Guidebook for Charleston
Food Scene
Located on King St., Hall’s has been voted best steak in the US. The southern hospitality is second to none. You will likely be greeted personally by Billy Hall, the owner, during just about any visit.
306 locals recommend
Halls Chophouse
434 King StLocated on King St., Hall’s has been voted best steak in the US. The southern hospitality is second to none. You will likely be greeted personally by Billy Hall, the owner, during just about any visit.
Great atmosphere in a renovated, historic Victoria era home. Try the Husk Burger, it’s a must. Menu changes daily with chef selected items, so check the website to see what is offered each day.
183 locals recommend
Husk
76 Queen StGreat atmosphere in a renovated, historic Victoria era home. Try the Husk Burger, it’s a must. Menu changes daily with chef selected items, so check the website to see what is offered each day.
Southern comfort-food at it’s finest. My wife’s favorite fried chicken of all time!
88 locals recommend
Magnolias
185 E Bay StSouthern comfort-food at it’s finest. My wife’s favorite fried chicken of all time!
A Charleston “must-do” for fresh seafood lovers. Oysters cooked just hours after being caught and some of the best shrimp and grits you’ll find. Usually a line out the door, so plan accordingly if it’s a hot one out there.
153 locals recommend
Rodney Scott's BBQ - Charleston
1011 King StreetA Charleston “must-do” for fresh seafood lovers. Oysters cooked just hours after being caught and some of the best shrimp and grits you’ll find. Usually a line out the door, so plan accordingly if it’s a hot one out there.
Beautiful atmosphere with the restaurant being a rehabbed Church dating back to the mid-1800s with amazing stained glass. Incredible Sunday brunch spot.
31 locals recommend
5Church Charleston
32B N Market StBeautiful atmosphere with the restaurant being a rehabbed Church dating back to the mid-1800s with amazing stained glass. Incredible Sunday brunch spot.
Definitely the most popular breakfast spot in Charleston. Southern comfort food with nationally recognized biscuits and gravy. They don’t take reservations, so call ahead and add your name to the wait-list to avoid standing in the long lines.
190 locals recommend
Hominy Grill
207 Rutledge AveDefinitely the most popular breakfast spot in Charleston. Southern comfort food with nationally recognized biscuits and gravy. They don’t take reservations, so call ahead and add your name to the wait-list to avoid standing in the long lines.
Located on Sullivan’s Island, about a 15-20-minute drive from the cottage. This place has a great coastal atmosphere and some of the best raw oysters in town. Only a few blocks from the beach, so it’s great for a late afternoon cocktail before heading over to the beach for a sunset stroll.
443 locals recommend
The Obstinate Daughter
2063 Middle StLocated on Sullivan’s Island, about a 15-20-minute drive from the cottage. This place has a great coastal atmosphere and some of the best raw oysters in town. Only a few blocks from the beach, so it’s great for a late afternoon cocktail before heading over to the beach for a sunset stroll.
An awesome spot right on the popular Shem Creek waterway. Sit outside and enjoy fresh seafood while you watch the paddle-boarders and boats drift by you. Highly recommend the Seafood Tower.
138 locals recommend
Tavern & Table
100 Church StAn awesome spot right on the popular Shem Creek waterway. Sit outside and enjoy fresh seafood while you watch the paddle-boarders and boats drift by you. Highly recommend the Seafood Tower.
Far and away the best Mexican restaurant in Charleston. Great "beachy" scene just blocks from the Sullivan's Island beach. Try a Corona-rita!
72 locals recommend
Mex 1 Coastal Cantina
2205 Middle StFar and away the best Mexican restaurant in Charleston. Great "beachy" scene just blocks from the Sullivan's Island beach. Try a Corona-rita!
Drinks & Nightlife
Located easy walking distance from the cottage, Bay Street is a great place to watch a game and grab one of their hundreds of beers on tap. Awesome outdoor patio spot!
45 locals recommend
Bay Street Biergarten
549 East Bay StreetLocated easy walking distance from the cottage, Bay Street is a great place to watch a game and grab one of their hundreds of beers on tap. Awesome outdoor patio spot!
Great sports bar with tons of big screen tv's and great american food options. Huge rooftop bar is a great nightlife place on a warm evening.
187 locals recommend
Stars Rooftop & Grill Room
495 King StreetGreat sports bar with tons of big screen tv's and great american food options. Huge rooftop bar is a great nightlife place on a warm evening.
Sightseeing
The Ravenel Bridge is Charleston's iconic suspension bridge, the longest in the US, and offers incredible views of the bay. Perfect for a nice early-morning walk for those looking for an enjoyable physical activity.
64 locals recommend
Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge
The Ravenel Bridge is Charleston's iconic suspension bridge, the longest in the US, and offers incredible views of the bay. Perfect for a nice early-morning walk for those looking for an enjoyable physical activity.
Horse-drawn carriage tours are a fantastic way to see historic Charleston and receive interesting local information from the always entertaining guides.
28 locals recommend
Charleston Carriage Works
20 Anson StHorse-drawn carriage tours are a fantastic way to see historic Charleston and receive interesting local information from the always entertaining guides.
Entertainment & Activities
The low-country's aquarium is an awesome family activity located right on the water and showcasing many of the sea-life that inhabits our coast.
489 locals recommend
South Carolina Aquarium
100 Aquarium WharfThe low-country's aquarium is an awesome family activity located right on the water and showcasing many of the sea-life that inhabits our coast.
An awesome experience touring the battleships and submarines housed at Patriot's Point. Lot's of great history and educational information on the tours provided.
452 locals recommend
Patriots Point
40 Patriots Point RdAn awesome experience touring the battleships and submarines housed at Patriot's Point. Lot's of great history and educational information on the tours provided.
The Charleston RiverDogs are the Triple-A affiliate of the New York Yankees, and they always cater to families with events and activities for everyone that make catching a game at "The Joe" so much fun!
73 locals recommend
Charleston RiverDogs
360 Fishburne StThe Charleston RiverDogs are the Triple-A affiliate of the New York Yankees, and they always cater to families with events and activities for everyone that make catching a game at "The Joe" so much fun!
Parks & Nature
The famous "Pineapple Fountain" is located here at Waterfront Park. A must-do for anyone visiting the city especially on a hot day, as kids can play in the water fountains surrounding the pineapple.
321 locals recommend
Waterfront Park
Concord StreetThe famous "Pineapple Fountain" is located here at Waterfront Park. A must-do for anyone visiting the city especially on a hot day, as kids can play in the water fountains surrounding the pineapple.
The Battery is Charleston's famous coastline with rows of Battery Mansion homes overlooking the water. Once the key battleground between the North and South during the Civil War, it makes for a great walk and the park is perfect for a picnic or just a short nap under the big oak trees!
627 locals recommend
The Battery
The Battery is Charleston's famous coastline with rows of Battery Mansion homes overlooking the water. Once the key battleground between the North and South during the Civil War, it makes for a great walk and the park is perfect for a picnic or just a short nap under the big oak trees!