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- LlorraineGreater Boston •8 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoHad a wonderful meal. Steak tartare/ duck/mussels were excellent Kerrigan our server was very friendly The noise level was a little high but would not stop me from going back Overall s good experienceMore info39 Rue de Jean - CharlestonPrice: Expensive• French• Downtown Charleston•4.3
- LLauravipSouth Carolina •19 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoThe focaccia was so good. We will make it with the ricotta and apple butter at home. The pastas were really good as well.More infoIndacoPrice: Moderate• Italian• Downtown Charleston•4.8
- PPattieCleveland / Akron / Canton •3 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoWe enjoyed our first dinner on the 17th so much, decided to return for our ‘last night’ -right next to our hotel, a great location! Our server, Alex, was terrific! Calamari, fish tacos, mussels all delish…Pinot Gri and Cali Chardonnay tasty parings - we shall return! (But, perhaps NOT on an early eve before ‘showtime’ next door at the theatre😉)More infoCoast Bar & Grill – CharlestonPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Downtown Charleston•4.5
- TTonySouth Carolina •1 review5.0Dined 5 days agoOku=slay Food is amazing, second time visiting from Asheville and both times they make me wonder why we don’t have a Japanese restaurant like this back at home. Our server was perfect, she didn’t feel the need to smother us by coming up every 5 minutes and asking us how everything was which was a plus. She was able to give us some really good recommendations on vegetarian options (which more than most have to offer) it was a really welcoming experience. The food was really well done. plating was beautiful, food times were fast, and the deserts we tried were amazing. Little improvement is that if they played as much edm, they could have been playing more charli xcx. IykykMore infoO-KuPrice: Moderate• Japanese• Downtown Charleston•4.8
- RRobertPhiladelphia County •3 reviews5.0Dined on Nov 13, 2024We made a meal out of four different AMAZING appetizers. Each one was very unique and outrageously delicious. Our cocktails were quite delicious as well. Will definitely be back!More infoProhibitionPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown Charleston•4.6
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When you're in the historic port town of Charleston, you'll see an abundance of seafood. From the Low Country boils that include lobster and potatoes to shrimp and grits, there is a bit of everything for you to enjoy. Seafood restaurants are found on almost every corner and serve the freshest seafood possible as it's caught from the ocean on the same day in most cases. Another favorite dish that you'll find is fried chicken and waffles. Be sure to stop by one of the many souvenir stores in Charleston to get fresh fudge or a bag of saltwater taffy.
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The best reviewed restaurant in Charleston is High Tide
The best vegan restaurants in Charleston are Ma'am Saab, The Kingstide and Church and Union - Charleston
The best vegetarian restaurants in Charleston are The Kingstide, Maya and Indaco
The restaurants with the best service in Charleston are Husk - Charleston, High Tide and Historic Charleston Supper Club
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Charleston are Husk - Charleston, Historic Charleston Supper Club and Saffire Restaurant