Holly’s Favorites: 4 & 5 Star Food Pix That Won’t Break the Bank
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Holly's Charleston Picks
Restaurant | Description |
|---|---|
| 181 Palmer | Cooking School/Cafe |
| 39 Rue de Jean (French) | French Bistro/Brasserie |
| Al di La (Northern Italian) | Northern Italian Trattoria |
| Ali Baba Mediterranean Deli | Middle Eastern |
| Alluette's Cafe (Holistic Soul Food) | Southern Soul |
| Amen Street (Seafood/Raw Bar) | Great local seafood and atmosphere |
| Baked (Bakery) | Bakery |
| Barsa (Spanish Tapas) | Barcelona Style Tapas |
| Basil (Thai) | Authentic Thai |
| Bertha's Kitchen | Southern/Soul |
| Bin 152 (Wine Bar/Art Gallery) | Great Wine & Cheese Bar |
| Black Bean Co. (vegan/vegetarian/organic) | Vegan/Organic |
| Brick House (local, craft beer) | Craft beer/Local/Southern |
| Bull Street Gourmet & Market | A delightful sandwich, soup, salad and gourmet to go shop. Privately owned, two locations. Don't miss the BYO breakfast sandwiches! |
| Butcher & Bee | Amazing food, totally local and beautifully prepared, rustic, old school, fresh food. All sandwiches made on house made bread, all condiments made in house, everything spectacular. Some of the best eats in Charleston. |
| Cafe Kronic | Cafe/Bakery/Sandwiches |
| Cafe Lana | Eclectic/Mediterranean |
| Caliente (Mexican) | Casual Mexican/Southwestern |
| Carolina's (Southern) | Lowcountry/Southern |
| Charleston Crepe Company | Sweet & Savory Crepes |
| Christophe Chocolatier | Artisinal Chocolates |
| Closed for Business (burgers 'n such) | Burgers/Craft Beer |
| Cork Neighborhood Bistro | Eclectic/Organic |
| Crave Kitchen and Cocktails | Eclectic |
| Cru Cafe (American/Eclectic) | Delicious/Eclectic |
| Dixie Supply Bakery & Cafe | Southern/Lowcountry |
| Eclectic Chef (soups/sandwiches) | Fabulous soups, sandwiches, and desserts |
| El Bohio (Cuban) | Best Cuban in the Lowcountry! |
| Eurasia Cafe & Wine Bar | Eclectic with an Asian influence |
| EVO (Fire-Roasted Pizza) | World's best wood-fired pizza |
| Fat Hen (Lowcountry French) | Lowcountry/French |
| Fiery Ron's Hometeam BBQ (BBQ) | Slow smoked BBQ |
| FIG (American/Eclectic) | Delicious local goodness! Fabulous |
| FISH (French/Asian Seafood) | Great local, real local seafood |
| Fishnet Seafood (Fish/Soulfood) | Country fried fish freshness |
| Five Guys (burgers/fries) | Great burgers and fries/Southern franchise |
| Five Loaves Cafe (Soups/Sandwiches) | Fresh soups and sandwiches |
| Gin Joint | Fab prohibition era drinks & eats |
| Glass Onion (Southern) | Local Southern goodness |
| Glazed Gourmet Doughnuts | Inventive and delicious yeast and cake doughtnuts like Boston Cream, Strawberry Lime Basil and Salted Caramel Apple |
| goat. sheep. cow. | Fabulous selection of inernational imported cheeses, charcuterie, bread and wine. Intimate European boutique feel. |
| Graze | Organic, green, goodness...Casual. |
| Halo (Soup/Sandwiches) | Soups/Sandwiches in MUSC district |
| Hom | Killer burgers prepared with chuck and brisket and topped with delicious inventiveness. |
| Hominy Grill (Southern) | Best food in Charleston/Southern/Soul |
| Hubee D's (wings/Southern) | Brined/Smoked/Fried wings deliciousness with matching sauces |
| Husk (Southern) | Southern heirloom food - one of Charleston's and the world's best! |
| Jack's Cosmic Dogs | Great dogs and toppings in retro space |
| Jasmine Porch | Lowcountry gentility/great Sunday brunch |
| Jestine's Kitchen (Southern/Soul) | Fried chicken/coconut pie goodness |
| Jim 'n Nick's (barbecue) | Brisket and mac 'n cheese galore! |
| Johnny's (Hotdogs) | Midwest Doggie Goodness! |
| Langdon's (American/Eclectic) | All around great, dependable, and eclectic/American |
| Laura Alberts Tasteful Options | Delicious gourmet to go or eat in...Soups, sandwiches, salads, casseroles, cakes, tarts, wine. |
| Lucy's Red Sky | Barrier island goodness |
| Macaroon Boutique (French pastries) | French bakery/patisserie beyond all measure - delicieux! |
| Martha Lou's | Southern/Soul |
| Med Bistro (Deli/Neighborhood Bistro) | Eclectic/Med |
| Mellow Mushroom (Pizza) | Best local pizza delivery |
| Mercato (Italian) | Italian/Moderately Touristy/Delicious |
| Moe's Crosstown (Burgers/Sandwiches) | Beefy Burgers and down home goodness |
| Mondo's Delite (Italian) | Rich, soulful, unpretentious Italian |
| Monza (Neopolitan Pizza) | Killer Wood-Fired Pizza |
| Nirlep (Indian) | Indian -great buffet. Stifling service w good intent. |
| O-Ku (Japanese) | Great sushi/Japanese. Hip people watching. |
| Pane e Vino (Italian) | Neighborhood, authentic, Tuscan. |
| Parson Jack's Cafe (burgers and such) | Big, feisty burgers and friendly service. |
| Party Kingdom (Vietnamese) | Slinky pho and eccentric charm. |
| Patat Spot (fries/falafel) | Holland style fries and falafel. |
| Pick Thai | Fabulous Thai in a strip mall on James Island on the Way out to Folly Beach. All things delicious! |
| Poe's Tavern (Burgers and Such) | Fab, fat burgers w a view and beer on tap. |
| Red Drum Gastropub (Southwestern) | Best food East of the Cooper - bar none! |
| Red Orchid (Chinese) | Great, reliable Chinese w friendly, familial service. |
| Rita's (burgers/seafood) | Beach -side burgers and brews. |
| Santi's (Mexican) | Best Mexican in town! |
| Savory (Southern & Sushi) | Eclectic and delicious take out/take in |
| Sesame (burgers 'n such) | Burgers and delicious house made condiments with character! |
| Shi Ki | Quiet and delicious sushi and Japanese haunt. |
| Smoky Oak Tap Room (Beer/BBQ) | Craft beer and ribs. |
| Social (Tapas/Wine Bar) | Sophisticated wine and tapas w a pretty people view. |
| Sugar (bakery) | Best ever citrus cupcakes, service, and caramel cake! |
| Sunflower Cafe | Waffles, pancakes and breakfast galore! |
| Taco Spot | Fresh fish tacos w creamy, house made sauces and craft beer. |
| Tattooed Moose | Big sandwiches, very big. |
| The Blind Tiger (pub) | Elegant pub food, best for Sunday brunch. |
| The Dining Room at Woodland's Inn (lunch) | An elegant lunch in a sumptuous setting. |
| The Macintosh | American Southern Cuisine with a local and classical twist. Urban chic and delicious. |
| Tomato Shed Cafe (Southern) | Casual farmside table, home cooking! |
| Trattoria Lucca (Italian) | Delectable Italian - some of the very best in town. Tuscan! |
| Tristan | A surprising taste surprise in tourist country - delicious!!! |
| Two Boroughs Larder | Edgy, innovative interpretations of rustic, classic, localvore cooking - brisket, porcetta, noodle bowls, rice pudding. Menu changes daily. |
| Two Boroughs Larder | Farm to table, creative, all day breakfasts, sandwiches, mains and craft beer. |
| Virginia's on King (Southern) | Old school Charleston Southern fare w familial style |
| Whisk Bakery | Authentic European bakery with a wide selection of house made breads, pastrys, eclairs, Danish and warm, grilled panini. In the heart of downtown. |
| Wild Olive (Italian) | Great Italian! |
| WildFlour (Pastry) | Don't miss Sunday a.m. sticky buns - fab pastry! |
| Zen Asian Fusion | Complete fusion - best there is in this part of town. Sushi goodness! |
| Zia Taqueria (Mexican) | Uncomplicated Mexican/Southwestern. |
