Charleston Black Book: Part I
By popular demand, I finally sat down and compiled a list of my local favorite restaurants down here in Charleston. I’m confident this will forever be a work in progress- the options here are endless and I have struggled to find a bad meal in our city.
But over the last almost five years, we’ve done the research and have found many a favorite place to dine and enjoy a delicious drink.
I’ve found that almost every restaurant is kid friendly if you go early enough- we are big fans of the early bird special- but I noted the ones I’d specifically recommend for the whole family.
I hope you enjoy them as much as we do!
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Downtown
Vern’s / If you can get a coveted reservation, this is a must
Halls Chophouse / The quintessential steakhouse
The Ordinary / For oysters + cocktails
167 Raw / For more more oysters + cocktails
Little Jack’s Tavern / Best burger around
Leon’s Oyster Shop / Fried chicken and oysters and soft serve, and home to the famous Siam Salad
Melfi’s / Excellent pastas and pizza and impeccable NYC Italian vibes
Rancho Lewis / Tacos + margs + a great outside area for the kiddos
The Citrus Club / Beautiful cocktails and bites with a side of the most perfect rooftop view of the city
Mount Pleasant
Post House / Old Village charm + my personal favorite for a date night, going strong for almost five years
The Wreck / First come, first serve… Cool history, excellent fried seafood
Nico / More oysters + champagne
Sullivan’s Island
The Obstinate Daughter / House made pastas and pizzas
Fish Camp / An cozy, upscale fish join
High Thyme / Get a seat on the patio and stay ‘til the sun comes down
Bring the Kids
Coast Crust / Short order wood fire pizza, salad, beer + wine plus a vintage truck-turned playground for the kids
Coastal Creamery / For post pizza bliss
Agaves / Got to Mexican spot for early dinner or lunch with the kids
Home Team BBQ / Any of their locations, always a good time… Get the nachos and treat yourself to one
Coffee Shops
Breakfast Spots
Bodega / Excellent breakfast sandwiches built on NYC quality rolls
Page’s Okra Grill / Their Bloody is a must!
Post House / Come for the vibes, stay for the cocktails and coffee cake
Grab and go to the Beach
The Co-op {IOP and Sullivan’s} / Frozé heaven + five star salads and sandwiches
Goat Sheep Cow {Downtown} / Call right at 11am to place order or you’re SOL
Dive Bars
Blind Tiger Pub {Downtown}
Red’s {Shem Creek}
Dunleavy’s Pub {Sullivan’s Island}
Beaches
Sullivan’s Island Beach
Isle of Palm Beach
