167 Raw is one of The 15 Best Attractions in Charleston.

1. 167 Raw

9.5
289 E Bay St, Charleston, SC
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Charleston · 65 tips and reviews

nordnord: Everything we had is amazing. The chefs are very helpful and friendly. We had one of the best times here. Are lunch and dinner in the same day. I tried all of the sushi and ramen. Excellent!

Melissa A.Melissa Au: Hands down the best lobster roll I have ever had. I would come back to Charleston just for it. Take note that 167 is tiny so expect a wait but it's totally worth it!!

xelsterxelster: Very nice small hipster place. Raw bar, fish tacos, nice selection of local beers.

The Battery is one of The 15 Best Attractions in Charleston.

2. The Battery

9.5
East Battery (Murray Blvd), Charleston, SC
Scenic Lookout · Charlestowne · 58 tips and reviews

Djaniella D.Djaniella D.: Come for a sunrise or sunset for a beautiful view and to get out of the busy, chaotic town. A great spot for picnics, picture-taking, jogging, or simply relaxing.

Charleston Parks ConservancyCharleston Parks Conservancy: Come look at the spectacular views Fort Sumpter and the Charleston Harbor!

jennifer K.jennifer Krienert: Great place to catch a breeze and cool off on a southern summer afternoon. Enjoy the view while cooling off.

Waterfront Park is one of The 15 Best Attractions in Charleston.

3. Waterfront Park

9.5
Concord St (at Vendue Range), Charleston, SC
Park · Downtown Charleston · 72 tips and reviews

Djaniella D.Djaniella D.: A perfect place for beautiful views. Take a seat on one of the benches and watch the ships pass by, take pictures by the infamous Pineapple Fountain, and admire the rows of pretty palm trees!

Harry H.Harry Hoover: Hot? Cool off in the fountain.

Adam Nicholas B.Adam Nicholas Burke: Bring your kids and let them play in the two iconic fountains here while you relax on a shady bench. Bring sunscreen!

Lewis BBQ is one of The 15 Best Attractions in Charleston.

4. Lewis BBQ

9.3
464 N Nassau St, Charleston, SC
BBQ Joint · East Central · 54 tips and reviews

Shawn F.Shawn F: Best collard greens ever! Excellent brisket. Insane spare ribs. Great atmosphere. Good draft list.

Greg T.Greg Taggart: Absolutely amazing BBQ. Get the sliced fatty brisket. Great staff and draft selection to boot!

Chris P.Chris Pfeffer: We got the sliced fatty beef brisket and the pork ribs. Being from Boston, this was our first real taste of BBQ and it was amazing!

Leon's Oyster Shop is one of The 15 Best Attractions in Charleston.

5. Leon's Oyster Shop

9.4
698 King St, Charleston, SC
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Charleston · 83 tips and reviews

Alex R.Alex Robershotte: Top: order beers and oysters and eat them on the Back patio while you wait for your table

Jai J.Jai Jones: Chicken Sandwich = Amazing. Also Char-Grilled Oysters are a must have.

Jennifer R.Jennifer Reid: Fried chicken is so good! Get the big bowl and share. Loved the oysters on half shell.

Hall's Chophouse is one of The 15 Best Attractions in Charleston.

6. Hall's Chophouse

9.3
434 King St (at John St), Charleston, SC
Steakhouse · Downtown Charleston · 137 tips and reviews

Julie M.Julie Massengill: The place to be in Charleston for an amazing steak and fascinating people watching!

ᴡ C.ᴡ Carr: Hands down my favorite place in Charleston. Service, staff, clientele best all around!

King Street Studios P.King Street Studios Photography: Come ready to drink and eat! The atmosphere just encourages it. Great vibe, great food, and great service!

Edmund's Oast is one of The 15 Best Attractions in Charleston.

7. Edmund's Oast

9.2
1081 Morrison Dr, Charleston, SC
Gastropub · East Central · 68 tips and reviews

Jai J.Jai Jones: One of the best beer selections in town, but don't overlook the beers brewed in-house. All very unique yet fantastic.

Will B.Will Bullock: Skip past the "baby pool" charcuterie & go straight for the tower.

EaterEater: Gawk at the magnificent interiors while trying to grab a seat at the bar. With chef Andy Henderson's thoughtful cuisine and bartender Jayce McConnell's unique cocktails it's no wonder it's popular. Read more.

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams is one of The 15 Best Attractions in Charleston.

8. Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams

9.1
501 King St Ste A, Charleston, SC
Ice Cream Parlor · Radcliffeborough · 48 tips and reviews

Libby C.Libby Cox: Jeni’s is a must for everyone who comes to Charleston!! Their ice cream is to die for and the homemade waffle cones are amazing!! Don’t let the long lines discourage you, they move very quickly!!

natalie k.natalie kay: Darkest chocolate! If you enjoy chocolate ice cream at all, get this!

Shawn F.Shawn F: Impressive ice cream

Cru Cafe is one of The 15 Best Attractions in Charleston.

9. Cru Cafe

9.1
18 Pinckney St (btwn Anson & East Bay St.), Charleston, SC
Café · Downtown Charleston · 70 tips and reviews

Jim S.Jim S.: Reservations are a must. If you're dining alone, you may find a seat at the bar.

Cathy J.Cathy J: The salmon and risotto is fantastic!

Ashley 🌵Ashley 🌵: Fabulous Food! Calamari is amazing! Salmon risotto was delicious. Went with a big party and everyone was highly satisfied with presentation, taste, and price. Will come here every time in Charleston.

Belmond Charleston Place is one of The 15 Best Attractions in Charleston.

10. Belmond Charleston Place

9.1
205 Meeting St (Market St), Charleston, SC
Hotel · Downtown Charleston · 50 tips and reviews

Matt F.Matt Fowler: Super hotel, the best of several really really good hotels in Charleston. Club floor has a great breakfast in the morning and happy hours in the evenings. Read more.

Abby P.Abby Procton: Get upgraded to the club level! Free food and drinks from 6am-10pm

Rawle Murdy Assoc.Rawle Murdy Assoc.: Get drinks at the Thoroughbred Club

Magnolias is one of The 15 Best Attractions in Charleston.

11. Magnolias

9.1
185 E Bay St, Charleston, SC
Southern Food Restaurant · French Quarter · 134 tips and reviews

Bailey F.Bailey Fairbanks: One of my favorite restaurants in town. You can't beat the classic southern food with an upscale twist. The buttermilk fried chicken and the seafood grits are to die for.

Laura M.Laura Murphy: The fried green tomato appetizer is a must have!

Mindy N.Mindy Nguyen: Lovvvve the bread, pickled okra and salmon blt salad

Slightly North of Broad is one of The 15 Best Attractions in Charleston.

12. Slightly North of Broad

9.1
192 E Bay St, Charleston, SC
Southern Food Restaurant · French Quarter · 100 tips and reviews

Mrs. G.Mrs. Garzastein: Sit at the bar and hang out w/Trevor. Great service, the food is amazing & do try the One Ninety Too Cool! Love!

Travel + LeisureTravel + Leisure: From #TLSponChat: “@MikeLata: I vote for SNOB as the restaurant we all wanted to grow up to be.”

Glenn C.Glenn Curtis: The mayor just walked past my table

Old South Carriage Company is one of The 15 Best Attractions in Charleston.

13. Old South Carriage Company

9.1
14 Anson St, Charleston, SC
Arts and Entertainment · Downtown Charleston · 19 tips and reviews

SKWSKW: Best way to learn about Charleston's history in an hour.

Brooke L.Brooke L: Shawn was our driver and was very knowledgeable and fun!

Ashley C.Ashley Cline: Vern likes to give kisses!

Magnolia Plantation & Gardens is one of The 15 Best Attractions in Charleston.

14. Magnolia Plantation & Gardens

9.0
3550 Ashley River Rd, Charleston, SC
Historic and Protected Site · west of the Ashley · 47 tips and reviews

Mandy P.Mandy P: Great trip through history. There's a basic fee to get in then there are separate fees for the house tour, cabin tour, tram ride, etc. We toured the house, gardens & zoo. It was fantastic.

Mary Catherine J.Mary Catherine James: Be sure to tour the Audubon Swamp Garden. It is amazing. Don't miss the African American cemetery.

Ryan W.Ryan Westenberger: Awesome gardens. Go on a cooler day otherwise it's going to be a really hot and sweaty walk. Make sure to bring the cameras because there is plenty of wildlife and flowers to take pictures of!

The Ordinary is one of The 15 Best Attractions in Charleston.

15. The Ordinary

9.1
544 King St, Charleston, SC
Seafood Restaurant · Cannonborough - Elliottborough · 103 tips and reviews

nathan a.nathan archambault: gold standard for seafood in Charleston. menu of classic “Hot” and “Cold” ; Caribbean fish stew or oysters sliders or smoked oysters with saltines.

Charleston Area CVBCharleston Area CVB: Oysters, Rosé, repeat. Oysters, Rosé, repeat. Named one of the best oyster bars in America (2014) by Travel + Leisure magazine.

Meredith B.Meredith Blechman: Insanely good. Redid an old bank building. Get the crab toast, tuna poke, black bass, and acorn squash farroto. I could eat here every night.