Charleston Guidebook
Sightseeing
Park located on the north end of downtown near The Citadel. Great open spaces and walking paths.
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Hampton Park
Park located on the north end of downtown near The Citadel. Great open spaces and walking paths.
Located on the peninsula offering great views of Sullivan's Island, Folly Beach and Ft Sumter. Get lost exploring the streets with beautiful historic homes.
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La Batteria
Located on the peninsula offering great views of Sullivan's Island, Folly Beach and Ft Sumter. Get lost exploring the streets with beautiful historic homes.
Food scene
Park & Grove moves with the seasons. Using fresh ingredients that reflect the abundance from local fields, farms, and waters.
Great breakfast/brunch spot located downtown.
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Park & Grove
730 Rutledge AvenuePark & Grove moves with the seasons. Using fresh ingredients that reflect the abundance from local fields, farms, and waters.
Great breakfast/brunch spot located downtown.
Combine fancy champagne, cheap beer, fried chicken, and a casual raw bar — all housed in a retrofitted auto body shop — and you get Leon’s Oyster Shop. The menu has plenty of salads, like the iceberg stack covered in buttermilk dressing, for the lunch crowds and soft serve for the kids. The owners put a lot of thought into every detail, so go marvel at the wondrous interiors of the former auto body shop, full of custom art and thrift store finds, in between chargrilled oysters.
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Leon's
698 King StCombine fancy champagne, cheap beer, fried chicken, and a casual raw bar — all housed in a retrofitted auto body shop — and you get Leon’s Oyster Shop. The menu has plenty of salads, like the iceberg stack covered in buttermilk dressing, for the lunch crowds and soft serve for the kids. The owners put a lot of thought into every detail, so go marvel at the wondrous interiors of the former auto body shop, full of custom art and thrift store finds, in between chargrilled oysters.
Le Farfalle is the sort of eatery everyone wishes was in their neighborhood — the food is comforting, the airy interior full of blue booths and bright paintings is relaxed, and there’s always a regular from Harleston Village at the bar. The menus are full of pastas, like agnolotti with duck confit, and smaller plates, like octopus carpaccio, which allow patrons to choose if the meal experience will be a big Italian feast or a light snack.
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Le Farfalle
15 Beaufain StLe Farfalle is the sort of eatery everyone wishes was in their neighborhood — the food is comforting, the airy interior full of blue booths and bright paintings is relaxed, and there’s always a regular from Harleston Village at the bar. The menus are full of pastas, like agnolotti with duck confit, and smaller plates, like octopus carpaccio, which allow patrons to choose if the meal experience will be a big Italian feast or a light snack.
Mike Lata and Adam Nemirow opened FIG in 2003, and the Ansonborough restaurant continues to be a top destination for pristinely executed plates in Charleston. Go for innovative takes on seasonal produce, like the fall salad with a young ginger vinaigrette, and always opt for the chicken liver pâté or the ricotta gnocchi topped with lamb bolognese. Make a reservation far in advance for one of the white-clothed tables. Secret tip: the bar is first come first serve :)
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FIG
232 Meeting StMike Lata and Adam Nemirow opened FIG in 2003, and the Ansonborough restaurant continues to be a top destination for pristinely executed plates in Charleston. Go for innovative takes on seasonal produce, like the fall salad with a young ginger vinaigrette, and always opt for the chicken liver pâté or the ricotta gnocchi topped with lamb bolognese. Make a reservation far in advance for one of the white-clothed tables. Secret tip: the bar is first come first serve :)
Asian soul food spot Xiao Bao Biscuit was one of a kind when it opened on Spring Street in 2012. The kitchen offers items not commonly seen in downtown Charleston, like okonomiyaki covered in “pork candy” and the extra spicy mapo tofu. The menu pulls inspiration from China, Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam, so there’s always something new and interesting to sample.
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Xiao Bao Biscuit
224 Rutledge AveAsian soul food spot Xiao Bao Biscuit was one of a kind when it opened on Spring Street in 2012. The kitchen offers items not commonly seen in downtown Charleston, like okonomiyaki covered in “pork candy” and the extra spicy mapo tofu. The menu pulls inspiration from China, Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam, so there’s always something new and interesting to sample.
At this romantic and rustic French destination, chef Jill Mathias serves a concise selection of two appetizers, two entrees, and two desserts. The staff posts the menu daily on Instagram, but it’s usually a safe bet to grab a table without knowing what plates will delight the dining room that day. Just recently, the offerings included seared scallops with cauliflower puree and fresh peas, a tomato tart, and a veal cutlet with a green salad.
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Chez Nous
6 Payne CtAt this romantic and rustic French destination, chef Jill Mathias serves a concise selection of two appetizers, two entrees, and two desserts. The staff posts the menu daily on Instagram, but it’s usually a safe bet to grab a table without knowing what plates will delight the dining room that day. Just recently, the offerings included seared scallops with cauliflower puree and fresh peas, a tomato tart, and a veal cutlet with a green salad.
Cannonborough/Elliotborough restaurant Chubby Fish is tucked away from the normal downtown cluster of eateries, so it almost feels like a secret when diners find it. The sailor-themed dining room is always packed with customers looking to discover what chef James London has created with the day’s fresh catch. Wahoo crudo, poached black grouper, and grilled oysters with lamb sausage round out the menu worth the wait (Chubby Fish doesn’t take reservations, so expect a wait).
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Chubby Fish
252 Coming StCannonborough/Elliotborough restaurant Chubby Fish is tucked away from the normal downtown cluster of eateries, so it almost feels like a secret when diners find it. The sailor-themed dining room is always packed with customers looking to discover what chef James London has created with the day’s fresh catch. Wahoo crudo, poached black grouper, and grilled oysters with lamb sausage round out the menu worth the wait (Chubby Fish doesn’t take reservations, so expect a wait).
Breezy French restaurant Maison highlights the precision and craft from chef Vandy Vanderwarker (formerly of the Ordinary). The seasonal menu is likely to offer steak tartare, mussels bourride, or dry-aged duck. Regardless, all of the plates are so beautiful that they are sure to shine on any Instagram feed. Stop in for the $5 champagne happy hour and stay for dinner.
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Maison
708 King StBreezy French restaurant Maison highlights the precision and craft from chef Vandy Vanderwarker (formerly of the Ordinary). The seasonal menu is likely to offer steak tartare, mussels bourride, or dry-aged duck. Regardless, all of the plates are so beautiful that they are sure to shine on any Instagram feed. Stop in for the $5 champagne happy hour and stay for dinner.
Pitmaster John Lewis brought the best-ever brisket to Charleston by way of Austin, and it’s been a hit since day one. The airy dining room is unlike any other barbecue space — it’s clean and modern with several nods to Texas and Mexico, including an 8’ longhorn head mounted on the wall and imported Oaxacan tile on the service counter. Some of the most popular dishes include the hot guts (sausage links), fatty brisket, green chili corn pudding, and super-moist turkey slices.
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Lewis Barbecue
464 N Nassau StPitmaster John Lewis brought the best-ever brisket to Charleston by way of Austin, and it’s been a hit since day one. The airy dining room is unlike any other barbecue space — it’s clean and modern with several nods to Texas and Mexico, including an 8’ longhorn head mounted on the wall and imported Oaxacan tile on the service counter. Some of the most popular dishes include the hot guts (sausage links), fatty brisket, green chili corn pudding, and super-moist turkey slices.
James Beard-winning pitmaster Rodney Scott brought whole hog barbecue to Charleston by way of Hemingway, South Carolina, and it was an instant hit. Settle into a red booth at the North Central restaurant and order smoky pulled pork with a hint of vinegar or a comforting ribeye sandwich — don’t forget the collards and cornbread. There’s plenty of picnic tables outdoors and takeout is easy at Rodney Scott’s BBQ.d.
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Rodney Scott's BBQ - Charleston
1011 King StreetJames Beard-winning pitmaster Rodney Scott brought whole hog barbecue to Charleston by way of Hemingway, South Carolina, and it was an instant hit. Settle into a red booth at the North Central restaurant and order smoky pulled pork with a hint of vinegar or a comforting ribeye sandwich — don’t forget the collards and cornbread. There’s plenty of picnic tables outdoors and takeout is easy at Rodney Scott’s BBQ.d.