens Harleston Village with bright, interesting offerings in an approachable, relaxed setting. At 60 Bull Cafe guests will enjoy friendly service, numerous wine and beer selections, fresh-made food, great standbys, and new local favorites in regular rotation on the menu. Stroll into the Café for a bite, or linger over a glass of wine at one of our outdoor tables. Come join us soon.
VisitNestled in downtown Charleston’s historic French Quarter for over 31 years, 82 Queen is known for its gracious Southern hospitality and fresh local cuisine. Serving lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch, the restaurant is spread throughout three buildings with eleven quaint dining areas including an 1800’s style courtyard featuring a mammoth Magnolia tree. Executive Chef Steven Stone cooks up traditional Lowcountry Cuisine from the award-winning She Crab Soup to the famous BBQ Shrimp-n-Grits while adding a modern flare to the menu. These dishes are paired perfectly with an awarding winning wine program focusing on a diverse selection of wineries. Consistently called on as a favorite destination for locals and visitors alike, this 300-year-old address represents both the history and the cuisine of the Lowcountry.
VisitSpecialty market and cafe, Caviar & Bananas delivers a distinctive culinary experience designed to touch all the senses in Charleston, SC. Using only the freshest ingredients sourced locally and from around the globe, offerings are prepared daily, whether made to order salads and sandwiches or chosen from the prepared food case. Additional features include a charcuterie and cheese counter, espresso bar, a boutique wine and beer selection. Open daily for breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch.
VisitColeman Public House, a Mount Pleasant neighborhood haunt since 2010, features upscale-casual cuisine and a tap room devoted to always-rotating selections of the finest ale from the region and beyond! Designed in the public house tradition, CPH’s chef-driven menu honors the tradition of simple food made well, with standard menu items like flatbreads and burgers, along with house specialties including Shrimp & Grits, Asian Glazed Ribs, and Steak Frites. Stop by this local favorite for well-crafted food along with an enticing tap and bottle list designed to highlight the complexity and drinkability of the best of local, regional, and international beers.
VisitSouthern Living Magazine named the Charleston Crab Shack “One of the 10 Best Seafood Spots in South Carolina." We offer overflowing buckets of fresh, local seafood, smiling faces, and cheap to boot! The Crab Shacks have the best fried fish, succulent crab legs and big baskets of shrimp. Come on in and roll up your sleeves for one shell of a good deal! Serving lunch, dinner and weekend brunch. Three Crab Shacks locations: Coosaw Creek, Folly Beach and West Ashley.
VisitHere at First Watch, we begin each morning at the crack of dawn, slicing fresh fruits and vegetables, baking muffins and whipping up our French toast batter from scratch. Everything is made to order and freshness is never compromised. We don’t use heat lamps or deep fryers — we use only the finest ingredients possible for the freshest taste around. When you arrive, we welcome you with a pot — not just a cup — of our Project Sunrise coffee, along with complimentary newspapers and WiFi Internet access.
VisitHere at First Watch, we begin each morning at the crack of dawn, slicing fresh fruits and vegetables, baking muffins and whipping up our French toast batter from scratch. Everything is made to order and freshness is never compromised. We don’t use heat lamps or deep fryers — we use only the finest ingredients possible for the freshest taste around. When you arrive, we welcome you with a pot — not just a cup — of our Project Sunrise coffee, along with complimentary newspapers and WiFi Internet access.
VisitFive Loaves Cafe is known for our changing daily specials and rotating soups, locally sourced products, healthier, natural meats; home-made condiments, wine & craft beer selection, gluten friendly options, vegetarian options, and increasingly sustainable practices. We are family friendly and have grown from one small cafe to an eccentric local favorite with 3 locations, that focus on high quality, healthy, casual cuisine.
VisitFive Loaves Cafe is known for our changing daily specials and rotating soups, locally sourced products, healthier, natural meats; home-made condiments, wine & craft beer selection, gluten friendly options, vegetarian options, and increasingly sustainable practices. We are family friendly and have grown from one small cafe to an eccentric local favorite with 3 locations, that focus on high quality, healthy, casual cuisine.
VisitFlorence’s Lowcountry Kitchen is a tribute to Florence Powell, the Great Grandmother of Jonathan and Patrick Kish of 82 Queen Restaurant, established in 1982. Florence Moseley was born in 1908 in Charleston, South Carolina. She worked at The American Tobacco Company’s Cigar Factory, where she met and married the plant manager, Jesse Powell. They enjoyed their life in the Lowcountry - crabbing, fishing, visiting the Limehouse Farmers Market on Wappoo Road, and creating delicious home-cooked southern meals. They passed their recipes down to their granddaughter, Tyler Kish, wife to Steve Kish, chef-owner of 82 Queen. Florence and Jesse’s favorite dishes to cook were Crab, Shrimp, Fish, and Fried Chicken & Waffles. Every holiday, Florence would make her famous Granny's Punch.
VisitFlying Biscuit is proud to call the Mount Pleasant community home. Join us for the Best Breakfast, Brunch & Lunch in our dining room, at our Bar or on our outdoor patio. We’re centrally located off Coleman Blvd. with plenty of Free-Parking. Looking to stay in? Order Take-Out or Delivery and enjoy us at home or in your office with Friends & Family. Come in and see why Flying Biscuit is an institution serving the Best Breakfast All Day for over 25 years.
VisitHalls Chophouse presents delicious cuisine in an energetic, visually striking environment. The restaurant features exposed brick walls, leather banquettes and warm lighting true to old-world traditional steakhouses. The 160-seat chophouse is situated on two rustic floors with tables and banquettes available for general dining. The first floor also offers a 16-seat antique African mahogany bar and a lounge, while a hardwood stairway to the second floor reveals a masterful 350-bottle wine rack, hallway bar and a private dining room. Complemented by superior service and a knowledgeable staff, Halls Chophouse offers the community of Charleston a sophisticated, quality cuisine. Halls Chophouse is a "Classic American Steakhouse" located in historic downtown Charleston.
VisitHenry’s is centrally located in historic downtown Charleston at 54 North Market Street, across from the Charleston city market. Established in 1932, Henry’s is the oldest continuous restaurant in Charleston and the state of South Carolina.
From 1932 through the 1960’s, Henry’s house was the only place to be in Charleston. “henry’s: famous for seafood” and “In Charleston, it’s henry’s for food” was branded on every menu, postcard, and matchbook in town. The restaurant has undergone many changes throughout the years, and this newest incarnation offers an authentic Lowcountry menu with a modern flair: shrimp and grits, she-crab soup, Carolina cannonballs, and a few twists on the classics. Superb cocktails and desserts compliment your meal perfectly whether seated in our main dining room or enjoying our traditional southern porch and rooftop deck.
Henry’s offers the best of Charleston: a historic, eclectic restaurant and bar featuring live music, a beautiful southern porch and rooftop deck, an exclusive dance lounge, and a classic speakeasy bar. Since 1932, Henry’s is still the place to be. We promise, once you enter our door, you won’t want to leave!
VisitHigh Cotton Charleston is... High Steppin’ Lowcountry living. It’s a feeling of warmth and celebration that begins the moment you step inside. You’ll find it in our gracious, knowledgeable servers, expertly prepared dishes and a remarkable wine and cocktail program. From conversation and laughter in our bar to our stylish dining rooms of heart pine floors and antique brick, you’ll come to understand true Charleston hospitality. That is, there’s always cause for celebration - of our neighbors, our food and drink and each other. It’s our great pleasure to share it with you.
VisitEstablished in 2002 by mother-daughter team, Karen Elsey, and Laura Leppert, Laura Alberts Tasteful Options is a restaurant, wine, beer and gift shop. A short drive from downtown Charleston, LA features two quaint dining rooms, bar, private cellar and relaxing courtyard. Laura Alberts brings fresh, local Southern cuisine to Charleston with a homegrown menu inspired by Laura and named in honor of her and late husband, Albert.
Our farm-to-table menu provides an innovative twist on traditional southern favorites. From fresh shrimp and grits to homemade pies and spreads, Laura Alberts Tasteful Options will make you feel at home and longing for your next visit.
VisitWhere great food and casual dining come together! At Mainland Container Co. we pride ourselves on not only providing excellent food and drink to each and every guest, but also on our hospitality. We strive to make everyone feel welcome, as if you are in our homes. We want to be the place that you return to knowing that you will not only receive some of the best customer service in the lowcountry, but also a great meal at an affordable price!
VisitMaybank Public House, established in 2015, brought the award-winning success of Mt. Pleasant’s Coleman Public House to James Island. MPH features 18 rotating taps along with craft cocktails on tap and a wide array of wines by the glass. With an extensive tap room, dining room, and an outside biergarten, MPH is the spot for lunch, brunch, dinner, and late night eats. Their chef-driven menu honors the tradition of simple food made well, with standard menu items like flatbreads and burgers, along with house specialties including Shrimp & Grits, Asian Glazed Ribs, and Steak Frites, all available until 12:30am seven days a week. Stop by this local favorite for well-crafted food along with an enticing tap and bottle list designed to highlight the complexity and drinkability of the best of local, regional, and international beers.
VisitAn establishment with a tip the hat-- namely, Capone’s fedora-- to the age of Fitzgerald, flappers, the speakeasy and ragtime kids. We’ve captured the essence of an era when the American Dream flowed as freely as the bathtub gin, when Charleston and its rag were the song and dance of the day. This venue brings the swing back to King Street and downtown Charleston.
VisitWe're known for high standards in hospitality, casual American cuisine, house-smoked BBQ, and an unforgettable ocean-side dining experience. Dine indoors or alfresco on the inviting dog-friendly patio, home to live music and outdoor flatscreen TVs to watch the big games.
VisitEstablished in 2017 - Saltwater Cowboys prides itself on being Shem Creek's finest. With a passion for delectable local seafood and BBQ to boas about, SWC is sure to please any palate. Whether it's the captivating concept, or the casual atmosphere ft. some of Charleston's most scenic views, you're sure to leave craving more.
VisitAn eclectic lowcountry bistro with contagious energy. Here the dining room is a natural extension of the kitchen, a place where culinary skill, a claver, considered wine program, warm service and conversations meld together. Our local farmers, fishermen and producers are as integral to the food we make as they are to our place in this community.
VisitThe Swamp Fox Restaurant and Bar, named for Revolutionary War hero, General Francis Marion, features classic Southern cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Executive Chef Heyward Davis and Chef De Cuisine Daniel James create regional specialties.
VisitLike neighborhood taverns of old, Tavern & Table on Shem Creek is designed to be that local gathering place where friends and family get together for classic cocktails and spectacular handcrafted food in an atmosphere as comfortable as your living room. The inventive menu, created by Executive Chef Katie Lorenzen-Smith, celebrates the flavors of the Lowcountry using as many local vendors, fishermen and farmers as possible. Tavern & Table is rustic but refined offering familiar flavors presented with a little flair and a lot of fun.
VisitOur Flagship Liquor store offers one of the largest selections in the entire Charleston area. Next to the ABC Store, The Alchemist Beverage Company offers a huge selection of Wine and Beer, or relax with a glass of wine or a beer on tap at our all-new restaurant… Enjoy live music, Charcuterie, Lobster Rolls, Soups, Salads, Paninis, and more!
VisitA late night, elevated Desserterie with savory offerings & a sophisticated craft cocktail program. We have house made artfully executed desserts and a speakeasy bar that entices all the "one mores".
VisitThe Washout on Folly Beach is your place to relax and get in the Folly frame of mind. A huge patio, tons of tvs and a menu with everything from burgers and wings to kebobs and fried seafood; it’s all at The Washout.
VisitWhether you’re on the way to or from the beach, getting off the boat, looking for a casual dinner with family, or meeting friends for a night out, Ty’s Roadside welcomes you, and all adventurous souls, just as you are!
VisitGreat views, good times! Funky, fresh and fun! Opened February 13th, 1999, on the one of the country’s most picturesque locations, Shem Creek, Mount Pleasant, SC. With water on three sides, all tables are good tables at Vickerys. You can stroll outside onto the deck where there is additional seating, the shark bar and telescopic viewers for a closer look at nature. Vickery’s also provides first-come-first-serve public docking for customers. It is Vickery’s intent to serve a variety of dishes, some simple and creative, some complex from various regions and ethnicities, consistently good and fairly priced. All in a friendly, fun and casual atmosphere with attentive, professional service.
VisitA collection of family recipes and Southern cooking traditions, this Lowcountry dining spot specializes in upscale Southern cuisine prepared with the freshest, local ingredients. The classic Charleston influenced interior and the aromas of home cooking inspire all of the comforts of a traditional Southern kitchen. At the heart of Virginia’s you will find gracious hospitality along with all of the flavors of the Lowcountry, from Shrimp & Grits, to Fried Chicken and Collard Greens.
VisitLocated in the historic Cannonborough / Elliottborough neighborhood of downtown Charleston, SC. On the corner of Spring and St. Phillips Chef Zach Woody and team invite you to join them for an ever-evolving tasting menu experience, a celebration of ingredients with an emphasis on those sourced at the peak of the season. Join us as we constantly explore the depth of cuisine, changing our menus completely every three months. The beverage menu offers a rotating selection of seasonally inspired cocktails and wine options. Warehouse | The Lux always saves room for walk-in guests. A variety of dinner tables are reserved each night on a first-come, first-served basis.
VisitLocated on scenic Shem Creek, Water’s Edge brings “Downtown Dining” to the Mount Pleasant area. Just minutes from historic Downtown Charleston, we offer both waterfront and outdoor dining where guests can view the local fish and shrimp boats unloading their daily catches.
“Best Happy Hour” 8 Years Running!
Award by the Town of Mount Pleasant
Wine Spectator Award of Excellence
2003-2018
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