Charleston’s 12 most drop-dead gorgeous restaurants
by Stephanie Barna
Updated May 13, 2024
A regular night in Charleston can become something extra special at the city’s most gorgeous restaurants, places that aren’t afraid to give traditional backdrops the design updates they deserve.
A Fabergé egg inspired the glittering interiors at a celebration-friendly Champagne bar. Contemporary art and dark leather banquettes turned a former church into a modern American hotspot. Glamorous Art Deco flourishes give a three-story dining and entertainment destination its design cred.
Charleston’s most beautiful restaurants are experts at pairing the city’s storied past with an avant-garde aesthetic. Read on for a guide to the city’s 12 most stunning restaurants.
About the restaurant
Top review
D
Deborah
Dined on Dec 13, 2024
About the restaurant
Top review
J
Jennifer
Dined 2 days ago
About the restaurant
Top review
L
LenzyVIP
Dined on Dec 4, 2024
About the restaurant
Top review
G
Glenn
Dined 5 days ago
About the restaurant
Top review
J
Josh
Dined 5 days ago
About the restaurant
Top review
A
Adam
Dined 4 days ago
Discover more
About the restaurant
Top review
A
Amy
Dined 1 day ago
Discover more
About the restaurant
Top review
A
Ashley
Dined on Dec 14, 2024
About the restaurant
Top review
P
Patty
Dined 1 day ago
Discover more
About the restaurant
Top review
D
david
Dined 6 days ago
About the restaurant
Top review
J
Jamila
Dined 4 days ago
About the restaurant
Top review
C
Catherine
Dined on Nov 26, 2024
Discover more
More lists for you
12 quintessential date-night restaurants in Charleston
The best places to grab a drink in Charleston
Charleston’s 12 most drop-dead gorgeous restaurants
50 South Carolina Restaurants to Connect In For Mother's Day
12 Charleston restaurants that our local editor loves
11 stellar special-occasion restaurants in Charleston
6 New Restaurants to Book in Charleston This Spring
8 restaurants vital to Charleston
5 cutting-edge restaurants to visit now in Charleston
Charleston Wine + Food Festival Restaurants
100 South Carolina Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day
These 12 Charleston restaurants crush the outdoor dining game
Explore other cities and regions
Other ways to experience the world through dining