Charleston Favorites
Sightseeing
Great little restaurant to stop at after visiting the Angel Oak tree on John's Island. The best fried chicken!
28 locals recommend
Angel Oak Restaurant
3669 Savannah HwyGreat little restaurant to stop at after visiting the Angel Oak tree on John's Island. The best fried chicken!
The best of the plantations to take in the history of the Lowcountry.
395 locals recommend
Magnolia Plantation & Gardens
3550 Ashley River RdThe best of the plantations to take in the history of the Lowcountry.
Waterfront Park
Concord StreetGreat views of the harbor.
The Rooftop Bar at The Vendue
19 Vendue RangeAmazing views of the city from this rooftop bar.
The Cocktail Club
479 King StA true bar - great spot to grab a drink before dinner.
Great history and lots of planes to see onboard the aircraft carrier, USS Yorktown!
452 locals recommend
Patriots Point
40 Patriots Point RdGreat history and lots of planes to see onboard the aircraft carrier, USS Yorktown!
Food scene
Halls Chophouse
434 King StThe best steak you'll ever experience.
One of my favorite restaurants in Charleston - a bit pricey so best-suited for a special occasion.
48 locals recommend
Peninsula Grill
112 N Market StOne of my favorite restaurants in Charleston - a bit pricey so best-suited for a special occasion.
Amazing hip bar/restaurant. Younger crowd. Converted gas station with awesome food and great patio.
82 locals recommend
Fuel Charleston
211 Rutledge AveAmazing hip bar/restaurant. Younger crowd. Converted gas station with awesome food and great patio.
Felix Cocktails et Cuisine
550 King StAwesome French food with great bar.
Fleet Landing Restaurant & Bar
186 Concord StSeafood spot with great views of the harbor.
Kaminsky's Dessert Cafe
2 Magnolia RdStop here for dessert on the Market!
Amazing is all I can say! Close tie for my favorite restaurant in the area.
305 locals recommend
Coda Del Pesce
1130 Ocean BlvdAmazing is all I can say! Close tie for my favorite restaurant in the area.
Great spot on Shem Creek - sit on the back patio. One of my go-tos in Mt. P.
53 locals recommend
Vickery's Bar & Grill
1313 Shrimp Boat LnGreat spot on Shem Creek - sit on the back patio. One of my go-tos in Mt. P.
Known for their burgers - sit outside if you can. Favorite gem on Sullivan's.
205 locals recommend
Poe's Tavern - Sullivans Island
2210 Middle StKnown for their burgers - sit outside if you can. Favorite gem on Sullivan's.
Wild Olive Restaurant
2867 Maybank HwyMy favorite on John's Island!
Authentic Mexican with strong margaritas! A hole in the wall but the food is delicious.
64 locals recommend
Santi's
1302 Meeting Street RdAuthentic Mexican with strong margaritas! A hole in the wall but the food is delicious.
Dashi
1262 Remount RdFun Asian and Latin fusion spot - amazing food and drinks!
Xiao Bao Biscuit
224 Rutledge AveNot your traditional Asian restaurant - so delicious.
The CODfather, Proper Fish & Chips
4254 Spruill AveThe only spot for fish and chips.
O-Ku
463 King StTHE place for sushi.
Bay Street Biergarten
549 East Bay StreetPour your own tap, German-inspired.
Moe's Crosstown Tavern
714 Rutledge AveGreat dive bar - known for their burgers and cheap beer!
Laid back coffee shop near the College of Charleston campus with a great patio.
109 locals recommend
Kudu Coffee and Craft Beer
4 Vanderhorst StLaid back coffee shop near the College of Charleston campus with a great patio.
Basil Thai Park Circle
1070 E Montague AveGreat Thai food about 10 minutes from the house!
Solid Irish pub about 10 minutes from the house. Great back patio if the weather is nice!
60 locals recommend
Madra Rua Irish Pub
1034 E Montague AveSolid Irish pub about 10 minutes from the house. Great back patio if the weather is nice!
EVO Pizzeria
1075 E Montague AveGreat pizza about 10 minutes from the house.
Great bakery behind the restaurant for breakfast items - about 10 minutes from the house!
33 locals recommend
EVO Craft Bakery
1075 E Montague AveGreat bakery behind the restaurant for breakfast items - about 10 minutes from the house!
Stems & Skins
1070 E Montague AveClassy wine bar about 10 minutes from the house.
Tattooed Moose
4845 Morrison DrGreat bar and food about 10 minutes from the house.
Great brew house with awesome outside patio - about 10 minutes from the house.
73 locals recommend
Commonhouse Aleworks
4831 O'Hear AveGreat brew house with awesome outside patio - about 10 minutes from the house.
Neighborhoods
A growing gem in the heart of North Charleston - fantastic restaurants, breweries in the neighborhood! About 10 minutes from the house.
125 locals recommend
Park Circle
A growing gem in the heart of North Charleston - fantastic restaurants, breweries in the neighborhood! About 10 minutes from the house.
Battery Place
Battery PlaceTake a walk around the Battery to see the big homes on the harbor.
King Street
King StreetGreat shops and shopping - the heart of downtown.
Not really a neighborhood but a great spot for restaurants overlooking the Creek. Take a walk on the boardwalk after dinner.
50 locals recommend
Shem Creek Boardwalk
Shem Creek BoardwalkNot really a neighborhood but a great spot for restaurants overlooking the Creek. Take a walk on the boardwalk after dinner.
Traveler advice
What to pack
Light clothes and comfy shoes in the summer!
Summer days can be pretty miserable with the humidity. Bring plenty of shorts and t-shirts, and comfy shoes for walking on uneven sidewalks and perusing downtown. And, don't forget stuff for the beach!
Getting around
Public transit isn't the best
Don't depend on public transit in the area. There are some buses that run downtown (and other areas) from place to place, but you definitely need a car.