Food Scene
The Daily
652 B King StBest coffee in town, fun retail wines
Butcher & Bee
1085 Morrison DrGreat food, Vegetarian Friendly, Casual.
Bowens Island Restaurant
1870 Bowens Island RdOldest local seafood spot in town. Get there early!
Chico Feo
122 E Ashley AveSecret little spot with a few solid food items, mostly locals here.
Seafood restaurant in an old bank. Great food and wine list. Love to sit at the bar.
165 locals recommend
The Ordinary
544 King StSeafood restaurant in an old bank. Great food and wine list. Love to sit at the bar.
Sorghum & Salt
186 Coming StUpscale food that is not Southern inspired, so a real treat.
Bar Normandy
19 Broad StreetBakery during the day, transforms to a restaurant at night. Great for either occasion.
High end food court with rotating food stalls and right next to Edmunds Oast Brewery
23 locals recommend
Workshop
1503 King StHigh end food court with rotating food stalls and right next to Edmunds Oast Brewery
Hen and The Goat
869 Folly RdGreat sandwiches!
Lewis Barbecue
464 N Nassau StBest BBQ in Charleston, even though he is from Austin!
Roadside Seafood
807 Folly RdBest local, fried seafood in town and right down the street
Drinks & Nightlife
The Belmont
511 King StBest fancy cocktails and cool vibe!
Dive bar with live music on weekends and big outside patio. Cheap drinks!
69 locals recommend
The Royal American
970 Morrison DrDive bar with live music on weekends and big outside patio. Cheap drinks!
The Commodore
504 Meeting StVery much a scene on the weekends, but some good music often
Best wine bar in Charleston! If you like great wine this is the place for you.
58 locals recommend
Stems & Skins
1070 E Montague AveBest wine bar in Charleston! If you like great wine this is the place for you.
The Rooftop Bar at The Vendue
19 Vendue RangeBest rooftop bar around
Parks & Nature
Huge park with biking trails, picnic areas, dog park, kayaking, and water park in the summer
234 locals recommend
James Island County Park
871 Riverland DrHuge park with biking trails, picnic areas, dog park, kayaking, and water park in the summer
Folly Beach
East Ashley AvenueAmazing beach
Entertainment & Activities
Children's Museum of the Lowcountry
25 Ann StSouth Carolina Aquarium
100 Aquarium WharfCheapest way to see dolphins. Just a few dollars and ride around the bay in a circle. Catch some sun and cruise around for an hour.
22 locals recommend
Charleston Water Taxi
10 Wharfside StCheapest way to see dolphins. Just a few dollars and ride around the bay in a circle. Catch some sun and cruise around for an hour.