Guidebook for Charleston
Food Scene
One of our favorite restaurants and only a 5 minute walk away. Great for ordering multiple dishes and sharing.
212 residents recomanen
Xiao Bao Biscuit
224 Rutledge AveOne of our favorite restaurants and only a 5 minute walk away. Great for ordering multiple dishes and sharing.
Local Pizza Shop only 1 block from our house. Great for quick call in and pickup, sit down or even have them deliver. Great late night spot!
74 residents recomanen
D'Allesandro's Pizza
229 St Philip StLocal Pizza Shop only 1 block from our house. Great for quick call in and pickup, sit down or even have them deliver. Great late night spot!
Awesome bakery/coffee shop. They open super early and have awesome cinnamon buns. Definitely a must go to since it's an easy walk.
66 residents recomanen
Brown's Court Bakery
199 St Philip StAwesome bakery/coffee shop. They open super early and have awesome cinnamon buns. Definitely a must go to since it's an easy walk.
One of our favorite restaurants. This is Texas style barbecue and they have awesome brisket! Along with awesome barbecue, they have an awesome indoor/outdoor space with good beer selection and good cocktails. PS their homemade icecream is AWESOME!
186 residents recomanen
Lewis Barbecue
464 N Nassau StOne of our favorite restaurants. This is Texas style barbecue and they have awesome brisket! Along with awesome barbecue, they have an awesome indoor/outdoor space with good beer selection and good cocktails. PS their homemade icecream is AWESOME!
Intimate wine bar with nice food options. If you are a fan of meat and cheese then this is a must try! Great charcuterie selection with a few sandwich options (signature grill cheese is fantastic).
28 residents recomanen
goat. sheep. cow., north
804 Meeting StIntimate wine bar with nice food options. If you are a fan of meat and cheese then this is a must try! Great charcuterie selection with a few sandwich options (signature grill cheese is fantastic).
A must do. A great way to start your day. The farmer's is open April 8th - November 25th and worth checking out. If it's not too hot it's extremely nice. Eat great food options and see local artwork.
70 residents recomanen
Charleston Farmers Market
329 Meeting StA must do. A great way to start your day. The farmer's is open April 8th - November 25th and worth checking out. If it's not too hot it's extremely nice. Eat great food options and see local artwork.
Good bar food and great spot to watch sports. Loads of tv's and nice outdoor space. You can pour your own beer!
45 residents recomanen
Bay Street Biergarten
549 East Bay StreetGood bar food and great spot to watch sports. Loads of tv's and nice outdoor space. You can pour your own beer!
A good Mexican food option on the peninsula. Unfortunately there aren't many Mexican options on the peninsula but this is the best.
64 residents recomanen
Santi's
1302 Meeting Street RdA good Mexican food option on the peninsula. Unfortunately there aren't many Mexican options on the peninsula but this is the best.
Texmex that is a really neat scene and offers good food and good drinks. If you are looking for Texmex this or Santis are the best options on the peninsula.
91 residents recomanen
Taco Boy
217 Huger StTexmex that is a really neat scene and offers good food and good drinks. If you are looking for Texmex this or Santis are the best options on the peninsula.
Healthy food option. Nice locally owned shop that offers juices and clean eating options. Check it out.
56 residents recomanen
Huriyali
401 Huger StHealthy food option. Nice locally owned shop that offers juices and clean eating options. Check it out.
Very popular brunch place. Since it's so popular either arrive early for the community table or make reservations!
142 residents recomanen
Edmund's Oast
1081 Morrison DrVery popular brunch place. Since it's so popular either arrive early for the community table or make reservations!
One of my favorite brunch options because it's so big that you usually don't have to wait for a table if you forget to make a reservation (like we usually do). They have your staple brunch items and don't let me forget to mention it's owned by Bill Murray....
78 residents recomanen
Rutledge Cab Company
1300 Rutledge AveOne of my favorite brunch options because it's so big that you usually don't have to wait for a table if you forget to make a reservation (like we usually do). They have your staple brunch items and don't let me forget to mention it's owned by Bill Murray....
A local favorite with nice views of the marina. We grew up going here as kids and still make an effort to go once a month. Definitely and iconic restaurant with good breakfast options. Don't forget to bring your parking receipt with you because they stamp it so that you can get free parking.
48 residents recomanen
Marina Variety Store Restaurant
9 Lockwood DrA local favorite with nice views of the marina. We grew up going here as kids and still make an effort to go once a month. Definitely and iconic restaurant with good breakfast options. Don't forget to bring your parking receipt with you because they stamp it so that you can get free parking.
THE BEST MEXICAN/TEXMEX in Charleston! While it's a 10 minute drive away it's worth visiting.
76 residents recomanen
Zia Taqueria
1939A Maybank HwyTHE BEST MEXICAN/TEXMEX in Charleston! While it's a 10 minute drive away it's worth visiting.
Great spot for a coffee/banana bread in the AM or wine/small bites at night
17 residents recomanen
babas on cannon
11 Cannon StGreat spot for a coffee/banana bread in the AM or wine/small bites at night
New seafood spot right down the street. Great, funky seafood dishes and lively, intimate atmosphere.
50 residents recomanen
Chubby Fish
252 Coming StNew seafood spot right down the street. Great, funky seafood dishes and lively, intimate atmosphere.
French spot a few blocks away on King Street. Great if your'e in the mood to get a handful of dishes and share. Yummy cocktails.
38 residents recomanen
Felix Cocktails et Cuisine
550 King StFrench spot a few blocks away on King Street. Great if your'e in the mood to get a handful of dishes and share. Yummy cocktails.
The Daily
652 B King StYet another delicious breakfast spot.
Awesome spot for lunch or dinner. The food is great, but you also have to finish your meal off with the drumstick ice cream.
119 residents recomanen
Butcher & Bee
1085 Morrison DrAwesome spot for lunch or dinner. The food is great, but you also have to finish your meal off with the drumstick ice cream.
Great local spot to hit after spending a day at Folly Beach. Great outdoor area and they are always changing the menu but if they happen to have the curry Mac & cheese you have to go for it!
117 residents recomanen
Jack of Cups Saloon
34 Center StGreat local spot to hit after spending a day at Folly Beach. Great outdoor area and they are always changing the menu but if they happen to have the curry Mac & cheese you have to go for it!
Great breakfast/coffee spot if you're headed out to Folly Beach. Chicken and pancakes is probably one of my favorite meals of ALL TIME.
97 residents recomanen
Black Magic Cafe
1130 Folly RdGreat breakfast/coffee spot if you're headed out to Folly Beach. Chicken and pancakes is probably one of my favorite meals of ALL TIME.
Entertainment & Activities
Only 5 minute walk. Very cool warehouse bowling alley. Super fun for large groups that enjoy activity drinking. They have a massive bar with good bar food. Now to the good stuff: they have 8 lanes with full service so you can drink and bowl. If you have to wait for a lane then you can play arcade games.
83 residents recomanen
The Alley
131 Columbus StOnly 5 minute walk. Very cool warehouse bowling alley. Super fun for large groups that enjoy activity drinking. They have a massive bar with good bar food. Now to the good stuff: they have 8 lanes with full service so you can drink and bowl. If you have to wait for a lane then you can play arcade games.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great beer with stunning roof top bar. While it's a short uber ride from our place, it has great beer and the best views of the Ravenel Bridge. Definitely a go to.
150 residents recomanen
Revelry Brewing
10 Conroy StGreat beer with stunning roof top bar. While it's a short uber ride from our place, it has great beer and the best views of the Ravenel Bridge. Definitely a go to.
Short walk away. Fun bar to visit that typically has a DJ or live music. Very large so plenty of space to dance, talk and drink. Large bar so easy to get drinks. One of our favorite spots to go out to.
94 residents recomanen
Warehouse
45 1/2 Spring StShort walk away. Fun bar to visit that typically has a DJ or live music. Very large so plenty of space to dance, talk and drink. Large bar so easy to get drinks. One of our favorite spots to go out to.
Short walk (5-8 minutes) on the iconic King Street. This is one of our favorite bars because it also has a rooftop bar. Depending on when you arrive there is usually a wait to get in and then sometimes a wait to get onto the roof.
187 residents recomanen
Stars Rooftop & Grill Room
495 King StreetShort walk (5-8 minutes) on the iconic King Street. This is one of our favorite bars because it also has a rooftop bar. Depending on when you arrive there is usually a wait to get in and then sometimes a wait to get onto the roof.
Nice intimate bar that shows black and white films on the wall. This offers more upscale cocktails.
68 residents recomanen
The Belmont
511 King StNice intimate bar that shows black and white films on the wall. This offers more upscale cocktails.
The Commodore
504 Meeting St"Hole in the wall" bar that often has live music
Our favorite! A must stop for a drink before you head to dinner or maybe on your way home. Can't beat the atmosphere and friendly neighborhood company.
59 residents recomanen
Elliotborough Mini Bar
18 Percy StOur favorite! A must stop for a drink before you head to dinner or maybe on your way home. Can't beat the atmosphere and friendly neighborhood company.
New spot opened by Revelry. Funkier beers, nice outdoor seating, worth a trip.
The Hold by Revelry Brewing
36 Romney StNew spot opened by Revelry. Funkier beers, nice outdoor seating, worth a trip.
Another spot that is great for sports... plenty of TVs, nice outdoor area, and pretty good bbq/southern food too.
265 residents recomanen
Home Team BBQ
2209 Middle StAnother spot that is great for sports... plenty of TVs, nice outdoor area, and pretty good bbq/southern food too.
Bar with good food to hit if you're spending the day out at Folly. Can't beat the atmosphere and outdoor area on a nice day.
103 residents recomanen
Chico Feo
122 E Ashley AveBar with good food to hit if you're spending the day out at Folly. Can't beat the atmosphere and outdoor area on a nice day.
Essentials
Small organic grocery that offers fresh produce. Good option if you need limes etc for your drinks since its right around the corner. Schedule: M-THR 8 am - 730 pm, Friday 8 am - 6 pm, Saturday 10 am - 6 pm.
34 residents recomanen
Veggie Bin
96 Spring StSmall organic grocery that offers fresh produce. Good option if you need limes etc for your drinks since its right around the corner. Schedule: M-THR 8 am - 730 pm, Friday 8 am - 6 pm, Saturday 10 am - 6 pm.
Harris Teeter
290 East Bay StreetGrocery Store on the peninsula.
Getting Around
Great option since it's only a short walk from our place and rent a bike to get around.
44 residents recomanen
Affordabike Bicycle Shop
677 King StGreat option since it's only a short walk from our place and rent a bike to get around.
Parks & Nature
Nice place to sit back and relax if it's not too hot. You'll find college students sunbathing, people having picnics or on Saturdays you'll find the farmer's market.
379 residents recomanen
Marion Square
Nice place to sit back and relax if it's not too hot. You'll find college students sunbathing, people having picnics or on Saturdays you'll find the farmer's market.
Our personal favorite beach. Laid back atmosphere and the spot to go if you're hoping for a surf... but don't get your hopes up :)
581 residents recomanen
Folly Beach
East Ashley AvenueOur personal favorite beach. Laid back atmosphere and the spot to go if you're hoping for a surf... but don't get your hopes up :)
Another beach the other side of town... some good restaurants to hit if you're out there: Poe's Tavern, Hometeam, House of Brews
346 residents recomanen
Sullivan's Island
Another beach the other side of town... some good restaurants to hit if you're out there: Poe's Tavern, Hometeam, House of Brews
Shopping
Lower King Street at the King and Calhoun intersection is a great way to spend the day. Also checkout the Second Sunday on King where they close the streets to car traffic and allow people to set up vendors and food in the street. Very fun experience
252 residents recomanen
King Street
King StreetLower King Street at the King and Calhoun intersection is a great way to spend the day. Also checkout the Second Sunday on King where they close the streets to car traffic and allow people to set up vendors and food in the street. Very fun experience