Guidebook for Charleston
Food Scene
Amazing gourmet sandwiches and fresh charcuterie. Sit at the counter. Try the Breakfast Sandwich (anytime!) and, whatever you order, taste the Korean Mustard - it's delicious on everything!
14 residents recomanen
Artisan Meat Share
33 Spring StAmazing gourmet sandwiches and fresh charcuterie. Sit at the counter. Try the Breakfast Sandwich (anytime!) and, whatever you order, taste the Korean Mustard - it's delicious on everything!
Check out RCC for all day breakfast (try the French Toast or Huevos Rancheros) and a menu that has something for everyone! Choose one of the amazing burgers or the charcoal grilled wings.
78 residents recomanen
Rutledge Cab Company
1300 Rutledge AveCheck out RCC for all day breakfast (try the French Toast or Huevos Rancheros) and a menu that has something for everyone! Choose one of the amazing burgers or the charcoal grilled wings.
Visit this cozy restaurant for half price wine Wed & Sat. Shrimp Gnocchi, Tri Colored Cheese Tortellini are comfort food faves. Half & Half sandwich & salads combos and hearty soups are all delish!
191 residents recomanen
Five Loaves Cafe
43 Cannon StVisit this cozy restaurant for half price wine Wed & Sat. Shrimp Gnocchi, Tri Colored Cheese Tortellini are comfort food faves. Half & Half sandwich & salads combos and hearty soups are all delish!
We prefer the downtown location for lunch and dinner, but the Mt. Pleasant location for brunch. Order the Brunch Enchilada and a carafe* of mimosas. Excellent value! *Only at Mt. Pleasant location
191 residents recomanen
Five Loaves Cafe
43 Cannon StWe prefer the downtown location for lunch and dinner, but the Mt. Pleasant location for brunch. Order the Brunch Enchilada and a carafe* of mimosas. Excellent value! *Only at Mt. Pleasant location
Our favorite neighborhood coffee joint! Grab a baked good (mmm... Banana Bread!) and a latte and sit in the courtyard. If it's past your coffee hour, they offer craft beer on tap and wine too!
109 residents recomanen
Kudu Coffee and Craft Beer
4 Vanderhorst StOur favorite neighborhood coffee joint! Grab a baked good (mmm... Banana Bread!) and a latte and sit in the courtyard. If it's past your coffee hour, they offer craft beer on tap and wine too!
An excellent choice for good old fashioned southern fare! Breakfast, lunch or dinner, you won't be disappointed. And it won't break the bank. Chicken Fried Chicken is a favorite!
171 residents recomanen
Page's Okra Grill
302 Coleman BlvdAn excellent choice for good old fashioned southern fare! Breakfast, lunch or dinner, you won't be disappointed. And it won't break the bank. Chicken Fried Chicken is a favorite!
The Queso Carne and Roasted Chicken Nachos are delicious, but we really head to Fuel to enjoy a cocktail or two on the patio outdoors. Play a game of bocce while sipping a Cucumber Cocktail.
82 residents recomanen
Fuel Charleston
211 Rutledge AveThe Queso Carne and Roasted Chicken Nachos are delicious, but we really head to Fuel to enjoy a cocktail or two on the patio outdoors. Play a game of bocce while sipping a Cucumber Cocktail.
Outdoor restaurant spaces in Charleston are limited and this is one best! Check out happy hour and try the Chatham Artillery Punch.
142 residents recomanen
Edmund's Oast
1081 Morrison DrOutdoor restaurant spaces in Charleston are limited and this is one best! Check out happy hour and try the Chatham Artillery Punch.
The Bar at Husk, not the restaurant. One of the more unique bars to visit in Charleston. Order a burger and the Charleston Light Dragoon’s Punch. One of the finest bourbon lists in the south.
183 residents recomanen
Husk
76 Queen StThe Bar at Husk, not the restaurant. One of the more unique bars to visit in Charleston. Order a burger and the Charleston Light Dragoon’s Punch. One of the finest bourbon lists in the south.
Known for the Duck Club and Duck Fat Fries! Or try the Chicken Salad BLT (ask for Hawaiian bread) or the Lucky #1. A tourist destination, but true to its original dive roots!
95 residents recomanen
Tattooed Moose
4845 Morrison DrKnown for the Duck Club and Duck Fat Fries! Or try the Chicken Salad BLT (ask for Hawaiian bread) or the Lucky #1. A tourist destination, but true to its original dive roots!
If you want to get fancy, dine in style at Cypress. The Crisp Wasabi Tuna is a fave! They have award-winning in-house charcuterie and an impressive three-story wine wall.
9 residents recomanen
Cypress
167 East Bay StreetIf you want to get fancy, dine in style at Cypress. The Crisp Wasabi Tuna is a fave! They have award-winning in-house charcuterie and an impressive three-story wine wall.
Check out Home Team for great BBQ! Order a Game Change (hint...it's a frozen Pain Killer) or Frozen Irish Coffee and the Pulled Pork Nachos! They also have amazing wings!
265 residents recomanen
Home Team BBQ
2209 Middle StCheck out Home Team for great BBQ! Order a Game Change (hint...it's a frozen Pain Killer) or Frozen Irish Coffee and the Pulled Pork Nachos! They also have amazing wings!
Don't judge a book by it's cover - Spero is a fave! The menu changes often with everything fresh. Try the bread flight, the fried chicken sandwich, the milk & cookies. Order all the things!
Spero
616 Meeting StDon't judge a book by it's cover - Spero is a fave! The menu changes often with everything fresh. Try the bread flight, the fried chicken sandwich, the milk & cookies. Order all the things!
Brown's Court has the BEST baked goods in Charleston! Croissants, donuts and cookies , oh my (especially the Captain Crunch & Marshmallow)! The coconut latte or an iced coconut coffee is a real treat! Go early, especially on the weekends because there can be lines.
66 residents recomanen
Brown's Court Bakery
199 St Philip StBrown's Court has the BEST baked goods in Charleston! Croissants, donuts and cookies , oh my (especially the Captain Crunch & Marshmallow)! The coconut latte or an iced coconut coffee is a real treat! Go early, especially on the weekends because there can be lines.
Check out one of the hottest new spots in town! Great outdoor space, melt in your mouth Texas brisket, pulled pork and green chili corn pudding.
186 residents recomanen
Lewis Barbecue
464 N Nassau StCheck out one of the hottest new spots in town! Great outdoor space, melt in your mouth Texas brisket, pulled pork and green chili corn pudding.
Arts & Culture
Visit this stunning restored historic home! See the cantilevered spiral staircase and gorgeous interior spaces. Purchase a discount combo ticket with the Aiken Rhett House, which is preserved as-is.
40 residents recomanen
Casa Nathaniel Russell
51 Meeting StVisit this stunning restored historic home! See the cantilevered spiral staircase and gorgeous interior spaces. Purchase a discount combo ticket with the Aiken Rhett House, which is preserved as-is.
This historic home provides a unique view of its history as, unlike other house tours, Aiken-Rhett is preserved in time rather than restored. The audio tour allows you to explore at your own pace.
38 residents recomanen
Aiken-Rhett House
48 Elizabeth StThis historic home provides a unique view of its history as, unlike other house tours, Aiken-Rhett is preserved in time rather than restored. The audio tour allows you to explore at your own pace.
Established in 1842, The Citadel moved to its current location in 1922. A Citadel parade on Friday afternoons is the best free show in Charleston. Check www.citadel.edu for the Parade Schedule.
50 residents recomanen
The Citadel
171 Moultrie StEstablished in 1842, The Citadel moved to its current location in 1922. A Citadel parade on Friday afternoons is the best free show in Charleston. Check www.citadel.edu for the Parade Schedule.
Parks & Nature
This is Charleston's largest greenspace and an excellent choice for walking, jogging or biking. The park is an arboretum of sorts with many interesting species of Lowcountry trees, shrubs and flowers.
165 residents recomanen
Hampton Park
This is Charleston's largest greenspace and an excellent choice for walking, jogging or biking. The park is an arboretum of sorts with many interesting species of Lowcountry trees, shrubs and flowers.
Sightseeing
Located at Marion Square, the Charleston Farmer's Market has something for everyone from farm fresh veggies to food vendors to local craft artisans! Seasonally on Saturdays.
70 residents recomanen
Charleston Farmers Market
329 Meeting StLocated at Marion Square, the Charleston Farmer's Market has something for everyone from farm fresh veggies to food vendors to local craft artisans! Seasonally on Saturdays.
Drinks & Nightlife
This a really great place to go for a cocktail...or two. The Cielo is a favorite!
68 residents recomanen
The Belmont
511 King StThis a really great place to go for a cocktail...or two. The Cielo is a favorite!
Bin 152 is a cozy little place to go for a romantic evening. Choose a bottle of wine to your liking and let them pair the charcuterie and cheese.
34 residents recomanen
Bin 152
152 King StBin 152 is a cozy little place to go for a romantic evening. Choose a bottle of wine to your liking and let them pair the charcuterie and cheese.
Our favorite local brewery! Just around the corner and cool laid back vibe. Grab a brew and chill out in the tasting room. Live music on Friday and Saturday evenings.
150 residents recomanen
Revelry Brewing
10 Conroy StOur favorite local brewery! Just around the corner and cool laid back vibe. Grab a brew and chill out in the tasting room. Live music on Friday and Saturday evenings.
Palmetto Brewing has a beautiful new tasting room! Party with the locals at their Friday Night Loading Dock Series with live music and local food trucks. Check www.palmettobrewery.com for details.
61 residents recomanen
Palmetto Brewing Company
289 Huger StPalmetto Brewing has a beautiful new tasting room! Party with the locals at their Friday Night Loading Dock Series with live music and local food trucks. Check www.palmettobrewery.com for details.
This eclectic bar also has an amazing kitchen. Get bang for your buck and order a Rum Punch (or vodka, or bourbon). The nachos are the best in town (we get the veggie).
70 residents recomanen
The Royal American
970 Morrison DrThis eclectic bar also has an amazing kitchen. Get bang for your buck and order a Rum Punch (or vodka, or bourbon). The nachos are the best in town (we get the veggie).