Dining in Charleston is an event. There's a nice range of cuisines, atmospheres, and prices. The one thing you won't find is many fast food places. There are a few chain restaurants on Market St, but most restaurants are independent. Following are some of our local favorites.
82 Queen Restaurant - Casual dress, historic Charleston house. Fresh seafood specialties. American $$$
82 Queen St.
843-723-7591
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Captain Stacks - Specializing in Seafood, Charleson's original seafood grill and Steam Room. Fresh oysters, clams, shrimp, crab legs, and lobster. Lunch and dinner served seven days a week. $-$$
205 East Bay St.
843-853-8600
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Charleston Crab House - Casual, on the Waterway, dockside dining. $$
145 Wappoo Creek Dr.
843-795-1963
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Cicso's - Mexican. Casual family. $
1114 Sam Rittenberg Blvd.
843-571-6441
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Fulton Five - Northern Italian, casual dress. $$-$$$
5 Fulton St.
843-853-5555
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Gillli's Steak & Rib Shack - Casual, cook-your-own steak if desired. $$
160 Main Rd.
843-763-1213
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Hyman's Seafood Company & Restaurant - Casual dress. Sandwiches and Fresh fish dishes. Popular with tourist arrive early for seating. $-$$
215 Meeting St.
843-723-6000
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Jestine's Kitchen - Southern American low country soul food cooking. $-$$
251 Meeting St.
843-722-7224
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Magnolias - Low Country entrees in original Customs House, Old Southern dishes with a twist. $$-$$$
185 E. Bay St.
843-577-7771
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McCready's - Elegently Casual. Contemporary American Cuisine with a French Flair. $$$ 2 Unity Alley, Off East Bay Street between Queen and Broad. 843-577-0025
2 Unity Alley Off E Bay St.
843-577-0025
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Papillion - Familiar and specialty pizzas, pastas and salads. Lunch Buffet, family restaurant. $
32 N. Market St.
843-723-6510
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Peninsula Grill - Casual dress. Varied fresh menu with Southern influence. Acclaimed chef. $$$$
112 N. Market St.
843-723-0700
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Poogan's Porch - Fresh seafood & Low Country Creole cuisine in old house. $$-$$$
72 Queen St.
843-577-2337
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Port City Grille - Specializing in unique preparations of lowcountry favorites including the freshest local seafood available. $$
1901 Ashley River Rd.
843-763-4494
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Restaurant Million - Reservations required. Fine dining. French. $$$$
2 Unity Alley Off E Bay St.
843-577-7472
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Robert's of Charleston - Unique, intimate gourmet dining. Robert Dickson entertains with Broadway show tunes.
182 East Bay Street.
843-577-7565
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Saracen Restaurant - Casual dress. Continental. $$$ Charleston Area
141 E. Bay St.
843-723-6242
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Slightly North of Broad - Southern innovative low country cooking. $$-$$$
192 East Bay St.
843-723-3424
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Sticky Fingers - Ribs and barbecue cooked over a hickory fire. family restaurant. $-$$
235 Meeting St.
843-853-7427
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The Library At Vendue - Semi-formal. Varied southern American menu. $$$
23 Vendue Range
843-723-0485
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Dining in Charleston is an event. There's a nice range of cuisines, atmospheres, and prices. The one thing you won't find is many fast food places. There are a few chain restaurants on Market St, but most restaurants are independent. Following are some of our local favorites.
