Bessinger’s Barbeque is one of The 15 Best Places for Onions in Charleston.

1. Bessinger’s Barbeque

7.7
1602 Savannah Hwy (White Oak Dr), Charleston, SC
BBQ Joint · west of the Ashley · 40 tips and reviews

MandaManda: Order extra onion rings!!! They're delicious!!! Reminds me of fair food.

Carsten N.Carsten Nohrden: The onion rings are huge and sooo good!! Also the pulled pork sandwich is amazing! Plus you can buy bottles of their BBQ sauce to take home with you!

Jack K.Jack Kauffman: Delicious BBQ and cheeseburgers and onion rings are to die for!

Bohemian Bull is one of The 15 Best Places for Onions in Charleston.

2. Bohemian Bull

8.4
1531 Folly Rd, Charleston, SC
Gastropub · James Island · 27 tips and reviews

Cheryl S.Cheryl Smithem: Fabulous burger. Oyster stout is awesome. And don't miss the onion rings.

Jon M.Jon Merrow: Best burgers on the planet, and best onion rings too.

Shawn F.Shawn F: Amazing atmosphere. Interesting bloody mary selection. Good beer.

Melvin's BBQ is one of The 15 Best Places for Onions in Charleston.

3. Melvin's BBQ

7.2
538 Folly Rd (Harborview), Charleston, SC
BBQ Joint · James Island · 19 tips and reviews

Carlisle C.Carlisle Carter: I've actually choke a man out for an onion ring.

Stephanie N.Stephanie Nass: Best onion rings in the lowcountry. Sweet potato soufflé, barbecue chicken, and macaroni &cheese are also superlative quality. 🙌

Keeli R.Keeli Robb: Yummy food! Love the onion rings!!

Oak Steakhouse is one of The 15 Best Places for Onions in Charleston.

4. Oak Steakhouse

8.8
17 Broad St, Charleston, SC
Steakhouse · Charlestowne · 37 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Oak knows how to do a steak. The Hudson Valley Foie Gras, Wedge Salad with Bibb lettuce, 24 oz. Bone-In Rib-Eye and French Fried Onions might be the perfect meal. [Eater 18 Member]

Christopher F.Christopher Floss: Old-world steak house feel with a vibrant contemporary vibe! The #steaks are all prime and perfectly seasoned. The New York Strip is awesome with a side of steamed spinach and fried onion strings.

Don Tina P.Don Tina Peters: The menu specials were superb. Butternut squash and lobster bisque was fabulous. They pour a nice drink too.

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

5. Brown Dog Deli

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

Mary Catherine J.Mary Catherine James: Excellent food and they deliver! The Wes French Onion Grill Cheese is amazing!

Mayte ☀️🍹Mayte ☀️🍹: The French Onion Grilled Cheese was delicious! Very casual spot.

Emily S.Emily Stumpf: Awesome little place to stop in for a bite while walking around Charleston.

Ted's Butcherblock is one of The 15 Best Places for Onions in Charleston.

6. Ted's Butcherblock

8.9
334 E Bay St (at Inspection St), Charleston, SC
Butcher · Downtown Charleston · 27 tips and reviews

Charming Inns of CharlestonCharming Inns of Charleston: Lovely prepared salads and sandwiches. Also home to our favorite sandwich, the house roasted wagyu beef with carmelized onions, sauteed exotic mushrooms, and blue cheese garlic aioli.

Jonathan B.Jonathan Butler: Fabulous wagyu beef sandwich! Lots of other excellent items.

Eugene M.Eugene Mah: Great place to get all kinds of great cuts of meat. Friday Night Dinners are not to be missed.

Husk is one of The 15 Best Places for Onions in Charleston.

7. Husk

8.9
76 Queen St (btwn Meeting & King St), Charleston, SC
Southern Food Restaurant · Downtown Charleston · 265 tips and reviews

Rick G.Rick Griffin: Try the Kentuckyaki Glazed Pig Ear Lettuce Wraps With Sweet Vinegar Marinated Cucumbers And Red Onion - Surprisingly awesome!

Russ L.Russ Lorenson: Try the Atlantic Grey Tilefish With Sc Broccoli, Wild Ramps, Spring Onion And Red Pepper Tomato Broth

EpicuriousEpicurious: For diners jonesing for Northern-style wings, chef Sean Brock offers an alternative: hot wing–inspired "Buffalo" Pig's Ear Lettuce Wraps served with sweet vinegar–marinated cucumbers and red onions. Read more.

Le Farfalle is one of The 15 Best Places for Onions in Charleston.

8. Le Farfalle

9.3
15 Beaufain St, Charleston, SC
Italian Restaurant · Harleston Village · 15 tips and reviews

Andy C.Andy Cowell: Everything we tried was great! Very pleasantly surprised by the polenta with charred spring onions.

Ricky A.Ricky A: Great restaurant. Sat at the bar. Very friendly wait staff and nice crowd. Good food.

Alexandre M.Alexandre Munhoz: Great duck ravioli and the fusilli caccio e peppe. Stay outside if you can

Cru Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Onions in Charleston.

9. Cru Cafe

9.2
18 Pinckney St (btwn Anson & East Bay St.), Charleston, SC
Café · Downtown Charleston · 70 tips and reviews

Damien B.Damien Basile 😈: Try the Duck Confit Arugula Salad - Caramelized pecans & fried onions. YES!

Suzanne S.Suzanne Spagnola: If traveling alone or in a group of 4 or fewer, sit at the chef's kitchen table. It's a great experience!

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

Rutledge Cab Company is one of The 15 Best Places for Onions in Charleston.

10. Rutledge Cab Company

8.0
1300 Rutledge Ave (Mt Pleasant Street), Charleston, SC
American Restaurant · Downtown Charleston · 53 tips and reviews

Laura C.Laura Carson: The French onion soup was to die for, and the chicken and dumplings were out of sight!

Marty B.Marty B: Blue cheese burger with balsamic seared onions

Marsha A.Marsha Ann: Everything is good! Haven't been disappointed ever, you can't go wrong with any burger

Queen Street Grocery is one of The 15 Best Places for Onions in Charleston.

11. Queen Street Grocery

8.9
133 Queen St (at Logan St), Charleston, SC
Food and Beverage Retail · Harleston Village · 24 tips and reviews

Olin C.Olin Cramer: One for breakfast... Pimiento, bacon, red onion

JaniceJanice: The Murray sandwich was excellent and very filling. My husband and I shared it, yum!!!

Jonah J.Jonah Jeter: Italian is one of the best in charleston

39 Rue De Jean is one of The 15 Best Places for Onions in Charleston.

12. 39 Rue De Jean

7.4
39 John St, Charleston, SC
French Restaurant · Downtown Charleston · 80 tips and reviews

FoodspottingFoodspotting: Try the French Onion Gratinee

AUDIOMINDAUDIOMIND: The French onion soup "app" with croutons and gruyere cheese is to die for. In the winter, do the patio and you just might get it all to yourself like we did.

Steve S.Steve Swift: The mussels are outstanding. They have 6 different ways of serving them. The vegetable cream mussels are my favorite.

Slightly North of Broad is one of The 15 Best Places for Onions in Charleston.

13. Slightly North of Broad

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

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Try the trademark "maverick shrimp and grits," a creamy concoction piled with country ham, sausage, tomatoes and green onions. Read more.

Syd L.Syd Leigh: Delicious cornbread brought to the table. Nice wine list and great ambiance

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

Bear E Patch Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Onions in Charleston.

14. Bear E Patch Cafe

7.8
1980 Ashley River Rd (Raoul Wallenberg Blvd), Charleston, SC
Café · west of the Ashley · 25 tips and reviews

Rita S.Rita Snipes: Great food and service!! Try the Philly Cheese Steak!! The onion rings are awesome!!

Kim G.Kim G: Try the specials on the board. Especially if the pumpkin pancakes are in season!

Stephanie P.Stephanie Poteet: Sandra's special: scramby w/cheese, chewy bacon, grits, french toast...

Gaulart & Maliclet is one of The 15 Best Places for Onions in Charleston.

15. Gaulart & Maliclet

8.6
98 Broad St (btwn King & Meeting St), Charleston, SC
French Restaurant · Downtown Charleston · 51 tips and reviews

Krista K.Krista K: Try the Croq Baguette with both turkey & ham, and have a side up of French onion soup. You won't be disappointed. Also great ice tea - very herbal and delicious.

Donna B.Donna Brown: Curry vegetable soup awesome.

Nate M.Nate Mallard: Get a cup of soup and open face lunch plate. Great price and great food!