Guidebook for Charleston
Some Food Recommendations
Just a few of the MANY possibilities :
Good seafood and stunning views. About 5 minutes from the house.
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Cook 'em Up, Eat 'em Up - Ellis Creek Fish Camp
1243 Harbor View RdGood seafood and stunning views. About 5 minutes from the house.
Yummy food. Very kid and family friendly with a play area.
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Screen Door
1271 Folly RdYummy food. Very kid and family friendly with a play area.
Maybank Public House
1970 Maybank HwyWe love the food here.
Good food, especially burgers and great beer selection. Plus big outdoor area with games.
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Bohemian Bull
1531 Folly RdGood food, especially burgers and great beer selection. Plus big outdoor area with games.
Great food and drinks. Cool atmosphere. A definite fave.
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Rutledge Cab Company
1300 Rutledge AveGreat food and drinks. Cool atmosphere. A definite fave.
Excellent breakfast and lunch, very fresh ingredients. Really cool atmosphere.
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Black Magic Cafe
1130 Folly RdExcellent breakfast and lunch, very fresh ingredients. Really cool atmosphere.
One of the best breakfast and lunch spots in Charleston. Very cool atmosphere. It's busy at peak times so expect a wait but it's worth it.
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Lost Dog Cafe
106 W Huron AveOne of the best breakfast and lunch spots in Charleston. Very cool atmosphere. It's busy at peak times so expect a wait but it's worth it.
The best seafood in the Charleston area is in Mt Pleasant. This casual spot is located in the back of a neighborhood on Shem Creek. The views are spectacular. The atmosphere is very casual and the food is "off the hook" literally and figuratively.
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Wreck of the Richard & Charlene
106 Haddrell StThe best seafood in the Charleston area is in Mt Pleasant. This casual spot is located in the back of a neighborhood on Shem Creek. The views are spectacular. The atmosphere is very casual and the food is "off the hook" literally and figuratively.
Iconic breakfast and brunch spot in Downtown Charleston. They specialize in southern classics like okra, grits and fried chicken. We love this spot!
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Hominy Grill
207 Rutledge AveIconic breakfast and brunch spot in Downtown Charleston. They specialize in southern classics like okra, grits and fried chicken. We love this spot!
This might be the best pizza in all of Charleston. And it's very close to the house. Get delivery or take a quick 5 minute drive for pick up. They have a game room that's fun for kids.
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Paisano's Pizza Grill
1246 Camp RdThis might be the best pizza in all of Charleston. And it's very close to the house. Get delivery or take a quick 5 minute drive for pick up. They have a game room that's fun for kids.
Delicious BBQ right down the road from the house. Huge beer selection. Kids eat free on Sundays.
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Smoky Oak Taproom
1234 Camp RdDelicious BBQ right down the road from the house. Huge beer selection. Kids eat free on Sundays.
If you like Thai food, this place is fantastic. They don't take reservations but the wait is never long. Everything is yummy here.
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Basil
460 King StIf you like Thai food, this place is fantastic. They don't take reservations but the wait is never long. Everything is yummy here.
Great food. Cool rooftop bar. Very Charleston chic.
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Stars Rooftop & Grill Room
495 King StreetGreat food. Cool rooftop bar. Very Charleston chic.
A Charleston classic with great food and nice atmosphere. You can't go wrong with Blossoms.
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Blossom
171 E Bay StA Charleston classic with great food and nice atmosphere. You can't go wrong with Blossoms.
Zia Taqueria
1939A Maybank HwyDukes Barbecue
331 Folly RdDrinks & Nightlife
Some of the best local, national and international music comes to the Pourhouse. It has a fun, large deck with live music at happy hour also.
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The Charleston Pour House
1977 Maybank HwySome of the best local, national and international music comes to the Pourhouse. It has a fun, large deck with live music at happy hour also.
Paddock & Whisky
1962 Maybank HwyEntertainment & Activities
This company can do tours of the ocean out at Folly Beach, the Ashley River from Middleton Plantation, in-season swamp tours, or paddleboarding. In addition, they will rent equipment and train you to use it on your own.
Charleston Kayak Company
4279 Ashley River RdThis company can do tours of the ocean out at Folly Beach, the Ashley River from Middleton Plantation, in-season swamp tours, or paddleboarding. In addition, they will rent equipment and train you to use it on your own.
Parks & Nature
James Island County Park
871 Riverland DrSightseeing
Magnolia Plantation & Gardens
3550 Ashley River RdSightseeing
This old plantation out the scenic Ashley River Road has something for everyone. Beautiful grounds, restaurant, Historic house, Lovely inn, and activities including kayaking with Charleston Kayak Company. Today Many events are held on the lovely grounds .
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Middleton Place
Middleton PlaceThis old plantation out the scenic Ashley River Road has something for everyone. Beautiful grounds, restaurant, Historic house, Lovely inn, and activities including kayaking with Charleston Kayak Company. Today Many events are held on the lovely grounds .
This lovely ruin sitting on beautiful rolling lawns, gives a different insight into the history of the River plantations and their architecture.
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Drayton Hall
3380 Ashley River RdThis lovely ruin sitting on beautiful rolling lawns, gives a different insight into the history of the River plantations and their architecture.
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Ukuhamba-hamba
Navigating to and around downtown and beach.
Parking is at a premium. Just pay at one of the city parking decks and get it over with.
The Market and King Street are always busy but market is open lots of evenings when crowds are less and it may be cooler.
Best restaurants can be difficult to get into. Book ahead if possible.
Folly Road out to Folly Beach can be backed up in the summer. Minimize your time on it by going out Dills Bluff. (See directions in our Handbook.) Go early; stay late.
Avoid going to John's Island or West Ashley at rush hours, if possible. Traffic can be a nightmare! Drawbridge possibly a problem.
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Remember: Iced tea is usually sweetened. Ask.
Fried foods and sweet tea are common but not all that's available. ASK!