Charleston was recently recognized by Mariabelle Young Stewart, the foremost expert on ranking cities based on their manners, as the most mannerly city in America, and no where is that more obvious than with a night out on the town. The Charleston area can be described as a mecca of culinary delights and features hundreds of restaurants. The burgeoning restaurant scene has you covered no matter what you are craving; seafood, steak and burgers and wings to sushi, grits and spicy ribs.

Be sure while dining out to inquire about the local specialties because chances are they consist of fresh, off the boat, seafood or produce grown from a local farmer's backyard. Remember, no trip to the Charleston area is complete without a cup of the She Crab Soup. It's a local classic and sure to be a favorite. King and East Bay Streets downtown are both famous for their restaurants, and offer an unmatched ambiance.

Downtown Charleston Restaurants
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Andolini's - Pizza
82 Wentworth Street
843-722-PIES

Anson Restaurant - Traditional
12 Anson Street
843-577-0551
www.ansonrestaurant.com

A.W. Shucks - Seafood
70 State Street
843-723-1151
www.a-w-shucks.com

Bocci's Italian Restaurant
158 Church Street
843-720-6000
www.boccis.com

Blossom Café - Regional
171 East Bay Street
843-722-9200
www.magnolias-blossom-cypress.com

Boathouse
549 East Bay Street
843-577-7171
www.boathouserestaurants.com

Bubba Gump Shrimp Company
99 South Market Street
843-723-5665
www.bubbagump.com

Circa 1886 - Regional
149 Wentworth St.
843-853-7828
www.circa1886.com

Charleston Grill - Low Country Cuisine
224 King Street
843-577-4522
www.charlestongrill.com

Charleston Crab House
800 N. Main Street
843-873-5122

Crabshack
205 East Bay Street
843-853-8600

Coast - Fish House
39-D John St.
843-722-8838

Cypress Low Country Grille
167 East Bay Street
843-727-0111
www.magnolias-blossom-cypress.com

East Bay Crab Shack
205 East Bay Street
843-853-8600

82 Queen - Low Country Cuisine
82 Queen Street
843-723-7591
www.82queen.com

Fish - California Inspired
442 King Street
Charleston, SC 29403
843-722-3474
www.fishrestaurant.net

Fleet Landing Restaurant - American/Seafood
186 Concord Street
843-722-8100
www.fleetlanding.net

Grill 225 - Contemporary
225 East Bay Street
843-266-4222
www.grill225.com

Hank's Seafood Restaurant
10 Hayne Street
843-723-3474
www.hanksseafood.com

High Cotton - Southern Upscale
199 East Bay Street
843-724-3815
www.high-cotton.net

Hominy Grill - Southern
207 Rutledge Avenue
843-937-0930
www.hominygrill.com

Hyman's Seafood Company
215 Meeting Street
843-723-6000
www.hymansseafood.com

Kingfish Restaurant
432 King Street
843-722-6261

Magnolia's - Contemporary
185 East Bay Street
843-577-7771
www.magnolias-blossom-cypress.com

McCrady's - Regional
2 Unity Alley
843-577-0025
www.mccradysrestaurant.com

O' Reilly's Irish Pub
288 King Street
843-577-0406

Old Towne Grill and Seafood
229 King Street
843-723-8170
www.oldtownegrill.com

Peninsula Grill - Regional
112 N. Market Street
Charleston, SC 29401
843-723-0700
www.peninsulagrill.com

Poogan's Porch - Low Country Cuisine
72 Queen Street
843-577-2337
www.poogansporch.com

Robert's of Charleston - Traditional
182 East Bay Street
800-977-7565
www.robertsofcharleston.com

Slightly North of Broad (SNOB) - Low Country Cuisine
192 East Bay Street
843-723-3434
www.slightlynorthofbroad.net

Southend Brewery and Smokehouse
161 East Bay Street
843-853-4677

Sticky Fingers - Barbecue
235 Meeting Street
843-853-7427
www.stickyfingersonline.com

39 Rue de Jean - French
39 John Street
843-722-8881

TBonz Bar and Grill - Steaks
80 N. Market St
843-577-2511
www.tbonz.com

Tommy Condon's Irish Pub
160 Church Street
843-577-3818
www.tommycondons.com

Trawler Seafood Restaurant - Seafood
100 Church Street
843-884-2560

Vickery's Bar and Grill - American
15 Beaufain Street
843-577-5300

Wild Wing Café - American
36 North Market Street
843-722-9464
www.wildwingcafe.com

North Charleston
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North Towne Grill & Seafood
2093 Eagle Landing Blvd.
843-863-1001
www.northtownetogo.com

Sticky Fingers
7690 Northwoods Blvd.
843-797-7427
www.stickyfingersonline.com

Wild Wing Café
7618 North Rivers Avenue
843-818-9464
www.wildwingcafe.com

Mount Pleasant
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Gilligan's Steamer and Raw Bar
1475 Long Grove Dr.
843-849-2244
www.gilligans.com

Old Village Post House
101 Pitt St.
843-388-8935
www.mavericksouthernkitchens.com

Red's Ice House
98 Church Street
843-388-0003
www.redsicehouse.com

Sticky Fingers
341 Highway 17 N Bypass
843-856-9840
www.stickyfingersonline.com

TBonz Bar and Grill
1028 Johnnie Dodds Blvd.
843-971-7777
www.tbonz.com

Wild Wing Café
644 Coleman Boulevard
843-971-9464
www.wildwingcafe.com

Zinc Bistro and Bar
28 Bridgeside Blvd
843-216-9330
www.zincbistroandbar.com

Summerville
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Gilligan's
3852 Ladson Road
843-821-2244
www.gilligans.com

Sticky Fingers
1200 N. Main Street
843-871-7427
www.stickyfingersonline.com

The Dining Room at Woodlands
125 Parsons Road
843-875-2600
www.woodlandsinn.com

Isle of Palms
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Boathouse at Breach Inlet
101 Palm Blvd
843-886-8000
www.boathouserestaurants.com

Fat Jack's
1101-C Ocean Blvd.
843-886-4445

Morgan Creek Grill
80 41st Ave.
843-886-8980
www.morgancreekgrill.com