Charleston Recommendations From Locals
Food scene
This is one of the top restaurants in Charleston. They book out months in advance so make a reservation ASAP.
306 locals recommend
Halls Chophouse
434 King StThis is one of the top restaurants in Charleston. They book out months in advance so make a reservation ASAP.
There are bars and restaurants on East Montague and is only 8 blocks from our house
125 locals recommend
Park Circle
There are bars and restaurants on East Montague and is only 8 blocks from our house
Tavern & Table
100 Church StGreat food on the water in Shem Creek
Magnolias
185 E Bay StGreat southern cuisine
The Ordinary
544 King StIts a beautiful hotel on King St with a rooftop bar that overlooks downtown
14 locals recommend
Hotel Bennett
404 King StIts a beautiful hotel on King St with a rooftop bar that overlooks downtown
Husk
76 Queen St
Butcher & Bee
1085 Morrison Dr5Church Charleston
32B N Market St167 Raw
193 King StR.B.'s Seafood Restaurant
97 Church St
BASIC KITCHEN
82 Wentworth St39 Rue De Jean
39 John StOne of the top BBQ places--very popular and has been on food shows
153 locals recommend
Rodney Scott's BBQ - Charleston
1011 King StreetOne of the top BBQ places--very popular and has been on food shows
Taco Boy
217 Huger StMex 1 Coastal Cantina
2205 Middle StPoe's Tavern - Sullivans Island
2210 Middle StGreat place to let kids run around outside, fun atmosphere, great food and located on the marsh. This is walking distance from the house.
113 locals recommend
Holy City Brewing
1021 Aragon AveGreat place to let kids run around outside, fun atmosphere, great food and located on the marsh. This is walking distance from the house.
This is walking distance from the house. They have a weekly concert series during the warmer seasons. Its a lot of fun to do a tasting and tour here
109 locals recommend
Firefly Distillery
4201 Spruill AvenueThis is walking distance from the house. They have a weekly concert series during the warmer seasons. Its a lot of fun to do a tasting and tour here
Commonhouse Aleworks
4831 O'Hear AveDIG In The Park
1049 E Montague AveThe Cocktail Club
479 King StPage's Okra Grill
302 Coleman BlvdGood brunch and breakfast food
Leon's
698 King StLewis Barbecue
464 N Nassau StThis and Rodney Scott's BBQ are legendary around Charleston
This is a great place to take kids. It has an enclosed area outside so adults can enjoy themselves and kids can run around.
265 locals recommend
Home Team BBQ
2209 Middle StThis is a great place to take kids. It has an enclosed area outside so adults can enjoy themselves and kids can run around.
Edmund's Oast
1081 Morrison DrXiao Bao Biscuit
224 Rutledge AveGreat little diner on the water (good breakfast food) downtown
48 locals recommend
Marina Variety Store Restaurant
9 Lockwood DrGreat little diner on the water (good breakfast food) downtown
Fuel Charleston
211 Rutledge AveGreat little neighborhood bar/restaurant downtown
Cru Cafe
18 Pinckney StLocated a few minutes from the house and has beautiful views of the river
23 locals recommend
MOMO kitchen & market
1049 Everglades AvenueLocated a few minutes from the house and has beautiful views of the river
This is my absolute FAVORITE restaurant in Park Circle—and it’s just down the street from the house
75 locals recommend
Jackrabbit Filly
4628 Spruill AveThis is my absolute FAVORITE restaurant in Park Circle—and it’s just down the street from the house
Edmund's Oast Brewing Co.
1505 King StLots of outdoor seating and great brunch
This place recently opened and has been so popular, they run out of all of their food by 1pm!! Get there early- you won’t be disappointed!
Holey City Bagels
43 Cannon StreetThis place recently opened and has been so popular, they run out of all of their food by 1pm!! Get there early- you won’t be disappointed!
This is in downtown Park Circle and is minutes away from the house. Great good with a very casual atmosphere. Good nightlife too!
95 locals recommend
Tattooed Moose
4845 Morrison DrThis is in downtown Park Circle and is minutes away from the house. Great good with a very casual atmosphere. Good nightlife too!
Food scene
Citrus Club
334 Meeting StGreat upscale rooftop bar with great views
Moe's Crosstown Tavern
714 Rutledge AveThe BEST dive bar food! Their brunch is so good!
One of their signatures is French fries fried in duck fat. Located near the house in Park Circle
95 locals recommend
Tattooed Moose
4845 Morrison DrOne of their signatures is French fries fried in duck fat. Located near the house in Park Circle
Neighborhoods
The property is located in Park Circle and the neighborhood is full of restaurants, parks, bars/nightlife, breweries and shops.
125 locals recommend
Park Circle
The property is located in Park Circle and the neighborhood is full of restaurants, parks, bars/nightlife, breweries and shops.
Sullivan's Island
Beautiful beaches and lots of wonderful restaurants
Sightseeing
The Battery
This bar is on top of the Dewberry Hotel and overlooks downtown. Delicious drinks!
25 locals recommend
The Dewberry Charleston
334 Meeting StThis bar is on top of the Dewberry Hotel and overlooks downtown. Delicious drinks!
Fort Sumter National Monument
This bridge has a pedestrian and bike lane- great way to get exercise and enjoy the views of the harbor. There is a pier and park at the base of the bridge on the Mt Pleasant side.
282 locals recommend
Arthur Ravenel Junior Bridge
This bridge has a pedestrian and bike lane- great way to get exercise and enjoy the views of the harbor. There is a pier and park at the base of the bridge on the Mt Pleasant side.
Waterfront Park
Concord StreetSouth Carolina Aquarium
100 Aquarium WharfChildren's Museum of the Lowcountry
25 Ann StMagnolia Plantation & Gardens
3550 Ashley River RdRainbow Row
83-107 E Bay StVery historical street- great to walk. They have an open air market with various vendors
37 locals recommend
Market Street
Market StreetVery historical street- great to walk. They have an open air market with various vendors
The oldest liquor store in the US and they have a beer tasting place they just opened next door
The Tavern At Rainbow Row
120 E Bay StThe oldest liquor store in the US and they have a beer tasting place they just opened next door
Boone Hall Plantation
1235 Long Point RoadAngel Oak Tree
3688 Angel Oak RdThis is a tourist hotspot with lots of history and shopping in an open air market
364 locals recommend
Historic Charleston City Market
188 Meeting StThis is a tourist hotspot with lots of history and shopping in an open air market
Over 800 duels were said to have taken place here. I recommend just walking all around the neighboring streets to this alley. Lots of history and beautiful homes
7 locals recommend
Philadelphia Alley
Philadelphia AlleyOver 800 duels were said to have taken place here. I recommend just walking all around the neighboring streets to this alley. Lots of history and beautiful homes
This riverfront park has concerts and is a great place to take kids. It is very close to the house
91 locals recommend
Riverfront Park
1061 Everglades AveThis riverfront park has concerts and is a great place to take kids. It is very close to the house
This is just minutes from the house. This submarine was used in the Civil War and was underwater for over 100 years! If you like history, this is worth seeing
Hunley Park
This is just minutes from the house. This submarine was used in the Civil War and was underwater for over 100 years! If you like history, this is worth seeing
We always go to Station 28.5 because there are tidal pools at low tide, easier to find parking bc it’s not near the restaurants and it’s always breezy which is why all the kite boarders go to this station.
346 locals recommend
Sullivan's Island
We always go to Station 28.5 because there are tidal pools at low tide, easier to find parking bc it’s not near the restaurants and it’s always breezy which is why all the kite boarders go to this station.
Nightlife
Uptown Social
587 King StThis is a great day-drinking spot. It overlooks the harbor.
119 locals recommend
The Rooftop Bar at The Vendue
19 Vendue RangeThis is a great day-drinking spot. It overlooks the harbor.
Stars Rooftop & Grill Room
495 King StreetRepublic Garden & Lounge
462 King StTrio
139 Calhoun StThis restaurant is on the water in Shem Creek and has a big nightlife
83 locals recommend
Saltwater Cowboys
130 Mill StThis restaurant is on the water in Shem Creek and has a big nightlife
Henry's
54 N Market StDon’t let the outside of this place fool you—this is a local favorite for live music and is usually packed on weekends
50 locals recommend
The Commodore
504 Meeting StDon’t let the outside of this place fool you—this is a local favorite for live music and is usually packed on weekends
JohnKing Grill & Bar
428 King StThe dueling piano bar upstairs is SO MUCH FUN!
Blind Tiger Pub
36-38 Broad StPaddock & Whisky
1962 Maybank HwyThis is a fun place very close to the house
Fun activities
This is such a fun place to go! It’s just minutes away from the house and recently opened (January 2023).
Topgolf
This is such a fun place to go! It’s just minutes away from the house and recently opened (January 2023).