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Downtown Charleston, SC
Proof Bar is one of Downtown Charleston, SC.

1. Proof Bar

7.4
437 King St (John Street), Charleston, SC
Bar · Downtown Charleston · 25 tips and reviews

Jillian P.Jillian Patton: Ask Matt about the secret late night menu: $2 ramen noodles

2. Hampton Inn by Hilton

7.4
345 Meeting St (John St), Charleston, SC
Hotel · Downtown Charleston · 10 tips and reviews

Jacquie C.Jacquie Collins: Great fitness center. 2 treadmill, elliptical, re recumbent bike, free weights & bench, medicine balls, and weight tower.

Husk is one of Downtown Charleston, SC.

3. Husk

8.8
76 Queen St (btwn Meeting & King St), Charleston, SC
Southern Food Restaurant · Downtown Charleston · 263 tips and reviews

Bon Appetit MagazineBon Appetit Magazine: Brock isn't reinventing Southern food. As a result, he (and Husk) has become a torchbearer for an honest style of home cooking that many of us never tasted until now.

The Bar at Husk is one of Downtown Charleston, SC.

4. The Bar at Husk

8.7
76 Queen St, Charleston, SC
Cocktail Bar · Downtown Charleston · 60 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Though they're known for a love of bourbon, The Bar at Husk went for the vodka-based Araña del Papa. EG Inspiration vodka, Mencia, lavender, peppermint & vanilla-infused whey are sweetened with honey. Read more.

The Ordinary is one of Downtown Charleston, SC.

5. The Ordinary

9.1
544 King St, Charleston, SC
Seafood Restaurant · Cannonborough - Elliottborough · 101 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Mike Lata and Adam Nemirow created an homage to all things from the sea. The duo set out to build the best raw bar around. Go for the oyster sliders and stay for the triple tower. [Eater 18 Member]

The Macintosh is one of Downtown Charleston, SC.

6. The Macintosh

479B King St (att Ann St), Charleston, SC
American Restaurant · Radcliffeborough · 66 tips and reviews

EaterEater: The Macintosh is a favorite for brunch, dinner and their Bacon Happy Hour (named after chef Jeremiah Bacon), where a small, pork-y dish is $5. [Eater 18 Member]

The Cocktail Club is one of Downtown Charleston, SC.

7. The Cocktail Club

8.3
479 King St (at Ann St), Charleston, SC
Cocktail Bar · Radcliffeborough · 48 tips and reviews

William C.William Creech: One of the coolest atmospheres in charleston, great drinks, cool terrace out back, and awesome talented bartenders!

Belmont is one of Downtown Charleston, SC.

8. Belmont

8.6
511 King St, Charleston, SC
Whisky Bar · Radcliffeborough · 46 tips and reviews

Southern Eagle S.Southern Eagle SC: Grab a seat and a Porch Swing!

The Rarebit is one of Downtown Charleston, SC.

9. The Rarebit

8.2
474 King St (Mary St), Charleston, SC
Cocktail Bar · Downtown Charleston · 73 tips and reviews

Jillian P.Jillian Patton: If you come here and don't order a Moscow Mule, God kills a puppy. Just do it. Trust me. Think of the puppies.

Hominy Grill is one of Downtown Charleston, SC.

10. Hominy Grill

207 Rutledge Ave (at Cannon St), Charleston, SC
Southern Food Restaurant · Cannonborough - Elliottborough · 270 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Try the Big Nasty Biscuit - delicious! As seen on Man v Food: Charleston.

Leon's Oyster Shop is one of Downtown Charleston, SC.

11. Leon's Oyster Shop

9.3
698 King St, Charleston, SC
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Charleston · 83 tips and reviews

Jai J.Jai Jones: Chicken Sandwich = Amazing. Also Char-Grilled Oysters are a must have.

Callie's Hot Little Biscuit is one of Downtown Charleston, SC.

12. Callie's Hot Little Biscuit

9.0
476 1/2 King St (Between Mary & Ann Street), Charleston, SC
Breakfast Spot · Downtown Charleston · 70 tips and reviews

Charleston Area CVBCharleston Area CVB: Biscuits for breakfast! Biscuits at midnight! Try the classic buttermilk topped with chopped bacon, pimento cheese, and Carolina honey!

Kudu Coffee & Craft Beer is one of Downtown Charleston, SC.

13. Kudu Coffee & Craft Beer

8.3
4 Vanderhorst St (King St), Charleston, SC
Coffee Shop · Radcliffeborough · 105 tips and reviews

Food & WineFood & Wine: The beans used here are mostly from Africa. The gorgeously landscaped patio with boxwood hedges and outdoor seating is quintessential Charleston.

FIG is one of Downtown Charleston, SC.

14. FIG

9.1
232 Meeting St (at Hasell St), Charleston, SC
New American Restaurant · Downtown Charleston · 103 tips and reviews

CHARLIECHARLIE: If Chef Mike Lata is there, ask your server to have Mike send you out whatever he is feeling for the night. Menu always changes but 2 great staples: Vegetable plate and all desserts! Read more.

The Gin Joint is one of Downtown Charleston, SC.

15. The Gin Joint

8.5
182 E Bay St, Charleston, SC
Cocktail Bar · French Quarter · 96 tips and reviews

Katie H.Katie Harrell: Look up the extensive cocktail menu on their website, theginjoint.com. The cocktails listed on the regular menu are a sadly abbreviated version of what this bar offers. Real drink menu is 19 pages!

Cypress is one of Downtown Charleston, SC.

16. Cypress

167 E Bay St, Charleston, SC
Steakhouse · French Quarter · 55 tips and reviews

CHARLIECHARLIE: The bar menu is delicious...and priced to be able to enjoy every night of the week. Head on upstairs for a more low-key dinner.

Artisan Meat Share is one of Downtown Charleston, SC.

17. Artisan Meat Share

33 Spring St, Charleston, SC
Deli · Cannonborough - Elliottborough · 10 tips and reviews

EaterEater: The counter at Artisan Meat Share is one of the most popular places to scarf down a sandwich in town. If you can't make it for lunch, go after work for a charcuterie plate and a local beer. Read more.

WildFlour Bakery is one of Downtown Charleston, SC.

18. WildFlour Bakery

73 Spring St, Charleston, SC
Bakery · Cannonborough - Elliottborough · 23 tips and reviews

April W.April Walloga: The best sticky bun of my natural born life! Choose from cinnamon roll with cream cheese frosting, a pecan sticky bun, or a combo (iced sticky bun, my fave). Giant bun for under $4. Heaven!

Brown's Court Bakery is one of Downtown Charleston, SC.

19. Brown's Court Bakery

8.8
199 Saint Philip St, Charleston, SC
Bakery · Cannonborough - Elliottborough · 12 tips and reviews

Brian O.Brian O'Neal: Coconut iced latte is delicious. Bacon cheese scone was spot on!

Two Boroughs Larder is one of Downtown Charleston, SC.

20. Two Boroughs Larder

186 Coming St, Charleston, SC
New American Restaurant · Cannonborough - Elliottborough · 40 tips and reviews

harryhharryh: Super hipster. Would be at home in Williamsburg. You can't miss with the menu though. Just go with it.

Butcher & Bee is one of Downtown Charleston, SC.

21. Butcher & Bee

1085 Morrison Drive, Charleston, SC
Mediterranean Restaurant · East Central · 88 tips and reviews

Charleston Area CVBCharleston Area CVB: The pulled squash sandwich, with thin slices of cooked squash, house-made barbecue sauce, and hickory-smoked cabbage cole slaw on a freshly baked hoagie, is one of Food & WIne's best in the country.

The Daily is one of Downtown Charleston, SC.

22. The Daily

8.5
652B King St, Charleston, SC
Café · Downtown Charleston · 21 tips and reviews
Xiao Bao Biscuit is one of Downtown Charleston, SC.

23. Xiao Bao Biscuit

9.0
224 Rutledge Ave, Charleston, SC
Vietnamese Restaurant · Cannonborough - Elliottborough · 57 tips and reviews

Jason P.Jason Parker:  Okomomiyaki 

Virginia's on King is one of Downtown Charleston, SC.

24. Virginia's on King

7.1
412 King St, Charleston, SC
Southern Food Restaurant · Downtown Charleston · 44 tips and reviews

Melinda L.Melinda Lynch: Try the shrimp & grits ... AMAZING! Oh and definitely make sure Shannon is your waitress! She's awesome! :)