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30 Eateries For The Ultimate Restaurant Bucket List In Charleston, SC

I love food and I love Charleston!

Lindsey Ocock

Apr 16, 2018

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30 Eateries For The Ultimate Restaurant Bucket List In Charleston, SC

Lindsey Ocock

Charleston, South Carolina is the BEST for many reasons, but my favorite thing is all the amazing restaurants CHS has to offer. And, there are A LOT of options — there are vegan places, fresh seafood hole in the wall restaurants, bar and grill's, cafes, cute ladies night out venues and fancy places you'll probably only step foot in if your family is in town. You could probably live here your entire life and never dine at every establishment. All the same, Charleston has a restaurant for any and every occasion. So, in no particular order, here are all my favorites and all the restaurants I need/ want to try ASAP!

1. Basic Kitchen

Simple? Local? Affordable? What more could you want?

2. Verde

Try a salad with buffalo cauliflower because you won’t regret it.

3. Five Loaves Cafe

Healthy, fun and sustainable !

4. The Darling Oyster Bar

A convenient location with a vintage appeal for creative seafood dishes, fry baskets and raw oysters.

5. Poogan's Porch

When you’re chillin’ in Charleston and don’t know what the order — you can never go wrong with shrimp and grits.

6. Taco Boy

A patio to die for and food that never disappoints.

7. Kickin’ Chicken

A casual and affordable night out with family or friends? Kickin’ has you covered.

8. O-Ku

The best sushi in town!!!

9. SOL

Family-friendly and fun with outdoor and indoor seating.

10. High Cotton

Beautiful with the greatest service and atmosphere.

11. Amen Street Fish & Raw Bar

With a happy hour that is a true blessing.

12. Juanita Greenberg's Nacho Royale

A staple for a casual and chill Saturday night out on the town.

13. Hominy Grill

Lunch and brunch in historic CHS!

14. 167 Raw

A cozy and casual seafood eatery.

15. Santi's

The most authentic Mexican cuisine in the Charleston area.

16. Halls Chophouse

Where you need to go when your family is in town!!!

17. The Rarebit

Great food in a mid-century atmosphere!

18. Callie's Hot Little Biscuit

Your late night or early morning biscuit needs are covered.

19. 82 Queen

The ultimate southern and local dining experience in the Historic French Quarter.

20. Eli's Table

Bold and serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.

21. Fuel Charleston

Cute patio, fresh environment and Caribbean inspired!

22. Juliet

Truffle pizza… That says enough.

23. Gnome Café

Vegan and delivery !!!

24. Queen Street Grocery

“Not your average corner store.” Grab an omelet or a smoothie in this casual setting.

25. The Park Cafe

Brunch, lunch and family meals — you can’t go wrong.

26. Pane E Vino

The most beautiful and intimate dining.

27. 39 Rue De Jean

They have it all!

28. Jack's Cafe

Eat breakfast or brunch like a local.

29. Poogan's Smokehouse

A cousin to Poogan’s Porch and a must-try!

30. Persimmon Cafe

The best grilled cheese and sandwiches in town.

So, the next time I get an “I’m visiting Charleston, where should I go?” text I’ll know exactly what to reply. I love food and I love Charleston! Cheers.

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I love food and I love Charleston!

1. Basic Kitchen

2. Verde

3. Five Loaves Cafe

4. The Darling Oyster Bar

5. Poogan's Porch

6. Taco Boy

7. Kickin’ Chicken

8. O-Ku

9. SOL

10. High Cotton

11. Amen Street Fish & Raw Bar

12. Juanita Greenberg's Nacho Royale

13. Hominy Grill

14. 167 Raw

15. Santi's

16. Halls Chophouse

17. The Rarebit

18. Callie's Hot Little Biscuit

19. 82 Queen

20. Eli's Table

21. Fuel Charleston

22. Juliet

23. Gnome Café

24. Queen Street Grocery

25. The Park Cafe

26. Pane E Vino

27. 39 Rue De Jean

28. Jack's Cafe

29. Poogan's Smokehouse

30. Persimmon Cafe

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