Charleston, Charleston County, SC

Places to go in Charleston

40 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.

82 Queen

Food & Drink

82 Queen

A swanky bar and intimate courtyard help make this refined Southern spot a special occasion favorite.

82 Queen St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA

Bad Bunnies Coffee

Food & Drink

Bad Bunnies Coffee

116A Spring St, Charleston, SC 29403, USA

Berkeley's

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Berkeley's

624 1/2 Rutledge Ave, Charleston, SC 29403, USA

Bitty and Beau’s Coffee

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Bitty and Beau’s Coffee

Breakfast sandwiches & burritos, smoothies & sweet treats in a cheery, counter-serve coffee shop.

159 Church St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA

Church and Union Charleston

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Church and Union Charleston

Posh New American dining destination and cocktail bar in a former church with dramatic decor.

32B N Market St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA

Circa 1886 Restaurant

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Circa 1886 Restaurant

Romantic pick with a seasonal & local menu of elevated Lowcountry cuisine plus extensive wine list.

149 Wentworth St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA

Clerks Coffee Company

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Clerks Coffee Company

181 Church St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA

Dead Low Cafe

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Dead Low Cafe

113 E Ashley Ave, Folly Beach, SC 29439, USA

Élevé Rooftop Restaurant & Lounge

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Élevé Rooftop Restaurant & Lounge

Large windows look over the city from this smart hotel restaurant serving classic cuisine.

55 Wentworth St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA

FIG

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FIG

Elevated takes on Southern classics with seasonal ingredients served in an upscale-bistro setting.

232 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA

Fleet Landing Restaurant & Raw Bar

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Fleet Landing Restaurant & Raw Bar

Southern seafood staples like crab soup, oysters, and more served in a sleek spot, with a waterfront patio.

186 Concord St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA

Harken Cafe

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Harken Cafe

Cozy establishment with a country-chic vibe, serving breakfast, baguettes & cakes.

62 Queen St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA

Henry's On The Market

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Henry's On The Market

Burgers & updated pub fare served in an upscale bohemian brick tavern with live jazz & a roof deck.

54 N Market St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA

High Cotton Charleston Restaurant

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High Cotton Charleston Restaurant

Spacious, refined eatery featuring Lowcountry fare cooked using ingredients from nearby farms.

199 E Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA

Husk

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Husk

An ever-changing menu of locally sourced Southern dishes served in a restored Victorian-era home.

76 Queen St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA

Hyman's Seafood

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Hyman's Seafood

Vast seafood spot & deli spread over most of a city block in buildings that date back to the 1890s.

215 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA

Iron Rose

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Iron Rose

115 Meeting St #174, Charleston, SC 29401, USA

Kudu - Coffee, Craft Beer & Wine

Food & Drink

Kudu - Coffee, Craft Beer & Wine

Popular cafe offering specialty coffees, local beer & wine, plus outdoor seating in a courtyard.

4 Vanderhorst St, Charleston, SC 29403, USA

Lenoir

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Lenoir

Stylish bistro with outdoor seating serving gourmet mains & sharing plates, plus cocktails & wine.

68 Wentworth St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA

Little Palm

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Little Palm

Easygoing hangout with an outdoor pool & a stylish ambiance offering light bites & a cocktail menu.

237 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA

Magnolias

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Magnolias

A refined take on traditional Southern cooking, served in a warm, sophisticated environment.

185 E Bay St #200, Charleston, SC 29401, USA

Mercantile & Mash

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Mercantile & Mash

Sprawling setup combining grocery, whiskey bar, coffee, wine & butcher shops, plus dining & games.

701 E Bay St Ste 100-1, Charleston, SC 29403, USA

Mudhouse Charleston

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Mudhouse Charleston

375 King St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA

Peninsula Grill

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Peninsula Grill

Renowned hotel eatery serving elevated Southern fare in a roomy, posh space.

112 N Market St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA