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Must-visit Food in Charleston
Peninsula Grill is one of Must-visit Food in Charleston.

1. Peninsula Grill

8.9
112 N Market St, Charleston, SC
American Restaurant · Downtown Charleston · 47 tips and reviews

Matt F.Matt Fowler: Excellent, high-end art food, locally sourced ingredients in a classic French presentation. $$$$$ special occasion price point but masterfully prepared and well executed. Competes with Chas. Grill

Bocci's Italian Restaurant is one of Must-visit Food in Charleston.

2. Bocci's Italian Restaurant

158 Church St, Charleston, SC
Italian Restaurant · Downtown Charleston · 20 tips and reviews

Matt F.Matt Fowler: Over the top authentic Italian. I thought I was in Fiorenza! Really really great classic Italian set in a series of small dining rooms. Fun environment. Kinda loud but hey, it's Italy!

Amen Street is one of Must-visit Food in Charleston.

3. Amen Street

8.1
205 E Bay St, Charleston, SC
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Charleston · 89 tips and reviews

Matt F.Matt Fowler: Excellent foodie seafood in the middle of Charleston's historic downtown.

Sermet's Corner is one of Must-visit Food in Charleston.

4. Sermet's Corner

276 King St, Charleston, SC
Mediterranean Restaurant · Downtown Charleston · 18 tips and reviews

Matt F.Matt Fowler: Great place for a quick lunch or a hideout while the girls shop King Street. Don't miss the sweet potato fries.

Kickin' Chicken is one of Must-visit Food in Charleston.

5. Kickin' Chicken

337 King St (George Street), Charleston, SC
Wings Joint · Downtown Charleston · 54 tips and reviews

Matt F.Matt Fowler: Great place to watch the game. Try the Jamaican!

The Grocery is one of Must-visit Food in Charleston.

6. The Grocery

9.0
4 Cannon St (at King St), Charleston, SC
American Restaurant · Cannonborough - Elliottborough · 47 tips and reviews
The Charleston Place is one of Must-visit Food in Charleston.

7. The Charleston Place

9.1
205 Meeting St (Market St), Charleston, SC
Hotel · Downtown Charleston · 51 tips and reviews
Southend Brewery & Smokehouse is one of Must-visit Food in Charleston.

8. Southend Brewery & Smokehouse

161 E Bay St (at Queen St), Charleston, SC
Brewery · French Quarter · 99 tips and reviews

Matt F.Matt Fowler: Sort of a gastro-pub. Really good food surrounded by people actually making really good beers.

The Macintosh is one of Must-visit Food in Charleston.

9. The Macintosh

479B King St (att Ann St), Charleston, SC
American Restaurant · Radcliffeborough · 66 tips and reviews
Leaf Cafe & Bar is one of Must-visit Food in Charleston.

10. Leaf Cafe & Bar

15 Beaufain St, Charleston, SC
American Restaurant · Harleston Village · 42 tips and reviews
Red's Ice House is one of Must-visit Food in Charleston.

11. Red's Ice House

8.4
98 Church Street, Mt. Pleasant, SC
Seafood Restaurant · 104 tips and reviews
College of Charleston is one of Must-visit Food in Charleston.

12. College of Charleston

66 George St, Charleston, SC
University · Harleston Village · 18 tips and reviews

College of CharlestonCollege of Charleston: Live the College of Charleston Life ˆ engage with professors in small classes, explore a vibrant southern city, and watch a nationally-ranked basketball team fall to the Cougars!