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Where to eat in Charleston

20 restaurants in Charleston, ranked. Compiled from Michelin, James Beard and World’s 50 Best. No sponsored placements, no affiliate links, and nobody paid to be on this list.

  1. 1

    Chubby Fish

    James Beard semifinalist 2026 · North America's 50 Best #21 2025

    Seafood, Spanish

    252 Coming St, Ste A, Charleston, SC 29403

  2. 2

    Malagón Mercado y Taperia

    1 Michelin star 2025

    Spanish

    33 Spring St, Charleston, SC 29403

  3. 3

    Vern's

    1 Michelin star 2025

    American

    41 Bogard St, Ste A, Charleston, SC 29403

  4. 4

    Wild Common

    1 Michelin star 2025

    American, Bars & drinks

    103 Spring St, Charleston, SC 29403

  5. 5

    1010 Bridge

    James Beard winner 2024

  6. 6

    Lewis Barbecue

    Bib Gourmand 2025

    Barbecue

    464 N Nassau St, Charleston, SC 29403

  7. 7

    Leon's Oyster Shop

    Bib Gourmand 2025

  8. 8

    Merci

    James Beard finalist 2026

    French

    28 Pitt St, Charleston, SC 29401

  9. 9

    Weltons Tiny Bakeshop

    James Beard finalist 2026

    Cafe & bakery

    682 King St, Charleston, SC 29403

  10. 10

    Palmira Barbecue

    James Beard semifinalist 2026

    Latin American, Barbecue

    2366 Ashley River Rd, Bldg 1, Charleston, SC 29414

  11. 11

    Stems & Skins

    James Beard semifinalist 2026

    American, Bars & drinks

    1070 E Montague Ave, North Charleston, SC 29405

  12. 12

    Graft Wine Shop & Wine Bar

    James Beard semifinalist 2026

    Bars & drinks

    700 King St, Ste B, Charleston, SC 29403

  13. 13

    Renzo

    James Beard semifinalist 2026

    Italian, Pizza, Bars & drinks

    384 Huger St, Charleston, SC 29403

  14. 14

    Bintü Atelier

    James Beard semifinalist 2026

    African

    8D Line St, Charleston, SC 29403

  15. 15

    Rodney Scott's Whole Hog BBQ

    James Beard winner 2018

  16. 16

    Bertha's Kitchen

    James Beard winner 2017

    Southern & Soul

    2332 Meeting St Rd, North Charleston, SC 29405

  17. 17

    FIG

    James Beard winner 2015

    American, Bars & drinks

    232 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29401

  18. 18

    Bowen's Island Restaurant

    James Beard winner 2006

    Seafood

    1870 Bowens Island Rd, Charleston, SC 29412

  19. 19

    Halls Chophouse

    Seafood, Steakhouse, Bars & drinks

    434 King St, Charleston, SC 29403

  20. 20

    167 Raw Oyster Bar - Charleston

    Seafood

    193 King Street, Charleston, SC 29401

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Award data from Michelin, James Beard and World’s 50 Best. Ordering also considers public review data, which is not reproduced here. Last reviewed September 2026.