1. 167 Raw
9.5
289 E Bay St, Charleston, SC
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Charleston · 65 tips and reviews
nord: 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 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!!
xelster: Very nice small hipster place. Raw bar, fish tacos, nice selection of local beers.
2. The Battery
9.5
East Battery (Murray Blvd), Charleston, SC
Scenic Lookout · Charlestowne · 58 tips and reviews
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 Conservancy: Come look at the spectacular views Fort Sumpter and the Charleston Harbor!
jennifer Krienert: Great place to catch a breeze and cool off on a southern summer afternoon. Enjoy the view while cooling off.
3. Waterfront Park
9.5
Concord St (at Vendue Range), Charleston, SC
Park · Downtown Charleston · 72 tips and reviews
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 Hoover: Hot? Cool off in the fountain.
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!
4. Lewis BBQ
9.3
464 N Nassau St, Charleston, SC
BBQ Joint · East Central · 54 tips and reviews
Shawn F: Best collard greens ever! Excellent brisket. Insane spare ribs. Great atmosphere. Good draft list.
Greg Taggart: Absolutely amazing BBQ. Get the sliced fatty brisket. Great staff and draft selection to boot!
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!
6. Hall's Chophouse
9.3
434 King St (at John St), Charleston, SC
Steakhouse · Downtown Charleston · 137 tips and reviews
Julie Massengill: The place to be in Charleston for an amazing steak and fascinating people watching!
ᴡ Carr: Hands down my favorite place in Charleston. Service, staff, clientele best all around!
King Street Studios Photography: Come ready to drink and eat! The atmosphere just encourages it. Great vibe, great food, and great service!
7. Edmund's Oast
9.2
1081 Morrison Dr, Charleston, SC
Gastropub · East Central · 68 tips and reviews
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 Bullock: Skip past the "baby pool" charcuterie & go straight for the tower.
Eater: 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.
9. Cru Cafe
9.1
18 Pinckney St (btwn Anson & East Bay St.), Charleston, SC
Café · Downtown Charleston · 70 tips and reviews
Jim S.: Reservations are a must. If you're dining alone, you may find a seat at the bar.
Cathy J: The salmon and risotto is fantastic!
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.
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 James: Be sure to tour the Audubon Swamp Garden. It is amazing. Don't miss the African American cemetery.
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!
15. The Ordinary
9.1
544 King St, Charleston, SC
Seafood Restaurant · Cannonborough - Elliottborough · 103 tips and reviews
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 CVB: Oysters, Rosé, repeat. Oysters, Rosé, repeat. Named one of the best oyster bars in America (2014) by Travel + Leisure magazine.
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.