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- LLisaDallas - Fort Worth •8 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoGoogled a breakfast place and Virginia’s on King came up first. It did not disappoint. The food was fabulous, the service attentive, and the ambiance traditional Charleston. We will be back and bring friends. Highly recommend anything that comes with grits or get them on the side. Crab cakes were delicious, full of fresh flavor. I can’t say enough about the wait staff. Attentive without being stalkerish and just down home hospitality. Thanks VoK for a wonderful experience!More infoVirginia's on KingPrice: Moderate• Regional American (Southern)• Downtown Charleston•4.5
- LlorraineGreater Boston •8 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoHad a wonderful meal. Steak tartare/ duck/mussels were excellent Kerrigan our server was very friendly The noise level was a little high but would not stop me from going back Overall s good experienceMore info39 Rue de Jean - CharlestonPrice: Expensive• French• Downtown Charleston•4.3
- PPattieCleveland / Akron / Canton •3 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agoWe enjoyed our first dinner on the 17th so much, decided to return for our ‘last night’ -right next to our hotel, a great location! Our server, Alex, was terrific! Calamari, fish tacos, mussels all delish…Pinot Gri and Cali Chardonnay tasty parings - we shall return! (But, perhaps NOT on an early eve before ‘showtime’ next door at the theatre😉)More infoCoast Bar & Grill – CharlestonPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Downtown Charleston•4.5
- TTonySouth Carolina •1 review5.0Dined 7 days agoOku=slay Food is amazing, second time visiting from Asheville and both times they make me wonder why we don’t have a Japanese restaurant like this back at home. Our server was perfect, she didn’t feel the need to smother us by coming up every 5 minutes and asking us how everything was which was a plus. She was able to give us some really good recommendations on vegetarian options (which more than most have to offer) it was a really welcoming experience. The food was really well done. plating was beautiful, food times were fast, and the deserts we tried were amazing. Little improvement is that if they played as much edm, they could have been playing more charli xcx. IykykMore infoO-KuPrice: Moderate• Japanese• Downtown Charleston•4.8
- AAwildaBaltimore / Maryland •3 reviews5.0Dined on Nov 17, 2024First time here. Loved everything, the drinks, the service, the food. Was surprised with how great it was since it’s at the end of an alley. Definitely recommend this place.More infoVictor's Seafood and SteakPrice: Expensive• American• Downtown Charleston•4.5
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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 Historic Charleston Supper Club
The best vegan restaurants in Downtown Charleston are Fleet Landing Restaurant & Bar, O-Ku and Ma'am Saab
The best vegetarian restaurants in Downtown Charleston are Indaco, Maya and Fleet Landing Restaurant & Bar
The restaurants with the best service in Downtown Charleston are Historic Charleston Supper Club, Saffire Restaurant and Halls Chophouse
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Downtown Charleston are Saffire Restaurant, Historic Charleston Supper Club and Leyla Fine Lebanese Cuisine
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