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Read MoreCallie’s Hot Little Biscuit
Long-established biscuit brand Callie’s Charleston Biscuits is behind this tiny storefront on King Street, serving flaky treats to eager patrons in the morning, throughout the day and well into the night. The menu features seven flavors (Buttermilk, Onion and Chive,...
Read MoreCru Café
Sit outside on the porch for lunch at this casual restaurant situated in an old single-family house. Offers include salads, wraps and sandwiches, and a specialty is the delicious shrimp BLT, a local favorite.
Read MoreGlazed Gourmet Doughnuts
Swing by Glazed for a sugar high unlike any you’ve ever experienced. Foodies know that a visit here is the only way to begin a Charleston stay. New, inspired flavors—curry, cheddar and Champagne are all frequent ingredients—are constantly being added...
Read MoreHalls Chophouse
The family-run Halls Chophouse serves guests no-frill plates with impeccably prepared cuts that speak for themselves. The mahogany-clad chophouse is always full of people and energy and turns out reliably unforgettable meals.
Read MoreHigh Thyme
A staple for Charleston locals, this Sullivan’s Island institution is a lovely choice for a relaxed but refined night out. The menu rotates periodically, but dishes might include crab cakes with Old Bay slaw and grilled rosemary hangar steak with...
Outside of Husk, in food-forward Charleston.Read MoreHusk
Situated in a 19th-century home, this elegant yet rustic restaurant serves exceptional high-end Southern cuisine. All ingredients must come from the American South in order to earn placement on the menu, resulting in the chefs creating new takes on tried-and-true...
Photo by Peter Frank Edwards, courtesy Leon'sRead MoreLeon’s Oyster Shop
A former auto body repair shop, Leon’s recreates a classic New Orleans oyster house.
Courtesy Andrew CebulkaRead MoreLewis Barbecue
Hipsters and barbecue-lovers flock to this joint on North Mission drive for the best ribs and brisket in town, all prepared in enormous custom-built smokers. Diners can enjoy their grub counter-side or bring their trays out back to one of...
Read MoreOak Steakhouse
This Broad Street staple allows guests the best of both worlds: fine dining in a setting nearly as comfortable as being home. Year after year, Chef Brett McKee serves mouth-watering home cooked classics, while owner Steve Palmer makes sure every...
Read MorePeninsula Grill
The Low Country cuisine in this elegant restaurant emphasizes grilled dishes, especially pork chops and steaks, and seafood (don't miss the scallops). The restaurant's décor is lush, featuring sisal rugs and velvet walls, and oil portraits chosen by famed designer...
Read MorePoe’s Tavern
Named after a famous Sullivan’s Island resident, writer Edgar Allen Poe, this burger joint produces some of the best cheeseburgers in the city. The Golf Bug is named after the Poe tale inspired by the island itself. Just two streets...
Photo by Victoria O'Leary, courtesy IndagareRead MorePost House Inn
This quaint inn has an equally charming restaurant located on its first floor. Serving seasonal fare and classic cocktails in a cozy atmosphere, it makes for an exceedingly pleasant evening and has become a difficult spot to secure a weekend...
Courtesy Andrew CebulkaRead MoreThe Obstinate Daughter
For those willing to venture 20 minutes outside of Charleston, The Obstinate Daughter will not disappoint. Located on Sullivan's Island, which is known for its lovely beach and rich Revolutionary War history, this eatery serves up delicious Italian food in...
