Diners' Choice: Healthy restaurants in Charleston

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall healthy cuisine in Charleston? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

O-Ku

4.9

4.9 (2879)

$30 and under

Japanese

Downtown Charleston

About the restaurant

O-Ku, a Japanese restaurant in Charleston, South Carolina, is a triumph of execution and concept. The restaurant's menu is a modern take on traditional Japanese cuisine, and it features fresh, seasonal ingredients that are prepared with care. The dishes are beautifully presented, and the flavors are both complex and delicate. Focused on incorporating authentically Japanese flavors into the fare, O-Ku's menu is comprised of signature contemporary Japanese entrées and traditional sushi of the season reflecting the uniquely designed space. Guests can enjoy chef specialties including kurobuta pulled pork don-buri, braised short rib with shiso pesto, coconut curry, and hakozushi a box-style sushi. A wide variety of nigiri, sashimi and crudos are also available. The beverage program at O-Ku is a sophisticated blend of specialty cocktails, premium sake, bubbles, red and white wines and unique beer selections.

Top review

Andrew

Dined 1 day ago

Amazing , great food, very nicely presented, would recommend

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4.7

4.7 (397)

$31 to $50

Farm-to-table

Downtown Charleston

About the restaurant

Vegetable & seafood driven small plates with a seasonal, always-revolving menu served in a trendy, industrial setting combining upscale fare with a laid back experience. Our tasting menu is available in the entire restaurant 6 days a week. Selected for OpenTables "Top 10 Diners' Choice Winners in Charleston" in 2024!

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AlbertoVIP

Dined on Jun 7, 2025

One of our best meals in Charlotte. The flavors were all delicious and had a great variety of Vegetarian and Vegan options.

Bistronomy by Nico Downtown

4.7

4.7 (306)

$31 to $50

French

Downtown Charleston

About the restaurant

Bistronomy by Nico invites you to experience a Parisian bistro in the heart of Charleston. Led by acclaimed French Master Chef Nico Romo, this charming restaurant offers a delightful mix of classic French dishes and innovative culinary creations.

The warm and inviting ambiance features a sleek, modern interior and a long marble bar, ideal for pre-dinner drinks. The menu tempts with dishes like escargot, goat cheese spring rolls, steak frites, and tuna crudo.

Chef Romo's dedication to French cuisine is evident in every dish, crafted with fresh, seasonal ingredients and expert technique. The impressive wine list focuses on French varietals, and the cocktail menu includes craft cocktails, and mocktails.

Please be sure to include every member of your party in your reservation. Reservations made for a smaller party than arrives may not be able to be accommodated. Kiddos count, as well! Merci!

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DianaVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Food was delicious and the staff provided us with a lovely card for our anniversary. We also received an unexpected treat at the end of our meal. Highly recommend!

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Experience

Bastille Day with Bistronomy

Experience

Mercy of the Chef

Kersey House

4.7

4.7 (82)

$30 and under

French

Summerville

About the restaurant

Kersey House invites you to experience a slice of Parisian charm in Summerville. This beautifully restored historic home offers a cozy atmosphere, perfect for a casual lunch or an elegant dinner. Chef Nico Romo, South Carolina's only French Master Chef, presents a menu that highlights classic French cuisine with fresh, seasonal ingredients. From delectable escargots to perfectly seared duck breast, each dish reflects Chef Romo's dedication to simple, elegant dining. Kersey House also features a stunning event space, ideal for weddings, private parties, and corporate gatherings. The manicured garden and flexible setup options create an unforgettable experience tailored to your needs. Whether you're enjoying a romantic dinner or hosting a memorable gathering, Kersey House promises an exceptional culinary journey. Please be sure to include every member of your party in your reservation. Reservations made for a smaller party than arrives may not be able to be accommodated.

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Aeri

Dined 5 days ago

The food was excellent and ambience was great. It was a second time and this was for lunch special. We enjoyed it!

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Experience

Kersey’s Bastille Feast

Experience

Mercy of the Chef at Kersey House

Oscar's of Summerville

4.6

4.6 (95)

$31 to $50

American

Summerville

About the restaurant

Oscar's of Summerville is an upscale casual restaurant that specializes in serving traditional American favorites and other creative cuisine. Oscar's of Summerville offers a full-service bar, seating in the main dining room or lounge as well as a porch or private banquet room. The menu features small plates of steamed PEI mussels, smoked gouda grit cakes, lump crab cakes, jumbo shrimp cocktail, cheesy mushrooms and coconut fried shrimp. Other offerings at Oscar's of Summerville include soups, sides and grilled entrées. Items off the grill are served with choice of side, sauce and salad. Additional entrées include grilled chicken breast, chicken carbonara and shrimp and grits.

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VickiVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Food was delicious Charles is a wonderful and knowledgeable server Our favorite place

Ma'am Saab

4.6

4.6 (336)

$30 and under

Pakistani

Downtown Charleston

About the restaurant

Ma’am Saab is a bold, modern Pakistani restaurant redefining the dining scene in Charleston’s historic district. Inspired by the vibrant energy of today’s Pakistan, our kitchen blends age-old recipes with contemporary flair, offering an experience that feels both rooted and refreshingly unexpected.

Step into Ma’am Saab and you’ll find yourself on a flavor journey from the bustling streets of Karachi to the greenlands of Lahore, reimagined through a modern lens. Our menu pays homage to tradition while pushing boundaries, featuring craveable dishes like our signature Butter Chicken, with its rich and velvety golden curry; the off-menu Lamb Biryani, a slow-braised, deeply spiced classic (available in limited quantities nightly); the bold and fiery Chicken Karahi; and Taj-e-Sabzi, a crown jewel of seasonal vegetables elevated with spice and soul.

Come for the food. Stay for the storytelling. This is Pakistani cuisine—modern, magnetic, and unapologetically flavorful.

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Jesse

Dined 3 days ago

Was such an awesome experience! The food was amazing. My 70s father doesn’t like what he calls “ethnic food” and the best review for Maam Saab is that he absolutely loved everything and wants to go back!

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Experience

Ma'am Saab Tasting Menu Experience

The Peacock Charleston

4.5

4.5 (360)

$31 to $50

American

Downtown Charleston

About the restaurant

The Peacock is an art deco-inspired setting with distinct spaces on each floor - spanning 12,000 sq ft. We offer something for everyone at any time of day. The main dining will be open Monday through Thursday from 4:00pm to 10:00pm for dinner (and stays open until 2 a.m. for cocktails), 11:30am-3:00pm for lunch/brunch Friday-Sunday, transitioning into dinner service from 3:00pm until 10:30pm for kitchen hours, serving drinks at the bar until 2am. Our second-floor peacock lounge opens Friday & Saturday at 5 p.m. and stays open until 2 a.m (also available for private rentals.) On the second floor, you will find V's our entertainment space where you can see a show or have a VIP experience dancing the night away. Finally, experience the splendor of a Charleston evening from our rooftop bar/lounge. We also offer three VIP areas for reservations on the roof (they seat 10-12 people and have private TVs). We look forward to hosting you at the Peacock!

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Bev

Dined 6 days ago

Our waitress was very sweet. She took great care of us. The fried green tomatoes were incredible. I highly recommend.

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Popular dish

Caesar Salad

Popular dish

Crispy Chicken Sandwich

Port of Call - Food & Brew

4.5

4.5 (32)

$31 to $50

American

Downtown Charleston

About the restaurant

Port of Call in Charleston offers a fusion of coastal charm and culinary innovation. With a menu celebrating Southern classics with a modern twist, impeccable service, and an inviting ambiance, it's a culinary gem for locals and visitors alike. Come savor the essence of Southern hospitality and excellence at Port of Call.

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Teresa

Dined 1 day ago

First time to PoC. The menu is what attracted us and the food did not disappoint (quality taste and nice portions). Good cocktails and amazing service. Great prices. We will definitely plan another visit.

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Experience

Port of Call Happy Hour

The Longboard - Sullivan's Island

4.4

4.4 (332)

$30 and under

Seafood

Sullivan's Island

About the restaurant

The Longboard - Sullivan’s Island is the 2nd iteration of The Longboard concept, originally born on St. John [USVI], opened May 2015 in the heart of Cruz Bay. Like the flagship concept, the S.I. location offers light & health fares and creative cocktails inspired by coastal regions around the globe. This location also embraces the rustic, wood-fire cuisine of the group’s other Caribbean locale [The Easterly – St. Thomas], focusing on fresh & local seafood, handcrafted cocktails, and an extensive wine list... all with a Lowcountry focus in mind.

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Francesca

Dined 2 days ago

Our waitress was so attentive and amazing! Thank you!

Well Hung Vineyard and Restaurant

4.1

4.1 (799)

$30 and under

American

Downtown Charleston

About the restaurant

Well Hung Vineyard was started in 2008 by three women in Virginia! “Well Hung” is a well known term within the wine industry for robust grapes hanging low.

Well Hung Vineyard’s wine is sourced from California, Washington & Oregon. Five of our twelve wines have won medals in the last few months. Our Petit Verdot won best in class, out of 200 wineries a few months ago.

Come by and try out our amazing food, wines and cocktail selection from the beauty of our second floor patio, our grand second floor dinning room, or our white oak bar!

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Jackie

Dined on Jun 20, 2025

Food and service was very good. Wine flights were good as well. Would highly recommend the chicken and fried potatoes, best sauce i have ever eaten.

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Popular dish

Well Hung Waffle Burger

Popular dish

Shrimp and Grits

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