Best American Restaurants in Downtown Charleston
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Downtown Charleston Restaurants
Treat your taste buds: Explore Downtown Charleston restaurants.
Downtown Charleston Restaurants
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This is the BEST restaurant we have been to. The food is nothing short of brilliant. Every bite is packed full of flavor and left us wanting more. The guys in the kitchen work together as a cohesive unit and put out brilliant food. We will be back every time we come to Charleston. This is a MUST to any local or visitor. Thank you for an amazing experience! More
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A visit to Charleston should include dining at this superb restaurant. It could not have been a finer meal, service ambiance. A elegant restaurant with all the pluses including the prices. More
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Charleston Grill is an outstanding Restaurant if you’re looking for devine food, outstanding attentive service. This is one of our regular spots for date night, and stops when guests visit. We always request Andrew for our Service he will take care of all of your dining desires. Let him know Mr. Lopez sent you. More
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The food was superb and the chef went out of his way by surprising us with a tasting menu for our anniversary. The wait staff was attentive and friendly. More
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Evening was perfect from start to finish. Our waiter was attentive but not atrusive. Food was amazing. More
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First time at The Macintosh. The level of service and attention from all the staff was phenomenal. Was very pleased with the wine selection. We had the ricotta gnudi, swordfish, and pork shoulder. The food was perfect... Alas, we did not save room for dessert. More
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This is a great place to go for a nice downtown dinner, we went for our anniversary and it became our favorite downtown venue so far. It is fancy but not with white tablecloth pretentiousness. The wine is excellent, the cocktails are excellent; the aesthetic is nice, high contrast black and white and wood, plus intimate darkness and candlelight; the food has robust flavor dimensions. The service is friendly and welcoming. I recommend the Chef's Table option where you let them choose a 3 course meal for you- we had no disappointments and were thrilled with this experience. Go for a walk down King Street after for the quintessential Charleston downtown experience. More
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The flavors are outrageous! We LOVE this place. Recommend it highly! Be sure to talk with the owners - they are are lovely and there most of the time. More
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Stopped for brunch and selected the buffet vs ordering off the menu. It was outstanding. The food on the buffet was really excellent and constantly being refreshed. There was an incredible selection of hot items, fruit, pastries, and everything you could want. The caramel brioche was something you don’t normally see on a buffet and was worth the trip all by itself! The peach tea was exceptional. In addition to the excellent food the ambiance was great. Large walls of glass looking in to a beautiful garden courtyard made for a very peaceful brunch. To top it off, the service was outstanding. While I selected the buffet, the wait staff and servers were all extremely attentive and just added to the overall excellent experience. While not inexpensive, the whole experience was worth every penny and then some. More
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I had a wonderful evening at O-Ku, the food was wonderful, and staff was incredible. They were eager to help us with any questions (I'm not a sushi snob), and did not ever attempt to rush us to open a table. O-Ku provided one of the best dinner experiences my daughter and I have had, I highly recommend visiting them. Kayla was our waitress, and she was an absolute joy to have helping us. She actually took the time to talk to us, and answer honestly when guiding us through our selections. Other staff also made it a point to occasionally check on us and were visibly pleased that my daughter and I were enjoying ourselves. Again, a wonderful experience from start to finish. More
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Wonderful ambiance, welcoming staff, and delicious food attractively presented. I enjoyed the razor clam appetizer, a different variation than the previous time I had it. It was perfectly prepared, with tender clams in a citrus-y broth, which didn't overwhelm their sweet flavor. The swordfish entrée was likewise perfection: swordfish medallions done exactly right, with salsa verde and succotash of butter beans and field peas, I think. Ice cream made in house was rich and some great flavors, one was banana cream pie and strawberry another. More
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Recommended by a friend, we booked a reservation for our first meal in Charleston and were thrilled with every aspect of Hanks. The crab cakes were the best ever and don’t miss the pecan pie for dessert. More
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Great food and attentive service. We have high expectations when we go here, and as usual they were exceeded. More
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Fabulous from beginning to end. We went for the special Pita brunch. Had three different peters, falafel, BLT, and a spicy eggplant. Each was amazing. The guava danish, and the Israeli croissants were perfect.The service staff, owner, and chef were really attentive without being overbearing. This is a really special place. Can’t wait to go for dinner. More
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Beautiful restaurant with a very unique menu. Exceptional staff! Make sure you make reservations with plenty of time. More
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Very interesting and delicious menu. A great restaurant and highly recommend More
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Our favorite! Casual, but upscale in terms of food & service. The patio is perfect for a night on with friends to enjoy their delicious food and drinks. More
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Wine bar with high volume sound. Food was interesting and mostly it worked. Wine choices Euro centric, some depth of interest, seemed to work with the crowd. More
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The best gumbo I have ever tasted! Fantastic service! Good she crab soup! More
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Fabulous Classic Charleston Experience!! From the gas-lit lamps outside, to the personal service inside, and the delicious food, I highly recommend this Charleston favorite. We had 3 fish dishes, plus the NY Strip steak dish - all terrific with great accompaniments. The almond basket with ice cream dessert is enough for 2 - 3 people, and im still dreaming about it. Great wine menu. Our waiter, Darnell, made our evening a celebration. More
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Great burger and fries! Highly recommend. Amazing burger deal on Monday’s too! More
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All of the dishes were creative and flavorful. Our foursome We shared many apps and entrees and we loved them all! Great vegetarian options. Loved every bite!! And the value was great as well! More
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Excellent dinner with some of the best service I've ever had - just a wonderful dining experience More
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Great place-delicious food! More
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Not a wide variety of food choices, but best burger I have had in awhile! More
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Our favorite dinner on our girls weekend to Charleston. We had the gin-cured salmon, wreckfish, creme brûlée and the chocolate hazelnut dessert. Great wine recommendation by our server. Beautiful, intimate and cozy atmosphere. Loved it! More
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Great experience! Professional and polite staff. Great cocktails, wine and brown water selection! Apps and entrees were excellent!!! More
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Family and friends dinner while on vacation. Party of 13. Place was not crowded which worked for our party. Food was awesome and service outstanding. Couldn’t have asked for a better place to celebrate. More
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Wonderful evening, just the right amount of attention. More
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Excellent service and food. Loved the quiet atmosphere so it was easy to have a conversation. I will come back the next chance I get to return to Charleston! More
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Birthday dinner for a friend More
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Delicious with wonderful service! Enjoyed it so much we went back the next night. More
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Always great, wonderful for special occasions! A FAVORITE Steakhouse! More
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Friends came in from up north and I wanted to try a place we had not been to before so I chose Muse! A really great restaurant overall. I love when someone takes an old Charleston house and turns it into something wonderful. More
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Conveniently located on Broad St. The Blind Tiger is a great spot to grab a meal and a cold beverage. We went for lunch and loved the simplified menu options and more so, impressed by how good the food tasted. Highly recommend eating outside, great atmosphere and friendly staff. More
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Very cool spot...feels like you’re in a French bistro. Friend had a delicious Croque Monsieur she had remembered from 6 years ago. I loved the mesclun salad with homemade dressing. Another friend really liked the pommes frites. Would like to go back for drinks and mussels. More
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Best Shrimp and grits ever. More
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Great outdoor dining experience! The burgers are delicious! More
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Our server, Rachel, was the consummate professional. She provided excellent service, offered good advice on good choices and has a great customer service oriented interpersonal skills. More
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Wonderful celebration of our Anniversary. Thank you for the excellent service and great food. More
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Fantastic experience! Excellent wait staff and the food and drink and was out of control delicious. Will certainly return for our next birthday celebration! More
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Already mentioned to several individuals in the area and who spend quite a bit of time in the area. More
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Great food and great beer! We really loved the fried chicken night! More
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Good food, great service, and super ambiance. Not only all of those, but their own parking lot -- never a given in downtown Charleston. Definitely five stars! More
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Great food, awesome experience More
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Food and service was excellent. We are definitely going back. More
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Exquisite and creative dishes that exceeded my expectation! More
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I had a lovely dinner with one of my best friends who was visiting Charleston and staying at Grand Bohemian (Eleve is at Grand Bohemian) We spent 3 hours sipping wine and noshing. The service was lovely- food was fresh and delicious and we never felt rushed. Plus the view from the roof deck is breathtaking. More
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It was the perfect place for a large group with children. Glad we came! staff all pleasant and helpful. More
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We look forward to welcoming diners interested in celebrating the bounty of Charleston, SC in a contemporary and modern setting with our local fresh seafood, and local produce as much as possible. Come by Hooked Seafood today and find out why you'll be Hooked, after your first meal.More
Great Family place. We ordered the "rub" ribs as our daughter doesnt like the sauce, and some of the ribs seemed overcooked. But all and all I enjoyed the flavor and the other fixings. Fun place, easy to get in and out and great service. More
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This is Trident Tech's culinary school restaurant. The service is superb. The food is very good, but can be a little spotty. Their menus vary from week to week, so be sure to see what their menu will be before making reservations. Expect to pay less than half what you would pay for a comparable meal downtown. More
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Discover Downtown Charleston
The downtown area of Charleston is rich in South Carolina state history and features a wide assortment of restaurants. Seafood is abundant in town as it's caught fresh daily. From tourists to locals, food is on the mind of many while they are walking along the city streets. You'll find that grits are a staple for downtown Charleston along with specially prepared coffees. There are outdoor cafes that allow you to enjoy the scenery, and oyster roasts are held by the dock. Meals are prepared fresh so that you can enjoy the flavors that blend together. Southern charm is found in older restaurants that feature picture windows, giving a brilliant view of people passing by on the city streets.
Discover Downtown Charleston
The downtown area of Charleston is rich in South Carolina state history and features a wide assortment of restaurants. Seafood is abundant in town as it's caught fresh daily. From tourists to locals, food is on the mind of many while they are walking along the city streets. You'll find that grits are a staple for downtown Charleston along with specially prepared coffees. There are outdoor cafes that allow you to enjoy the scenery, and oyster roasts are held by the dock. Meals are prepared fresh so that you can enjoy the flavors that blend together. Southern charm is found in older restaurants that feature picture windows, giving a brilliant view of people passing by on the city streets.
