Jordan's Guidebook
Food scene
Best seafood in Charleston hands down, always has a wait so go early to put your name down (no reservations) and grab a cocktail nearby.
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167 Raw
193 King StBest seafood in Charleston hands down, always has a wait so go early to put your name down (no reservations) and grab a cocktail nearby.
Voted best new restaurant of 2021, really delicious food, but a high price point for this spot. Reservation required
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Tempest
32 North Market StreetVoted best new restaurant of 2021, really delicious food, but a high price point for this spot. Reservation required
Delaney Oyster House
115 Calhoun St10/10 oysters and small plates
The best spot to hang out and have lunch/dinner (we’ve stayed for both after a few game changers). They have the best wings in town, and the fried ribs are also outstanding.
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Home Team BBQ
2209 Middle StThe best spot to hang out and have lunch/dinner (we’ve stayed for both after a few game changers). They have the best wings in town, and the fried ribs are also outstanding.
Amazing health food spot, right in the middle of downtown with out of the ordinary cocktails and a cute interior. The steak bowl is my go to.
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BASIC KITCHEN
82 Wentworth StAmazing health food spot, right in the middle of downtown with out of the ordinary cocktails and a cute interior. The steak bowl is my go to.
Our favorite sushi spot! Rolls are half off Monday, Wednesday, & Friday from 4-7pm. Must have a reservation
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O-Ku
463 King StOur favorite sushi spot! Rolls are half off Monday, Wednesday, & Friday from 4-7pm. Must have a reservation
Lewis Barbecue
464 N Nassau StBest brisket you’ll ever have
Outstanding seafood spot, no reservations so if you can arrive right at 5 pm or put your name on the list and come back for dinner- there’s a wine bar a block away to hold you over.
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Chubby Fish
252 Coming StOutstanding seafood spot, no reservations so if you can arrive right at 5 pm or put your name on the list and come back for dinner- there’s a wine bar a block away to hold you over.
Stella's
114 St Philip StAmazing Greek food, one of our favorite spots
Best breakfast, gets very crowded so get there early. If you have a car here, there’s a second location in james island with the same food.
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Millers All Day
120 King StBest breakfast, gets very crowded so get there early. If you have a car here, there’s a second location in james island with the same food.
Wild Olive Restaurant
2867 Maybank HwyThe best Italian food
Drinks
Plenty of rooftop views in the downtown area: Vendue, Citrus Club, Henry’s, The Watch, and all Shem Creek bars are famous for their waterfront views.
Adorable cocktail lounge with a huge outdoor patio.
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Frannie and The Fox
181 Church StAdorable cocktail lounge with a huge outdoor patio.
Cocktail lounge in the heart of the city. They have really great drinks and a cute outside area.
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Vintage Lounge
545 King StCocktail lounge in the heart of the city. They have really great drinks and a cute outside area.
Perfect outdoor area with great drinks. One of our favorite spots for day sipping
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Edmund's Oast
1081 Morrison DrPerfect outdoor area with great drinks. One of our favorite spots for day sipping
Super fun brewery with live music on top if the weather is nice. Expect a crowd on weekends
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Revelry Brewing
10 Conroy StSuper fun brewery with live music on top if the weather is nice. Expect a crowd on weekends
A classic cocktail bar with really cool, hand crafted drinks. Great for low key after dinner drinks and night caps.
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The Cocktail Club
479 King StA classic cocktail bar with really cool, hand crafted drinks. Great for low key after dinner drinks and night caps.
Great for afternoon drinking and late night. There’s a large outdoor area and usually great music
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Blind Tiger Pub
36-38 Broad StGreat for afternoon drinking and late night. There’s a large outdoor area and usually great music
One of our favorites for rooftop, fancy cocktails anytime of day. Enjoy the breeze right downtown during the day or enjoy a late night party scene at night.
Ritual Rooftop Restaurant & Lounge
One of our favorites for rooftop, fancy cocktails anytime of day. Enjoy the breeze right downtown during the day or enjoy a late night party scene at night.
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Beaches
If you’re traveling during the warm months, odds are you might be wanting to spend some time relaxing by the ocean. There are three beaches near here: 1. Folly: closest to us (20 mins), we love its low key vibe, cute little bars and restaurants, but fair warning if it’s a weekend morning people travel from far and wide so you could have a 45 min drive. 2. Sullivan’s: our other go to spot, must get home team bbq or co-op frosé, parking is a little tough but usually quick to get to. 3. Isle of palms: a little bit further out but nice beaches, check out the windjammer for live music.