Dining in Charleston
California Dreaming
1 Ashley Point Drive • Charleston, SC 29407
843-766-1644
Overlooking the scenic Ashley River, this extraordinary restaurant resembles an 1800's fort from the Civil War era and serves delicious home style American cuisine daily for lunch and dinner. Items on the menu include broiled steaks and seafood, baby back ribs, prime rib, burgers, sandwiches, and signature salads.
Queen Anne's Revenge
160 B Fairchild Street • Charleston, SC 29492
843-216-6868
Dedicated to the authentic history of Piracy, this unique restaurant, pub, and Pirate Museum is filled with the most significant display of authentic Pirate artifacts in the nation and serves an array of delicious of steaks, prime rib, local fresh seafood, salads, and sandwiches. They are open Monday through Friday for lunch and dinner and open on Saturday and Sunday for dinner only.
Saffron Bakery Cafe
333 East Bay Street • Charleston, SC 29401
Just East of Calhoun Street
843-722-5588
Contemporary in design, this light and airy restaurant features a full service bakery and a gourmet gift section where you can buy great imported pastas and olive oils. Items on the menu include seafood and spinach salads, delicious pastas, and their classic carrot cake. They are open Monday through Saturday for lunch and dinner and open on Sunday for brunch.
Social
188 East Bay Street • Charleston, SC 29401
843-577-5665
Offering Charleston’s largest selection of wines by the glass, Social has become the preeminent wine bar of Charleston. Social is housed in a nineteenth century warehouse and features a stunning four-thousand bottle display cellar, where numerous exclusive wines are stored. Complementing its extensive wine selection, Social serves modern American cuisine with an authentic wood-burning oven as the focal point. The delectable thin crust pizzas are cooked in minutes in the 900 degree oven.
T Bonz Gill & Grill
80 North Market Street • Charleston, SC 29401
Market Area
843-577-2511
Featuring a very upbeat, pub style setting, this restaurant serves a variety of wholesome American favorites and is well known for their delicious, choice-aged, grained fed beef. They also serve fresh local seafood and produce and are open daily for lunch and dinner.
Sticky Fingers Restaurant & Bar
235 Meeting Street • Charleston, SC 29401
843-853-7427
The Lowcountry's Best Ribs, Wings and Barbecue! Sticky Fingers Restaurants have quickly made a name for themselves as having the best authentic Memphis-style ribs and barbecue in the South. Their hickory-smoked products and original sauces and seasonings are available for shipment to anywhere in the United States. They are open every day for lunch and dinner.
39 Rue De Jean
39 John Street • Charleston, SC 29403
843-722-8881
The best in Brasserie cuisine is the specialty at this French bistro and bar that features a raw bar and a traditional zinc bar plus serves delicious steak fries and over 100 wines and sakes, all in a festive, European atmosphere. They are open Monday through Friday for lunch and dinner and open on Saturday and Sunday for dinner only.
Elliott's Maverick Southern Bistro
387 King Street • Charleston, SC 29401
843-724-8888
Open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, this unique bistro serves generous portions of real Southern dishes including Southern fried chicken, meatloaf, and deviled crabcakes, all in a relaxed setting with exceptional service.
FIG
232 Meeting Street • Charleston, SC 29401
843-805-5900
Serving a “seasonally inspired menu” which changes nightly depending on what the local farms and fishing boats have available, the intimate neighborhood bistro FIG is a fun place to stop by while in Charleston not only for the food or even atmosphere but the people.
Brew Pubs
Erynns Pub
105 Eagle Road • Charleston, SC 29445
843-764-0505
Casual pub where one may enjoy live music, karaoke and jazz. The menu features items such as wings, pizza and calzones.