Restaurants near Charleston Music Hall

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1. 39 Rue de Jean - Charleston

4.4

Awesome(5235)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • Downtown Charleston

Booked 41 times today

French style cafe and bar offering the best in Brasserie cuisine since 2000. Enjoy indoor/outdoor patio seating, cocktails and a well-rounded wine list. Current Dinner hours are Monday through Saturday from 4:00 PM- 10:00 PM. Sunday Dinner service: 4:00PM-9:00PM.Sunday Brunch: 11:00AM- 3:00PM.Friday & Saturday Lunch: 11:00AM-3:00PM.Reserve your table now or call in for carry out at 843.722.8881.We are excited to reopen our restaurant to all of our guests and are cautiously abiding by the SCRLA to ensure that we are taking care of not only our guests but as well as our staff safely! We have chosen to operate at smaller capacity and do ask that you make a reservation in order to secure a table for dining. We have always had high standards in regards to sanitation and we are applying even more safety measures. *menus subject to change, please visit www.holycityhospitality.com for current menus

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2. Coast Bar & Grill – Charleston

4.4

Awesome(5034)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Downtown Charleston

Booked 43 times today

Charleston’s freshest seafood, with laidback Lowcountry style. Coast’s chefs meet daily with local farmers and fishermen to procure the freshest seafood and produce available. Featuring wood-grilled fish, a raw bar, and a refreshing drink list. Open nightly from 5:00. Outdoor seating available.*menus subject to change, please visit www.holycityhospitality.com for current menu

3. O-Ku

4.8

Exceptional(2796)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Downtown Charleston

Booked 58 times today

O-Ku, a Japanese restaurant in Charleston, South Carolina, is a triumph of execution and concept. The restaurant's menu is a modern take on traditional Japanese cuisine, and it features fresh, seasonal ingredients that are prepared with care. The dishes are beautifully presented, and the flavors are both complex and delicate. Focused on incorporating authentically Japanese flavors into the fare, O-Ku's menu is comprised of signature contemporary Japanese entrées and traditional sushi of the season reflecting the uniquely designed space. Guests can enjoy chef specialties including kurobuta pulled pork don-buri, braised short rib with shiso pesto, coconut curry, and hakozushi a box-style sushi. A wide variety of nigiri, sashimi and crudos are also available. The beverage program at O-Ku is a sophisticated blend of specialty cocktails, premium sake, bubbles, red and white wines and unique beer selections.

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4. Virginia's on King

4.6

Exceptional(3124)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Southern • Downtown Charleston

Booked 39 times today

This sophisticated Southern dining spot blends the comforts of a traditional Southern kitchen with familiar regional dishes prepared with the utmost care for quality and flavor. The menu incorporates local fresh ingredients and old family recipes to bring you Southern cooking, Lowcountry style.*menus subject to change, please visit www.holycityhospitality.com for current menus

5. Indaco

4.8

Exceptional(3879)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Downtown Charleston

Booked 45 times today

Located on Charleston's Upper King Street, Indaco (Italian for "indigo") serves rustic Italian cuisine. Wood-fired pizzas, hand-crafted pastas, housemade salami and cured sausages fill the restaurant's menu which can be enjoyed family-style or a la carte. With community tables, an open kitchen, and a comfortable atmosphere, Indaco can accommodate 100 guests for a casual night of food and drinks. The wine list is focused on affordable Italian varietals, the Negroni cocktail is on tap, and the fresh sodas are made in-house. The massive wooden doors on Upper King Street are your first indication that Indaco is different from the typical Charleston restaurant. Rustic details continue inside with butcherblock tables, lime-wash walls, and white brick. An open kitchen with nearby community tables lets interested diners keep an eye on the action inside the kitchen. Outside, a patio puts you streetside to watch Upper King Street's vibrant nightlife scene.

6. Vincent Chicco's

4.1

Excellent(1782)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Downtown Charleston

Booked 23 times today

Boasting chic comfortable surroundings and offering dinner nightly, Vincent Chicco’s delivers good old-fashioned Italian-American cuisine, presenting authentic ingredients, handmade pastas, rich homemade sauces, delectable desserts and a full-service bar.*menu subject to change, please visit www.holycityhospitality.com for current menu

7. Prohibition

4.4

Awesome(2522)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown Charleston

Booked 28 times today

It's true that Prohibition is a nod to the classic 1920's Speakeasy, but our elevated cuisine and progressive cocktail program are anything but old-fashioned. At Prohibition you can expect the culinary delights of Executive Chef Greg Garrison to leave you completely Jazzed, from savory local seafood to the finest cuts of meat, each dish is prepared with perfection. Kick back in our relaxing surroundings and sample the Mixology Expertise of our award winning Bar Team, led by Jim Mc Court. Our professional and passionate team are constantly striving to push the boundaries of excellence with cocktails like the 547 Manhattan and our signature Bacon Maple Old Fashioned to name but a few. Our extensive and imaginative beer, wine and liquor selection insures we can cater to all tastes.

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8. Victor's Seafood and Steak

4.2

Awesome(573)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown Charleston

Booked 17 times today

Victor’s Seafood & Steak featurees an elegant dining room with a menu serving shareable appetizers such as seafood towers, and oysters and classic steakhouse entrees, and local seafood specialties. The centerpiece bar offers signature cocktails, as well as a selection of barrel-aged cocktails, beer, and wine.*menus subject to change, pleas visit www.holycityhospitality.com for current menu

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9. Gabrielle Charleston in Hotel Bennett

4.4

Awesome(1145)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Southern • Downtown Charleston

Booked 12 times today

Gabrielle captures the spirit of Charleston with quintessential hospitality, warm design, a vibrant bar, charming views and a menu that puts fresh, locally sourced ingredients on center stage. Each bold and flavorful dish showcases the South’s fresh bounty, allowing ingredients to speak simply and powerfully for themselves. Featuring a lively indoor bar and dining room, as well as the city’s finest outdoor dining terrace, the menu is complemented by views overlooking historic Marion Square.

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10. The Swamp Fox at the Francis Marion Hotel

4.5

Awesome(1838)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Southern • Downtown Charleston

Booked 15 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.

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Lisa
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
So good! Loved to atmosphere and the food was excellent! I will say small portions however.
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IndacoPrice: Moderate• Italian• Downtown Charleston
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4.8
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Katherine
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Great experience! Everything was delicious and our server was fantastic. Shout out to the bartender too, those drinks were the best!!
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39 Rue de Jean - CharlestonPrice: Expensive• French• Downtown Charleston
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4.4
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Debbie
Washington, D.C. Area •6 reviews
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
Fun place to have dinner with friends! Good food, great service.
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Coast Bar & Grill – CharlestonPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Downtown Charleston
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4.4
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Katherine
South Carolina •9 reviews
5.0
Dined on Mar 5, 2025
Another fantastic dinner. Our server, Christina, was lovely and the food was as delicious as always!
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O-KuPrice: Moderate• Japanese• Downtown Charleston
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4.8
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LisaVIP
Baltimore / Maryland •132 reviews
5.0
Dined on Mar 4, 2025
Delicious southern fare at it's best! Food was plentiful, our server was friendly and attentive. I always enjoy it here!
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Virginia's on KingPrice: Moderate• Southern• Downtown Charleston
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4.6

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