4 Best Live Music Restaurants in Downtown Charleston

4 restaurants available nearby

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1. The Swamp Fox at the Francis Marion Hotel

4.4

Price: Moderate

• Regional American (Southern) • Downtown Charleston

Booked 34 times today

The Swamp Fox Restaurant and Bar, named for Revolutionary War hero, General Francis Marion, features classic Southern cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Executive Chef Heyward Davis and Chef De Cuisine Daniel James create regional specialties that emphasize farm to table practices using locally grown fruits and vegetables with respect to the traditional beloved flavors and techniques of the Lowcountry.Known for its award-winning Shrimp and Grits, The Swamp Fox Restaurant and Bar overlooks historic Marion Square Park and is popular with both locals and visitors to Charleston. Guests can enjoy live piano Friday and Saturday nights from 6pm - 9pm.The restaurant also has a private dining room, the Parkview, that seats thirty and overlooks King Street and Marion Square Park. This intimate space is perfect for private events and small parties.Masks are recommended for fully vaccinated customers. Consistent with CDC guidelines, unvaccinated customers should wear masks.

2. The Establishment

4.8

Exceptional(2669)

Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown Charleston

Booked 26 times today

Everything at The Establishment begins with well-sourced ingredients from sea and field. Through developing relationships with local farmers and fishermen, our ingredients will be consistently seasonal, fresh, and pure. Chef Elliott Howells' menu will always reflect a clean, focused, and balanced approach, delivering a selection of thoughtful and refined cuisine.Located in Charleston’s historic French Quarter a few blocks away from Rainbow Row, Charleston City Market, and Waterfront Park, The Establishment features an award-winning wine cellar, over 150 bourbon and whiskey offerings, and a lively bar scene complete with daily happy hour. We feature Live Music every Friday and Saturday starting at 8:00 PM, featuring multiple local artists performing an array of musical genres. Our private dining rooms are perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, or business meetings. We look forward to hosting you for a casual night out or an elevated dining experience.

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3. Galpao Gaucho Brazilian Steakhouse - Charleston

4.7

Exceptional(707)

Price: Very Expensive

• Brazilian Steakhouse • Downtown Charleston

Booked 4 times today

Galpão Gaucho Brazilian Steakhouse delivers an exquisite dining experience inspired by the rich Gaucho culture and culinary traditions of Southern Brazil. Galpão Gaucho’s rodizio experience offers an unparalleled dining experience, featuring 18 expertly grilled meats, including the new 24-karat Golden Steak™, paired with unlimited visits to an extensive 45-item gourmet salad bar.Galpão Gaucho Brazilian Steakhouse, an authentic Brazilian dining experience.

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4. Boathouse at Breach Inlet

4.7

Exceptional(5427)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Isle of Palms

Booked 12 times today

This waterfront locale is historically known as the launching site of our country's first submarine, the H.L. Hunley. Poised at the breach between the Intracoastal Waterway and the Atlantic, you can enjoy a meal amongst the spectacular sunset views and balmy ocean breezes of the Isle of Palms. Come early and have a cocktail at the Rooftop Bar while enjoying amazing views before dining.

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4 restaurants available nearby

1. The Swamp Fox at the Francis Marion Hotel

2. The Establishment

3. Galpao Gaucho Brazilian Steakhouse - Charleston

4. Boathouse at Breach Inlet

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