Food scene
One of my favorite spots in town! Guy Fieri visited this spot in “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, so you know it has to be good.
Delicious burgers, duck club, and in my opinion, best Buffalo wings in town!
76 locals recommend
Tattooed Moose, Johns Island
3328 Maybank HwyOne of my favorite spots in town! Guy Fieri visited this spot in “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, so you know it has to be good.
Delicious burgers, duck club, and in my opinion, best Buffalo wings in town!
Delicious Italian food, one of the top rated restaurants here in Charleston. A little pricier than some spots, but worth every penny!
184 locals recommend
Wild Olive Restaurant
2867 Maybank HwyDelicious Italian food, one of the top rated restaurants here in Charleston. A little pricier than some spots, but worth every penny!
Delicious food out on Sullivans Island! Sister restaurant of Wild Olive on John's Island.
443 locals recommend
The Obstinate Daughter
2063 Middle StDelicious food out on Sullivans Island! Sister restaurant of Wild Olive on John's Island.
Lowdown Oven and Bar
967 Folly RdGreat pizza! Half off wine on Wednesdays
Bohemian Bull
1531 Folly RdGreat brunch on James Island!
Some of the best BBQ in town! Great Mac n Cheese or tots as a side and they have creative BBQ specials. I recommend the BBQ nachos and adding queso!
They have two other locations, one is downtown and the other is on Sullivans Island
265 locals recommend
Home Team BBQ
2209 Middle StSome of the best BBQ in town! Great Mac n Cheese or tots as a side and they have creative BBQ specials. I recommend the BBQ nachos and adding queso!
They have two other locations, one is downtown and the other is on Sullivans Island
Great Vietnamese, I recommend getting a Sichuan Sting for your drink.
211 locals recommend
Xiao Bao Biscuit
224 Rutledge AveGreat Vietnamese, I recommend getting a Sichuan Sting for your drink.
Coast Bar and Grill
39D John StExcellent surf and turf options for downtown dining!
Great brunch by the water! Right above Salty Mike's
48 locals recommend
Marina Variety Store Restaurant
9 Lockwood DrGreat brunch by the water! Right above Salty Mike's
Delicious brunch if you are walking around looking at the historic homes downtown.
44 locals recommend
Queen Street Grocery
133 Queen StDelicious brunch if you are walking around looking at the historic homes downtown.
Taco Boy
217 Huger StGreat tacos downtown, nice patio with outdoor eating option.
Brown Dog Deli
225 Broad StGreat casual lunch and brunch downtown, great poutine fries!
Mozzo Charleston
616 Meeting StBest sandwiches in town! Tons of options for breakfast and lunch sandwich option.
Delicious Greek spot downtown, some of the best pasta in town! Very cozy vibes in here.
44 locals recommend
Stella's
114 St Philip StDelicious Greek spot downtown, some of the best pasta in town! Very cozy vibes in here.
One of my favorite Italian spots in town, gets booked fast so make a reservation if you can!
37 locals recommend
Melfi's
721 King StOne of my favorite Italian spots in town, gets booked fast so make a reservation if you can!
Spicy Asian! Located right beside the Pour House, delicious cocktails as well
28 locals recommend
Kwei Fei at Charleston Pour House
1977 Maybank HwySpicy Asian! Located right beside the Pour House, delicious cocktails as well
Excellent seafood! One of my favorite’s in town, newer spot out on Sullivans Island right on Middle St.
8 locals recommend
Sullivan's Restaurant
2019 Middle StExcellent seafood! One of my favorite’s in town, newer spot out on Sullivans Island right on Middle St.
Bar Scene
Fun bar/club that has a filled up dance floor and live soulful funk music to groove to!
49 locals recommend
The Commodore
504 Meeting StFun bar/club that has a filled up dance floor and live soulful funk music to groove to!
Popular bar with two stories and a fun deck and live music. Sunday Funday on the upstairs patio!
55 locals recommend
Uptown Social
587 King StPopular bar with two stories and a fun deck and live music. Sunday Funday on the upstairs patio!
Fun outdoor spot on Shem Creek, very lively and has live music on weekends!
83 locals recommend
Saltwater Cowboys
130 Mill StFun outdoor spot on Shem Creek, very lively and has live music on weekends!
Red's Ice House
98 Church StAnother fun Shem Creek spot!
Warehouse
45 1/2 Spring StFun bar just off of King St!
Prohibition
547 King StSolid drinks right in the mix on King St, popular spot!
INK Rooftop & Lounge
565 King StreetIf you are looking for more of a club vibe, this is a great spot for it!
Great King St bar for young people, live music on weekends and an outdoor patio area in the back!
16 locals recommend
King Street Dispensary
559 King StGreat King St bar for young people, live music on weekends and an outdoor patio area in the back!
Rooftop bar with great views of the city and good cocktails!
119 locals recommend
The Rooftop Bar at The Vendue
19 Vendue RangeRooftop bar with great views of the city and good cocktails!
Maison Cafe at Grand Bohemian Charleston
55 Wentworth StreetAnother fun rooftop bar downtown, great views!
Here is another rooftop bar with a downstairs dance floor as well!
186 locals recommend
Stars Rooftop & Grill Room
495 King StreetHere is another rooftop bar with a downstairs dance floor as well!
Great cocktails and expect some live music to be played here indoors, features a back outdoor patio area!
208 locals recommend
The Cocktail Club
479 King StGreat cocktails and expect some live music to be played here indoors, features a back outdoor patio area!
Dive bar scene, #1 seller of PBR in the country! Good bar food as well
50 locals recommend
Recovery Room Tavern
685 King StDive bar scene, #1 seller of PBR in the country! Good bar food as well
Live Music/Venue
Cozy spot downtown where you can expect some great music to be played, great beer/wine selection and some delicious food!
7 locals recommend
Tobin's Market
197 Jackson StCozy spot downtown where you can expect some great music to be played, great beer/wine selection and some delicious food!
Beachside music! Located on IOP, features some great acts that either play outside on the beach stage or inside. Also a fun location just to get some drinks during the day if you’re out this way.
352 locals recommend
The Windjammer
1008 Ocean BlvdBeachside music! Located on IOP, features some great acts that either play outside on the beach stage or inside. Also a fun location just to get some drinks during the day if you’re out this way.
One of my favorite music venues in town on James Island! Stages located inside and outside, music almost every night/weekends and features a farmers market on Sundays
176 locals recommend
The Charleston Pour House
1977 Maybank HwyOne of my favorite music venues in town on James Island! Stages located inside and outside, music almost every night/weekends and features a farmers market on Sundays
You can typically expect live music every night on the weekend! Great drink prices and solid food as well
69 locals recommend
The Royal American
970 Morrison DrYou can typically expect live music every night on the weekend! Great drink prices and solid food as well
Neighborhoods
One of the 3 main beaches in town, this area has several beach themed restaurants in the area. Very popular and public parking available on most streets!
Folly Beach
One of the 3 main beaches in town, this area has several beach themed restaurants in the area. Very popular and public parking available on most streets!
Personally my favorite beach, a little less touristy and typically more room once you are out here. Can be a little tougher to park, but they also have great restaurants out here (Hometeam BBQ, Poe’s, Sullivans Fish Camp, etc) for after a day at the beach!
Sullivan's Island Beach
Personally my favorite beach, a little less touristy and typically more room once you are out here. Can be a little tougher to park, but they also have great restaurants out here (Hometeam BBQ, Poe’s, Sullivans Fish Camp, etc) for after a day at the beach!
Close by to Sullivans Island, somewhat of a mix of the 2 vibes given at Folly and Sullivans. Has some touristy aspects, but there are definitely some more private Avenue accesses you can go to relax! Home to the Windjammer, some other restaurants, public park and volleyball courts.
76 locals recommend
Isle of Palms Beach
Close by to Sullivans Island, somewhat of a mix of the 2 vibes given at Folly and Sullivans. Has some touristy aspects, but there are definitely some more private Avenue accesses you can go to relax! Home to the Windjammer, some other restaurants, public park and volleyball courts.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Parking
Best advice for parking anywhere in Charleston (beaches and downtown) is to check out the street signs! They’ll let you know whether or not you can park out there or if there are certain restricted hours.