Restaurants

Where to eat

Charleston has a restaurant for every mood. Start with the category that fits your night, then pick the address.

Special-occasion tables: reservations, jackets, and the kind of service that costs more but rarely disappoints.

Steakhouse$$$$

Halls Chophouse

Live jazz, tableside service, and a downtown classic. Book well ahead for weekend prime time.

Must order

Dry-aged ribeye or the Sunday gospel brunch.

434 King St, Charleston, SC 29403

Seasonal American$$$

FIG

Farm-to-table before it was a cliché. The menu changes with what Lowcountry farmers are pulling from the ground.

Must order

Fish stew and the chicken liver pâté.

232 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29401

Lowcountry$$$

Peninsula Grill

Planters Inn courtyard dining. The ultimate celebratory meal in a white-tablecloth setting.

Must order

Ultimate Coconut Cake — split it, or don't.

112 N Market St, Charleston, SC 29401