I lived in Charleston for near 3 years before moving away for my fiancé’s job. Here are a few Restaurants and Bars we often visited and love enough to pass along the recommendation!
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Breakfast/Coffee Shops
Lunch
Dinner
Drinks
Breakfast/Coffee Shops
Welton’s Tiny Bakeshop is one of my fav’s! The line which wraps out the door can be a turn away but I promise it’s worth it. There is no inside seating which contributes to the line, although you can sit outside on the side of the building where ther...
WELTONS TINY BAKESHOP
Harbinger has an earthy ambiance about itself. The treats and pastries are so good. My go to order is the spice girl cake and an iced honey latte to start my morning!
The Harbinger Cafe & Bakery
Church and Union is such a unique spot! A church turned restaurant. Brunch never disappoints
Church and Union Charleston
Lunch
Tobins Market is a great spot for listening to live bands while sipping a drink. They also offer food such a sushi, salads, burgers, lobster rolls, and more! I’ve discovered so many great local bands visiting here.
Tobin's Market
For the ultimate BBQ experience - check out Lewis Barbeque! Everything is cut to order! It’s quite impossible for me to leave this place without a full belly
Lewis Barbecue Charleston
Dinner
If you’re a lover of scallops like me, I highly recommend trying the NEW BEDFORD SCALLOPS which include caviar-chive butter, micro salad, crispy sunchokes! Delicious!
High Cotton Charleston Restaurant
Azur is one of my favorite spots for a date night with small bites and good drinks! It also isn’t difficult to get a same day reservation or table on the spot like most Charleston restaurants. I highly recommend ordering the ‘Boeuf en Croute’!!
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AZUR
Obstinate Daughter is such a staple in Charleston! So many yummy dishes to choose from. I personally love the Radiatore pasta which includes “alla vodka,” ricotta, and chive - delicious! Book reservations to skip the long wait or if it is only for a ...
The Obstinate Daughter
Leon’s is a Charleston must try! I personally love the shrimp roll and char grilled oysters! Put your name on the wait list and if the wait is long - go around the corner to Graft Wine Bar for a drink before dinner.
Leon's
So many great seafood selections to choose from. And great happy hour options too from Monday to Friday, 4PM to 7PM! You must try the Oyster Shooter which includes house-infused lemon & pepper vodka, bloody mary mix, hot sauce, and fresh-shucked ...
Amen Street Fish & Raw Bar
Tutti is relatively new and the pizza is PHENOMENAL! The restaurant is a bit small so the wait can be long to sit but take-out is just as delicious!
Tutti Pizza
Skip all the other sushi places you’ve seen. Shiki is the absolute best!!
SHIKI
Drinks
I love stopping by Graft and splitting a bottle of wine with friends or family before dinner reservations along upper King Street (Leon’s, Melfi’s, Little Jack’s Tavern)
Graft Wine Shop & Wine Bar
Frannie and the Fox is a great spot for pizza and drinks. I absolutely love the speakeasy bar which opens in the back which opens at 5PM for later hours