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Dining in Charleston
Charleston's 900+ restaurants have made it one of America's top food destinations with Lowcountry cuisine and Southern hospitality. This historic port city offers shrimp and grits, she-crab soup, oysters, barbecue, and innovative Southern cooking from multiple James Beard Award-winning chefs.
Charleston's restaurant scene blends centuries-old Gullah-Geechee traditions with modern culinary innovation. The city's walkable historic district is packed with award-winning restaurants, while nearby islands offer fresh seafood and beachside dining.
Popular Areas
Cuisine Highlights
Lowcountry cuisine, shrimp and grits, she-crab soup, oysters, BBQ, Southern, seafood, Gullah-Geechee
Did You Know?
Charleston has won "Best Food City in the U.S." from Travel + Leisure readers five times and has more James Beard Award winners per capita than almost any American city.
💰 Average Price Range
USD $18-65 per person
⏰ Best Time to Dine
Spring and fall for outdoor dining; summer is hot but has beach seafood
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Insider Dining Tips for Charleston
Reservations essential at award-winning restaurants - book weeks ahead
Shrimp and grits is the signature dish - try multiple versions
Oyster roasts are a Charleston tradition in fall/winter
Historic downtown is walkable - plan a progressive dinner
Local Dining Customs & Etiquette
Tipping 18-20% standard. Smart casual dress for upscale spots. Southern hospitality means friendly service. Slow dining pace.
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- You're tired of always going to the same places in Charleston
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