Listing Directory: General

  • Marina Variety Store

    A killer view of the Ashley River and hit-the-spot breakfasts, lunches, and fresh seafood dinners (featuring satisfying shrimp platters, fried clam strips, and fresh crab dip) make this beach-town joint—founded some 50 years ago—a favorite among boaters, visitors, and business folks alike.

  • Laurel

    Laurel

    Drop into chef Trae Wilson’s relaxed neighborhood spot inspired by his travels in Spain for sangria on draft and an array of pintxos (small plates) to share with friends. Standouts are the bright, herby boquerones (white anchovies) with house-made potato chips and rich lamb meatballs. Or make it a date night for the entrées, with…

  • Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint

    You could fill up on pit standards like the brisket, pulled pork, or turkey at this barbecue outpost from West Tennessee. But don’t miss the outliers, like the fried catfish “Redneck Taco” served on a hoecake, smothered in slaw. The hickory baked beans are just one of many stellar sides.

  • Le Farfalle

    Michael Toscano’s Italian osteria offers up memorable meals with standout dishes from start (pork meatballs or calamari fritti) to finish (tiramisu). His excellent house-made pasta—the spaghetti alla puttanesca is heavenly—makes for an outstanding secondi, so save room. Even the warm rosemary focaccia with whipped ricotta is a delight.

  • Maya

    Maya

    For Mexican food on the Upper King Street scene, this spot with a back bar and patio channels the boho vibes of Tulum. Start with one of the smoky mezcal cocktails, along with the antojitos, such as the light and bright guacamole. An in-house masa program means corn chips and tortillas are freshly made; and…

  • Lenoir

    Lenoir

    Vivian Howard’s eatery may be located in the Renaissance Hotel and named for her North Carolina home county, but it feels like a neighborhood spot. Patty melts, cornmeal-dusted catfish, and sticky-sweet blueberry barbecue wings grace the menu; and the cocktail list is fresh and fruit-forward—try the blood orange and mezcal “Above Your Raisin.”

  • Maya Del Sol Kitchen

    Three days a week, chef Raul Sanchez’s lunch service features tacos, burritos, and tortas at a simple diner-style counter. At night, that counter is transformed into a chef’s table for a fixed price, five-course dinner with a creative array of Mexican-themed plates that blend comfort food and fine dining, like pot roast with mole.

  • Leon’s Fine Poultry & Oyster Shop

    Housed in a former auto shop on Upper King Street, this retro restaurant ranks high as an ideal neighborhood hangout. There’s fried chicken, peel-and-eat shrimp, oyster rolls, and crab Louie salad, but don’t miss the chargrilled oysters—they’re a trademark.

  • Meeting at Market

    Charleston Place may not have previously come to mind when choosing a spot to grab beers, upscale pub snacks, burgers, or even a Cobb salad while watching the game, but that changed with Meeting at Market, a highbrow sports bar overlooking the City Market.

  • Lewis Barbecue

    This counter service-only restaurant stays packed with a long line of carnivores eagerly awaiting their fill of ribs, pulled pork, hot sausage, and the almighty smoked brisket (owner John Lewis’s specialty). Just add a side of green chile corn pudding.