1. Bohemian Bull
8.4
1531 Folly Rd, Charleston, SC
Gastropub · James Island · 27 tips and reviews
Xaque Williams: Get the fried okra! Don't mess around... This place is legit! The oatmeal porter is the best beer I ever had, the burgers ate phenomenon! Order any of them... Wow! And the fried Mac n cheese... DO IT!
Shawn F: Amazing atmosphere. Interesting bloody mary selection. Good beer.
Jon Merrow: Best burgers on the planet, and best onion rings too.
6. Oak Steakhouse
8.8
17 Broad St, Charleston, SC
Steakhouse · Charlestowne · 37 tips and reviews
Christopher Floss: Old-world steak house feel with a vibrant contemporary vibe! The #steaks are all prime and perfectly seasoned. The New York Strip is awesome with a side of steamed spinach and fried onion strings.
John Rector: Oak Steakhouse is probably the best restaurant in downtown Charleston. Don't worry about parking - they offer a valet service. Just pull up in front on Broad Street and wait for an attendant.
Amanda Jennings: Perfect for a Sunday dinner or any night of the week! Fabulous food & service. The BEST in Charleston Read more.
7. Swig & Swine
8.3
1217 Savannah Hwy, Charleston, SC
BBQ Joint · Parkwood - Farmfield · 52 tips and reviews
Robert Glenn: Smoked Turkey, Beef Brisket, Wings, Mac & Cheese. You name it...it's the best BBQ in Charleston.
Jimmy Lowe: Pulled pork plate great value . Excellent service at bar with Lori
Zak Slayback: Great for brunch. Come by on a Saturday and get the brisket eggs Benedict!
9. The Ordinary
9.0
544 King St, Charleston, SC
Seafood Restaurant · Cannonborough - Elliottborough · 103 tips and reviews
Robin Darnell: The Oyster sliders and Oyster Moscow were both AWESOME! Everything we had was really good including the drink our waiter suggested. Service was great and so was the atmosphere.
Charleston Area CVB: Oysters, Rosé, repeat. Oysters, Rosé, repeat. Named one of the best oyster bars in America (2014) by Travel + Leisure magazine.
Meredith Blechman: Insanely good. Redid an old bank building. Get the crab toast, tuna poke, black bass, and acorn squash farroto. I could eat here every night.
Neal Joseph: I love this place, my favorite in Charleston and among my favorites anywhere. Fabulous combinations of flavors, great presentation, superb atmosphere. Carpaccio a superb starter.
Travel + Leisure: From #TLSponChat: “@MikeLata: I vote for SNOB as the restaurant we all wanted to grow up to be.”
Glenn Curtis: The mayor just walked past my table
11. Hall's Chophouse
9.3
434 King St (at John St), Charleston, SC
Steakhouse · Downtown Charleston · 137 tips and reviews
Kathryn Dennis: The absolute most amazing place for food and/or drinks in Charleston, SC. No question. The jalepeno martini is perfection.
ᴡ Carr: Hands down my favorite place in Charleston. Service, staff, clientele best all around!
King Street Studios Photography: Come ready to drink and eat! The atmosphere just encourages it. Great vibe, great food, and great service!
12. The Gin Joint
8.5
182 E Bay St, Charleston, SC
Cocktail Bar · French Quarter · 96 tips and reviews
Jeiran Hasan: I went for happy hour and it was absolutely amazing. One of the best cocktails I’ve ever had. They have 2 cocktails, some sort of whiskey, and some small apps for only $5! Highly recommend this place
Katie Harrell: Look up the extensive cocktail menu on their website, theginjoint.com. The cocktails listed on the regular menu are a sadly abbreviated version of what this bar offers. Real drink menu is 19 pages!
Dan Bittle: Get Jared lane as your bartender! Very fun and good at making drinks!
13. Bay Street Biergarten
7.6
549 E Bay St (at Chapel St), Charleston, SC
Beer Garden · Downtown Charleston · 57 tips and reviews
AJ: Awesome Brats served up on fresh pretzel buns with spicy mustard! Great selection of beers both local and import!
Alicia: This place is awesome! Given that they have only been open for seven days, they have been doing an awesome job of taking care of the overwhelming number of crowds and supporters from the community!
Jeffrey Kaufman: All the guys are super handsome and the girls are gorgeous. I just can't...
14. Husk
8.9
76 Queen St (btwn Meeting & King St), Charleston, SC
Southern Food Restaurant · Downtown Charleston · 265 tips and reviews
Suzannah Simmons: The Carolina Gold Rice "Risotto" w/ Roasted Fennel and Tomatoes, English Pea Pesto is hands-down the best rice dish I have ever had! Ask for Travis. He gives impeccable service!
Eater: It's impossible to ignore the place where Sean Brock cooks with his heart. It's all Southern, all the time. [Eater 18 Member]
USA TODAY: Chef Sean Brock, who was named best chef in the Southeast in the 2010 James Beard Awards, raises, butchers and smokes his own hogs. Read more.
15. Toast
7.8
155 Meeting St (at Cumberland St), Charleston, SC
Breakfast Spot · Downtown Charleston · 140 tips and reviews
Waleed 🇸🇦: I had the Eggs Meeting Street, which was the most delicious breakfast I had for a while, differently recommend it. Great atmosphere. Expect waiting in weekends.
Grace Tapert: Bottomless Mimosas everyday for $10!
Nicole Oakley: I'm from the north and never heard of the eggs meeting street. It's the best thing I've ever put in my mouth........and I've put lots of things in my mouth.