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  • OpenTable Diner
    South Carolina •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    The food was so good!! My favorite items were the crispy rice and the tuna tataki roll!
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    O-KuPrice: Moderate• Japanese• Downtown Charleston
    4.8
  • BlaireVIP
    Chicago / Illinois •77 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Loved our experience during Restaurant Week! The food was amazing and the staff was so nice and helpful (we brought our 19 month old!) Will definitely be back!
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    39 Rue de Jean - CharlestonPrice: Expensive• French• Downtown Charleston
    4.4
  • Bronna
    Asheville / Western North Carolina •136 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    This was our second visit to Coast Bar & Grill and it was every bit as good. The atmosphere is welcoming and charming as was our wait person. My husband enjoyed his shrimp cocktail accompanied by a moderately food sauce. The shrimp were perfectly done. Continuing with the shrimp his main course was a very well prepared shrimp and grit and included Taso ham, bell peppers ( which could have been cooked a bit more). It is a repeat for him. I started my meal a good sized portion of expertly cooked PEI mussels. The only thing missing was some bread to sop of the excellent cooking liquid (next time I will ask). I chose the fish of the day mahi mahi which was grilled and was accompanied by tasty parmesan mashed potatoes and veggies. We each had a glass of New Zealand sauvignon blanc, a good choice as it cut through the richness of our choices. We will return on our next visit to Charleston, SC!
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    Coast Bar & Grill – CharlestonPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Downtown Charleston
    4.3
  • Bronna
    Asheville / Western North Carolina •136 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    We had lunch at Virginia’s on King and overall it was a good experience. Our wait person was friendly and helpful which kicked things off on the right note. Sadly they were out of the deviled eggs, so we opted for fried green tomatoes which arrived are out table piping hot and tasty. My husband enjoyed his pulled pork sandwich with vinegar based BBQ sauce, slaw, pickles and steak fries. I never pass up a meatloaf sandwich but this one was served on Texas toast and there was way too much ‘bread’ versus meatloaf. The meatloaf was tasty, the aioli was good, and the fries were excellent. Would I order the meatloaf sandwich again? Only if was served on a bun.
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    Virginia's on KingPrice: Moderate• Regional American (Southern)• Downtown Charleston
    4.5
  • MandyVIP
    Greater Boston •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Delicious dinner and very kind staff. We would highly consider going back in our next vacation.
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    Victor's Seafood and SteakPrice: Expensive• American• Downtown Charleston
    4.3

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Discover Downtown Charleston

The downtown area of Charleston is rich in South Carolina state history and features a wide assortment of restaurants. Seafood is abundant in town as it's caught fresh daily. From tourists to locals, food is on the mind of many while they are walking along the city streets. You'll find that grits are a staple for downtown Charleston along with specially prepared coffees. There are outdoor cafes that allow you to enjoy the scenery, and oyster roasts are held by the dock. Meals are prepared fresh so that you can enjoy the flavors that blend together. Southern charm is found in older restaurants that feature picture windows, giving a brilliant view of people passing by on the city streets.

Frequently asked questions

The best reviewed restaurant in Downtown Charleston is Neon Tiger

The best vegan restaurants in Downtown Charleston are Ma'am Saab, O-Ku and Fleet Landing Restaurant & Bar

The best vegetarian restaurants in Downtown Charleston are Ma'am Saab, Maya and Fleet Landing Restaurant & Bar

The restaurants with the best service in Downtown Charleston are Gale Restaurant, Neon Tiger and La Bonne Franquette

The restaurants with the best ambiance in Downtown Charleston are Edmund's Oast, La Bonne Franquette and Neon Tiger

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