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
Well, friends, it’s been about a year and a half, but the blog is back.
If you’ve been following along on Instagram, you already know it’s been an unexpected few years. But we’ve settled in, and are loving life in our Charleston home.