Charleston Guidebook

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Charleston Guidebook

Food Tour

Eat your way through Charleston's local favorites!
Consistently great breakfast food in a funky, unique atmosphere!
41 locals recommend
Millers All Day
120 King St
41 locals recommend
Consistently great breakfast food in a funky, unique atmosphere!
Virginia's prides itself on comfort food options and the southern hospitality that goes along with it!
22 locals recommend
Virginia's On King
412 King St
22 locals recommend
Virginia's prides itself on comfort food options and the southern hospitality that goes along with it!
A neighborhood marketplace with fresh foods, beverages, goods sourced from farmers and artisans in the Charleston area.
112 locals recommend
The Daily
652 B King St
112 locals recommend
A neighborhood marketplace with fresh foods, beverages, goods sourced from farmers and artisans in the Charleston area.
Another great classic southern spot that's perfect for lunch. We recommend sitting on the second floor by the open double doors. The breeze is divine!
183 locals recommend
Husk
76 Queen St
183 locals recommend
Another great classic southern spot that's perfect for lunch. We recommend sitting on the second floor by the open double doors. The breeze is divine!
We love this New England-style oyster bar in the heart of Charleston. The food and atmosphere are phenomenal and well worth a visit!
154 locals recommend
167 Raw
193 King St
154 locals recommend
We love this New England-style oyster bar in the heart of Charleston. The food and atmosphere are phenomenal and well worth a visit!
This is the place you want to visit for a special occasion. You'll be rewarded with the best steak and sides you've ever had. Make reservations now.
306 locals recommend
Halls Chophouse
434 King St
306 locals recommend
This is the place you want to visit for a special occasion. You'll be rewarded with the best steak and sides you've ever had. Make reservations now.
When you're in search of Charleston's famous shrimp and grits, this adorable spot is the place to go. Order like a local and ask for an egg on top.
89 locals recommend
The Darling Oyster Bar
513 King St
89 locals recommend
When you're in search of Charleston's famous shrimp and grits, this adorable spot is the place to go. Order like a local and ask for an egg on top.
Melfi's is a grown-up, clubby, classic Italian restaurant in downtown Charleston with fresh pasta, salads, larger plates, and Roman-ish thin crust pizza.
37 locals recommend
Melfi's
721 King St
37 locals recommend
Melfi's is a grown-up, clubby, classic Italian restaurant in downtown Charleston with fresh pasta, salads, larger plates, and Roman-ish thin crust pizza.
A small French bistro that harmonizes the beautiful innovation and simplicity of French cuisine.
14 locals recommend
Maison
708 King St
14 locals recommend
A small French bistro that harmonizes the beautiful innovation and simplicity of French cuisine.
Sprawling setup combining grocery, whiskey bar, coffee, wine, and butcher shops, plus dining and games.
52 locals recommend
Mercantile and Mash
701 E Bay St
52 locals recommend
Sprawling setup combining grocery, whiskey bar, coffee, wine, and butcher shops, plus dining and games.
Burgers and updated pub fare served in an upscale bohemian brick tavern with live jazz and a roof deck.
38 locals recommend
Henry's
54 N Market St
38 locals recommend
Burgers and updated pub fare served in an upscale bohemian brick tavern with live jazz and a roof deck.

Drink Scene

Charleston's night life and best cocktail spots!
Beech has amazing juices, as well as smoothies, acai, and poke bowls. Try the Sperry Berry.
Beech
315 King St
Beech has amazing juices, as well as smoothies, acai, and poke bowls. Try the Sperry Berry.
If you're looking for a night on the town, this is your place. Dance and party with the who's who of Charleston.
81 locals recommend
Republic Garden & Lounge
462 King St
81 locals recommend
If you're looking for a night on the town, this is your place. Dance and party with the who's who of Charleston.
This place is a celebration of good wine, community, great times, and the best music.
16 locals recommend
Graft Wine Shop & Wine Bar
700b King St
16 locals recommend
This place is a celebration of good wine, community, great times, and the best music.
Pour-your-own rooftop taproom with soaring views & 70 craft beers, plus sandwiches & nachos.
19 locals recommend
Pour Taproom: Charleston
560 King St
19 locals recommend
Pour-your-own rooftop taproom with soaring views & 70 craft beers, plus sandwiches & nachos.
Great drink specials and half off sushi during happy hour!
94 locals recommend
O-Ku
463 King St
94 locals recommend
Great drink specials and half off sushi during happy hour!
A fun, eclectic restaurant serving the very best in fresh seafood. Hot spot for great happy hour deals.
129 locals recommend
Pearlz Oyster Bar
9 Magnolia Rd
129 locals recommend
A fun, eclectic restaurant serving the very best in fresh seafood. Hot spot for great happy hour deals.

Sightseeing

Nestled at the mouth of the Charleston Harbor and neighbor to the Isle of Palms, Sullivan's Island is an inviting mix of wide beaches and watersports, history and folklore, local restaurants and shops, peach and perfection.
346 locals recommend
Sullivan's Island
346 locals recommend
Nestled at the mouth of the Charleston Harbor and neighbor to the Isle of Palms, Sullivan's Island is an inviting mix of wide beaches and watersports, history and folklore, local restaurants and shops, peach and perfection.
Folly Beach, South Carolina is one of America's last true beach towns. Just minutes from historic downtown Charleston, Folly Beach is a 12 square mile barrier island that is packed with things to do, see and eat. This is a funky, laid-back, come-as-you-are kind of beach.
581 locals recommend
Folly Beach
East Ashley Avenue
581 locals recommend
Folly Beach, South Carolina is one of America's last true beach towns. Just minutes from historic downtown Charleston, Folly Beach is a 12 square mile barrier island that is packed with things to do, see and eat. This is a funky, laid-back, come-as-you-are kind of beach.
This family-friendly beach is a short drive from downtown Charleston. With shopping, restaurants, public parking, and restrooms, there's something for everyone, and everything you need for a lovely day out.
220 locals recommend
Isle of Palms
220 locals recommend
This family-friendly beach is a short drive from downtown Charleston. With shopping, restaurants, public parking, and restrooms, there's something for everyone, and everything you need for a lovely day out.
Rainbow Row is the name for a series of thirteen colorful historic houses in Charleston, South Carolina. The houses are located north of Tradd St. and south of Elliott St. on East Bay Street, that is 79 to 107 East Bay Street.
467 locals recommend
Rainbow Row
83-107 E Bay St
467 locals recommend
Rainbow Row is the name for a series of thirteen colorful historic houses in Charleston, South Carolina. The houses are located north of Tradd St. and south of Elliott St. on East Bay Street, that is 79 to 107 East Bay Street.
Sail year round on Charleston's finest private romantic 50-foot luxury yachts, Fate and Kismet. Rated by Forbes as one of the top romantic things to do in Charleston.
Charleston Sailing Charters Yacht Fate
17 Lockwood Dr
Sail year round on Charleston's finest private romantic 50-foot luxury yachts, Fate and Kismet. Rated by Forbes as one of the top romantic things to do in Charleston.
The Battery is one of the most popular spots to visit. The area offers scenic water views and gorgeous mansions, with the stunning White Point Gardens in between. A midday stroll is highly recommended.
627 locals recommend
The Battery
627 locals recommend
The Battery is one of the most popular spots to visit. The area offers scenic water views and gorgeous mansions, with the stunning White Point Gardens in between. A midday stroll is highly recommended.