16 Best Southern American Restaurants In Downtown Charleston

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1. Virginia's on King

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4.6

Exceptional(3447)

££££

• Regional American (Southern) • King Street

Booked 27 times today

Excellent food and service like always. Best downtown brunch spot in Charleston

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2. The Swamp Fox at the Francis Marion Hotel

4.5

Awesome(2052)

££££

• Regional American (Southern) • King Street

Booked 8 times today

Our waiter, Eric (I hope I got it right — he’s been there for 10 years) was fantastic. He was very helpful with recommendations and his service was attentive without being annoying. Shared the shrimp and grits — which deserve the award the restaurant won — and fried green tomatoes. Entree was crab cakes, which were delicious. Portions were ample. Nice wine selection. Chill vibe.

3. Rudy Royale

4.5

Awesome(1182)

££££

• Regional American (Southern) • French Quarter

Booked 18 times today

Great food and service. A member of our family has a severe food allergy and they went above and beyond to accommodate. All of our dishes were excellent.

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4. Charleston Harbor Fish House - Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina

4.2

Awesome(2700)

££££

• Regional American (Southern) • Mount Pleasant

Booked 9 times today

Food and atmosphere was excellent! Great view of the harbor.

5. Tavern & Table

4.5

Awesome(3028)

££££

• Regional American (Southern) • Mount Pleasant

Booked 38 times today

Tavern & Table is a must-visit whenever we're in Charleston! The location on Shem Creek is beautiful, and the atmosphere is hard to beat. The pimento cheese appetizer was absolutely amazing, and the flank steak was equally delicious. What made the experience even better was our waitress, who was incredibly friendly, attentive, and genuine. Great food, outstanding service, and stunning views. We look forward to returning every time we're in town!!!

6. Eli's Table

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4.4

Awesome(38)

££££

• Regional American (Southern) • French Quarter

Booked 9 times today

We totally enjoyed our meal and time here. The service was fantastic.

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7. Circa 1886

4.9

Exceptional(3305)

££££

• Regional American (Southern) • Harleston Village

Booked 26 times today

One of the very best fine dining places in Charleston.

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8. Well Hung Vineyard and Restaurant

4.4

Awesome(864)

££££

• Regional American (Southern) • French Quarter

Booked 4 times today

The food was excellent, the waiter was attentive and was very knowledgeable about the menu and the history of the restaurant and vineyard.

9. Revival

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4.1

Excellent(13)

££££

• Regional American (Southern) • Downtown Charleston

Booked 17 times today

Our waitress, Drea, was fantastic. Very helpful and attentive. Very pleasant attitude!

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10. Boathouse at Breach Inlet

4.6

Exceptional(5827)

££££

• Regional American (Southern) • Isle of Palms

Booked 18 times today

The swordfish, mahi mahi (dolphin fish), raw oysters and boiled shrimp were excellent! Great preparation on the fish. And this from life-long locals who routinely catch their own fish, crab and shrimp. Our out-of-town guest was most Impressed. The service from Kyle was great. A little too noisy once a large party was seated next to us. $15 mocktail and $11.50 draft beer were high. Otherwise all wonderful.

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16 restaurants available nearby

1. Virginia's on King

2. The Swamp Fox at the Francis Marion Hotel

3. Rudy Royale

4. Charleston Harbor Fish House - Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina

5. Tavern & Table

6. Eli's Table

7. Circa 1886

8. Well Hung Vineyard and Restaurant

9. Revival

10. Boathouse at Breach Inlet

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