1. Chez Nous
8.6
6 Payne Ct, Charleston, SC
French Restaurant · Cannonborough - Elliottborough · 16 tips and reviews
Travel + Leisure: This southern French restaurant occupies an 1835 house, with a cozy bar and 16 candlelit tables. Dishes may include farro with cucumbers and tomatoes and grouper with caramelized lemon.
Kalyn Robbins: Adorable! Perfect for romantic date nights.
Manoj Ambalavanan: Incredible culinary experience- simple yet delicious menu in a small, packed yet intimate space. one of the best in SC
3. Charleston Grill
8.5
224 King St, Charleston, SC
American Restaurant · Downtown Charleston · 35 tips and reviews
Off The Quad: Oooooo look who’s fancy now. Must be date night. Stick around for the TDF dessert. Thats DTF spelled backwards, or something.
Jordan David: Ask for Justin, a phenomenal server with intimate knowledge of menu. 6 course tasting menu is way to go-great restaurant all around.
Gary Edwards: chef's tasting menu is divine. the best offering in Charleston
4. Peninsula Grill
8.6
112 N Market St, Charleston, SC
American Restaurant · Downtown Charleston · 47 tips and reviews
Planters Inn: Peninsula Grill offers the most romantic outdoor dining in Charleston. Its courtyard is lovely.
Charleston Area CVB: With its twelve delicious layers of Southern perfection, the Ultimate Coconut Cake is not just a dessert, it’s an experience. Served at one of Charleston’s most romantic restaurants.
Jamie Biering: From the Caviar to the Steak and in between the very BEST meal I’ve had!!! Wow!!!
6. Hall's Chophouse
9.2
434 King St (at John St), Charleston, SC
Steakhouse · Downtown Charleston · 137 tips and reviews
Brian Johnson: Great food and service. Not a place to go if you're looking for a quiet, intimate atmosphere.
Daniel Allard: Mind blown. Very efficient staff, intimate and traditional setting, but the food was outstanding- if you like red meat cooked and served to perfection, this place is not to be missed!
Brian Wilder: Amazing food. Excellent service. Nothing like keping the old-school steakhouse traditions alive.
8. McCrady's
8.5
2 Unity Aly, Charleston, SC
New American Restaurant · French Quarter · 56 tips and reviews
Peter Perdue: My wife and I tried the swordfish and it was amazing. And what a great space and bar. Very romantic setting. We will definitely be returning here on future visits to Charleston.
Noah Weiss: Fantastic Sean Brock brunch. Hot Brown, Sunny Side Egg and Pan con Tomate, Smoked Trout, Soft Scramble both standouts.
Eater: Inventive cuisine, pre-Prohibition cocktails and a gorgeous space that dates from the early 1800’s make McCrady’s one of the best restaurants that this city has to offer. [Eater 18 Member]
9. Circa 1886 Restaurant
9.1
149 Wentworth St, Charleston, SC
Southern Food Restaurant · Harleston Village · 27 tips and reviews
W magazine: Ideal for a romantic meal for two. The menu tends toward gamier options like antelope loin with chick pea barigoule, olive oil cured olives and feta, a nod to the region's hunting traditions. Read more.
Carmen Dwiggins: If you haven't been you really should go! It's amazing. The antelope is fantastic as well as any of the seafood.
Travel + Leisure: From #TLSponChat: “@TJtheGreyt: Dining at Circa 1886 is always amazing.”
10. Husk
9.0
76 Queen St (btwn Meeting & King St), Charleston, SC
Southern Food Restaurant · Downtown Charleston · 265 tips and reviews
Travel + Leisure: After a whiskey cocktail at Husk Bar, head to dinner in the neighboring historic house, with a romantic two-story porch and a floor-to-ceiling chalkboard highlighting regional farmers and purveyors.
Meaghan Dunn: Mile Zero cocktail is a great 'not your average' light summer cocktail, and the red snapper entree is delicious. Try to get a table on the upper porch - Relaxing, candlelit atmosphere
Robert Rogers: Bacon cornbread with honey pork butter #nuff_said
11. Oak Steakhouse
8.5
17 Broad St, Charleston, SC
Steakhouse · Charlestowne · 37 tips and reviews
Elizabeth Yannone: If you're with someone you love ask to sit on the little room on the 3rd floor for a romantic quiet space
Brad Totherow: Try an Innis & Gunn, wood barrel aged for 77 days. Perfect with the Filet!
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.
12. The Grocery
9.0
4 Cannon St (at King St), Charleston, SC
American Restaurant · Cannonborough - Elliottborough · 47 tips and reviews
Corley Stone: Great service, cozy and romantic date spot. Farm/Sea to table. Really yummy.
Adam Salomone: The fried pickled green tomatoes are outstanding, sweet and sour with a nice kick. And served on an old Coke bottle that's been cut in half
Mark Durney: Stick to the small plates, bone marrow is a must.
13. Stars Rooftop
8.2
495 King St (btwn Morris & Radcliffe St), Charleston, SC
Cocktail Bar · Radcliffeborough · 48 tips and reviews
Allison Kaminski: Great venue!! Good for dates or large parties. Went for a bachelorette party and shared apps! Ask for the waiters advice... They won't steer you wrong
Trae F: Great rooftop bar with a very young crowd.
Chuck Roberts: The food is wonderful, as are the drinks. The restaurant itself has a very comfortable feel, with lots of leather and wood. We enjoyed our filets and will be returning soon
15. 167 Raw
9.5
289 E Bay St, Charleston, SC
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Charleston · 65 tips and reviews
Eric Morris: Awesome, small lunch spot on East Bay with great oysters.
Melissa Au: Hands down the best lobster roll I have ever had. I would come back to Charleston just for it. Take note that 167 is tiny so expect a wait but it's totally worth it!!
xelster: Very nice small hipster place. Raw bar, fish tacos, nice selection of local beers.