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- AAmberWashington, D.C. Area •1 review5.0Dined 1 day agoHad a wonderful brunch at Virginia on King. The food was delicious and the service was outstanding from the manager to our waitress! Thank you all for an enjoyable morning! Merry Christmas🎄More infoVirginia's on KingPrice: Moderate• Southern• Downtown Charleston•4.5
- MMargaretCoastal Georgia •1 review5.0Dined 1 day agoThis was some of the best sushi my family and I have ever had. And we eat a lot of sushi. The service was amazing, Sam was very helpful in providing personal recommendations. Sake flight was delicious. Truly, out of all the restaurants we’ve been to, I don’t have a single complaint from o-ku. Definitely worth the tripMore infoO-KuPrice: Moderate• Japanese• Downtown Charleston•4.8
- DDonSouth Carolina •43 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoWe have lived in Charleston for 24 years and this is our first visit to this restaurant. It was one of the best meals we’ve had in the city. Delicious food, both French and American and a great place to eat. We were right next-door to the music venue we were going to. The service was superb. I recommend those who have just come to Charleston and who might have been here a while, but not gone yet to try this place out. You will not be disappointed.More info39 Rue de Jean - CharlestonPrice: Expensive• French• Downtown Charleston•4.4
- SSteveSouth Carolina •2 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoWe were greeted by the hostess and seated promptly. Our server was great. She recognized that we were relaxed and adapted to our dining pace. The meals were delicious. One of the best presentations and flavor combinations was the seared tuna. An excellent dining experience.More infoCoast Bar & Grill – CharlestonPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Downtown Charleston•4.4
- DDennisSouth Carolina •9 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoLate afternoon reservation to be able to attend a downtown concert. Sparce crowd but it was expected for a weekday. Service was fabulous and the food was even better. Our first time dining there but will not be the last. You will not go wrong with the filet, and, by the way, the mashed potatoes were fabulous.More infoVictor's Seafood and SteakPrice: Expensive• American• Downtown Charleston•4.4
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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, Ma'am Saab and Muse Restaurant
The best vegetarian restaurants in Downtown Charleston are Maya, Ma'am Saab and Fleet Landing Restaurant & Bar
The restaurants with the best service in Downtown Charleston are Historic Charleston Supper Club, The Darling Oyster Bar and Halls Chophouse
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Downtown Charleston are Historic Charleston Supper Club, Halls Chophouse and The Darling Oyster Bar
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