5 Must Visit Restaurants in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina, is a culinary hotspot renowned for its vibrant food scene and Southern hospitality. From low-country classics like shrimp and grits to innovative fusion cuisine, Charleston's restaurants offer something for every palate. Explore historic eateries serving up traditional Southern fare, or discover trendy bistros and farm-to-table restaurants showcasing the region's freshest ingredients. With its rich culinary heritage and diverse culinary offerings, Charleston invites visitors to embark on a delicious journey through its charming streets. Whether you're craving comfort food or gourmet delights, Charleston's food scene promises a mouthwatering experience you won't soon forget.
1.Obstinate Daughter (Instagram: @theobstinantedaughter & Website: https://www.theobstinatedaughter.com/)
According to their website, “The Obstinate Daughter is a Southern restaurant that is influenced by French, Italian and Spanish cuisine with a wood fired oven, plancha and island kitchen range. Pizza, pasta, small plates and a raw bar are the focus of the menu. Changing seasonally, the menu also is rooted by the burgeoning farms and fishermen in the Lowcountry who all supply us with the superior products that make our region so special.”
Must order items:
- Radiatore: "alla vodka," ricotta, chive (my favorite food of the whole trip!)
- Beet and burrata salad
- The Moultrie Pizza: Pepperoni, Mepkin Abbey shiitake, tomato, mozzarella, parmesan
2. Felix et Cusine (Instagram: @felixcharleston & Website: https://felixchs.com/)
According to their website “At Félix [they] believe dining and drinking are experiences to be enjoyed, even cherished. [They] serve creative cocktails and small plates, all with the flair of today’s Paris.”
Must order items:
- Soupe à l'Oignon: caramelized onion, melted gruyère, toasted baguette (Probably the best French onion soup I’ve ever had - wow, so much flavor.)
- Lobster Deviled eggs (chive, espelette, dijon, lobster, brown butter crumb)
- Salade César (omaine, pickled onions, herbed baguette croutons, parmigiano-reggiano, house caesar dressing)
3. Husk (Instagram: @huskrestaurant & Website: https://huskcharleston.com/)
According to their website, the “talented culinary team with the help of a trusted network of farmers and purveyors, celebrates a longstanding legacy of Southern flavors, ingredients, food traditions, and communities while adding subtle global influences on the region’s seasonal bounty and culinary heritage to reflect the modern American South—its people and its palate.”
Must order items:
- Brasstown Short Rib: Runner Peanut Au Poivre, Masquerade Potatoes
- Wood Fired NC Oysters*, Smoked Beef Fat Roasted Garlic, Parsley, Bread Crumb
- Hearth Baked Skillet Cornbread, Broadbent’s Bacon Crumble
4. Millers All Day (Instagram: @millersallday & Website: https://millersallday.com/)
According to their website, Millers All Day “celebrate(s) everybody's favorite meal by shining a spotlight on small batch grains, perfectly turned eggs, delicious proteins, craft cocktails, and gentle surprises designed to delight even the most hardboiled diner.”
Must order items:
- Cinnamon Roll (biscuit dough, cream cheese icing)
- Millers Plate (two scrambled eggs, jimmy red corn grits, biscuit, and bacon)
5. Basic Kitchen (Instagram: @basic_kitchen & Website: https://www.basickitchen.com/)
According to their website, they are “big into diverse flavors and are inspired by dishes from around the world. In [their] kitchen you’ll find tons of local produce, whole grains and legumes, a rainbow of spices and vinegars, lots of healthful oils, wild-caught seafood and sustainably raised meat. [They] believe the choices we make through food can have a positive impact on our health, community and environment.”
Must order items:
- Cauli Wings (tempura cauliflower, buffalo sauce, vegan ranch)
- Smoked Salmon Toast (house smoked salmon, herby cream cheese, pickled onions, dill, sourdough, side salad)
