The Royal American is one of The 15 Best Places for Chili in Charleston.

1. The Royal American

9.1
970 Morrison Dr, Charleston, SC
Bar · Downtown Charleston · 37 tips and reviews

Josh R.Josh Ratliff: They chili is super good!

Dancy E.Dancy Eve: Great chili.

AbAb: Classic American bar fare and vibes. That beef patty melt is flippin delish

Fiery Ron's Home Team BBQ is one of The 15 Best Places for Chili in Charleston.

2. Fiery Ron's Home Team BBQ

8.8
126 Williman St, Charleston, SC
BBQ Joint · East Central · 9 tips and reviews

Pam R.Pam Rosensohn: Absolutely amazing food!! Must try the brisket and chicken chili!! Friendly staff!! Excellent service!

Laura D.Laura Douan: The house burger and BBQ are amazing! They also have a great beer and bourbon selection!

AbAb: That brisket! Fatty, juicy, saucy. Put it in your mouth plebe. Mac & cheese was so-so.

Triangle Char & Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Chili in Charleston.

3. Triangle Char & Bar

8.1
828 Savannah Hwy (Magnolia Rd), Charleston, SC
American Restaurant · west of the Ashley · 68 tips and reviews

MINI O.MINI OfCharleston: Try the chili! It's a perfect day for it!

Southern Eagle S.Southern Eagle SC: New Belgium Lips of Faith series- They have Cocoa Mole: 9% alcohol with a cocoa and chili flavor. Only here for a limited time so try it while you can!

Allison W.Allison Windsor: One of my favorite places to eat in Charleston. I can't help but get The Goat salad every time. Also, brunch is bomb! Mimosa carafes are cheap and yummy 😍🍹🍴💣

The Alley is one of The 15 Best Places for Chili in Charleston.

4. The Alley

8.3
131 Columbus St (b/t King & Meeting), Charleston, SC
Bowling Alley · Cannonborough - Elliottborough · 12 tips and reviews

Mike K.Mike Koshko: Nachos with chili are awesome. Great beer selection; cans, draft, and bottles. Basketball and skeeball are free by double tapping the "start" button.

AbAb: Decent bar food. Honey Habanero wings 4/5. Ranch MnC 4/5. Great staff! Games galore. Bring a friend or 4.

Paul S.Paul Sebestyen: Sweetest collection of old school arcade games in town!

Lewis BBQ is one of The 15 Best Places for Chili in Charleston.

5. Lewis BBQ

9.4
464 N Nassau St, Charleston, SC
BBQ Joint · East Central · 54 tips and reviews

V l S.V l Smith: Chopped brisket, pulled pork, greens, beans, potato salad and my favorite side, green chili corn pudding. Staff is friendly and funny. I highly recommend Lewis BBQ. Clean, fun environment.

Steven C.Steven C: Recommend: Fatty Brisket is melt in mouth tender. Giant Beef Ribs is flavorful and each rib is easily enough for 2 people (over 1 lb per rib). Also try the Corn Pudding, Mac & Cheese, Collard Greens.

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

The Southern General is one of The 15 Best Places for Chili in Charleston.

6. The Southern General

7.8
3157 Maybank Hwy Unit Ed, Johns Island, SC
Southern Food Restaurant · 10 tips and reviews

Dave M.Dave Mac: Everything I tried was excellent... from the Sweet Tea Wings to the green chili pineapple macaroni salad! I will be back often!

RyanRyan: You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Ask your server, they'll give you a great description and help you choose your sandwich destiny!

Marty B.Marty B: Black bean burger, pulled pork sandwich, lowcountry sloppy joe, Greek wrap. Never had a bad sandwich here.

Earth Fare is one of The 15 Best Places for Chili in Charleston.

7. Earth Fare

8.3
74 Folly Road Blvd (Windermere Blvd), Charleston, SC
Health Food Store · South Windemere · 42 tips and reviews

Elizabeth S.Elizabeth Symon: Try their Asian noodles, spring rolls, and vegan chicken nuggets with Thai sweet chili sauce. You won't be disappointed!

Erin M.Erin McCall: Great sushi! Try the Tunacado... my favorite!

Mike M.Mike Miller: Some of the nicest employees in Charleston!

Magnolias is one of The 15 Best Places for Chili in Charleston.

8. Magnolias

9.0
185 E Bay St, Charleston, SC
Southern Food Restaurant · French Quarter · 135 tips and reviews

Alan M.Alan Meirzon: Stellar service. Ira was an amazing waiter. Can't say enough nice things about the food. The sweet chili rubbed Ahi Tuna entree with spring rolls and jalapeno hummus will have us coming back for sure.

Jess C.Jess Coleman: Catfish was fantastic. Generous portion. Tell them it's your birthday; you won't regret it.

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

Xiao Bao Biscuit is one of The 15 Best Places for Chili in Charleston.

9. Xiao Bao Biscuit

9.0
224 Rutledge Ave, Charleston, SC
Vietnamese Restaurant · Cannonborough - Elliottborough · 57 tips and reviews

Sheila M.Sheila Marikar: Biggest hits: ridiculously tender chili cumin lamb, mouth-numbing Sichuan chicken wings, sweet Southern hospitality. Go here.

Michael C.Michael Clouse: Cabbage pancake with pork!!! Yum.

Ashley C.Ashley Caldwell: Really great gluten-free and vegan options!

Home Team BBQ is one of The 15 Best Places for Chili in Charleston.

10. Home Team BBQ

8.7
1205 Ashley River Rd (at Diana St), Charleston, SC
BBQ Joint · Maryville - Ashleyville · 65 tips and reviews

Katie B.Katie Booth: Chicken chili? Good. Hash and rice? Good. Pulled pork sandwich? Good. Mac and cheese? Gooood. Wings? Goooooooood! (And great kickball perks) ;)

Carman W.Carman Wagers: The smoked wings and game changers are the best!

Jenni G.Jenni Gesch: Get the "crack"aroni and cheese

Brown Dog Deli is one of The 15 Best Places for Chili in Charleston.

11. Brown Dog Deli

8.0
40 Broad St, Charleston, SC
Deli · French Quarter · 40 tips and reviews

Lisa R.Lisa Rodriguez: Very nice waitress. Nice garden spot. Chili was super salty. Found hair in one of the sandwiches!

Jill A.Jill Armstrong: visited Charleston and ate here twice. BBQ sandwich and Philly sandwich was so good! Family got short rib! Awesome. Don't think anything here is bad!

Jesse P.Jesse Palma: Absolutely amazing. Vegan and gluten free options as well as all American style hot dogs.

Big Gun Burger Shop is one of The 15 Best Places for Chili in Charleston.

12. Big Gun Burger Shop

7.6
137 Calhoun St, Charleston, SC
Burger Joint · Downtown Charleston · 21 tips and reviews

Phil B.Phil Barnhill: Chili burger...excellent

Heebie Jeebie ManHeebie Jeebie Man: Pretty solid place for a late night meal!

Camille K.Camille Key: Only place in town with beefless burgers!

Gathering Cafe Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Chili in Charleston.

13. Gathering Cafe Restaurant

8.4
1124 Sam Rittenberg Blvd (Orange Grove Rd), Charleston, SC
American Restaurant · west of the Ashley · 4 tips and reviews

Mary Catherine J.Mary Catherine James: Excellent hidden trendy place to eat! Great atmosphere!

deanna h.deanna hickman: The food was amazing! Def recommend going.

Valerie W.Valerie Warnock: Nutella Bread Pudding--perfect way to end any of their delicious meals!

Chick-fil-A is one of The 15 Best Places for Chili in Charleston.

14. Chick-fil-A

8.3
1656 Savannah Hwy, Charleston, SC
Fast Food Restaurant · west of the Ashley · 9 tips and reviews

Chris B.Chris Brooks: Spicy chicken sandwhich with pepper jack cheese is the bomb!!!!

David S.David Schaefers: You can trade in the "toy" from a kid's meal for a small ice-cream cone.

John T B.John T Brady: Free wifi

Parcel 32 is one of The 15 Best Places for Chili in Charleston.

15. Parcel 32

8.1
442 King St (Radcliffe Street), Charleston, SC
Restaurant · Downtown Charleston · 1 tip

Sean P.Sean P: Amazing food! Well worth it.