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Restaurants in Charleston

28 restaurants in Charleston recognised by AAA Diamond Awards, Forbes Travel Guide, Gault&Millau, Michelin, We're Smart Green Guide and Wine Spectator. The ones most guides agree on come first.

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  1. Husk

    3 guides · 76 Queen St., Charleston, South Carolina

    Since 2011, Husk has redefined Southern American cuisine in historic Charleston, earning Michelin recognition and a place among America's greatest restaurants.

  2. Circa 1886

    2 guides · 149 Wentworth St., Charleston, South Carolina

    Set in an 1886 carriage house, Circa 1886 serves contemporary Lowcountry cuisine under Chef Marc Collins, with a Wine Spectator-honored cellar.

  3. Fig

    2 guides · 232 Meeting St., Charleston, SC, 29401, USA

    Since 2003, FIG has served honest, seasonal Lowcountry cuisine in Charleston. A Michelin Recommended restaurant with pure flavors and a convivial atmosphere.

  4. Halls Chophouse

    2 guides · 434 King St., Charleston, South Carolina

    Halls Chophouse on Charleston's King Street is a celebrated steakhouse earning Wine Spectator recognition for an exceptional wine program.

  5. Basic Kitchen

    1 guide · 82 Wentworth St.,

    A historic downtown Charleston spot serving nourishing, locally sourced meals in a sunlit courtyard. Winner of three green guide radishes.

  6. Charleston Grill

    1 guide · 205 Meeting St., Charleston, South Carolina

    Chef Daniel Humm brings his Eleven Madison Park vision to Charleston, spotlighting local seafood and Lowcountry ingredients at The Charleston Place.

  7. Chubby Fish

    1 guide · 252 Coming St., Charleston, SC, 29403, USA

    Chef James London’s Chubby Fish serves daily-changing Lowcountry seafood from local fishermen. A Michelin Recommended spot in Charleston, SC.

  8. Costa

    1 guide · 320 Broad St., Charleston, South Carolina

    Costa brings coastal Italian cuisine from Liguria to Sicily to Charleston's Broad Street, with handmade pasta, fresh seafood, and a Wine Spectator-awarded cellar.

  9. Grill 225

    1 guide · 225 East Bay Street, Charleston, South Carolina 29401

    Charleston's only 100% USDA Prime steakhouse, inside the Market Pavilion Hotel on East Bay Street – aged steaks, local seafood, and the signature Nitrotini.

  10. Legami

    1 guide · 492 King St., Charleston, South Carolina

    Legami brings Italian evenings to Charleston's King Street — family roots, lively spaces, live music, and a Wine Spectator-recognized wine list.

  11. Leon's Oyster Shop

    1 guide · 698 King St., Charleston, SC, 29403, USA

    Fried chicken, oysters, and grower Champagne in a former garage. Leon's Oyster Shop brings Southern comfort to Charleston's King Street.

  12. Lewis Barbecue

    1 guide · 464 N. Nassau St., Charleston, SC, 29403, USA

    Pitmaster John Lewis brings true Central Texas barbecue to Charleston. Sliced-to-order brisket, custom smokers, and a Michelin Bib Gourmand award.

  13. Lowland

    1 guide · The Pinch Hotel, 36 George St., Charleston, SC, 29401, USA

    Lowland in Charleston serves modern comfort food with a Lowcountry focus. Executive Chef Matt Dion's Southern-inspired dinner party has earned a Michelin recommendation.

  14. Magnolias

    1 guide · 185 E. Bay St., Charleston, South Carolina

    A Charleston landmark since 1990, Magnolias elevated Lowcountry cooking for over 30 years with classics like Fried Green Tomatoes and Shellfish Gumbo.

  15. Malagón Mercado y Taperia

    1 guide · 33 Spring St., Charleston, SC, 29403, USA

    A Michelin-starred market and tapería in Charleston's Cannonborough-Elliotborough, offering authentic Spanish cuisine, wines, and gourmet imports.

  16. Marbled & Fin

    1 guide · 480 E. Bay St., Charleston, South Carolina

    Marbled & Fin brings premium beef, fresh seafood, and gracious hospitality to downtown Charleston from the team behind Husk and Delaney Oyster House.

  17. Peninsula Grill

    1 guide · 112 N. Market St., Charleston, South Carolina

    Four-Diamond American dining in Charleston's Historic District, with Lowcountry cuisine, a celebrated wine list, and the legendary Ultimate Coconut Cake™.

  18. Rivayat

    1 guide · The Oberoi, 40 000 Rte d'Ouarzazate, Marrakech, Maroc, marrakech

    A Gault&Millau rated Indian kitchen led by Rohit Ghai, where palace architecture meets precise spice craft and signature thalis.

  19. Rodney Scott's BBQ

    1 guide · 1011 King St., Charleston, SC, 29403, USA

    Rodney Scott's BBQ in Charleston serves award-winning whole hog barbecue. A Michelin Bib Gourmand honoree known for smoky, wood-cooked meats.

  20. Sorelle

    1 guide · 88 Broad St., Charleston, SC, 29401, USA

    At Sorelle on Broad Street, Chef Nick Dugan brings Southern Italy to Charleston with a modern spin, earning a Michelin Recommended nod.

  21. The Establishment

    1 guide · 28 Broad St., Charleston, SC, 29401, USA

    In historic Charleston, The Establishment redefines seafood with a refined, sustainable menu, acclaimed by Michelin. Discover more.

  22. The Restaurant at Zero George

    1 guide · 0 George St., Charleston, SC, 29401, USA

    An intimate tasting-menu experience in Charleston's historic district. Michelin-recognized, locally sourced, and boldly refined.

  23. Vern's

    1 guide · 41 Bogard St., Charleston, SC, 29403, USA

    A neighborhood restaurant in Charleston, SC, Vern's earned a Michelin star for its refined American contemporary cooking and thoughtful wine list.

  24. Water's Edge

    1 guide · 1407 Shrimpboat Lane, Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

    Waterfront American seafood dining on historic Shem Creek, Mount Pleasant, with 200+ wines, craft cocktails, and Sunday brunch just minutes from downtown Charleston.

  25. Wild Common

    1 guide · 103 Spring St., Charleston, SC, 29403, USA

    At Wild Common in Charleston, Executive Chef Orlando Pagán crafts tasting menus that blend international influences with local Lowcountry ingredients. Michelin-starred.

  26. Wild Common at Cannon Green

    1 guide · 103 Spring St., Charleston, South Carolina

    James Beard-nominated chef Orlando Pagán serves inventive multi-course tasting menus in Charleston's Cannonborough-Elliotborough neighborhood.

  27. Xiao Bao Biscuit

    1 guide · 224 Rutledge St., Charleston, SC, 29403, USA

    Since 2012, Xiao Bao Biscuit serves Asian fare in Charleston. No reservations, just walk in. Michelin Recommended 2026.

  28. Zero Restaurant + Bar

    1 guide · 0 George St., Charleston, South Carolina

    An intimate tasting menu experience in Charleston, SC, recognized by MICHELIN and Wine Spectator for bold American cuisine and exceptional wine.