Our Charleston, SC Guide: Where We Love to Eat, Drink + Stay
We love visiting Charleston – it’s an easy weekend getaway from our hometown in Myrtle Beach. The historic charm, shopping, and of course insane food scene makes this town everyone’s favorite to visit – and for good reason. Here are our favorites!
Charleston, SC Field Notes
YOUR CHARLESTON TO DO LIST
we visit Charleston frequently, here are our favorite things to see + do in the Holy City
MAKE A RESERVATION.
You can walk to all of these from the Downtown Courtyard Marriott or the Bella Grace.
- The Ordinary – cool atmosphere, great for oysters
- The Grocery – sharable plates, great wine list
- Sorelle – Michelin recommended, we got the wine pairing tasting menu and it was fabulous
- Slightly North of Broad (SNOB) – popular for good reason
- Delaney Oyster House – fabulous little spot in an older Charleston house, great bar for oysters
- 82 Queen – our go-to for fancy Lowcountry comfort food
GRAB A GLASS OF CHAMPAGNE + CAVIAR FRIES
Located in the fancy Hotel Bennet, it’s pink, it’s pretty, they have a fabulous wine list and great wine snacks – including the caviar fries. This is the perfect spot as a night cap or before dinner.
STAY SOMEPLACE WALKABLE.
There are no shortage of hotels in Charleston – and if you have an endless budget you should splurge and stay at the Charleston Place or the Hotel Bennet. However, if you want a comfortable hotel in walking distance to everything you want to do – we love the Hotel Bella Grace and the Marriott Historic Downtown Courtyard.
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Where to Eat in Charleston, SC | Restaurants We’d Go Back To
Our favorite restaurants we’ve tried in the Holy City
Sorelle (downtown Charleston)
Why you should go: The Michelin Guide finally came to South Carolina – and we tried one of the Charleston recommendations, Sorelle. This fine dining Italian restaurant is located in a historic home, which adds to the character and charm of the dining experience.
What we’d order again: the tasting menu with wine pairings
King BBQ (North Charleston, SC)
Why you should go:Â This is secret foodie spot with the coolest decor & excellent southern chinese bbq. The decor is beautiful!Â
What we would order again:Â the ribs, the shrimp sliders
Camellias (downtown Charleston)
Why you should go: Camelias is a glamorous, over-the-top champagne bar in dreamy shades of pink, located at the fancy Hotel Bennet in downtown Charleston. Don’t skip this indulgent spot!
What we’d order again: Caviar fries + champagne
The Grocery (Charleston, SC)
Why you should go: The Grocery in Charleston is a flavor-packed adventure with a market-inspired menu of shareable plates and hearty mains, friendly service, and a cozy vibe
What we’d order again: crispy chicken wings + French Onion Hash Brown + local craft beer
Slightly North of Broad (Charleston, SC)
Why you should go: iconic & cozy
What we’d order again: Steamed local clams, butternut squash bisque, BBQ tuna
Latest Charleston Field Notes
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82 Queen (Charleston, SC)
Our go-to spot in Charleston for fancy Lowcountry comfort food – – the tomato pie + glass of sparkling is the perfect lunch!
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Sorelle (Charleston, SC)
A special-occasion Italian restaurant in Charleston where the tasting menu turns dinner into an experience.
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Slightly North of Broad (Charleston, SC)
A classic Charleston spot that feels polished without being over the top.
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Camellias (Charleston, SC)
glamorous, over-the-top champagne dreams in shades of pink
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The Grocery (Charleston, SC)
You’ll have a flavor-packed adventure with a market-inspired menu of shareable plates and hearty mains, friendly service, and a cozy vibe
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Hotel Bella Grace (Charleston, SC)
Charming, Cozy, and Close to Everything: A Review of Hotel Bella Grace in Charleston, SC
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