Guidebook for Charleston
Food Scene
go by car,,a locals favorite, great neighborhood bar,,cold beer, craft and basic,,awesome food and great Sunday brunch, best grits,,excellent service and very reasonable,,gets busy fast,worth the wait
69 lokale inwoners raden aan
Moe's Crosstown Tavern
714 Rutledge Avego by car,,a locals favorite, great neighborhood bar,,cold beer, craft and basic,,awesome food and great Sunday brunch, best grits,,excellent service and very reasonable,,gets busy fast,worth the wait
i like the live jazz music six nights a week,,fun after dinner spot and jazz gathering at 6pm on sundays,,i have also had a good sunday brunch here
108 lokale inwoners raden aan
Prohibition
547 King Sti like the live jazz music six nights a week,,fun after dinner spot and jazz gathering at 6pm on sundays,,i have also had a good sunday brunch here
authentic asian cuisine with a southern approach,,flown in fresh from Norway, Scotland, Hawaii and New Zealand,,great atmosphere,,stop by for a bar drink and appetizer,,reservations highly recommended
94 lokale inwoners raden aan
O-Ku
463 King Stauthentic asian cuisine with a southern approach,,flown in fresh from Norway, Scotland, Hawaii and New Zealand,,great atmosphere,,stop by for a bar drink and appetizer,,reservations highly recommended
award winning southern biscuits featuring seven types,,to go sandwiches open 8 am - 2 pm,,if you are a late owl,,good news open til 2 am on friday and saturday
89 lokale inwoners raden aan
Callie's Hot Little Biscuit
476 1/2 King Staward winning southern biscuits featuring seven types,,to go sandwiches open 8 am - 2 pm,,if you are a late owl,,good news open til 2 am on friday and saturday
open 11am - 2am everyday but closed on monday,,serving all day breakfast and you can find american classic comfort food from patty melts to chicken and waffles
89 lokale inwoners raden aan
The Rarebit
474 King Stopen 11am - 2am everyday but closed on monday,,serving all day breakfast and you can find american classic comfort food from patty melts to chicken and waffles
FIG
232 Meeting Stnewly renovated and much talked about
historic bank building from the 1920's,,now houses upscale seafood restaurant critics rave about,,seafood towers and lobster freshest around,,pricey but they offer great deals if you order before 6:30
165 lokale inwoners raden aan
The Ordinary
544 King Sthistoric bank building from the 1920's,,now houses upscale seafood restaurant critics rave about,,seafood towers and lobster freshest around,,pricey but they offer great deals if you order before 6:30
very popular and near Waterfront Park,,love the seafood tower,,great restaurant and bar,,good happy hour,,get there at 4,,it gets very busy
129 lokale inwoners raden aan
Pearlz Oyster Bar
9 Magnolia Rdvery popular and near Waterfront Park,,love the seafood tower,,great restaurant and bar,,good happy hour,,get there at 4,,it gets very busy
rustic italian,,wood fire specialty pizzas, great wine list and the burrata appetizer is a must if you are an olive lover
86 lokale inwoners raden aan
Indaco
526 King Strustic italian,,wood fire specialty pizzas, great wine list and the burrata appetizer is a must if you are an olive lover
39 Rue De Jean
39 John Stbusy bistro serving french classics and a very lively bar
The Darling, an energetic restaurant where fresh seafood is the star of the show. Blending classical preparations and exciting new flavors, The Darling pays careful attention to local ingredients and sustainability.Housed in a lovingly restored, 115-year-old storefront, they strive for “instant classic” status. Grab a stool at the 14-seat raw bar fronting bustling King Street. Settle into a table full of deliciousness. Or perch beside the full-service bar. Welcoming of all palates, the Darling also features non-seafood options daily. My Favorite Cocktail from this super friendly bar,,The Basil Daisy,,YUM!!
89 lokale inwoners raden aan
The Darling Oyster Bar
513 King St The Darling, an energetic restaurant where fresh seafood is the star of the show. Blending classical preparations and exciting new flavors, The Darling pays careful attention to local ingredients and sustainability.Housed in a lovingly restored, 115-year-old storefront, they strive for “instant classic” status. Grab a stool at the 14-seat raw bar fronting bustling King Street. Settle into a table full of deliciousness. Or perch beside the full-service bar. Welcoming of all palates, the Darling also features non-seafood options daily. My Favorite Cocktail from this super friendly bar,,The Basil Daisy,,YUM!!
Drinks & Nightlife
upscale bar with rooftop terrace,, excellent, unique drinks in a prohibition-era style atmosphere,,give the "double standard" a try as it is a house favorite as well as the Foie Gras Creme Brulee
209 lokale inwoners raden aan
The Cocktail Club
479 King Stupscale bar with rooftop terrace,, excellent, unique drinks in a prohibition-era style atmosphere,,give the "double standard" a try as it is a house favorite as well as the Foie Gras Creme Brulee
nightclub in a sophisticated setting,,offers bottle service,,happy hour food and drinks,,live music,,cool patio,,i like the patio on a laid back sunday
81 lokale inwoners raden aan
Republic Garden & Lounge
462 King Stnightclub in a sophisticated setting,,offers bottle service,,happy hour food and drinks,,live music,,cool patio,,i like the patio on a laid back sunday
Stars Rooftop & Grill Room
495 King StreetCool rooftop bar
Market Pavilion Hotel
225 E Bay Stmy favorite rooftop bar
absolutely love this unique bar which serves classic cocktails in a relaxed setting,,proof and the owner craig have been featured in many magazines
34 lokale inwoners raden aan
Proof
437 King Stabsolutely love this unique bar which serves classic cocktails in a relaxed setting,,proof and the owner craig have been featured in many magazines
Sightseeing
step backward in time to the historic "duelers alley" where until 1881, dueling was legal and celebrated,,this spot is not only beautiful it is the most haunted,,ask about the whistling doctor,,BOO!
7 lokale inwoners raden aan
Philadelphia Alley
Philadelphia Alleystep backward in time to the historic "duelers alley" where until 1881, dueling was legal and celebrated,,this spot is not only beautiful it is the most haunted,,ask about the whistling doctor,,BOO!
the name coined for these beautiful thirteen pastel painted historical houses,,great photo ops
467 lokale inwoners raden aan
Rainbow Row
83-107 E Bay Stthe name coined for these beautiful thirteen pastel painted historical houses,,great photo ops
the corners that host the four corners of law,, local, federal, state and god are all represented here
12 lokale inwoners raden aan
Four Corners of Law
Broad Streetthe corners that host the four corners of law,, local, federal, state and god are all represented here
charleston's most visited park that is twelve acres and includes a large lawn, walkways, two fountains including the pineapple fountain and a pier with several large swinging benches,,very popular
321 lokale inwoners raden aan
Waterfront Park
Concord Streetcharleston's most visited park that is twelve acres and includes a large lawn, walkways, two fountains including the pineapple fountain and a pier with several large swinging benches,,very popular
is a ten acre park featuring a playground, walking paths & a fishing pier
21 lokale inwoners raden aan
Brittlebank Park
185 Lockwood Dris a ten acre park featuring a playground, walking paths & a fishing pier
built in 1808,,known for its spiraling staircase, detailed furnishings and landscaped gardens
40 lokale inwoners raden aan
Nathaniel Russell House
51 Meeting Stbuilt in 1808,,known for its spiraling staircase, detailed furnishings and landscaped gardens
check out the 4 block city market that is over 200 years old,, here you can find vendors with food, arts and crafts and the famous sweetgrass basket and items.
364 lokale inwoners raden aan
Historic Charleston City Market
188 Meeting Stcheck out the 4 block city market that is over 200 years old,, here you can find vendors with food, arts and crafts and the famous sweetgrass basket and items.
mother emanuel founded in 1816 is the first independent black denomination as well as one of the oldest black congregations in the US
8 lokale inwoners raden aan
Mother Emanuel AME Church
110 Calhoun Stmother emanuel founded in 1816 is the first independent black denomination as well as one of the oldest black congregations in the US
pricey but very hands aquarium where you can pet sharks, feed crabs etc,,has a massive main tank with divers and educational sessions,,several other cool exhibits also,,visit the turtle hospital
489 lokale inwoners raden aan
South Carolina Aquarium
100 Aquarium Wharfpricey but very hands aquarium where you can pet sharks, feed crabs etc,,has a massive main tank with divers and educational sessions,,several other cool exhibits also,,visit the turtle hospital
citadel parades are free to attend and open to the public,,tradition parading of the troops traced back to time of Alexander the Great,,held on fridays but be sure to look up the schedule
6 lokale inwoners raden aan
Citadel station
citadel parades are free to attend and open to the public,,tradition parading of the troops traced back to time of Alexander the Great,,held on fridays but be sure to look up the schedule
named in honor of Americas service men and women in 1942,,used today as an event venue,,featured in The Notebook,,you may catch a newly wedded couple in the road in front of the congratulating marque
7 lokale inwoners raden aan
American Theater
446 King Stnamed in honor of Americas service men and women in 1942,,used today as an event venue,,featured in The Notebook,,you may catch a newly wedded couple in the road in front of the congratulating marque
Shopping
tucked away, off the beaten path, i love everything in the store!,,go if you like sweets,,best cupcakes in town!
52 lokale inwoners raden aan
Sugar Bakeshop
59 1/2 Cannon Sttucked away, off the beaten path, i love everything in the store!,,go if you like sweets,,best cupcakes in town!
Essentials
One of the closest of several neighborhood convenience stores,,take a left on Coming and its on the right corner
College Corner
1 Coming StOne of the closest of several neighborhood convenience stores,,take a left on Coming and its on the right corner
Coming Street Grocery
224 Coming StConvenience Store corner of King and Coming
Everything Else
Roper Hospital
316 Calhoun Sthope you don't need them but one of "the best"