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- CCarlaSouth Carolina •16 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoA great night out - excellent waitress, we could hear each other talk and the food was good. Charleston Restaurant Week 2025 - great menu choices!More infoCoast Bar & Grill – CharlestonPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Downtown Charleston•4.3
- CCarolineSouth Carolina •6 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoWonderful experience. Great Service. Phenomenal food. Creative drinks. We will be back.More infoBourbon N' BubblesPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown Charleston•4.3
- LLenaOrange County •1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoWe had a fabulous experience! Our server was attentive and bubbly. The manager visited our table and made us feel like VIPs. They even came over and gave us a free app since it was our first time! The ambiance was wonderful. Beautifully decorated. I wonderful date night spot or night with the girls. 10/10 we would recommend!More infoO-KuPrice: Moderate• Japanese• Downtown Charleston•4.8
- TThomasAtlanta Metro •33 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoOur meal was top notch, my wife’s bass special was well cooked and nicely seasoned. My duck was the best I have eaten. The escargot appetizer was perfectly seasoned. Our server, Christin, was intuitive in her service and fun to chat with vs as food was brought. Highly recommended.More info39 Rue de Jean - CharlestonPrice: Expensive• French• Downtown Charleston•4.4
- JJohnPhiladelphia County •24 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoGreat food, Wonderful people .. thanks for a great eveningMore infoIndacoPrice: Moderate• Italian• Downtown Charleston•4.8
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Discover Charleston
When you're in the historic port town of Charleston, you'll see an abundance of seafood. From the Low Country boils that include lobster and potatoes to shrimp and grits, there is a bit of everything for you to enjoy. Seafood restaurants are found on almost every corner and serve the freshest seafood possible as it's caught from the ocean on the same day in most cases. Another favorite dish that you'll find is fried chicken and waffles. Be sure to stop by one of the many souvenir stores in Charleston to get fresh fudge or a bag of saltwater taffy.
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Frequently asked questions
The best reviewed restaurant in Charleston is High Tide
The best vegan restaurants in Charleston are The Kingstide, Ma'am Saab and O-Ku
The best vegetarian restaurants in Charleston are The Kingstide, Jackrabbit Filly and Ma'am Saab
The restaurants with the best service in Charleston are High Tide, Historic Charleston Supper Club and Gale Restaurant
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Charleston are Historic Charleston Supper Club, La Bonne Franquette and Halls Chophouse