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1. Circa 1886 Restaurant
2,188 reviewsClosed Now
American, Contemporary$$$$Menu
“Every part of the meal was the best we had in town, from the fried quail appe...”
“Unique menu with Quail as an option.”
2. Charleston Grill
1,944 reviewsClosed Now
American, Contemporary$$$$Menu
“... amazing oysters sea scallops ahi tuna and 22 oz rib eye with sides of cha...”
“Steak was OK as was the salmon.”
3. Peninsula Grill
2,755 reviewsClosed Now
American$$$$Menu
“... Gras, House salad, Grilled Salmon, ...”
“The swordfish was declared the “best ev...”
4. Grill 225
2,373 reviewsClosed Now
Seafood, American$$$$Menu
“... perfectly cooked filet and I had a beautifully presented lobster thermador.”
“The escargot and oyster Rockefeller were amazing.”
5. 82 Queen
4,101 reviewsClosed Now
American, Soups$$$$Menu
“... others at my table both had the salmon & both said it was delicious.”
“The best She-Crab Soup I have ever had, the best salmon (and a beautiful pres...”
6. Cru Cafe
2,938 reviewsClosed Now
American$$ - $$$
“Delightful tasty mussels on a sunny porch”
“The pecan crusted fried Brie was an amazing starter and the duck breast and s...”
7. Amen Street Fish & Raw Bar
2,937 reviewsClosed Now
American, Bar$$ - $$$Menu
“The oysters are amazing and the scallops were cooked perfectly.”
“I’d love to try the beet salad and Tuna tartar on my next visit!! Delicious c...”
8. Magnolias
7,485 reviewsClosed Now
American, Seafood$$$$Menu
“Among us we had the grouper, crab cakes and duck breast (special).”
“The salad was uniquely prepared and the fresh fish was perfect!”
9. Slightly North of Broad
4,168 reviewsClosed Now
American$$$$Menu
“Our clams starter was superb and perfect for 3 to share.”
“For appetizers, the Carolina quail was a standout – perfectly prepared with a...”
10. High Cotton Charleston
2,550 reviewsClosed Now
Steakhouse, Seafood$$$$Menu
“From the she crab soup to the shrimp and grits / steak and duck..ALL delicious!”
“The rack of lamb was excellent as was my wife’s blackened halibut.”
11. The Palmetto Cafe
413 reviewsClosed Now
American, Cafe$$$$Menu
“Starting with a perfectly cooked salmon wellington, carved ham, duck, sea bas...”
“... lunch we’ve had in years.Love salmon and love to cook but can’t duplicate...”
12. Kilwins Chocolate and Ice Cream
423 reviewsClosed Now
Dessert, American$$ - $$$Menu
“Charleston Chronicles”
“Kids love this place!”
13. Hank's Seafood Restaurant
4,367 reviewsClosed Now
American, Seafood$$$$Menu
“I had wonderful grilled swordfish, some...”
“DELICIOUS CRAB CAKES, NICE ATMOSPHERE a...”
14. FIG
2,278 reviewsClosed Now
American$$$$
“Swordfish and black bass were our entrees which were fabulous.”
“My wife's homemade pasta with porchetta and my friend's grouper with grilled...”
15. Anson Restaurant
910 reviewsClosed Now
American, Seafood$$$$Menu
“... oysters from Brunswick GA, wild salmon ceviche, fresh Maine lobster salad...”
“I had the duck confit and my wife the crab cakes.”
16. Fleet Landing Restaurant
6,076 reviewsClosed Now
American, Bar$$ - $$$Menu
“... water, service was great swordfish was perfect along with the key lime pie.”
“Dinner was delicious - we had the crab cakes (great meat), the triggerfish an...”
17. East Bay Meeting House Bar & Cafe
384 reviewsClosed Now
American, Cafe$$ - $$$Menu
“Excellent Afternoon Tea”
“The menu outside drew us in, and the sandwiches made us fans!”
18. Kaminsky's Dessert Cafe
1,527 reviewsClosed Now
Dessert, American$$ - $$$Menu
“We had the Carrot Cake and Martinis.”
“Almond Joy cake and Coconut Cream pie.”
19. City Lights Coffee
322 reviewsClosed Now
Coffee & Tea, American$
“Right in downtown, we stopped in for coffee before touring the city for the day.”
“City Lights Coffee on Market Street in Charleston is a reliable and dependabl...”
20. Hyman's Seafood
7,363 reviewsClosed Now
Steakhouse, Bar$$ - $$$Menu
“The food was perfect (the mussels for me, and a salad with a filet of pollock...”
“The Salmon and Grits was the right combination of delicious flavor.”
21. East Bay Deli - Downtown
507 reviewsClosed Now
Quick Bites, American$$ - $$$Menu
“Great little deli along our bike route which had a great Cuban & Reuben sandw...”
“Great Pastrami”
22. Poogan's Porch
7,575 reviewsClosed Now
American$$ - $$$Menu
“We highly recommend the BBQ Mahi mahi and the pan-seared scallops.”
“I definitely recommend the Barbecue Mahi Mahi, the Sea Scallops, and the Pork...”
23. Griffon
717 reviewsClosed Now
American, Bar$Menu
“... the fish & chips (YUM!) and the wings.”
“Great wings, fries, burgers, and the Fi...”
24. Charleston Crab House-Market St
3,177 reviewsClosed Now
American, Bar$$ - $$$Menu
“Enjoyed she crab soup, a delicious salad and a bloody mary.”
“The entre'e with crab cakes, crab legs and shrimp was Awesome!”
25. Caviar & Bananas
443 reviewsClosed Now
Quick Bites, American$$ - $$$Menu
“Perfect Place Downtown CHS for a Quick Sandwich or Salad”
“We had the sliced steak with savory horseradish and the Baja salad (together...”
26. Pavilion Bar
885 reviewsClosed Now
American, Bar$$ - $$$
“Tuna stack is to die for.”
“He recommended the tuna tower which was one of the best I’ve had in Charleston.”
27. Muse Restaurant & Wine Bar
491 reviewsClosed Now
Wine Bar$$ - $$$Menu
“Others at the table liked their dishes (sea bass, orzo salad, and bolognese).”
“The steak was cooked to perfection, scallops very good etc.”
28. Sticky Fingers
1,573 reviewsClosed Now
American, Bar$$ - $$$Menu
“Delicious wings”
“Fine Ribs, Excellent Service and Fun In...”
29. Sweetwater Cafe
601 reviewsClosed Now
American, Cafe$
“... so good, so I went for the biscuits and gravy southern style and was so h...”
“The biscuits and gravy are outstanding as well!”
30. Toast Restaurant
6,452 reviewsClosed Now
American$$ - $$$Menu
“Shrimp and grits with huge biscuits!”
“They are salad plate size & delicious.”
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