Guidebook for Charleston
Food Scene
We love the creative flavors and preparation of local seafood here. Definitely get in line early though. They don't take reservations and they fill up quick!
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Chubby Fish
252 Coming StWe love the creative flavors and preparation of local seafood here. Definitely get in line early though. They don't take reservations and they fill up quick!
Although the serving sizes have gotten a little smaller, the flavors are amazing. Really tasty Asian/southern food fusion going on here.
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Xiao Bao Biscuit
224 Rutledge AveAlthough the serving sizes have gotten a little smaller, the flavors are amazing. Really tasty Asian/southern food fusion going on here.
One of our favorites in Charleston. Fresh daily seafood menu and lots of tasty beverages.
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167 Raw
193 King StOne of our favorites in Charleston. Fresh daily seafood menu and lots of tasty beverages.
Get the fried chicken, hushpuppies, an oyster on the half shell, or the oyster poor boy. Good southern food all around.
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Leon's
698 King StGet the fried chicken, hushpuppies, an oyster on the half shell, or the oyster poor boy. Good southern food all around.
Mr. Lewis brought Austin Texas BBQ to the South...and man does he do it well. Everything is great here, but the beef brisket melts in your mouth.
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Lewis Barbecue
464 N Nassau StMr. Lewis brought Austin Texas BBQ to the South...and man does he do it well. Everything is great here, but the beef brisket melts in your mouth.
carnivores get ready to drool. The creamed corn is amazing too
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Halls Chophouse
434 King Stcarnivores get ready to drool. The creamed corn is amazing too
great marsh views with southern style seafood
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Cook 'em Up, Eat 'em Up - Ellis Creek Fish Camp
1243 Harbor View Rdgreat marsh views with southern style seafood
A little pricey, but man oh man, so good. They specialize in seafood and they do it really well.
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The Ordinary
544 King StA little pricey, but man oh man, so good. They specialize in seafood and they do it really well.
Our favorite Folly eatery. They have a seasonal menu, a great beer selection, outdoor seating and the food is super tasty.
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Jack of Cups Saloon
34 Center StOur favorite Folly eatery. They have a seasonal menu, a great beer selection, outdoor seating and the food is super tasty.
39 Rue De Jean
39 John StWe love going here for mussels and a glass of wine.
Vegan friendly spot with a huge menu. Lots of yummy salads, smoothies, bowls, wraps, pizzas and more! Only open Fri-Sun.
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Dellz Uptown
1617 Ashley River RoadVegan friendly spot with a huge menu. Lots of yummy salads, smoothies, bowls, wraps, pizzas and more! Only open Fri-Sun.
One of the more popular foodie spots in Charleston, but for good reason. The menu changes daily with the local seasonal options, unique cocktails, local beers and an in depth wine list. Food is like art here, but delicious, edible art. If you can't get a reservation, they have a community table that is first come first serve.
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FIG
232 Meeting StOne of the more popular foodie spots in Charleston, but for good reason. The menu changes daily with the local seasonal options, unique cocktails, local beers and an in depth wine list. Food is like art here, but delicious, edible art. If you can't get a reservation, they have a community table that is first come first serve.
Some of the tastiest and most creative flavors of ice cream we have ever had. Definitely worth a scoop...or two. And they let you sample as many flavors as you like!
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Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
501-A King StSome of the tastiest and most creative flavors of ice cream we have ever had. Definitely worth a scoop...or two. And they let you sample as many flavors as you like!
ZEPPELIN PIZZA CO. James Island
Good place for take out
Good pizza and beer. Outdoor seating and family friendly.
Fam's Brewing Co. featuring Famulari's Pizzeria
Good pizza and beer. Outdoor seating and family friendly.
Legit Sichuan food. Spicy and flavorful. One of my favs. Get some loud, hot vibes!
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Kwei Fei at Charleston Pour House
1977 Maybank HwyLegit Sichuan food. Spicy and flavorful. One of my favs. Get some loud, hot vibes!
Fresh fish and oysters if you want to cook at the house. Food truck on the weekends
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Crosbys Fish and Shrimp Co.
2223 Folly RdFresh fish and oysters if you want to cook at the house. Food truck on the weekends
This little hole in the wall of a place is so delicious. They serve a variety of biscuits with different spreads and fillings. Bet you can't eat just one!
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Callie's Hot Little Biscuit
476 1/2 King StThis little hole in the wall of a place is so delicious. They serve a variety of biscuits with different spreads and fillings. Bet you can't eat just one!
Chasing Sage
267 Rutledge AveSmall dish deliciousness and creative drinks
Best Italian food we have had in the greater Charleston area. It is out on Johns Island but it is worth the drive.
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Wild Olive Restaurant
2867 Maybank HwyBest Italian food we have had in the greater Charleston area. It is out on Johns Island but it is worth the drive.
Bar-esque menu, great beer selection and outdoor dining in the back. A short bike ride from my house.
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Bohemian Bull
1531 Folly RdBar-esque menu, great beer selection and outdoor dining in the back. A short bike ride from my house.
Huriyali
401 Huger Stoh so tasty healthy eats
Drinks & Nightlife
The Charleston Pour House
1977 Maybank HwyAlways some live music and local beers.
One of my favorite breweries in Charleston. The rooftop bar is one of the best views/sunset spots in upper Charleston. Live music on the weekends. Go for a tasting, you will be happy you did.
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Revelry Brewing
10 Conroy StOne of my favorite breweries in Charleston. The rooftop bar is one of the best views/sunset spots in upper Charleston. Live music on the weekends. Go for a tasting, you will be happy you did.
Charleston Music Hall
37 John StAwesome music venue with a full bar.
The Rooftop Bar at The Vendue
19 Vendue Rangegood place for views and a drink
Hip spot with great drinks, live music, food and local beers. Really fun spot that supports the local music scene.
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The Royal American
970 Morrison DrHip spot with great drinks, live music, food and local beers. Really fun spot that supports the local music scene.
Tides is a big hotel on Folly Beach, but the bar is right on the beach and has great sunset views looking over the pier.
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Tides Folly Beach
1 Center StTides is a big hotel on Folly Beach, but the bar is right on the beach and has great sunset views looking over the pier.
Cool, funky bar in West Ashley with a little grit to it. Live music most of the time and a pretty bad ass hot dog menu.
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Tin Roof
1117 Magnolia RdCool, funky bar in West Ashley with a little grit to it. Live music most of the time and a pretty bad ass hot dog menu.
Sightseeing
Do you like old architecture and powerful colors? Make sure you walk down East Bay St and take in the warmth of Rainbow Row on your way to the Battery.
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Regnbågsraden
83-107 E Bay StDo you like old architecture and powerful colors? Make sure you walk down East Bay St and take in the warmth of Rainbow Row on your way to the Battery.
So much history in Charleston to soak up. Great views of the harbor from The Battery and historical placards to read.
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The Battery
So much history in Charleston to soak up. Great views of the harbor from The Battery and historical placards to read.
King Street is the street of Charleston. Shops, restaurants, historical sights...just walk King Street and you will see it all.
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King Street
King StreetKing Street is the street of Charleston. Shops, restaurants, historical sights...just walk King Street and you will see it all.
The Ravenel bridge is the main artery between the peninsula and Mount Pleasant. There is a walking/biking lane that affords great views of the Cooper river.
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Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge
The Ravenel bridge is the main artery between the peninsula and Mount Pleasant. There is a walking/biking lane that affords great views of the Cooper river.
You can get great views of the Morris Island Lighthouse from the north end of Folly Beach.
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Morris Island Lighthouse
1750 East Ashley AvenueYou can get great views of the Morris Island Lighthouse from the north end of Folly Beach.
If you like historical sites this is a must see while you are in Charleston.
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Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site
1500 Old Towne RdIf you like historical sites this is a must see while you are in Charleston.
The Angel Oak is one of the many unique sights of Charleston. Take an afternoon drive out to Angel Oak on Johns Island and then go to Wild Olive for some tasty Italian food.
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Angel Oak-trädet
3688 Angel Oak RdThe Angel Oak is one of the many unique sights of Charleston. Take an afternoon drive out to Angel Oak on Johns Island and then go to Wild Olive for some tasty Italian food.
Military buff? This a museum in an aircraft carrier. You can walk all around the carrier and there are lots of interactive displays. Good combo with checking out the Ravanel Bridge.
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Patriots Point
40 Patriots Point RdMilitary buff? This a museum in an aircraft carrier. You can walk all around the carrier and there are lots of interactive displays. Good combo with checking out the Ravanel Bridge.
Newly renovated, great fishing spot and there is an ice cream shop and a restaurant.
Folly Beach Pier
Newly renovated, great fishing spot and there is an ice cream shop and a restaurant.
Parks & Nature
The park is about a 30 min drive from my house. Really cool trails to walk around an old plantation that is now a state park. There is a swamp trail that is amazing and it is one of the top birding spots around.
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Caw Caw Interpretive Center
The park is about a 30 min drive from my house. Really cool trails to walk around an old plantation that is now a state park. There is a swamp trail that is amazing and it is one of the top birding spots around.
The South Carolina Aquarium is pretty impressive. Located right on the water in downtown Charleston. The is a great option for both adults and children.
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South Carolina Aquarium
100 Aquarium WharfThe South Carolina Aquarium is pretty impressive. Located right on the water in downtown Charleston. The is a great option for both adults and children.
Folly Beach is a barrier island and has great beaches for soaking up some sun, searching for sharks teeth, taking a surf lesson, or taking a boat tour. Be aware parking can be challenging during the summer months.
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Folly Beach
East Ashley AvenueFolly Beach is a barrier island and has great beaches for soaking up some sun, searching for sharks teeth, taking a surf lesson, or taking a boat tour. Be aware parking can be challenging during the summer months.
Best dog park in Charleston, hiking/running trails, climbing wall, camping/cabins, picnic area, concerts, water park, kayaking...need I say more?
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James Island County Park
871 Riverland DrBest dog park in Charleston, hiking/running trails, climbing wall, camping/cabins, picnic area, concerts, water park, kayaking...need I say more?
Magnolia Plantation & Gardens
3550 Ashley River Rdamazing spot to see birds of prey up close.
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The Avian Conservation Center & Center for Birds of Prey
4719 N Hwy 17amazing spot to see birds of prey up close.
Arts & Culture
The Gaillard Center has all types of shows from musical to art, dance and theater.
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Charleston Gaillard Center
95 Calhoun StThe Gaillard Center has all types of shows from musical to art, dance and theater.
Super cool gallery with resident artists and revolving showings, art classes and other events.
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Redux Contemporary Art Center
1056 King StSuper cool gallery with resident artists and revolving showings, art classes and other events.
one of our favorite galleries. so many amazing galleries in the area
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Robert Lange Studios
2 Queen Stone of our favorite galleries. so many amazing galleries in the area
International African American Museum
14 Calhoun StCan never get enough culture!
Essentials
This is our go to grocery store. It is about 5 mins. down Folly Road from our house. They have everything you need and a good local/organic selection.
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Harris Teeter Fuel
1985 Folly RdThis is our go to grocery store. It is about 5 mins. down Folly Road from our house. They have everything you need and a good local/organic selection.
Although in Mount Pleasant, we frequent Trader Joe's on a regular basis. If you have been to a Trader Joe's you will be happy to know one is near by, if you haven't then you should go. Great prices, great variety and free samples!
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Trader Joe's
401 Johnnie Dodds BlvdAlthough in Mount Pleasant, we frequent Trader Joe's on a regular basis. If you have been to a Trader Joe's you will be happy to know one is near by, if you haven't then you should go. Great prices, great variety and free samples!
Go to spot for local and organic foods and products. You definitely pay a premium, but it's your only body, right?
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Earth Fare
74 Folly Rd BlvdGo to spot for local and organic foods and products. You definitely pay a premium, but it's your only body, right?
Food Lion
Most affordable groceries in the immediate area
Closest market to the house. Full deli, pharmacy and all the groceries you might need.
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Publix Super Market at Riverland Market
1411 Folly RdClosest market to the house. Full deli, pharmacy and all the groceries you might need.
Entertainment & Activities
All the instructors are amazing, talented and have a unique way of getting you to appreciate yoga. Highly recommend a class while you are in town.
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Holy Cow Yoga Center
10 Windermere BlvdAll the instructors are amazing, talented and have a unique way of getting you to appreciate yoga. Highly recommend a class while you are in town.
Our neighborhood yoga studio. They accept ClassPass as well.
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Yoga Factory by Yoloha
1750 Signal Point RdOur neighborhood yoga studio. They accept ClassPass as well.
The Healing Gallery
56 1/2 Queen StWonderful massages and acupuncture
Charleston RiverDogs
360 Fishburne StMinor league baseball team
If you are a futbol fan, this stadium is the home of the Charleston Battery. The Battery is a feeder team for the MLS Atlanta United and they have been a super fun club to support. The season runs from February to October-ish.
MUSC Health Stadium
1990 Daniel Island DrIf you are a futbol fan, this stadium is the home of the Charleston Battery. The Battery is a feeder team for the MLS Atlanta United and they have been a super fun club to support. The season runs from February to October-ish.
Charleston Museum
360 Meeting StHistoric Charleston City Market
188 Meeting St