Charleston
There are no reservations at this tiny hole-in-the-wall that unassumingly serves up the city's best seafood. People wait in lines down the block for the…
Must-see restaurants in Lowcountry
Charleston
Occupying a gutted former hardware store in gentrifying NoMo, Charleston's highest-brow brewpub got a fancy new executive chef, Bob Cook, in 2017. The new…
Lowcountry
Like a sustainably tricked-out Chipotle, this family-owned, farm-to-table burrito Eden is impossible not to love, which is why in-the-know islanders are…
Lowcountry
A refined yet homey Lowcountry restaurant, set in the refurbished mansion – Anchorage 1770 – that once belonged to Admiral Beardslee (and named after his…
Lowcountry
Sullivan's Island wasn't on the region's culinary map till this place showed up and made serious waves. The chef-owner, who also received high praise for…
Lowcountry
In sleepy McClellanville, this here's where you get the best fried veggies and seafood in the whole damn state. It's a straightforward kinda place:…
Charleston
FIG is a longtime foodie favorite, and it's easy to see why: welcoming staff, efficient but unrushed service and top-notch, sustainably sourced nouvelle…
Lowcountry
Hilton Head's go-to seafood shack is a doozy, with a wonderful dockside deck on the water that brims with revelry (old-time islanders stick to the cozy…
Charleston
From the food geniuses who brought us Xiao Bao Biscuit comes this fusion place where there are no phones, no spoons and seemingly no rules. The playful,…
Charleston
Housed in a former gas station, with exposed brick walls and concrete floor, this casual but stylish eatery hits the hipster high marks. But the food? Now…
Charleston
With dishes like avo toast, fresh sesame kale and rainbow bowls (which come with sweet-potato noodles, veggies, herbs and Thai peanut sauce), this healthy…
Charleston
In a converted old body shop reimagined as an industrial-chic eatery, Leon's is a Charleston favorite for three distinct and delicious items: oysters,…
Lowcountry
Down a long dirt road through Lowcountry marshland near Folly Beach, this unpainted wooden shack is one of the South's most venerable seafood dives – grab…
Charleston
Ooh la la. Locals crowd around the shared tables at this tiny spot, known as 'Fast & French,' to nibble on Gallic cheeses and sausages, fondues or nightly…
Skull Creek Dockside Restaurant
Lowcountry
Set in a renovated old river house, the latest addition to Hilton Head's dining scene raises the (already high) bar for seafood with its mouthwatering…
Charleston
The kitchen at the Zero George Street hotel might be diminutive, but the dining experience provided by Food Network celebrity chef Vinson Petrillo is…
Lowcountry
The Old Bull Tavern offers some of the tastiest food and cocktails in Beaufort, with a wood-fired pizza oven and low-lit, worldly aesthetic to boot. The…
Charleston
In a renovated, elegant carriage house, this is Lowcountry fine dining at its most rewarding, with healthful, seasonal offerings that reflect the region's…
Lowcountry
Kiawah Island is a private island, mostly for fancy golfers and other well-off folks. But tell 'em at the gate you're headed to Jasmine Porch and, boom,…
Charleston
It goes without saying that if Bill Murray is a co-owner, the place is probably dope. That's the case for this former corner store, which remains a rustic…
Charleston
Come here for the perfect Charleston lunch: a river view, a cup of she-crab soup with a splash of sherry, and a big bowl of shrimp and grits. Housed in a…
Charleston
A welcome respite from all the Lowcountry and fried food, this elegant Lebanese restaurant is a favorite with locals. You can't really go wrong, so you…
Lowcountry
This cozy Italian kitchen on Johns Island is whipping up some of the best homemade pastas and ambitious mains outside of Tuscany. The carne crudo is light…
Charleston
Kind of like a food court, except awesome. Workshop has kitchen space for six within the Pacific Box & Crate development, and these mini-restaurants…
Charleston
Not all oysters are created equal in Charleston, but the Darling serves up the raw goodness. Its light, flavorful selections originate in places like…
Juanita Greenberg's Nacho Royale
Charleston
Nachos are front and center at this tasty, affordable Mexican joint on King St, and locals go wild for it with good reason. The nacho royales arrive…
Charleston
Seafood charcuterie doesn't get better than the octopus carpaccio at Le Farfalle, a breath of fresh Tuscan air with a spacious, bright dining room and…
Lowcountry
If you've ever wished your hamburger was made of shrimp, your prayers are answered at this here roadside shack on stilts. The fresh shrimp is delivered…
Charleston
Lewis Barbecue is a bit north of downtown, but Charlestonians regularly venture out and line up for this oh-so-delicious meat. Favorites include the Texas…
Charleston
It's very Charlestonian to take brunch on the terrace of this cozy but elegant two-story Victorian, where the homemade buttermilk biscuits are out of…
Charleston
A classy neighborhood cocktail bar and restaurant, with one helluva hamburger (in 2017 Bon Appétit named it one of the top three burgers in America). The…
Charleston
Inside a cavernous 1927 bank building, this buzzy seafood hall and oyster bar feels like the best party in town. The menu is short, but the savory fare is…
Charleston
A long-standing, down-home, greasy-spoon kinda place, with harbor views and Southern hospitality as warm as the buttermilk biscuits. Thumbs up to the…
Charleston
Hands down the best restaurant for getting all done up, squeezing in at the bar and ordering a sizable, rare cut of steak with several glasses of Napa…
Charleston
Set in an industrial-chic space adorned with mason jars of pickled everything, this is Charleston's farm-to-table champion, with a fiercely locavore and…
Lowcountry
A fantastic cafe and market for picnic rations such as pies, house-made relishes, local cheeses and all kinds of Lowcountry-spun awesomeness (including a…
Charleston
Top Chef alum and legendary whole-hog pitmaster Rodney Scott's BBQ joint is regularly swarmed with fans clamoring for succulent pulled pork, fried catfish…
Lowcountry
Equal parts bottle shop, art gallery and intimate seafooder, Red Fish hosts power-lunch cronies by day and islander foodies by night, both of whom come…
Charleston
A tried-and-true French Quarter mainstay, with a rotating menu of Lowcountry comfort dishes reinvented with flair. Best bets include the peach salad …
Lowcountry
Held in a spacious pavilion at Moultrie Middle School, this local food market gives a platform to 40 vendors and farmers (but no artisans, jewelers or…
