Things to Do

Creative coffee drinks, like the black sesame latte, and some of the quickest breakfast items around. Stop by this hip cafe for an avocado toast or breakfast pita.

Thoughtful pastries are the big draw at Harken Cafe, like the Apple Tahini muffins or brown sugar cake with pumpkin butter. Order a slice of quiche full of local produce or a fluffy egg sandwich on a ricotta biscuit.

The morning menu is served all day, including the doughnut sandwich layered with coffee-rubbed bacon, over easy egg, and served with a coffee dip.

The stylish spot opens early for those looking for coffee, yogurt bowls, breakfast sandwiches, or house-smoked salmon on a bagel. Bonus: free wifi and a large parking lot.

Popular items include the smoked salmon toast, chocolate chip pancakes, and the Gropfather, a twist on a chicken parm sandwich, made with pesto and nduja.

Serves other items than biscuits, but the fluffy carbs are the big draw here. Prepare to feel the need for a nap after indulging in a fried chicken biscuit the size of your head. There’s dozens of biscuit combos to try.

James Beard Award-winning chef John Currence brought Big Bad Breakfast to Charleston a few years ago, and it has been serving solid examples of Southern and diner cuisine at a brisk pace.

Tuck into cozy cafe Little Line for a big Southern breakfast with cheddar grits at the counter or order a bacon, egg, and cheese bagel to go. The chic Westside spot has proven consistent in its delivery of breakfast staples since it first opened.

Queen Street Grocery is nestled in the French Quarter, so customers can watch the carriage tours go by as they cut into a crepe or omelette. For those on the go, choose a hot-pressed breakfast sandwich on a croissant or bagel.

As the name states, Millers All Day does indeed serve breakfast all day. Look for big fluffy biscuits, pancakes, grits, and plenty of bacon in a hip, yet comfortable, dining room.

The patio at neighborhood spot Berkeley’s is the place to be for the lunch classics — a Caesar salad with a side of fries, a satisfying Rueben, or a turkey-bacon-Swiss on a squishy bun.

The team behind Italian favorite Le Farfalle has an enticing new cafe in Charleston. The focus of Da Toscano Porchetta Shop is the housemade focaccia and everything that can be sandwiched between the airy bread.

167 Raw is a New England style Oyster Bar in the heart of historic downtown Charleston, SC. If you can't get in here try Bar 167 or 167 Sushi.

Serving unique meals and cocktails by a Michelin Chef in West Ashley. Try the steak if they have it!

Multiple locations with good bbq. Try their nachos.

Home to some really great local beer and dan's favorite the Korean meatballs!

A uniquely “Charleston” dining experience with a focus on fresh, local cuisine and gracious hospitality. Try the tomato pie or shrimp and grits.

New to West Ashely and right by our home is a counter service restaurant serving up bbq with a latin flair. They sell out fast!

Sizable cuts of beef & seafood served in elegant surrounds, also known for its Sunday gospel brunch. Reservations are a must.

Chubby Fish partners with local fisherman and farmers to feature the very best seasonal ingredients the Lowcountry has to offer. First come first serve. Menu changes daily

Leon's Oyster Shop is an award-winning restaurant in downtown Charleston, serving fried chicken, oysters, beer, champagne and good atmosphere.

Longtime dive pouring mixed drinks & craft brews in eclectic digs with pool tables & kitschy decor.

Visitors to Sullivan’s Island can dine on wood-fired pizza, filling pasta, and fresh seafood by the ocean in a stylish, nautical-themed dining room.

Southern Italy meets Southern hospitality in the chicest space in town. The restaurant, bar and market spans two-stories, and is one of the beautifully-designed.

This place is so good – I’m talking finger-lickin’ down-home-country-cookin-on-the-cutest-southern-porch-y’all-have-ever-seen good. Fried chicken, biscuits, sweet tea glazed salmon, fried pimento cheese, local seafood, filet mignon …

The full-tasting menu is perfect for couples or groups of friends who want to try a variety of menu items. The menu changes frequently, so you always get to try something new and exciting when you visit Wild Common.

The best rooftop view in Charleston. Located inside the Dewberry Hotel.

Swanky wine bar with pours by the glass & a wide selection of fondue, charcuterie & appetizers.

Multiple levels right across from the Charleston City Market. You are sure to find live music and a energetic crowd.

If you're looking for a friendly spot to enjoy a cold beer & fresh local seafood in a laid back setting, you're going to love Red's Ice House.

Stylish speakeasy-style bar serving craft cocktails, plus a rooftop terrace.

The drinks are also intriguing with flavors like mezcal, pineapple-infused amaro, and Aperol in the Pineapple Mezgroni.

The new bar is located in a lush open-air courtyard within the Ryder Hotel. It feels like a hidden oasis in the middle of downtown Charleston.

Ideal balance of geeky, thoughtful, interesting drinks with laid-back, comfortable service. In the dim, intimate space, you can expect drinks you won’t often see.

Award winning, unapologetically fancy, classic cocktails and inventive originals are available. There are custom ice cubes, negroni riffs poured out of coconuts on silver trays, and brandy snifters full of rare, top shelf whiskeys. 

Stained glass, string lights, stickers, and a portrait of Ernest Tubbs. Dive bar, check.

Can't get into 167 Raw, try their sister bar with amazing cocktails and similar food choices.

This lively watering hole offering bites, games & TVs in unfussy surrounds draws students & locals.