We are about to share everything we know about the best restaurants in Charleston with you today. Hopefully you will be able to figure out where to eat some great food near you by the time you are finished reading.
We think it is probably best for us to niche down when it comes to the best Charleston restaurants. That means there will be separate lists for many of the most popular varieties of food like Italian, steak houses, Mexican, Chinese, sushi, other Asian varieties, American, Indian, BBQ, Greek, Mediterranean, seafood, pizza, burgers, buffets, vegan restaurants and other healthy food choices.
Contents
- 1 Best Italian Restaurants Near You
- 2 Best Steak Houses
- 3 Mexican Restaurants Near You
- 4 Chinese & Asian Food
- 5 Where To Eat Sushi
- 6 Best Indian Restaurants
- 7 Great American Food
- 8 Delicious BBQ
- 9 French Restaurants
- 10 Greek & Mediterranean
- 11 Seafood Restaurants
- 12 Where To Eat Pizza
- 13 Burgers & Fries
- 14 Best Buffets Near You
- 15 Vegan Restaurants
- 16 More Healthy Food Options
- 17 Breakfast & Brunch Spots
- 18 Bakeries & Desserts
- 19 Donuts
- 20 Ice Cream Shops
- 21 Cafes
- 22 Smoothies & Juices
- 23 Cocktail Bars
- 24 Breweries & Sports Bars
- 25 Enjoy Eating at the Best Charleston Restaurants
Breakfast and brunch spots will also get their own sections as will bakeries, desserts spots, donuts and ice cream shops. We will even be discussing drinks with the best cafes, smoothies, juices, cocktail bars, breweries, and sports bars in your area.
Make sure to check out the map at the end so that you can figure out where all of these best places to eat near you are located. You will also find links to these restaurants official home pages or social media to make it easier to order delivery and take out online or look through their menus to make sure they have what you want to eat before you head over.
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Best Italian Restaurants Near You
When you want to enjoy delicious Italian food visit:
- La Fontana Authentic Italian Restaurant SC at 1759 Savannah Hwy
- Pane E Vino at 17 Warren St
- Le Farfalle at 15 Beaufain St
- Mondo’s Italian Restaurant at 915 Folly Rd
Best Steak Houses
Some of the best steak houses in your area would be:
- Grill 225 at 225 E Bay St
- TBonz Gill & Grill at 1668 Old Towne Rd
- Burwell’s Stone Fire Grill at 14 N Market St
- Oak Steakhouse at 17 Broad St
- Halls Chophouse at 434 King St
Mexican Restaurants Near You
Whether you want burritos, tacos, nachos or something else tasty the best Mexican food in town can be found at:
- Santi’s Restaurante Mexicano at 1302 Meeting St Rd
- Taco Boy at 217 Huger St
- YoBo Cantina Fresca at 10 Windermere Blvd
- Senor Tequila West Ashley at 1836 Ashley River Rd
- Los Reyes Mexican Restaurant at 1119 Wappoo Rd #Q
Chinese & Asian Food
Head to one of these restaurants to enjoy Chinese and other Asian food:
- Zen Asian Fusion at 2037 Sam Rittenberg Blvd
- Ko Cha Korean Restaurant at 3515 Mary Ader Ave
- Ichiban Steak House & Asian Fusion at 1716 Old Towne Rd
- Riso Noodle House at 1716 Old Towne Rd
- Xiao Bao at 224 Rutledge Ave
- Kwei Fei at 1977 Maybank Hwy
Where To Eat Sushi
For the best sushi in your area head to:
- Hachiya Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar at 688 Citadel Haven Dr
- O-Ku at 463 King St
- Locals West Ashley at 1680 Old Towne Rd
- Fuji Sushi Bar & Grill at 585 King St
Best Indian Restaurants
We think the best Charleston Indian restaurants are:
- Taste of India at 1280 Sam Rittenberg Blvd
- Nirlep Indian Restaurant at 908 Savannah Hwy #7802
- Bombay Bazar & Indian Restaurant at 6216 Rivers Ave
Great American Food
For classic American food check out:
- The Glass Onion at 1219 Savannah Hwy
- The Tattooed Moose at 1137 Morrison Dr
- California Dreaming at 1 Ashley Point Dr
- The Grocery at 4 Cannon St
- Little Jack’s Tavern at 710 King St
- High Cotton at 199 E Bay St
- Charleston Grill at 224 King St
Delicious BBQ
Whether you are after ribs, brisket, or pulled pork get great BBQ at one of these spots:
- Bessinger’s BBQ at 1602 Savannah Hwy
- Rodney Scott’s BBQ at 1011 King St
- Swig & Swine at 1217 Savannah Hwy
- Home Team BBQ at 1205 Ashley River Rd
- Lewis Barbecue at 464 N Nassau St
French Restaurants
Some of the top places to try French food in the area are:
- Maison at 708 King St
- Gaulart & Maliclet Fast and French Inc. at 98 Broad St
- 39 Rue de Jean at 39 John St
- Chez Nous at 6 Payne Ct
- Bistronomy by Nico Downtown at 64 Spring St
Greek & Mediterranean
Our favorite Greek & Mediterranean meals can be found at:
- Tabbuli at 541 King St
- Ali Baba Deli & Catering at 186 Seven Farms Drive #500
- Kairos Mediterannean at 975 Savannah Hwy
- Athens Restaurant & Grill at 1939 Maybank Hwy
- Stella’s at 114 St Philip St
Seafood Restaurants
Many would consider the best Charleston seafood restaurants to be:
- Amen Street Fish & Raw Bar at 205 E Bay St
- Hyman’s Seafood at 215 Meeting St
- Fleet Landing Restaurant & Bar at 186 Concord St
- Charleston Crab House at 41 S Market St
- Oyster House Seafood Restaurant at 35 S Market St
Where To Eat Pizza
You can definitely get a great slice at one of these pizza places near you:
- Evo Pizzeria at 1075 E Montague Ave
- Monza Pizza Bar at 451 King St
- D’Allesandro’s Pizza at 229 St Philip St
- Pizzeria Di Giovanni at 40 N Market St
- Sabatinos Authentic New York City Pizza at 151 Calhoun St
Burgers & Fries
Who doesn’t love a good burger and fries:
- Triangle Char & Bar at 828 Savannah Hwy
- Sesame Burgers & Beer at 4726 Spruill Ave
- Mixson Burgers and Brews at 4399 McCarthy St
Best Buffets Near You
These good buffets in your area are where you can really load up:
- Stars Rooftop & Grill Room at 495 King St
- Trotters Restaurant at 2008 Savannah Hwy
Vegan Restaurants
The best vegetarian and vegan restaurants in Charleston are:
- Dellz at 1617 Ashley River Rd
- Gnome Café at 109 President St
- Annie O Love’s Cafe of Sweet Abundance at 1901 Ashley River Rd
- The Gathering Cafe Restaurant at Orange Grove Plaza Shopping Center, 1124 Sam Rittenberg Blvd
More Healthy Food Options
More good healthy food choices can be found at:
- Verde at 13 Magnolia Rd
- Beech at 315 King St
- Butcher & Bee at 1085 Morrison Dr
- Playa Bowls at 429 King St
Breakfast & Brunch Spots
These breakfast and brunch spots are where to start your day with a smile:
- Toast at 155 Meeting St
- Bear E Patch Cafe West at 1980-A, Ashley River Rd
- Breizh pan Crepes at 39 George St
- The Junction Kitchen & Provisions at 4438 Spruill Av
- Another Broken Egg Cafe at 99 S Market St
Bakeries & Desserts
From breads to yummy desserts try out one of these Charleston bakeries:
- Sugar Bakeshop at 59 1/2 Cannon St
- WildFlour Pastry at 1750 Savannah Hwy
- Brown’s Court Bakery at 199 St Philip St
- Baguette Magic at 792 Folly Rd
- Luckhaus & Brubaker Sweets & Treats at 1939 Maybank Hwy
Donuts
When you are running out of time in the morning swing by one of these donut shops:
- Duck Donuts at 1812 Sam Rittenberg Blvd #16B
- Glazed Gourmet Doughnuts at 481 King St
- BKeDSHoP at 99 Westedge St #1950
Ice Cream Shops
For the best ice cream shops near you try:
- Off Track Ice Cream at 6 Beaufain St
- Park Circle Creamery at 1044 E Montague Av
- Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams at 501-A King St
- Ye Ole Fashioned Ice Cream at 474 Savannah Hwy
- Peace Pie at 223 Meeting St
Cafes
Jumpstart your day at one of these cafes:
- Café Framboise at 159 Market St
- The Rise at 77 Wentworth St
- Second State Coffee at 70.5 Beaufain St
- Orange Spot Coffee at 1011 E Montague Av, N Charleston
- The Harbinger Cafe & Bakery at 1107 King St
Smoothies & Juices
Smoothie and juice bars are always a good healthy option:
- Clean Juice at 168 Calhoun St
- Juice of Zeus Smoothie Bar at Planet Fitness, 2070 Sam Rittenberg Blvd Entrance
- Hustle Smoothie Bar & Cafe at 601 Meeting St #150
Cocktail Bars
These cocktail bars are where to go when you want to try some creative drinks:
- The Gin Joint at 182 E Bay St #2169
- The Cocktail Club at 479 King St #200
- Faculty Lounge at 391 Huger St
- The Living Room at The Dewberry at 334 Meeting St
- Proof at 437 King St
Breweries & Sports Bars
Watch the big game or sample some unique suds at one of these breweries or sports bars:
- Holy City Brewing at 1021 Aragon Av
- Palmetto Brewing Co. at 289 Huger St
- Revelry Brewing Co at 10 Conroy St
- Fam’s Brewing Co. featuring Famulari’s Pizzeria at 1291 Folly Rd
- Dockery’s at 880 Island Park Dr
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- Find Your Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner In Columbia
- Find Your Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner In Atlanta
- Find Your Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner In Charlotte
- Find Your Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner In Jacksonville
Enjoy Eating at the Best Charleston Restaurants
You probably are already hungry after reading about all of those great places to eat. We told you about all kinds of great restaurants near you like Italian, steak houses, Mexican, Chinese, sushi, Asian, American, Indian, BBQ, Greek, Mediterranean, seafood, pizza, burgers, buffets, vegan restaurants and additional choices for healthy food.
You even read about breakfast and brunch spots, bakeries, desserts, donuts and ice cream shops. And we even got into cafes, smoothies, cocktail bars, breweries, and sports bars. Remember that most of these places will have online delivery or will allow you to place take-out orders online via the links we shared.
It would be cool if you could help us out by correcting anything we may have gotten wrong or sharing your own local food tips in the comments. Either way, we hope you enjoy eating delicious food at the best restaurants in Charleston!