Charleston is a place that caters to the foodie, historian, photographer, lovebird, and even the tacky tourist. Being in the low country means you will experience nothing but southern hospitality, sweet tea, and shrimp and grits. The following recommendations, among many other choices in Charleston, will leave you with rave reviews and fond memories.

Fine Dining Restaurants:

• Halls Chophouse
• Charleston Grill
• Zero Restaurant
• Circa 1886
• Peninsula Grill
• Chez Nous

Casual Dining Restaurants:

• Stella’s
• Indaco
• Oku
• Southbound
• Melfi’s
• Maison
• Lewis Barbeque*
• The Darling
• Maya
• Frannie and The Fox at Hotel Emeline
• Xaio Bao*
• Neon Tiger (vegan)
• Leon’s Oyster Shop* (our favorite oyster spot!)
• Little Jacks*
• Wild Olive (Johns Island)
• The Longboard (Sullivan’s Island)

*also open for lunch

Lunch Favorites:

• Basic Kitchen
• 167 Raw *does not take reservations
• Bar 167
• Rancho Lewis

Rooftop Bars:

• The Citrus Club at The Dewberry
• Stars
• Eleve at Grand Bohemian
• Uptown Social
• Fiat Lux at Hotel Bennett
• The Watch at The Restoration

Cocktails / Late Night Spots:

• The Living Room at The Dewberry
• Vintage Lounge
• The Thoroughbred Club at Charleston Place
• The Cocktail Club
• Prohibition
• Share House
• The Honey Hive

Brunch + Coffee / Pick Me Ups:

• Miller’s All Day
• Bodega
• Callie’s Hot Little Biscuit
• Harbinger
• Harken Café
• Huriyali
• Browns Court Bakery
• Baguette Magic
• Off Track Ice Cream



Spray Tans

• Carrie M Beauty
• The She Shed

Nail Salons

• The Nail Place
• Tips 2 Toes

Blow Out Bars

• Dry Bar Charleston

• Copper Penny
• Croghan’s Jewel Box
• Candlefish
• Two Cumberland
• Maris DeHart
• Dumas (Menswear)
• Finicky Filly
• House of Sage
• Hampton Clothing
• V2V
• Taxidermy (Handbags)