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🌴 Holy City Highlights - My Can’t Miss Charleston, SC Recs
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Serving up my must-do Charleston picks—from dreamy rooftop views and fresh-off-the-boat seafood to cobblestone strolls and sweet Southern sips. Consider this your shortcut to the Holy City’s best!
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Good Eats 🍽️
 
Cute Coffee Spots ☕️
 
Brunch Buzz 🥂
 
Drinks with the Girls 🍸
 
Hidden Gems & Local Favs 🌊

Good Eats 🍽️

 
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One of Chuck Town’s best kept secrets - great seafood restaurant on the water!
Bowens Island Restaurant
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Best sandwich shop in Charleston! Seriously savory and totally mouthwatering
Porchetta Shop
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Dockside vibes meet elevated comfort food—Tavern & Table is the go-to for craft cocktails, shareable bites, and unbeatable sunset views over Shem Creek. The ceviche and flatbreads are 10/10!
Tavern & Table
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Your ideal coastal tavern and inn with some of the best burgers in town! Can’t beat this cute spot with great food and cocktails
The Post House Inn
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Laid-back beach mornings start here—Lost Dog Café serves up hearty bites, good coffee, and all the Folly charm (pups always welcome!)
Lost Dog Cafe
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Sleek, stylish, and always buzzing—O-Ku serves up 10/10 inventive sushi, killer cocktails, and the perfect vibe for a night out downtown
O-Ku
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Where sushi meets sports bar vibes—Locals is the go-to spot for fresh rolls, cold beers, and cheering on the game with friends!
Locals Sushi & Sports Pub - Mt Pleasant
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Part cozy pub, part lively patio party—Blind Tiger serves up local brews, good bites, and plenty of Lowcountry character The Espresso Martinis are a MUST!
Blind Tiger Pub
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Acme Lowcountry Kitchen serves some of the best seafood and Southern classics in Charleston, all in a relaxed, coastal setting—perfect for a casual lunch or dinner with friends
Acme Lowcountry Kitchen
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Cute Coffee Spots ☕️

 
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A little slice of Paris in the heart of Charleston. The cutest neighborhood market and coffee shop around the corner from Merci restaurant. Daily rotating menu of delicious breads, soups and pastries that will keep you coming back for more! Must try ...
Petit Merci
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A coffee van turned brick and mortar. Their cold brew is some of the best I’ve ever had!
Prophet Coffee
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a cozy cafĂŠ serving up rich coffee, fresh pastries, and Mediterranean-inspired bites. Their Peanut Mocha is divine!
babas on cannon
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Southern Italy meets southern hospitality- Sorelle Mercato is a cozy, local favorite serving up expertly crafted espresso drinks, fresh pastries, and a warm, welcoming vibe.
Sorelle Mercato
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My fav coffee to grab on the way to Sullivan’s Island. Vintage café vibes + the perfect cup = the ideal start to a beach day!
Vintage Coffee Cafe
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Brunch Buzz 🥂

 
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Seaside vibes meet elevated brunch—think fresh coastal flavors, crisp cocktails, and breezy John’s Island charm at Linnette’s!
Linnette's
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Colorful, lively, and always buzzing—brunch at Bodega is basically Charleston’s weekend block party!
Bodega CHS
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Share House is the Sunday Funday spot for live music, dancing, and endless good vibes. You gotta get an Orange Crush & Tuna Poke Nachos for the table!
Share House
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Classic Southern cuisine with a touch of elegance—Magnolia’s brunch is ideal for a celebratory meal or a leisurely weekend treat! Try the Shrimp & Grits!
Magnolias
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Breakfast, brunch, or a midday pick-me-up—Millers All Day is the perfect spot for casual bites, coffee, and Charleston chill vibes anytime. A trendy, insta-worthy spot! The biscuits are incredible!
Millers All Day
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Drinks with the Girls 🍸

 
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Chill underground lounge where you can sip something pretty and enjoy giggles with the girls! Great for chic cocktails and sultry vibes.
La Cave
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Beautiful atmosphere - low lights, great cocktails and burrata you’ll be dreaming about. Perfect for a girls night out or date night!
Legami
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Best rooftop vibes, craft cocktails, and sweeping city views (seriously, hard to beat!) The Spicy Coconut Marg is a MUST Oh, and of course some Elote Fries to share!
Citrus Club
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Coastal charm meets girls’ night goals—tropical rooftop vibes, gorgeous poolside sips, fresh seafood, and a pastel-perfect backdrop for the ‘gram!
Little Palm
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Checkout The Longboard for a beachy-chic happy hour escape in the heart of Charleston!
The Longboard
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Chic vibes, expertly crafted cocktails, and live music to set the mood—Come here for late-night sips and good times
The Cocktail Club
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Hidden Gems & Local Favs 🌊

 
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Charleston seafood done right—think fresh-off-the-boat catches, casual vibes, and all the coastal charm you can handle! Fun fact: Netflix’s OBX filmed here as Kiara’s family restaurant
The Wreck of the Richard & Charlene
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Tropical vibes, cold drinks, and a waterfront view you won’t want to leave— A go-to spot for laid-back island living in Charleston
Island Cabana Bar & Ship Store
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Rooftop views, strong pours, DJ beats and the perfect late-night vibe
Uptown Social
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From buckets of beers to shareable bites, Saltwater Cowboys is the ultimate spot to kick back with the crew on Shem Creek Get the Cowboy Paloma and Trash Can Nachos for the table!
Saltwater Cowboys
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End your night on a high note with one last round—Henry’s rooftop and dance floor bring all the late-night Charleston vibes!
Henry's On The Market
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Pickers Hullabaloo is Charleston’s ultimate flea market—think funky vintage finds, local art, live music, and tasty bites. With 100+ vendors and a lively, treasure-hunting vibe, it’s the perfect spot to explore, snack, and soak up the community energ...
Pickers Hullabaloo
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Dock up at the Kingstide on Daniel Island for some drinks and apps - such a vibe!
The Kingstide
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