Top Downtown Restaurants
The best restaurants in downtown Charleston, carefully curated by Charleston Eats featuring French Quarter and Upper King Street favorites
Our Top Picks
9 restaurants
Chubby Fish
Small, warm neighborhood eatery offering a seafood menu alongside a creative wine list & desserts.
Vern's
Vern's is a casual neighborhood spot that gets busy but stays friendly — people rave about the tuna, shrimp, trout and the rabbit with campanello pasta, and the desserts are worth leaving room for. Service consistently gets high marks, and locals say it's one of the best meals they've had in Charleston.
The Ordinary
This 1920s bank now houses an upscale seafood restaurant with high ceilings, large windows & a bar.
FIG
Elevated takes on Southern classics with seasonal ingredients served in an upscale-bistro setting.
Bar167
Cozy restaurant with a bar serving raw seafood dishes, caviar and craft cocktails alongside wine.
Chez Nous
Pint-sized neighborhood spot with elevated food & wine from France & around Europe in a cozy space.
Bintü Atelier. African inspired cuisine
Relaxed eatery for West African staples, including grilled skewers, stews and ice cream.
Sorelle
Italian eatery, bar and cafe specializing in pasta, pizza and seafood.
Halls Chophouse
Sizable cuts of beef & seafood served in elegant surrounds, also known for its Sunday gospel brunch.