The Porter Room
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Today’s chefs reap the best local ingredients to create dishes that celebrate Charleston’s authentic flavors. Whether you prefer thick crust style pizza or grab-and-go BBQ sandwiches, the perfect meal awaits you. Have your taste of Charleston's crave-worthy casual fare.
Clerks is an inviting café experience, offering a full dining menu including house-made pastries and biscuits and a variety of tasty beverages, coffee, and kombucha.
A wood-fired eatery with Italian sensibilities serving popular regional meals. The menu features shareable plates from local purveyors, along with effortless, warm service.
Meeting at Market, the city’s cherished gathering place, we invite you to unwind with a pint, relish in delightful pub fare, and cheer for your beloved sports teams.
La Pâtisserie serves the Holy City’s finest breads and pastries. Choose to dine in or are on-the-go, our French Pastry Chef Remy Funfrock ensures authenticity & freshness.
Modern take on classic Italian fare.
Charleston’s hidden gem receiving accolades and write-ups yearly with a gourmet twist on comfort food. Cru Café opened in 2002 & is ranked as one of Charleston’s top eateries.
Cozy atmosphere with a rotating selection of delectable desserts made in house daily, in addition to heaping milkshakes, specialty coffees and cold beverage creations.
MESU is a lively urban spot with a dual cuisine of both Mexican and Sushi. Tequila infusions complement Sake Sangrias with a full cocktail list.
Located on King Street Lamar's Sporting Club is Charleston's first reservation only experience seamlessly blending sports and nightlife. Weekend brunch during Football season!
Tbonz Gill & Grill is perfect for lunch, dinner, or in-between. Proudly serving Certified Angus Beef steaks and burgers, homegrown ales, comfort foods and seafood.
Charleston Marriott’s signature restaurant, Saffire, artfully blends the spirit of Charleston with high energy American Fusion cuisine.
Islander 71: Sunsets, seafood, private dining
Inspired by cafés & bars of Europe. Welcoming folks in the morning for espresso & house-made pastries, at lunch for sandwiches & salads, & in the evening for cocktails & wine.
Basic Kitchen uses tons of local produce and a rainbow of ingredients to create food that’s nourishing, healthful and delicious. Open for lunch + dinner M-Sat and Sun. brunch.
The basic necessities of a healthy diet including fresh: fruit, fish, rice and vegetables, sourced sustainably, locally and organically when possible. Fast-casual atmosphere.
Chef brings favorite childhood sandwiches to life with menu of old school staples with a Charleston twist! These homemade Kaiser rolls are a must for the boat, beach or couch!
Callie's grab & go eatery serves a variety of piping hot, award winning biscuits, pimento cheese sandwiches, and locally inspired breakfast, lunch, and late night treats.
Carmella's on Historic East Bay St. features handmade ice creams, Italian ice, premium coffees, wine, adult dessert cocktails, pastries, cannolis, cookies, & gourmet desserts.
Extraordinary product offering, sourced locally and globally to create the ultimate culinary experience. Upscale, sophisticated environment that stimulates the five senses.
Taste the future of Charleston's culinary scene in the Culinary Institute of Charleston's student-run restaurants, Relish and 181 Palmer. Reservations: OpenTable.com.
Edmund’s Oast restaurant is a a rare combination of brewery, locally and seasonally driven menu, impressive cocktail and wine lists, outdoor courtyard and covered event space.
Discover modern American cuisine with a coastal influence while enjoying spectacular views of Charleston at our vibrant rooftop bar and restaurant.
Experience Paris in one of upper King Street's newest favorites. Félix offers a beautiful atmosphere to enjoy creative cocktails and delightful small plates.
Helmed by award-winning chef, TV personality & cookbook author, Vivian Howard, Handy & Hot is a small batch bakeshop located at 68 Wentworth Street open daily from 7am – 4pm.
A neighborhood bar & burger joint. Everything fresh-made, daily. We’re shakin’ margaritas with an extensive line-up of tequila & juices. Vintage sound system & vibey playlist.
Offering a rustic version of neo-American bistro fare, we feature grass-fed meat that comes directly from our farm. Open for dinner.
Hero is a favorite stop for breakfast, coffee, lunch & snacks, serving Brioche-Style doughnuts, burgers, salads, coffee drinks and more on Calhoun Street.
A friendly neighborhood joint with classic cocktails and smart updates to classic tavern fare. Think burgers, fresh fish, generous salads and nightly steak offerings.
A breezy, poolside restaurant and cocktail bar with a lively, spirited environment offering fresh, vibrant cocktails and seasonal, ingredient-driven dishes
Millers All Day celebrates breakfast and brunch with timeless food and drinks in a centuries-old King Street building outfitted with a midcentury modern aesthetic.
A restaurant that celebrates Charleston's beautiful Hampton Park with a seasonal menu offering dishes such as house-made pastas, gourmet hot dogs & a local catch of the day.
A collection of 6 artisanal eateries, accompanied by a modern Biergarten providing local brews & spirits. Located along the historic Charleston City Market at 99 S. Market St.
A nod to the speakeasies of the 1920's, Prohibition combines amazing Southern-inspired cuisine, award winning drinks and a unique atmosphere...all without a secret knock.
Ruby Sunshine brings the unique flavors and hospitality to our all-day brunch using fresh and local ingredients and preparing food to order from our scratch kitchen.
Rutledge Cab Co-voted “Best American Restaurant” 2 years running and “Best Burger” by several media outlets. Guests love our all day/night menu including breakfast anytime.
Discover dry-aged meats, craft cocktails, uncommon wines, and rotating menu prepared on a wood-burning hearth within a historic Cannon Street home.
A neighborhood butcher shop & cafe offering premium quality meats, seafood & charcuterie, award-winning sandwiches, prepared foods, wines & craft beer. Tues-Sat, 11am - 7pm.
The Alley offers an experience unique to Charleston. In addition to 8 bowling lanes and arcade games, the space features a 150 seat restaurant, 40ft bar and event space.
More than a coffee shop. An experience in quality and convenience. Our aim is to create world-class food, smoothies, and coffee sourced and served with responsibility & pride.
Unapologetically interesting sandwiches, & heavy doses of Italian hospitality. Try the "Such a Nice Italian Boy". Call ahead for take out and catering needs!
Located on Wentworth Street, The Rise is an effortless, sip and stroll coffee shop that offers guests the finest selection of local coffees, teas, and homemade pastries.
Housed in a beautifully restored, 19th Century Charleston home. The Tippling House is a wine bar offering world class wines paired with locally sourced, New American cuisine.
Iconic and lively location that includes a rooftop bar with classic design and festive atmosphere. Overflowing menu of drink specials, happy hours, pizza and more.
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