Diners' Choice: Most Booked restaurants in Charleston

OpenTable

Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for the most booked restaurants in Charleston? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 500,000 new global diner reviews from the past month. We sort the results by location 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!

Church and Union - Charleston

4.5

4.5 (9023)

$31 to $50

American

Downtown Charleston

About the restaurant

A 5th Street Group Concept. Modern-American cuisine served in a casual yet refined atmosphere. Menu by Executive Chef Doug Watson & Bravo Top Chef Alum Chef Partner Jamie Lynch.

Top review

Pat

Dined 1 day ago

Spectacular experience and wait staff was really great! Very interesting venue with a lot to see.

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4.5

4.5 (209)

$31 to $50

Italian

Downtown Charleston

About the restaurant

Pelato, the beloved Brooklyn-Italian restaurant is a family-run eatery offering a memorable dining experience with small plates featuring cherished family recipes. A mural wall adorned with original photographs reflects the family's Brooklyn heritage.

The menu celebrates authentic Italian flavors with a Brooklyn twist, featuring classic dishes like Potato Croquettes, Baked Clams Oreganata, and Chicken Parmigiana, along with house-made pastas. Don't miss the classic desserts like rainbow cookies & zeppoles to complete your meal.
Outdoor dining available year-round in our enclosed, covered, & heated patio.

20% gratuity will be applied to groups of 6 or more. Split checks may be divided up to 4 credit cards at equal value. A corkage fee of $45 per 750ml will be applied to guests bringing their own wine (limit 2 bottles). A dessert plating fee of $5 per person will be applied to any outside desserts. Due to high demand, tables are subject to a 2-hour limit.

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Amy

Dined 7 days ago

Excellent food & service! Love the menu and drinks were yummy!

Fleet Landing Restaurant & Bar

4.6

4.6 (8109)

$30 and under

Seafood

Downtown Charleston

About the restaurant

Fleet Landing Restaurant & Bar is Charleston's Best Waterfront Dining with a focus on local and sustainable produce and seafood. Housed in a 1940s retired naval building on the east side of the Charleston peninsula, Fleet Landing features a fusion of classic and contemporary Southern seafood fare in a setting that celebrates the area's waterfront heritage.

We take reservations and invite you to make them as far in advance as possible, as they fill up weeks in advance. We always invite walk-ins to join the waitlist when you arrive. If there is no availability on OpenTable, we are fully committed for reservations, and you are invited to join the waitlist when you arrive. For groups of 5-10, please give us a call at 843.722.8100. Larger groups are usually booked several weeks in advance. The largest group that we are able to accommodate is 10 guests. Please note, we do require your full party to be in the building in order to be seated at your table.

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Charles

Dined 6 days ago

Server was Excellent… nice young lady….smart, intuitive and very service oriented

California Dreaming - Charleston - Priority Seating

4.4

4.4 (3386)

$30 and under

American

West Ashley

About the restaurant

Since 1987, California Dreaming has been a proud part of the Charleston, SC community. Our spacious, open setting features floor-to-ceiling windows that offer stunning views of the Ashley River, creating the perfect backdrop for a lively night out. You can also enjoy these panoramic views from our wrap-around deck, complete with a bar and easily accessible by boat. Whether you're craving low country favorites or our famous prime rib, California Dreaming is a favorite among both locals and tourists.

**Please note that we provide Advance Priority Seating to reduce wait times and expedite the seating process when your entire party arrives. To ensure the best experience for all guests, we seat groups of up to 6. While larger groups are seated separately, this arrangement is flexible during quieter hours.

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James

Dined 2 days ago

The food was so good and the service was excellent!

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Boathouse at Breach Inlet

4.6

4.6 (5569)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Isle of Palms

About the restaurant

This waterfront locale is historically known as the launching site of our country's first submarine, the H.L. Hunley. Poised at the breach between the Intracoastal Waterway and the Atlantic, you can enjoy a meal amongst the spectacular sunset views and balmy ocean breezes of the Isle of Palms. Come early and have a cocktail at the Rooftop Bar while enjoying amazing views before dining.

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AliceVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Fresh, wonderfully prepared seafood and steak! Waiter was friendly and knowledgeable.

Jackrabbit Filly

4.9

4.9 (290)

$30 and under

Chinese

North Charleston

About the restaurant

Jackrabbit Filly proudly serves award-winning, heritage driven New Chinese American cuisine in the heart of Park Circle, North Charleston. Our ingredients support local farmers and fishermen. Our wines are all-natural and support women producers. And our cocktail list supports a good time. We can't wait to have you in!

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Nicole

Dined 3 days ago

As always, an amazing experience. The food is insanely delicious.

Tavern & Table

4.5

4.5 (2788)

$30 and under

American

Mount Pleasant

About the restaurant

Tavern & Table is the dream child of Cecil & Dianne Crowley, Andy Palmer & Jeff Condon. After years of working together on various successful restaurant concepts, they wanted to bring together the very best aspects of fine dining and casual hospitality in a beautiful and comfortable setting. Tavern & Table is more than a restaurant, it was created to be a gathering place where people sit in comfort and share small plates for the table or enjoy a hearty meal. The bartenders know the fine art of cocktail making and their interest in flavor and presentation comes alive in not only in the food but in barrel aged cocktails that are created in-house.

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Morgan

Dined 7 days ago

Wonderful atmosphere and delicious food! Highly recommended!

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NICO Oysters + Seafood

4.7

4.7 (554)

$31 to $50

Oyster Bar

Mount Pleasant

About the restaurant

NICO is an upbeat oyster bar serving French cuisine carefully prepared in a wood-fired oven. With ingredients sourced from the waters of the Lowcountry and a curated selection of the country’s most coveted raw oysters, French Master Chef Nico Romo offers a fresh take on seafood for Charleston's iconic Shem Creek. Winner of Best of Mount Pleasant Best Raw Bar '20-'24, Best French '21-'24, Best Seafood '22-'24, Best of Charleston Best Chef '21, '22, '23, and Best Mt. Pleasant Restaurant '23!

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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Keith

Dined 3 days ago

Very good service great atmosphere good food. Very worth the experience

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Experience

Oyster Class

Experience

Bastille Day Celebration

Coast Bar & Grill – Charleston

4.3

4.3 (5137)

$30 and under

Seafood

Downtown Charleston

About the restaurant

Charleston’s freshest seafood, with laidback Lowcountry style. Coast’s chefs meet daily with local farmers and fishermen to procure the freshest seafood and produce available. Featuring wood-grilled fish, a raw bar, and a refreshing drink list. Open nightly from 5:00. Outdoor seating available.

*menus subject to change, please visit www.holycityhospitality.com for current menu

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Charlee

Dined 6 days ago

Daniel provides excellent service. The hostesses were welcoming and the food exceeded expectations!

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Long Island Cafe- Isle of Palms

4.6

4.6 (2082)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Isle of Palms

About the restaurant

Located in Isle of Palms, Long Island Café offers a menu full of American cuisine with a focus on fresh, local seafood. The restaurant has a full bar and offers dinner, lunch and Sunday Brunch.

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DonnaVIP

Dined 4 days ago

It’s always a great dining experience at Long Island Cafe!

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