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ANSON RESTAURANT - 12 Anson Street
Pure Charleston! Famous for freshly ground organic grits, sublime local seafood & much more! Elegant historic décor features cypress and terra cotta pilasters from the original circa 1830 Mills House dining room, ornate French doors with beveled glass and cozy velvet booths. Intimate romantic dining as well as large groups welcome. Nightly @ 5:30.
Phone - (843)577-0551
Website - www.ansonrestaurant.com
 
BLOSSOM - 171 East Bay Street
Utilizing the finest regional produce, Blossom features fresh seafood. From grilled yellowfin tuna and pan seared flounder to buttermilk fried shrimp, Executive Chef Adam Close’s cuisine offers a wide variety of seafood selections, as well as its renowned wood burning oven pizzas and house made pastas. Guests may choose to dine inside the dining room and view the exhibition kitchen or opt for a meal in the charming walled courtyard. Just steps from the Charleston harbor, Blossom is the perfect spot for sumptuous seafood.
Phone - (843) 722-9200
Website - www.magnolias-blossom-cypress.com
 
Charleston CRAB HOUSE - 41 South Market Street
Casual Seafood Dining. Outdoor Patio Seating. 3 Charleston Locations
Phone - (843) 853-2900
Website - www.charlestoncrabhouse.com
 
CIRCA 1886 RESTAURANT - 149 Wentworth Street at Wentworth Mansion
An elegantly restored historic carriage house in the gardens of the Wentworth Mansion. Blending the flavor of Charleston’s past and present; Chef Collins features a succulent assortment of dishes, utilizing the freshest local produce, seafood and seasonal creations. Smoke-free. Forbes 4 star; AAA 4 Diamond
Phone - (843) 853-7828
Website - www.circa1886.com
 
CYPRESS - 167 East Bay Street
Sourcing ingredients from the Lowcountry’s finest farmers and fishermen, Chef Craig Deihl serves a dynamic seasonal menu both spotlighting and elevating the regional fare. Featuring items like dry aged beef from local MiBek Farms, sustainably caught Braised Carolina Wreckfish and Crisp Wasabi Tuna, the menu is complemented by an expansive wine list featuring over 4,500 bottles. The exposed brick walls, neon-fading light fixtures and unforgettable three-story wine wall bring a modern flair to the circa 1834 historical building. Tableside presentations and made-to-order dessert soufflés add a dramatic touch to the Cypress dining experience.
Phone - (843) 727-0111
Website - www.magnolias-blossom-cypress.com
 
FLEET LANDING RESTAURANT - 186 Concord Street
WATERFRONT DINING. Perched over Charleston harbor in a 1940s naval building, Fleet Landing is the peninsula’s finest “come as you are” casual seafood restaurant. Diners enjoy waterfront views from the wrap-around deck, dining room or bar. Featuring Southern seafood fare, regional favorites, sandwiches, salads, burgers and more. Lunch/dinner daily, weekend brunch, family friendly, full bar, outstanding wines, reservations accepted and complimentary parking. A, MC, V, D.
Phone - 843-722-8100
Website - www.fleetlanding.net
 
GAULART & MALICLET FRENCH CAFÉ/FAST & FRENCH - 98 Broad Street
For twenty-six years, a contemporary Paris café in an historic building. Long hours, food served all day.
Phone - (843) 577-9797
Website - www.fastandfrench.org
 
HANK’S SEAFOOD RESTAURANT - Church at Hayne Street
By design and cuisine, Hank’s resembles a decades-old fixture reminiscent of a classic 1940s Charleston fish house. The relaxed and convivial atmosphere serves as a backdrop to Chef Frank McMahon’s seriously Southern fish and local seafood classics as well as innovative seasonal specials. The old-fashioned, saloon-style bar attracts a sociable crowd nightly, not to mention the wildly popular ‘community table.’ Voted Best Seafood Restaurant by Charleston City Paper last 11 years and one of Southern Living Magazine’s favorite seafood restaurants in the Southeast. Dinner nightly.
Phone - (843) 723-FISH
Website - www.hanksseafood.com
 
HIGH COTTON, MAVERICK BAR & GRILL - 199 East Bay Street
High Cotton, like the time-honored phrase, is first-class, high-spirited, and livin’ large. The food, prepared by Chef de Cuisine Ramon Taimanglo, is straightforward, hearty, and robust. Steaks. Game. Seafood. No confetti on the plates or in the descriptions. This is one place you’ll want to return to! Live music nightly.
Phone - (843) 724-3815
Website - www.high-cotton.net
 
IL CORTILE DEL RE - 193 King Street
Our restaurant is located on King Street in the Antique District of Charleston. We offer intimate indoor dining as well as outdoors in our romantic courtyard. We feature authentic Roman and Tuscan specialties, hard to find Italian cheeses, an exclusively Italian wine list and a full bar. Enjoy the pleasures of Italy while in Charleston. Reservations recommended.
Phone - (843) 853-1888
 
LIBRARY RESTAURANT AT VENDUE INN - 19 Vendue Range
A taste of the Low Country at your local library. Located inside the historic Vendue Inn on Waterfront Park, The Library pairs its charming ambiance with some of the finest Low Country cuisine in Charleston. Enjoy traditional Southern fare such as Chef Carter’s celebrated Seared Duck Breast with a Port Fig Reduction or Pan Seared Crab Cakes with Herb-Parmesan Jasmine Rice. Dine inside by candlelight or take in the balmy southern breeze outside at our sidewalk café. Reservations preferred.
Phone - 800.577.7900
Website - www.vendueinn.com
 
MAGNOLIAS - 185 East Bay Street
Located in the heart of Charleston’s historic district at the site of the original customs house, Magnolias combines true southern style with Charleston charm in a sleek, yet comfortable atmosphere. Founding Chef and Partner Donald Barickman is widely recognized as a pioneer in the creative use of the fresh seasonal bounty of the Carolinas sparking a culinary revolution in Charleston and what is now known as Lowcountry cuisine. Executive Chef Don Drake continues the “Uptown/Down South” tradition with his own refreshing interpretations of classic southern cuisine.
Phone - (843) 577-7771
Website - www.magnolias-blossom-cypress.com
 
OLD VILLAGE POST HOUSE - 101 Pitt Street, Mount Pleasant
The Old Village Post House, located in Mt. Pleasant’s historic village, features delicious Lowcountry cuisine, quiet, comfortable guest rooms and a neighborhood tavern. Chef de Cuisine Jim Walker’s menu uses local ingredients to showcase the flavors and traditions of the Lowcountry. Join locals in the tavern for dinner or cocktails, or enjoy our outdoor dining in the lush courtyard.
Phone - (843) 388-8935
Website - oldvillageposthouse.com
 
PENINSULA GRILL - 112 N. Market Street
Dignified and decidedly plush, its velvet-lined walls and cypress woodwork combined with haute cuisine and high spirits is a stylish setting for Executive Chef Robert Carter’s delicious renditions of Lowcountry classics. Steaks and chops, fish and oysters, champagne and lobster paired with an award-winning wine list is relished inside or among the lavishly landscaped, gas-lit courtyard. Located in the Relais & Chateaux Planters Inn, Peninsula Grill is hailed by Food & Wine, Bon Appetit, Travel & Leisure, The New York Times and featured on The Food Network and Martha Stewart. Dinner nightly from 5:30pm. Reservations coveted.
Phone - (843) 723-0700
Website - www.peninsulagrill.com
 
SLIGHTLY NORTH OF BROAD - 192 East Bay Street
Internationally acclaimed and heralded locally, Slightly North of Broad is distinguished from the crowd by its cuisine, décor and approach to food. Executive Chef Frank Lee’s menu emphasizes regional seafood and vegetables, with a generous sprinkling of international flavors. The restaurant has received numerous local and national awards including induction into the 2008 Fine Dining Hall of Fame.
Phone - (843) 723-3424
Website - www.slightlynorthofbroad.net
 
VIRGINIA’S ON KING - 412 King Street
Virginia’s on King is a collection of family recipes and Southern cooking traditions. Located one block from Marion Square, Virginia’s specializes in upscale interpretations of classic Southern dishes. Local ingredients come straight from the farm to the table. At the heart of Virginia’s you will find all of the flavors of the Lowcountry and gracious Southern hospitality. Serving morning, noon and evening Monday-Saturday, Brunch Saturday and Sunday.
Phone - 843.735.5800
Website - www.virginiasonking.com
 


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