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Bakehouse
This sunny spot serves coffee, pastries sandwiches and sweet treats. The sea salt caramel brownies are spectacular.
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Basico
Located at the members-only Mixson Bath & Racquet Club (but open to non-members), the low-key eatery specializes in seasonal taqueria cuisine, like the popular buttermilk fried chicken taco with pickled watermelon rinds. The lovely patio is enhanced by three gardens...
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Callie’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,...
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Glazed 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...
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Harold’s Cabin
This rustic and cozy eatery offers an American menu with innovative spins on classic southern dishes, focusing on homegrown produce and local meats. Diners sit in the reclaimed wood paneled dining room with eclectic décor like green-gingham and red-leather upholstery,...
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High 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...
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Lewis 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...
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Mixson Market
Hawking “quality provisions,” Mixson Market stocks an eclectic array of merchandise, from home goods and vintage cookbooks to gourmet goodies and spectacular artisanal sandwiches. The one-stop shop is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and the terrace and neighboring bocce...
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Monza
This casual family-friendly restaurant, named after the illustrious Italian raceway, serves thin-crust pizzas made with local ingredients.
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Oak 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...
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The Darling Oyster Bar
This adorable oyster bar and restaurant on northern King Street makes a great spot for afternoon cocktails and appetizers or weekend brunch.
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The 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...
Charleston

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Over the last decade or so, Charleston has become a foodie destination that combines soulful Southern food (fried green tomatoes, pimento cheese, fried chicken, biscuits and macaroni & cheese) with the area-specific Low Country cooking (shrimp and grits, oysters, crab cakes, broils).