Guidebook for Charleston
Food Scene
The Ordinary
544 King StCoterie
17 Warren StGreat Italian food, romantic outdoor patio.
Bike ride away. Parking is tough.
Definitely find out what their daily rice dish is, but anything you get here will be amazing.
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Xiao Bao Biscuit
224 Rutledge Ave Bike ride away. Parking is tough.
Definitely find out what their daily rice dish is, but anything you get here will be amazing.
Rutledge Cab Company
1300 Rutledge AveLocal, within walking/biking distance.
Local, within walking or biking distance. Light and bright cafe in an old gas station; great for brunch. Near Hampton Park.
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The Park Cafe
730 Rutledge AveLocal, within walking or biking distance. Light and bright cafe in an old gas station; great for brunch. Near Hampton Park.
They brew their own peanut butter & jelly beer. Indoor or outdoor seating and a quick bike ride from our place.
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Edmund's Oast
1081 Morrison Dr They brew their own peanut butter & jelly beer. Indoor or outdoor seating and a quick bike ride from our place.
If you have 2+ days and a car.
If you head to the beach on Sullivan's Island and are hungry, make a stop at Poe's. Fair warning: it's almost always packed. If you grab lunch, they have a great burger, too.
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Poe's Tavern - Sullivans Island
2210 Middle StIf you have 2+ days and a car.
If you head to the beach on Sullivan's Island and are hungry, make a stop at Poe's. Fair warning: it's almost always packed. If you grab lunch, they have a great burger, too.
If you have 2+ days and a car and head out to Folly Beach, go here and get the tuna nachos! They usually have someone playing acoustic music on the outdoor patio, too.
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rita's seaside grill
If you have 2+ days and a car and head out to Folly Beach, go here and get the tuna nachos! They usually have someone playing acoustic music on the outdoor patio, too.
Matt suggests sitting at the bar for dinner. Great wine selection & cocktails. Get the mussels or sushi.
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39 Rue De Jean
39 John StMatt suggests sitting at the bar for dinner. Great wine selection & cocktails. Get the mussels or sushi.
If you have 2+ days and a car. Good, lowcountry fried seafood on the water.
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Bowens Island Restaurant
1870 Bowens Island RdIf you have 2+ days and a car. Good, lowcountry fried seafood on the water.
When you wake up early and can't find a cafe open before 9am on weekends, rest assured, they will be. Excellent croissant's and english muffins. A bike ride or short Uber/car ride further into downtown.
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Brown's Court Bakery
199 St Philip StWhen you wake up early and can't find a cafe open before 9am on weekends, rest assured, they will be. Excellent croissant's and english muffins. A bike ride or short Uber/car ride further into downtown.
This is Dana's favorite cafe to hit up for wi-fi access and good, strong coffee drinks. You'll find there are only a handful of cafe's who offer internet in Charleston - great spot if you're in town on business and need to plug in for a while.
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Second State Coffee
70.5 Beaufain StThis is Dana's favorite cafe to hit up for wi-fi access and good, strong coffee drinks. You'll find there are only a handful of cafe's who offer internet in Charleston - great spot if you're in town on business and need to plug in for a while.
We almost don't want to tell you about this because we love it so much (we kid). Seriously, our favorite post-beach grab-a-beer-and-wings dive spot. And a favorite among the surfer crowd on Folly. During the late Fall and Winter, grab a seat on the patio by the fire.
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Surf Bar Folly Beach
103 W Cooper AveWe almost don't want to tell you about this because we love it so much (we kid). Seriously, our favorite post-beach grab-a-beer-and-wings dive spot. And a favorite among the surfer crowd on Folly. During the late Fall and Winter, grab a seat on the patio by the fire.
Eating a Renzo for us is like having dinner with our family. We prefer to grab seats at the bar and catch up with their staff. The boquerones are a delicious treat, as is the eggplant ravini. All of the pizza's are amazing and you'll want to grab a gelato or sweet treat before you leave.
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Renzo
384 Huger StEating a Renzo for us is like having dinner with our family. We prefer to grab seats at the bar and catch up with their staff. The boquerones are a delicious treat, as is the eggplant ravini. All of the pizza's are amazing and you'll want to grab a gelato or sweet treat before you leave.
Drinks & Nightlife
Divey, local neighborhood bar. Surprisingly good food - you can find us eating or having a beer here weekly.
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Moe's Crosstown Tavern
714 Rutledge AveDivey, local neighborhood bar. Surprisingly good food - you can find us eating or having a beer here weekly.
Divey bar on the water. - great spot for a beer. Off the beaten path.
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Salty Mike's Deck Bar
9 Lockwood DrDivey bar on the water. - great spot for a beer. Off the beaten path.
Downstairs is a restaurant, but head upstairs to the rooftop bar/lounge. Great views of downtown Charleston.
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Stars Rooftop & Grill Room
495 King StreetDownstairs is a restaurant, but head upstairs to the rooftop bar/lounge. Great views of downtown Charleston.
The Gin Joint
182 E Bay StSpeakeasy style drinks. Delicious.
Within Biking distance. One of our neighborhood's newest local breweries. They close by 10pm
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Cooper River Brewing Company
2201 Mechanic StWithin Biking distance. One of our neighborhood's newest local breweries. They close by 10pm
Another local brewery within daytime biking distance. Has outdoor seating. Close by 10pm.
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Revelry Brewing
10 Conroy StAnother local brewery within daytime biking distance. Has outdoor seating. Close by 10pm.
Parks & Nature
They have several great running trails, one with exercise stations. A large pond and fountain, and beautiful live oak trees. Within biking distance from the house. Go during the day.
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Hampton Park
They have several great running trails, one with exercise stations. A large pond and fountain, and beautiful live oak trees. Within biking distance from the house. Go during the day.
Sightseeing
Historic plantation near Mt Pleasant. Tour of the grounds and home.
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Boone Hall Plantation
1235 Long Point RoadHistoric plantation near Mt Pleasant. Tour of the grounds and home.
Historic plantation with beautiful gardens
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Magnolia Plantation & Gardens
3550 Ashley River RdHistoric plantation with beautiful gardens
UPDATE: Hurricane Matthew damaged Botany Bay pretty severely - do a bit of research to check if they've reopened before making the drive.
If you have 2+ days and a car, Botany Bay is absolutely stunning. Drive around and explore, then park and walk to the water. They have steep fines for shelling, so everything is left as-is. Seemingly untouched.
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Botany Bay Plantation Heritage Preserve/Wildlife Management Area
1066 Botany Bay RdUPDATE: Hurricane Matthew damaged Botany Bay pretty severely - do a bit of research to check if they've reopened before making the drive.
If you have 2+ days and a car, Botany Bay is absolutely stunning. Drive around and explore, then park and walk to the water. They have steep fines for shelling, so everything is left as-is. Seemingly untouched.
Arts & Culture
I-Cha Charleston
360 Meeting StTour a classic Battery home and museum. Tickets required
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Edmondston-Alston House
21 E BatteryTour a classic Battery home and museum. Tickets required
Essentials
Harris Teeter
290 East Bay StreetShopping
Lots of local authors, used books, new books. Interesting stuff, knowledgeable staff.
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Blue Bicycle Books
420 King StLots of local authors, used books, new books. Interesting stuff, knowledgeable staff.
Indigo Market
1094 Morrison DrNew and antique furniture and home goods. Sweet owner, too.