Dining & Nightlife

Mex 1 Coastal Cantina

Cantina located on Sullivan's Island, featuring Baja style tacos and tequila, serving fresh and flavorable locally sourced food. The menu covers more then just tacos and includes salads, baja bowls and quesadilla's to name a few. They have a full bar, and feature Agave Margarita's made with fresh juices, infused tequilas and an extensive rum and mezcal selection. Music is offered on various nights of the week. Kids menu is available. Serving lunch and dinner 7 days a week. 

Sullivan's Island
Family,Adults
Restaurant,Bar,Live Music
Seafood,Mexican,Vegan / Vegetarian,Farm to Table
$

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Michael's on the Alley

Located on Hutson Alley in downtown Charleston serving the finest quality steaks, wet and dry aged, seafood and prime rib. Tableside preparations and high end desserts provide the ultimate dining experience. Full wine list and the dessert menu is not to be missed. Serving dinner daily, reservations are available. 

Downtown Charleston
Adults,Romance
Restaurant
Steakhouse,Seafood
$$$

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Minero

Mexican cuisine done Southern style. Located in historic Charleston, Minero's is a casual affordable Mexican dining experience with a simple but rewarding menu of appetizers, tacos, and platters. An extensive Mezcal & Tequila selection, and Mexican inspired beers and cocktails plus a wine list is available. Serving lunch and dinner daily and brunch on Sunday. 

Downtown Charleston
Family,Adults
Restaurant,Bar
Southern / Lowcountry,Mexican,Gluten-Free,Quick Casual
$

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Morgan Creek Grill

Located at the Isle of Palms Marina with 360 degree views of the Inter-coastal Waterway and surrounding marsh areas from floor to ceiling windows in the dining room, serving gourmet Seafood and seasonal Lowcountry dishes. Simpler fare with open air seating and Marina views and Televisions are available from the Upper Deck and the Creekside Bar, is where you will also find scheduled local music and monthly Special Events. Open Tuesday - Sunday, serving lunch and dinner and Brunch on Sundays. Happy Hour is available Monday - Friday. Reservations are available. 

Isle of Palms
Family,Adults,Romance
Restaurant,Bar,Live Music,Happy Hour,Entertainment
American,Southern / Lowcountry,Seafood
$$

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Music Farm

A full service general admission, standing room only, music venue with hundreds of events per year. Full service bar serving beer, wine and hard alcohol. From Rock to Country and Comedy to Hip Hop, they grow it all. Offering popular to up and coming, check their calendar for a current list of who is playing. Box office hours are Tuesday - Thursday from 2pm - 6pm. 

Downtown Charleston
Family,Adults
Bar,Live Music
$

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Mynt

Dance club and cocktail lounge located in historic downtown Charleston. A fun and elegant experience, offering a cocktail lounge during the week with Happy Hour, daily specials and small plate offerings. On the weekends, Mynt lights up with DJ's spinning music and dancing. Full bar and VIP bottle service is available. 

Downtown Charleston
Adults
Bar,Live Music,Happy Hour,Entertainment
American
$$

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O-Ku Sushi

Located on King street, a trendy, fun modern environment serving Asian cuisine with a southern approach. Serving sushi and small plate's and fresh fish from all over the world. Serving dinner daily and Happy Hour, Monday, Wednesday and Friday. 

Downtown Charleston
Adults
Restaurant,Bar,Happy Hour
Southern / Lowcountry,Seafood,Asian,Farm to Table
$$

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Oak Steakhouse

Upscale steakhouse located on Broad Street in a historic bank building, circa 1848. Featuring wet and dry aged beef and farm to table produce, plus fresh daily seafood options. Their menu includes family-style sides and a very extensive wine list with both bottled and wines by the glass also a large Bourbon and Scotch menu. Happy Hour is available in the bar Mondays - Fridays. Reservations are available. 

Downtown Charleston
Adults,Romance
Restaurant,Bar,Happy Hour
American,Steakhouse,Seafood,Farm to Table
$$$

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Old Village Post House

Located in Old Mount Pleasant, is a cozy neighborhood tavern and restaurant. Featuring multiple dining rooms within this historic inn, the menu features steaks and fresh seafoods from local vendors served with southern hospitality. Offering crafted cocktails and beers in addition to a wine menu. Open nightly for dinner and Brunch on the weekends. Reservations are accepted. 

Mt. Pleasant
Adults,Romance
Restaurant
American,Steakhouse,Seafood,Brewery / Pub / Tavern,Farm to Table
$$$

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Oyster House on Market

A raw bar and restaurant, located on Market at State Street in one of Charleston's original Seafood warehouse's. A casual dining experience serving lunch and dinner in the restaurant or at the O-Bar (Oyster bar) with a focus on fresh oysters and seafood. 

Downtown Charleston
Family,Adults
Restaurant,Bar
Seafood,Brewery / Pub / Tavern
$$

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Pearlz Oyster Bar

A fun and eclectic restaurant serving local raw shellfish and seafood using Lowcountry recipes and regional menu favorites with unique presentation. Specializing in serving local, gulf and specialty Oysters and a bar serving fun cocktails and beers from their signature tap, bottles and cans. Kids menu & Gluten-free menus are available. Happy Hour is offered Monday - Friday. 

Downtown Charleston
Family,Adults
Restaurant,Bar,Happy Hour
Southern / Lowcountry,Seafood,Farm to Table,Gluten-Free
$$

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Peninsula Grill

A premier four diamond southern dining experience served in a southern setting. Located in the historic district, sitting in the velvet dining room or the elegant garden, the ambiance of the gas lamps and southern touches will set the mood for a very Charleston experience. The Champagne Bar offers Champagne by the glass as well as signature cocktails and appetizers. Reservations are accepted. 

Downtown Charleston
Adults,Romance
Restaurant,Bar
Southern / Lowcountry,Farm to Table
$$$

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Poe's Tavern

Named after poet Edgar Allen Poe, who lived on Sullivan's Island at one point in his life, this popular watering hole offer's a local tavern experience. Serving appetizers, burgers, sandwiches, salads and soups along with Poe nostalgia scattered around the restaurant. Dine in the dining room or on the patio, the simple menu and Craft beer offerings are what keeps the locals coming back. Also available are a full bar and wine list. Lunch and dinner are served daily. 

Sullivan's Island
Family,Adults
Restaurant,Bar
American,Brewery / Pub / Tavern
$

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Poogan's Porch

A Charleston favorite and the oldest Lowcountry restaurant, located in a Victorian Townhouse on Queen Street. It is the perfect location to enjoy a homemade southern meal for lunch, dinner or brunch on the weekends. Serving an extensive wine list including dessert wines, ports and madeira's. Reservations are accepted. 

Adults,Romance
Restaurant
Southern / Lowcountry,Farm to Table
$$

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Poogan's Smokehouse

A rustic industrial casual restaurant located on East Bay in the historic district, serving traditional southern BBQ. Casual dining with focus on BBQ and Southern comfort food menu items. Accompanied by their Booze menu featuring popular Southern libations. Serving lunch and dinner daily and Brunch on Sunday. Reservations are available. 

Downtown Charleston
Family,Adults
Restaurant,Bar
Southern / Lowcountry,Barbecue,Farm to Table
$$

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