House Guidebook
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Bars
Local spots we love and highly recommend!
Relaxed joint serving oysters, Southern-style seafood and amazing fried chicken in a rustic, trendy setting. Try
the Brussel sprouts and Siam Salad. Also, Frosé.
230 residents recomanen
Leon's
698 King StRelaxed joint serving oysters, Southern-style seafood and amazing fried chicken in a rustic, trendy setting. Try
the Brussel sprouts and Siam Salad. Also, Frosé.
This is my go-to spot. Great coffee and espresso drinks.
Try the tahini or avocado toast. Also, the bacon, egg,
and cheese substitute sourdough for the english
muffin. It comes with onion jam and pimento cheese.
112 residents recomanen
The Daily
652 B King StThis is my go-to spot. Great coffee and espresso drinks.
Try the tahini or avocado toast. Also, the bacon, egg,
and cheese substitute sourdough for the english
muffin. It comes with onion jam and pimento cheese.
Callie's Hot Little Biscuit
476 1/2 King StOpposite of healthy but so good!
People to rave about this spot for getting a
southern kick. You'll find a long wait for a table here almost any day so plan accordingly!
190 residents recomanen
Hominy Grill
207 Rutledge AvePeople to rave about this spot for getting a
southern kick. You'll find a long wait for a table here almost any day so plan accordingly!
Glazed Gourmet Doughnuts
481 King StBacon apple fritter… need I say more?
Healthy breakfast! Smoothies, Acai bowls etc. Little known tip here is to check out their patio! Super sunny and lush!
56 residents recomanen
Huriyali
401 Huger StHealthy breakfast! Smoothies, Acai bowls etc. Little known tip here is to check out their patio! Super sunny and lush!
This is my favorite brunch! The Mac Attack is a must try,
unique and decadent dish. I typically go with steak and
eggs or chicken and waffles. The loaded poutine is a
great hangover bandaid.
49 residents recomanen
The Macintosh
479B King StThis is my favorite brunch! The Mac Attack is a must try,
unique and decadent dish. I typically go with steak and
eggs or chicken and waffles. The loaded poutine is a
great hangover bandaid.
Traditional Southern cooking served in a Victorian
townhouse with porches and a massive wine cellar!
92 residents recomanen
Poogan's Porch
72 Queen StTraditional Southern cooking served in a Victorian
townhouse with porches and a massive wine cellar!
Quaint pit stop for vegan and vegetarian wraps, pizzas and salads, plus some meat-centric quick bites. My favorites
are the Sassy Chicken, Beach Bum, and Roast Beef wraps.
Also, good cold brew! Try the Dellz and Goddess sauces
with the chips.
52 residents recomanen
Dellz Uptown
1617 Ashley River RoadQuaint pit stop for vegan and vegetarian wraps, pizzas and salads, plus some meat-centric quick bites. My favorites
are the Sassy Chicken, Beach Bum, and Roast Beef wraps.
Also, good cold brew! Try the Dellz and Goddess sauces
with the chips.
Busy nook with a glassed-in exhibition kitchen plating
refined presentations of Thai favorites. The Pad Thai
and Pad See-Eu are great and cheap during lunch.
102 residents recomanen
Basil
460 King StBusy nook with a glassed-in exhibition kitchen plating
refined presentations of Thai favorites. The Pad Thai
and Pad See-Eu are great and cheap during lunch.
Refined takes on American comfort food served in a
charming, old yellow house with a patio. The General
Tso’s chicken is amazing. Also, $35 bottles of sparkling
rose.
49 residents recomanen
Cru Cafe
18 Pinckney StRefined takes on American comfort food served in a
charming, old yellow house with a patio. The General
Tso’s chicken is amazing. Also, $35 bottles of sparkling
rose.
Hip outpost offering a rotating menu of inventive,
seasonal cuisine made with local ingredients. The
burger and fries are incredible!
119 residents recomanen
Butcher & Bee
1085 Morrison DrHip outpost offering a rotating menu of inventive,
seasonal cuisine made with local ingredients. The
burger and fries are incredible!
Upbeat watering hole serving reimagined bar food &
craft beer in unfussy digs late into the night. Must try
the Duck Club and Fries and Gravy.
95 residents recomanen
Tattooed Moose
4845 Morrison DrUpbeat watering hole serving reimagined bar food &
craft beer in unfussy digs late into the night. Must try
the Duck Club and Fries and Gravy.
Homegrown veggies and local meats form the breakfast and lunch menu at this eclectic hot spot. Keep an eye out for Bill Murray sightings :-)
55 residents recomanen
Harold's Cabin
247 Congress StHomegrown veggies and local meats form the breakfast and lunch menu at this eclectic hot spot. Keep an eye out for Bill Murray sightings :-)
Busy American eatery serving soups, salads, sandwiches
and brunch with vegan and gluten-free options.
191 residents recomanen
Five Loaves Cafe
43 Cannon StBusy American eatery serving soups, salads, sandwiches
and brunch with vegan and gluten-free options.
A refined take on traditional Southern cooking,
served in a warm, sophisticated environment. My
favorites are the Fried Green Tomato appetizer, Shrimp
and Grits, and Buttermilk Fried Chicken
88 residents recomanen
Magnolias
185 E Bay StA refined take on traditional Southern cooking,
served in a warm, sophisticated environment. My
favorites are the Fried Green Tomato appetizer, Shrimp
and Grits, and Buttermilk Fried Chicken
Happening Japanese eatery and lounge with trendy
environs sporting exposed brick and high ceilings. Scallop
roll and Salmon Lemon roll are my favorites! Happy
hour M-W-F has ½ price rolls.
94 residents recomanen
O-Ku
463 King StHappening Japanese eatery and lounge with trendy
environs sporting exposed brick and high ceilings. Scallop
roll and Salmon Lemon roll are my favorites! Happy
hour M-W-F has ½ price rolls.
Sizable cuts of beef and seafood served in an elegant
environment. Also known for its Sunday gospel brunch!
306 residents recomanen
Halls Chophouse
434 King StSizable cuts of beef and seafood served in an elegant
environment. Also known for its Sunday gospel brunch!
Refined American and steakhouse fare offered in elegant,
contemporary accommodations.
14 residents recomanen
Burwell's Stone Fire Grill - Prime Steak & Fresh Seafood
14 N Market StRefined American and steakhouse fare offered in elegant,
contemporary accommodations.
This 1920s bank now houses an upscale seafood restaurant
with high ceilings, large windows and a bar.
165 residents recomanen
The Ordinary
544 King StThis 1920s bank now houses an upscale seafood restaurant
with high ceilings, large windows and a bar.
Busy, brick-walled bistro serving French classics and sushi
with a twist, plus a lively bar.
62 residents recomanen
39 Rue De Jean
39 John StBusy, brick-walled bistro serving French classics and sushi
with a twist, plus a lively bar.
My favorite spot for an amazing cocktail. Arguably,
the best Gin and Tonic in the world if that’s your drink. I go for the “Last Word” with Hendrick’s Gin or the Banana Daiquiri if available.
34 residents recomanen
Proof
437 King StMy favorite spot for an amazing cocktail. Arguably,
the best Gin and Tonic in the world if that’s your drink. I go for the “Last Word” with Hendrick’s Gin or the Banana Daiquiri if available.
My Charleston home bar! Live music by some of my close friends almost every night here, punch bowls if you're partying with several people, plus a patio rooftop! Definitely try the “Double Standard” if you like something a little spicy.
209 residents recomanen
The Cocktail Club
479 King StMy Charleston home bar! Live music by some of my close friends almost every night here, punch bowls if you're partying with several people, plus a patio rooftop! Definitely try the “Double Standard” if you like something a little spicy.
Awesome classic cocktails and close to the house. The Irish
Coffee is perfect!
73 residents recomanen
Little Jack's Tavern
710 King StAwesome classic cocktails and close to the house. The Irish
Coffee is perfect!
Very unique higher volume cocktail bar with a sleek
design. Try the Moscow Mule!
89 residents recomanen
The Rarebit
474 King StVery unique higher volume cocktail bar with a sleek
design. Try the Moscow Mule!
Silver Dollar
478 King StDJ’s and (sometimes) bands. Always fun, especially on the
weekends!
Large cocktail bar/club with outdoor patio. Mostly young professionals dancing and enjoying this spot with DJ’s for entertainment on the weekends!
108 residents recomanen
Prohibition
547 King StLarge cocktail bar/club with outdoor patio. Mostly young professionals dancing and enjoying this spot with DJ’s for entertainment on the weekends!
Spacious outdoor patio and smaller indoor dance area
with VIP section. The inside and outside here are very different from each other- if you're not a club scene person, stick with the outdoor area for sure.
81 residents recomanen
Republic Garden & Lounge
462 King StSpacious outdoor patio and smaller indoor dance area
with VIP section. The inside and outside here are very different from each other- if you're not a club scene person, stick with the outdoor area for sure.
A euro-cafe style, with great and simple breakfast options, plus amazing coffee in a great, walkable part of town.
17 residents recomanen
babas on cannon
11 Cannon StA euro-cafe style, with great and simple breakfast options, plus amazing coffee in a great, walkable part of town.
Kids & Family Friendly Activities
Options for families with children
Great interactive indoor museum for kids of all ages!
329 residents recomanen
Museu Infantil del Lowcountry
25 Ann StGreat interactive indoor museum for kids of all ages!
Located on the beautiful Charleston harbor you'll find touch tanks, fun exhibits, and lots of educational opportunities too!
489 residents recomanen
Aquari de Carolina del Sud
100 Aquarium WharfLocated on the beautiful Charleston harbor you'll find touch tanks, fun exhibits, and lots of educational opportunities too!
A great historic mansion with quality tour guides and a beautiful garden too
40 residents recomanen
Casa Nathaniel Russell
51 Meeting StA great historic mansion with quality tour guides and a beautiful garden too
Open spaces with a pond, gorgeous flowers and trees abounding, and even bike rentals scattered throughout
165 residents recomanen
Hampton Park
Open spaces with a pond, gorgeous flowers and trees abounding, and even bike rentals scattered throughout
A great historic house and garden area with guided tours that are excellently done!
38 residents recomanen
Aiken-Rhett House
48 Elizabeth StA great historic house and garden area with guided tours that are excellently done!
Ben & Jerry’s
96 N Market StAll the flavors you love and some extra special ones too!
The iconic multi-colored houses of Charleston right on the water! Walk down the sidewalk for more harbor views!
467 residents recomanen
Fila de l'Arc de Sant Martí
83-107 E Bay StThe iconic multi-colored houses of Charleston right on the water! Walk down the sidewalk for more harbor views!
Market Street Sweets
100 N Market StCandy! Need I say more?
When its hot and humid and everyone needs a good cool down, the kids can play in the fountain while the adults picnic in the grass. Right on the water, this is a great spot for a summer day!
321 residents recomanen
Parc Waterfront
Concord StreetWhen its hot and humid and everyone needs a good cool down, the kids can play in the fountain while the adults picnic in the grass. Right on the water, this is a great spot for a summer day!