Dining & Nightlife

Prohibition

Celebrate the 1920's everyday in a fun and yet modern dining experience. Featuring cutting edge southern grub, every type of hooch you can imagine and music that brings the swing back to Charleston, literally. Offering live music 6 nights a week and for those who really want to get into the experience, Swing dance and Salsa lessons to accompany your experience. Also known for the largest Irish Whiskey menu in South Carolina. Serving dinner nightly and Brunch on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Reservations are accepted. 

Downtown Charleston
Adults,Romance
Restaurant,Bar,Live Music,Entertainment
American,Southern / Lowcountry,Brewery / Pub / Tavern
$$

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Proof

A relaxed and yet intimate bar experience serving craft beer, extensive wine list and cocktails. They offer a large classic cocktail menu, and full service bar. Southern style snacks are available. Open daily late afternoon to late night. 

Downtown Charleston
Adults
Bar
Brewery / Pub / Tavern
$$

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Queen Street Grocery

A block off King street and a local favorite cafe' serving breakfast, baked goods, crêpes & smoothies, deli sandwiches, sammies, salads, pressed coffee's. Also a grocery store stocked with the essentials. 

 

Downtown Charleston
Family,Adults
Restaurant
General / Grocery
Breakfast / Diner,Coffee Shop,Deli / Market,Gluten-Free
$

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Queology BBQ

Originated as a competition BBQ team, now a trending restaurant on Market Street in the historic district of Charleston. This place is all BBQ, all the time, winning many awards for their bbq. The menu is affordable and southern with music in the afternoons on the weekend and evenings to complete the experience.

Downtown Charleston
Family,Adults
Restaurant,Bar,Live Music
American,Southern / Lowcountry,Barbecue
$

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Red's Ice House

A popular restaurant and bar located in an old Fish and Ice warehouse on historic Shem Creek. The perfect spot to grab a beer or cocktail and some local freshly caught seafood. The view of Shem Creek is great from the outdoor patio or from the upstairs skybar. The menu offers bar foods that pair well with the cocktails and the atmosphere. Music is offered on various nights and Happy Hour is available Mondays - Fridays and on Sundays. A second location is at Bohicket Marina on Seabrook Island with the same lowcountry atmosphere, Happy Hour and music. 

Mt. Pleasant,Seabrook Island
Adults
Restaurant,Bar,Live Music,Happy Hour,Entertainment
Seafood,Brewery / Pub / Tavern,Farm to Table,Gluten-Free
$$

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Revelry Brewing Company

Located in downtown Charleston local beer brewer and brewery, offering sampling in the brewery and enjoying Craft beers at their rooftop bar. Live music is offered Friday - Sunday creating a fun and boisterous experience. 

Downtown Charleston
Adults
Bar,Live Music
Brewery / Pub / Tavern
$

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Rita's Seaside Grill

Folly Beach grill serving burgers and seafood in a fun and casual family dining experience. Live music and big screen TV's add to the beach ambiance of the experience. Serving breakfast daily with Southern inspired favorites and appetizers, soups, salads, burgers, steaks and seafood for lunch and dinner. The bar offers cocktails, beers, wines and Crushes (fruit infused alcoholic sodas). Brunch is served during the day on Saturdays and Sundays. Kids menu is available. 

Folly Beach
Family,Adults
Restaurant,Bar,Live Music,Entertainment
American,Steakhouse,Seafood
$$

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Sea Biscuit Cafe

Serving homestyle breakfast and lunch at a cozy cottage just a block off Isle of Palms, Front Beach. With minimal seating, this local favorite will have you waiting, and they only take cash, but the southern breakfast and southern charm is worth the wait. Open Tuesday - Friday for breakfast and lunch, serving Brunch only on Saturday and Sunday. 

Isle of Palms
Family,Adults
Restaurant
American,Southern / Lowcountry,Breakfast / Diner
$

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Sermet's Downtown

Located in downtown, an upscale mediterranean restaurant with white tablecloth service. Featuring mediterranean inspired Lowcountry recipes, soups, salads and entrees. Serving lunch Monday - Saturday, dinner nightly and Brunch on Sunday. They offer an extensive wine menu and full service bar. Mezz Jazz bar is located upstairs. Reservations are available. 

Downtown Charleston
Adults,Romance
Restaurant,Bar,Live Music,Entertainment
Southern / Lowcountry,Italian
$$

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Slightly North of Broad

SNOB as it is called, is a Lowcountry Bistro with a dining room and open kitchen, located in an 18th Century warehouse on East Bay Street. Locally sourced farmers, fishermen and providers are used in their menu to create a Southern dining experience. Open daily for lunch and dinner, Brunch is served on Saturday and Sundays. Gluten-free menu is available, reservations are recommended.

 

Downtown Charleston
Adults,Romance
Restaurant,Bar
Southern / Lowcountry,Seafood,Vegan / Vegetarian,Farm to Table,Gluten-Free
$$

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Stars Restaurant Rooftop Bar & Grill Room

Located on Upper King Street in a historic Arts and Crafts building. Serving Carolina-style cuisine in a retro 1930's dining experience. The grill offers an open kitchen with wood-fired dining options with an artisan wine menu, and the Rooftop bar offers their own cocktail menu with 360 degree views of the historic city. Dinner is served nightly and Brunch is served on the weekends with a set-priced menu. Reservations are accepted. 

Downtown Charleston
Adults,Romance
Restaurant,Bar
American,Southern / Lowcountry,Gluten-Free
$$

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Surf Bar

Surfer bar with the full beach atmosphere providing a relaxed laid back atmosphere and surfer mentality. Featuring surf inspired pub food and live music throughout the week. The bar menu is simple with some classic boat drinks, and a full bar is available. 

Folly Beach
Adults
Bar,Live Music
Brewery / Pub / Tavern
$

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Taco Boy

Fun and funky family friendly taqueria and Cantina on Folly Beach. Serving fresh locally sourced Mexican dishes, the tacos and the nachos are the popular go to items as are the margaritas and Tequila flights. Also serving cerveza, vino and Mexican coke. Serving lunch and dinner daily. Kids menu is available. 

Folly Beach
Family,Adults
Restaurant,Bar
Mexican,Vegan / Vegetarian,Gluten-Free
$

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Tavern and Table

Located on popular Shem Creek, in Mt. Pleasant, is a rustic restaurant with casual waterfront dining. Featuring classic cocktails and handcrafted farm to table Lowcountry dishes in a comfortable atmosphere. Enjoy a craft beer, vino or barrel aged cocktail in their indoor or waterfront bars. Serving lunch and dinner daily and Brunch on Sunday. Kids menu is available. Reservations are available. 

Mt. Pleasant
Family,Adults
Restaurant,Bar
Southern / Lowcountry,Seafood,Farm to Table
$$

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Ted's Butcherblock

Local neighborhood butcher shop and gourmet deli located in the historic district. All their meats are cut to order and fresh, as is their seafood. Also offering gourmet sandwiches, Charcuterie, soups and salads that can be enjoyed dining in or to-go. 

Downtown Charleston
Family,Adults
Restaurant
General / Grocery
American,Seafood,Deli / Market,Farm to Table,Quick Casual
$

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