Magnolias is one of The 15 Best Southern Food Restaurants in Charleston.

1. Magnolias

9.1
185 E Bay St, Charleston, SC
Southern Food Restaurant · French Quarter · 134 tips and reviews

Bailey F.Bailey Fairbanks: One of my favorite restaurants in town. You can't beat the classic southern food with an upscale twist. The buttermilk fried chicken and the seafood grits are to die for.

Laura M.Laura Murphy: The fried green tomato appetizer is a must have!

Mindy N.Mindy Nguyen: Lovvvve the bread, pickled okra and salmon blt salad

Circa 1886 Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Southern Food Restaurants in Charleston.

2. Circa 1886 Restaurant

8.8
149 Wentworth St, Charleston, SC
Southern Food Restaurant · Harleston Village · 27 tips and reviews

NatalieNatalie: Sit at the bar and have a drink. Beautiful landscape.

Travel + LeisureTravel + Leisure: From #TLSponChat: “@TJtheGreyt: Dining at Circa 1886 is always amazing.”

The Tastes that Make the CityThe Tastes that Make the City: The Carolina gold rice is the best rice in Charleston, which is why it’s on our list of The Tastes That Make the City: Charleston. Read more.

Slightly North of Broad is one of The 15 Best Southern Food Restaurants in Charleston.

3. Slightly North of Broad

9.1
192 E Bay St, Charleston, SC
Southern Food Restaurant · French Quarter · 100 tips and reviews

Mrs. G.Mrs. Garzastein: Sit at the bar and hang out w/Trevor. Great service, the food is amazing & do try the One Ninety Too Cool! Love!

Travel + LeisureTravel + Leisure: From #TLSponChat: “@MikeLata: I vote for SNOB as the restaurant we all wanted to grow up to be.”

Glenn C.Glenn Curtis: The mayor just walked past my table

Husk is one of The 15 Best Southern Food Restaurants in Charleston.

4. Husk

8.4
76 Queen St (btwn Meeting & King St), Charleston, SC
Southern Food Restaurant · Downtown Charleston · 265 tips and reviews

MarcMarc: The Daily Meal's 101 Best Burgers in America: #7 Cheeseburger

EaterEater: 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 TODAYUSA 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.

82 Queen is one of The 15 Best Southern Food Restaurants in Charleston.

5. 82 Queen

8.6
82 Queen St (Meeting St), Charleston, SC
Southern Food Restaurant · Downtown Charleston · 66 tips and reviews

Kim O.Kim Oliver: Omg the tomato pie, Bloody Mary and Banana Pudding.....AMAZING!!!

Michael G.Michael Galpert: The She Crab soup is a must

Forrest F.Forrest Fisher: I got the She Crab Soup and it was to die for.

The Glass Onion is one of The 15 Best Southern Food Restaurants in Charleston.

6. The Glass Onion

8.5
1219 Savannah Hwy, Charleston, SC
Southern Food Restaurant · Parkwood - Farmfield · 66 tips and reviews

Food NetworkFood Network: Fresh food grown by local producers and a seasonally updated menu make The Glass Onion a true farm-to-table experience. Order the crispy chicken leg. Read more.

Emily C.Emily C: Mac n' Cheese is AMAZING...They don't always have it but if they do...GET IT! Read more.

Liz D.Liz DeLoach: Great food - most locally grown. Open for lunch and dinner. Very casual atmosphere

Hannibal's Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Southern Food Restaurants in Charleston.

7. Hannibal's Kitchen

8.6
16 Drake St, Charleston, SC
Southern Food Restaurant · Downtown Charleston · 12 tips and reviews

AbAb: Legit soul food. Eat it. Fried chicken. Mac'n'cheese. Collard greens.

Soli B.Soli Bratanatawira: Try crab and shrimp rice....

Johnathan R.Johnathan Randolph: I loved the shark steak.

Anson Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Southern Food Restaurants in Charleston.

8. Anson Restaurant

8.9
12 Anson St, Charleston, SC
Southern Food Restaurant · Downtown Charleston · 19 tips and reviews

Ms H.Ms Helene: Local oysters and catch of day (SC Snapper pictured) with succotash pineapple okra and shrimp. Fabulous service and lively atmosphere

Harvey S.Harvey Scholl: Get the fried mac and cheese. Outta this world

ChrissyChrissy: Great fried Mac n chz and she crab bisque

The Mason Jar by Fatboys is one of The 15 Best Southern Food Restaurants in Charleston.

9. The Mason Jar by Fatboys

8.5
2487 Ashley River Rd #4, Charleston, SC
Southern Food Restaurant · west of the Ashley · 2 tips and reviews

Mario S.Mario Sanchez: Best crabcake ever!!!!

LauraLaura: Crabby burger

60 Bull Cafe is one of The 15 Best Southern Food Restaurants in Charleston.

10. 60 Bull Cafe

7.9
60 A Bull St, Charleston, SC
Southern Food Restaurant · Harleston Village · 4 tips and reviews

Chrystal P.Chrystal Paulos: Nice place tucked away from CofC and MUSC. Good food, great wine selection and nice staff.

John L.John List: The chicken and waffles are an excellent choice.

Autumn C.Autumn Coxe: Chicken and waffles were delicious

Poogan's Porch is one of The 15 Best Southern Food Restaurants in Charleston.

11. Poogan's Porch

8.8
72 Queen St (at Meeting St), Charleston, SC
Southern Food Restaurant · Downtown Charleston · 225 tips and reviews

Amanda S.Amanda Scott: Order the buttermilk fried chicken or the pork chop. Both are incredible dishes. Best fried chicken I've ever tasted!

Marysol B.Marysol Burgos: show! And let me not forget to mention DELICIOUS biscuits and sweet butter served at the beginning of the meal!

Wendy S.Wendy Sauvlet: Was a bit hesitant to try the crabcakes - I'm from Maryland...we're always suspect of crabcakes outside of the Chesapeake. Poogans' crabcakes are GREAT - different from what you'd expect in Maryland

Eli's Table is one of The 15 Best Southern Food Restaurants in Charleston.

12. Eli's Table

8.2
129 Meeting St (Queen Street), Charleston, SC
Southern Food Restaurant · Downtown Charleston · 72 tips and reviews

Brian D.Brian D: Beignets! Mimosas. And the Holy City Croque Madame is amazing. Service is very friendly. Atmosphere is great. Patio is fun and relaxing (plenty of fans to keep you cool)

Shawn F.Shawn Farrar: Wonderful food and service! Try the sweet potato pancakes, biscuits and gravy, or beignets. Our server Tanya was the best!

Kitty R.Kitty Rodgers: Fasting for 24 hours before coming here is recommended! You won't want to leave anything on your plate!

Ms. Rose's Fine Food & Cocktails is one of The 15 Best Southern Food Restaurants in Charleston.

13. Ms. Rose's Fine Food & Cocktails

8.0
1090 Sam Rittenberg Blvd (at Gamecock Ave), Charleston, SC
Southern Food Restaurant · west of the Ashley · 44 tips and reviews

Will B.Will Bullock: The specialty cocktails are insane. Holiday Bourbon, cucumber 'tini, etc. Trust your bartender

Eric R.Eric Reardon: Amazing food. amazing service. great cocktails. this is definitely a must try place for anyone looking for a great dining experience in Charleston. A+++

Desi T.Desi Torres: Jamaican meat pies are awesome!!!

The Southern General is one of The 15 Best Southern Food Restaurants in Charleston.

14. The Southern General

7.8
3157 Maybank Hwy Unit Ed, Johns Island, SC
Southern Food Restaurant · 10 tips and reviews

RyanRyan: You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Ask your server, they'll give you a great description and help you choose your sandwich destiny!

Marty B.Marty B: Black bean burger, pulled pork sandwich, lowcountry sloppy joe, Greek wrap. Never had a bad sandwich here.

Kelly M.Kelly Moran: Great local place

Toast is one of The 15 Best Southern Food Restaurants in Charleston.

15. Toast

7.9
2026 Savannah Hwy (skylark dr), Charleston, SC
Southern Food Restaurant · west of the Ashley · 9 tips and reviews

Pam C.Pam Crum: The French toast, bacon, omelettes, home fries. Take your pick and the people are so friendly. To have great fresh food and great service is the best. I always come here when in Charleston.

Jane K.Jane Kaufmann: Crab dip was good.

Pam R.Pam Rosensohn: Eggs Benedict was fabulous!!! Also my husband had the Eye@opener!!! Service and atmosphere was like being at home!!!