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Holly's Charleston Picks
Restaurant | Description |
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181 Palmer | Cooking School/Cafe |
39 Rue de Jean (French) | French Bistro/Brasserie |
Al di La (Northern Italian) | Northern Italian Trattoria |
Alluette's Cafe (Holistic Soul Food) | Southern Soul |
Amen Street | Fantastic local fish, oysters and cosmopolitan atmosphere in the heart of downtown. |
Amen Street (Seafood/Raw Bar) | Great local seafood and atmosphere |
Artisan Meat Share | Charcuterie and cured meats, sandwiches, craft beer and fine wine. |
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 |
Boxcar Betty | Fried chicken sandwiches. |
Brasserie Gigi | A casual, lively brasserie in the heart of historic Charleston. Serving lunch and dinner every day and weekend brunch. |
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 Lana | Eclectic/Mediterranean |
Charleston Crepe Company | Sweet & Savory Crepes |
Chez Nous | A pint-sized, convivial, neighborhood restaurant located in downtown Charleston, which features food & wine from Southern France, Northern Italy & Northern Spain. |
Christophe Chocolatier | Artisinal Chocolates |
Closed for Business (burgers 'n such) | Burgers/Craft Beer |
Crave Kitchen and Cocktails | Eclectic |
Cru Cafe (American/Eclectic) | Delicious/Eclectic |
Crust | Wood fired pizza. |
Cypress | Lowcountry ingredients. Signature style from chef Craig Deihl |
Dixie Supply Bakery & Cafe | Southern/Lowcountry |
Eclectic Chef (soups/sandwiches) | Fabulous soups, sandwiches, and desserts |
Edmund’s Oast | Brew Pub |
El Bohio (Cuban) | Best Cuban in the Lowcountry! |
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. |
Halo (Soup/Sandwiches) | Soups/Sandwiches in MUSC district |
Heart Woodfire Kitchen | Heart Woodfire Kitchen, they feature fresh, wood fired cuisine made in an authentic Italian oven. |
Hom | Killer burgers prepared with chuck and brisket and topped with delicious inventiveness. |
HOM | HōM is a burger boutique and pong lounge where creative burgers of delicious consequence demand happy noises and extra napkins. |
Hominy Grill (Southern) | Best food in Charleston/Southern/Soul |
Hubee D's (wings/Southern) | Brined/Smoked/Fried wings deliciousness with matching sauces |
Husk | Chef Sean Brock's restaurant "explores the reality of Southern food." |
Husk (Southern) | Southern heirloom food - one of Charleston's and the world's best! |
Indaco | Rustic Italian fare. |
Jasmine Porch | Lowcountry gentility/great Sunday brunch |
Jeni’s | Splendid ice creams. |
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! |
La Tabella | Great Italian American, casual eatery near Charleston on James Island. Fair prices, delicious food, and friendly service. |
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. |
Leon’s Oyster Shop | Oyster and poultry destination on Charleston’s upper King Street. |
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 |
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 |
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! |
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! |
Swig ‘n Swine | Southern BBQ |
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 Macintosh | American Southern Cuisine with a local and classical twist. Urban chic and delicious. |
The Obstinate Daughter | Locally sourced ingredients. Seafood. Oysters. Pizza. |
The Ordinary | Fancy Seafood. Oyster Hall. |
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. |
Two Boroughs Larder | Neighborhood restaurant with locally sourced ingredients, changing menu. |
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. |