Emily Yates
Emily is a freelance content creator whose work has appeared in Charlotte Magazine, ContentAsia Magazine, and in marketing campaigns for dozens of clients. Travel planning is her passion, second only to actually traveling. Her favorite destinations are those that have the best noodles and dumplings. Emily also enjoys reading (primarily books and restaurant menus), anything that gets her outdoors, and coming up with wedding hashtags.
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The Best Restaurants In Charleston
25 spots for seafood, soul food classics, and some of the best BBQ you’ll ever eat.
Rodney Scott’s BBQ
Rodney Scott’s BBQ in North-Central specializes in whole hog barbecue and serves classics like pulled pork, ribs, and lots of great sides.
Hank’s Seafood
Hank’s Seafood is an upscale Ansonborough restaurant known for seasonal lobster, local oysters, and shellfish towers
Kudu Coffee & Craft Beer
Kudu Coffee and Craft Beer in Radcliffeborough roasts their beans on-site, has 20+ beers on tap, and a great backyard patio to enjoy either on.
Husk
Husk serves refined Southern food and is the best known restaurant in Charleston. If you can't get a table, head next door to the Bar at Husk instead.
Market Pavilion Rooftop Bar
Market Pavilion Rooftop Bar serves great cocktails, has a wraparound infinity pool, and is great for bachelor and bachelorette parties.
The Cocktail Club
The Cocktail Club is where we go on Upper King for really good cocktails, the occasional live show, and a great rooftop terrace.
The Rooftop Bar At Vendue
The Rooftop Bar at Vendue is one of the more low-key rooftop bars in town and is a great place to escape the crowded French Quarter.
Pearlz Oyster Bar
Pearlz Oyster Bar is a low-key spot in the French Quarter known for cheap beers, fresh oysters, and a great Happy Hour.
Peninsula Grill
Peninsula Grill at the Planters Inn is an upscale steakhouse and seafood restaurant that's well known for their famous Ultimate Coconut Cake.
Poogan’s Porch
Poogan’s Porch is located inside a century old Victorian house and is known for their Lowcountry brunch dishes, like pimento cheese fritters.
Hall’s Chophouse
Hall’s Chophouse in Mazyck-Wraggborough is where we go for a big steak and a stiff drink, along with Gospel Brunch on Sundays.
Slightly North Of Broad
Slightly North of Broad (SNOB) in the French Quarter serves Lowcountry dishes and local seafood and has a lively bar that’s very popular with locals.
Magnolias
Magnolias in the French Quarter serves upscale versions of Lowcountry classics and is great for a slightly fancy, celebratory night out.
Henrietta’s At The Dewberry
Located in Mazyck-Wraggborough, Henrietta’s at The Dewberry serves fancy French bistro food, including a glazed lobster omelet and a great burger.