Looking for the best food in Charleston, SC? A good meal after a day on the water is the perfect combination for an amazing day in Charleston! The food scene in Charleston has a variety of styles. Traditionally South Carolina Lowcountry cuisine has a diversity of seafood from the coast such as shrimp, oysters, clams, lobster, fish, and more. Vegetables, fruits, rice, and corn are some of the agricultural goods used. When you mix and match these ingredients, you get Charleston favorites such as shrimp and grits. Lowcountry dishes are prepared with a vibrant Gullah influence. Our guides are often asked for dining recommendations after their Charleston Boat Tour. We‘ve compiled a list of restaurants that stand out in demonstrating the culinary expertise, charm, and hospitality of Charleston.
Here is our list of the top 10 restaurants in Charleston, SC:
- 82 Queen
- Halls Chophouse
- Hank’s Seafood
- FIG
- Circa 1886
- Obstinate Daughter
- NICO Oysters and Seafood
- Coda Del Pesce
- High Cotton Charleston Restaurant
- Tavern and Table