Charleston has a booming food scene. Its dynamic mix of offerings includes classic Low country cuisine, barbecue, Eastern seafood, and innovative kitchens using the region’s best farm to table ingredients. There are so many great restaurants in Charleston, so here are some of our favorites to get you started.
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Husk
Centrally located in historic downtown Charleston, award-winning, Husk Transforms the essence of Southern food. Husk’s menu is unique not only because of its exciting takes on Southern favorites but also because the menu changes daily. Here are a few ideas of what could be served:
South Carolina Shrimp and Chopped Okra Stew
Pig ear lettuce wraps with sweet vinegar cucumber
Southern Fried Chicken Skins with Pimento Cheese “Ranch” and Scallions
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Halls Chophouse
If you are planning a special evening out in Charleston, reviewers agree that Halls Chophouse is one of the best 5-star restaurants in downtown Charleston. Located in the Upper King District, Halls values hospitality, superior American cuisine, and unique dining experiences that guests revere. Halls also offers live music seven nights a week to enjoy the following dishes:
Share: Hall’s Seafood Tower, complete with oysters, shrimp, and lobster tail
Berkshire Broiled Pork Chop, complete with apple mustard glaze, brown sugar-baked Sea Island Red Peas, charred Broccolini, and bacon-bourbon just.
Tip: For an extra special Southern experience, reserve a table for the Sunday Gospel Brunch.
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EVE Pizzeria
EVE (Extra Virgin Oven) is a wood-fired pizzeria and craft bakery rolled into one. What began as a mobile oven, is now one of Charleston’s hottest brick and mortar restaurants. Here are our recommendations:
Pork Trifecta pizza – a trio of sausage, pepperoni, and bacon
Pistachio Pesto pizza – homemade pistachio pesto, Split Creek Farm For mage Blanc, ground pistachio, crème fraîche, mozzarella, Parmigiano Reggiano
For dessert try The’chocolate – 70% dark chocolate bar, candied ginger, popping sugar (Pop Rocks)
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Fig
With flavorful food and excellent service, award-winning Fig is beyond the hype. The staff is educated on all aspects of Fig’s food and beverage culture, so guests feel special, comfortable, and well taken care of. The menu changes nightly, but here are a few ideas of what you might find:
Capers Inlet Clams and sweet corn
Fried Lady’s Island Soft She’ll Crab
Fish stew Provencal
To drink, try a Southern Shandy: Charleston black tea and spice shine in this British inspired refresher
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