Restaurants

Lost Dog Café is a cozy, dog-friendly breakfast and lunch spot on Folly Beach. Opened in 2002, it’s become a local favorite for hearty breakfasts, fresh coffee, and a welcoming, laid-back vibe. The menu features classics like shrimp and grits, […]

Bowen’s Island Restaurant is a legendary, family-owned seafood shack located on the marsh just outside Charleston, near Folly Beach. Founded in 1946 by Sarah May and Jimmy Bowen, it has grown from a humble fish camp into one of the […]

FIG (Food Is Good), located at 232 Meeting St in downtown Charleston, South Carolina, is a culinary cornerstone of the city’s farm-to-table scene. Opened in 2003 by James Beard Award-winning chefs Mike Lata and Jason Stanhope, this intimate restaurant showcases […]

Slightly North of Broad (SNOB), located at 192 E Bay St in downtown Charleston, South Carolina, is a beloved Lowcountry bistro blending Southern tradition with modern flair. Housed in a historic 1700s building, SNOB helped pioneer New Southern cuisine with […]

Leon’s Oyster Shop, located at 698 King St in Charleston’s Upper King district, is a local favorite for its laid-back vibe and stellar seafood. Housed in a former auto shop, this rustic gem serves char-grilled oysters, crispy fried chicken, and […]

Magnolias, located at 185 E Bay St in downtown Charleston, South Carolina, is a cornerstone of upscale Southern cuisine since 1990. Housed in a historic 1700s building, it serves refined Lowcountry classics like she-crab soup, fried green tomatoes, and seafood […]

Located in the heart of Charleston’s historic district, Poogan’s Porch has been serving up warm hospitality and authentic Southern cuisine since 1976. Housed in a beautifully restored Victorian home, our restaurant is steeped in Lowcountry tradition — and a few […]

Chubby Fish opened in 2018, and since then, it’s become one of Charleston’s best and most exciting restaurants. The seasonal menu, listed on a chalkboard right above the kitchen, focuses on locally-caught seafood with things like yellowfin tuna crudo and […]

The Charleston BBQ scene continues to expand, and that’s a very good thing for all of us. The latest promising newcomer is Palmira, which began as a pop-up and quickly gained a following for its combo of Texas and Carolina […]

Chez Nous might just be the quintessential date spot in Charleston. This restaurant is situated inside a charming single-style house that’s tucked away from the bustle of Downtown. The handwritten, six-item menu of French-leaning food changes daily, but you can […]

Hannibal’s Kitchen, located at 16 Blake St in Charleston’s Eastside, is a beloved Gullah-Geechee institution since 1985, serving soulful Lowcountry cuisine. This family-run gem offers hearty dishes like crab rice, okra soup, fried whiting, and shrimp plates, rooted in African-influenced […]

Rodney Scott’s BBQ, located at 1011 King St, Charleston, South Carolina, is a must-visit for authentic Lowcountry barbecue. James Beard Award-winning pitmaster Rodney Scott serves up mouthwatering, slow-smoked whole-hog BBQ, a Pee Dee tradition, using oak and hickory for rich […]