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

1. The Bar at Husk

8.6
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.

2. FIG

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

EaterEater: The menu is driven by what is local and available, and the vegetables tend to be the stars of the plate. [Eater 18 Member]

3. 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]

Two Boroughs Larder is one of Charleston, SC.

4. Two Boroughs Larder

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

EaterEater: TBL has a space that's inviting and a menu that's inventive, with dishes like pork neck and veal sweetbreads regularly on the menu. The kampachi crudo is a must-try, as are all the desserts.

5. The Grocery

8.8
4 Cannon St (at King St), Charleston, SC
American Restaurant · Cannonborough - Elliottborough · 47 tips and reviews

EaterEater: A great stop for drinks during happy hour (order the fried oysters, while they're still around) or a place to tuck in for an evening, with "table" entrees made to split between the entire party.

6. Slightly North of Broad

9.0
192 E Bay St, Charleston, SC
Southern Food Restaurant · French Quarter · 99 tips and reviews

EaterEater: SNOB calls itself an “Eclectic Lowcountry Bistro,” this beautiful, former warehouse space with an open kitchen is inviting, friendly and, most importantly, delicious. [Eater 18 Member]

7. McCrady's

8.6
2 Unity Aly, Charleston, SC
New American Restaurant · French Quarter · 56 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Inventive cuisine, pre-Prohibition cocktails and a gorgeous space that dates from the early 1800’s make McCrady’s one of the best restaurants that this city has to offer. [Eater 18 Member]

167 Raw is one of Charleston, SC.

8. 167 Raw

9.3
289 E Bay St, Charleston, SC
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Charleston · 65 tips and reviews

9. Hominy Grill

207 Rutledge Ave (at Cannon St), Charleston, SC
Southern Food Restaurant · Cannonborough - Elliottborough · 271 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Hominy Grill is about as southern as southern can get. It’s a must stop for tourists and locals alike, which is a rare achievement for a restaurant. [Eater 18 Member]

Nana’s Seafood Soul is one of Charleston, SC.

10. Nana’s Seafood Soul

7.0
176 Line St (at Ashley Ave), Charleston, SC
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Charleston · 5 tips and reviews
Minero is one of Charleston, SC.

11. Minero

155 E Bay St, Charleston, SC
Mexican Restaurant · French Quarter · 38 tips and reviews
Poogan's Smokehouse is one of Charleston, SC.

12. Poogan's Smokehouse

8.9
188 E Bay St, Charleston, SC
BBQ Joint · French Quarter · 34 tips and reviews
Smoke BBQ is one of Charleston, SC.

13. Smoke BBQ

487 King St, Charleston, SC
BBQ Joint · Radcliffeborough · 9 tips and reviews
The Westendorff is one of Charleston, SC.

14. The Westendorff

114 Saint Philip St, Charleston, SC
Restaurant · Radcliffeborough · 5 tips and reviews
Parlor Deluxe is one of Charleston, SC.

15. Parlor Deluxe

Charleston, SC
Hot Dog Joint · Cannonborough - Elliottborough · No tips or reviews
Mercantile And Mash is one of Charleston, SC.

16. Mercantile And Mash

8.7
701 E Bay St, Charleston, SC
Market · 9 tips and reviews

17. Bowen's Island Restaurant

8.0
1870 Bowens Island Rd, Charleston, SC
Seafood Restaurant · James Island · 44 tips and reviews

EaterEater: The menu is limited, but you are going to Bowens for seafood. Order the shrimp or the oysters and you can’t go wrong. [eater 18 Member]

18. Martha Lou's Kitchen

1068 Morrison Dr, Charleston, SC
Southern Food Restaurant · East Central · 31 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Home to some of the best fried chicken in the south. Macaroni and cheese, collard greens, catfish…you name a true southern comfort food and Martha Lou’s will probably have it. [Eater 18 Member]

Edmund's Oast is one of Charleston, SC.

19. Edmund's Oast

9.4
1081 Morrison Dr, Charleston, SC
Gastropub · East Central · 67 tips and reviews
Xiao Bao Biscuit is one of Charleston, SC.

20. Xiao Bao Biscuit

9.0
224 Rutledge Ave, Charleston, SC
Vietnamese Restaurant · Cannonborough - Elliottborough · 57 tips and reviews
The Gin Joint is one of Charleston, SC.

21. The Gin Joint

8.4
182 E Bay St, Charleston, SC
Cocktail Bar · French Quarter · 96 tips and reviews

EaterEater: The cocktails here are legit with a dedication to make everything just so, including a special ice machine, locally sourced ingredients and housemade syrups. Read more.

Toast is one of Charleston, SC.

22. Toast

7.5
155 Meeting St (at Cumberland St), Charleston, SC
Breakfast Spot · Downtown Charleston · 140 tips and reviews
Caviar & Bananas is one of Charleston, SC.

23. Caviar & Bananas

Market St (at Church St), Charleston, SC
Sandwich Spot · Downtown Charleston · 19 tips and reviews
Poogan's Porch is one of Charleston, SC.

24. Poogan's Porch

8.9
72 Queen St (at Meeting St), Charleston, SC
Southern Food Restaurant · Downtown Charleston · 226 tips and reviews
Dixie Supply Bakery and Cafe is one of Charleston, SC.

25. Dixie Supply Bakery and Cafe

62 State St (at Linguard St), Charleston, SC
Café · Downtown Charleston · 41 tips and reviews
Closed For Business is one of Charleston, SC.

26. Closed For Business

453 King St, Charleston, SC
Pub · Radcliffeborough · 89 tips and reviews