Restaurant Recommendations
ANSON
12 Anson Street
843-577-0551
Baked Crispy Flounder with chutney glaze, a favorite; Charleston cooking with panache
www.ansonrestaurant.com
BASIL
460 King Street
843-724-3490
Authentic Thai cuisine
www.basilthairestaurant.com
BLOSSOM
171 E. Bay Street
8473-722-9200
Bistro; great lunch; crab ravioli; stromboli; oak-roasted chicken
www.magnolias-blossom-cypress.com
CAROLINAS
10 Exchange Street
843-724-3800
Extensive menu; creative Low-country style
www.carolinasrestaurant.com
COAST
38-1/2 John Street
843-722-8838
Casual-Fresh Seafood restaurant with eclectic menu
www.coastbarandgrill.com
CIRCA 1886
149 Wentworth Street
843-853-7828
Five Star rating, located in the Wentworth Mansion
www.circa1886.com
CRU CAFE
18 Pinckney Street
843-534-2434
Lunch or dinner; “Upscale comfort food;” Thai seafood risotto
www.crucafe.com
CYPRESS
167 E. Bay Street
843-727-0111
Two story atrium wine rack; evocative haute cuisine; superb (jacket req’d)
www.magnolias-blossom-cypress.com
FLEET LANDING
186 Concord Street
843-722-8100
Naval base made into a restaurant. Offers tables on the water
www.fleetlanding.net
FIG (Food is Good)
232 Meeting Street
843-805-5900
Lite Nouvelle Charlestonian fare- daily changing menu
www.eatatfig.com
FISH
446 King Street
843-722-3474
Innovative seasonal seafood
www.fishrestaurantcharleston.com
FULTON-FIVE
5 Fulton Lane
843-853-5555
Unsurpassed Mediterranean and novo Italian; cozy, romantic, charming
www.fultonfive.net
GRILL 225
225 E. Bay Street
843-266-4222
Charleston’s Premier Steakhouse
www.grill225.com
HANK’S SEAFOOD
10 Hayne Street
843-723-3474
Seafood with a flare; Bouillabaisse; lump crabmeat cocktail; stuffed Grouper
www.hanksseafoodrestaurant.com
HIGH COTTON
199 E. Bay Street
843-724-3815
Southern food with Low-country flair. Fresh seafood.
www.mavericksouthernkitchens.com
HOMINY GRILL
207 Rutledge Av.e
843-937-0930
www.hominygrill.com
IL CORTILE DEL RE
193 King Street
843-853-1888
Authentic Northern Italian haute cuisine, cozy indoors-also patio seating
www.ilcortiledelre.com
MAGNOLIAS
185 E. Bay Street
843-577-7771
Uptown down-South cuisine; creative and contemporary
www.magnolias-blossom-cypress.com
McCRADY’S
2 Unity Alley
843-577-0025
Bold flavors using classic techniques; richly appointed, visually sensuous atmosphere
www.mccradysrestaurant.com
MUSE
82 Society Street
843-577-1102
Local fare served with Mediterranean flavors. Lovely!
www.charlestonmuse.com
PALMETTO CAFE
205 Meeting Street
843-722-4900
Owned by Orient Express, elegant dining at its finest; jazz nightly; Sunday brunch
www.charlestonplace.com/web/ocha/palmetto_cafe.jsp
PENINSULA GRILL
112 N. Market Street
843-723-0700
Elegant fine dining; excellent bar menu (jacket req’d)
www.peninsulagrill.com
SERMET’S
276 King Street
843-853-7775
Colorful; lively; Mediterranean influence
www.americascuisine.com/southcarolina/charleston/sermetscorner/menu.aspx
SLIGHTLY NORTH OF BROAD
192 E. Bay Street
843-723-3424
Maverick Southern cuisine; praised in Gourmet magazine; also a popular lunch spot
www.mavericksouthernkitchens.com
82 QUEEN
82 Queen Street
843-723-7591
One of the first Lowcountry cuisine restaurants, beautiful courtyard seating
www.82queen.com
39 RUE DE JEAN
39 John Street
843-722-8881
Authentic French Bistro, Magnifique!
www.39ruedejean.com
WENTWORTH GRILL
68 Wentworth Street
843-534-9054
Has undergone a change within the Renaissance hotel, great place for French fare.
www.americascuisine.com/southcarolina/charleston/wentworthgrill/menu.aspx
