Listing Directory: General

  • Malika Canteen

    Chef-owner Maryam Ghaznavi offers a blend of Pakistani and northern Indian street food alongside more formal large plates at the Lowcountry’s only Pakistani restaurant. Traditional curries and kebabs are served side by side with East/West fusions like beef or lamb in paratha wraps and masala poutine—seasoned fries smothered in gooey cheese curds and savory tomato…

  • Kwei Fei

    Kwei Fei

    In the restaurant adjoining the Charleston Pour House, chef David Schuttenberg brings the heat with his homage to the flavors of Sichuan. That means bold noodle bowls plus small plates that turn the spice up loud on everything from tender lamb dumplings to dry-rubbed chicken wings to an ice cream sundae drizzled with chile oil.

  • 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.

  • Herd Provisions

    Herd Provisions

    Nestled in Charleston’s Wagener Terrace neighborhood, Herd Provisions is Charleston’s whole-animal butcher shop, restaurant and boutique grocery destination from farmer Alec Bradford. Herd Provisions was founded on the pillars of humanely raised and sustainably sourced food, community and quality. For 20 years, Herd Provisions’ Owner Alec Bradford has run Leaping Waters Farm in the mountains…

  • High Cotton

    High Cotton

    This handsome restaurant has a posh bar and a dining room reminiscent of a members-only clubhouse. Smoked-brie baked oysters and she-crab soup accent a classic offering of steaks and seafood. Don’t miss the brioche French toast at brunch.   Photo Credits: Andrew Cebulka

  • Fleet Landing

    Fleet Landing

    Located on Charleston Harbor, this seafood spot serves up Southern classics with a twist. Fleet’s bar, deck, and harbor views make it a favorite for the happy hour cocktail crowd—and the perfect place to enjoy the fresh catch, roasted, grilled, or fried. The new 16-seat raw bar is one of the few places in town…

  • High Thyme

    Eclectic dishes are the cornerstone of High Thyme’s “laid-back, fine-dining” menu. Try the seared scallops with butter bean and sweet corn salad or the tasty shrimp and crab cake served with smoked Gouda grits, citrus slaw, and jalapeno aioli. And the much-admired lasagna is made with a veal, pork, and beef Bolognese.

  • Gabrielle

    The menu at Hotel Bennett’s main dining room is inspired by executive chef Edgar Kano’s Japanese heritage and Mexican upbringing. A bigeye tuna tiradito (Peruvian sashimi) is dressed in a kombu-chile ponzu, and seared golden tilefish is served with a lemon beurre blanc and shaved fennel. Other winning plates include the chorizo mussels and Wagyu…

  • Hokkaido Sushi & Hibachi

    Decor is low-frills, but the fare is on point at this sushi spot. Start with one of the hand rolls, which satisfy both elaborate and simple cravings, or the hibachi entrées for those drawn to warmer fare. Green tea ice cream makes for a cool finish.

  • Gala Cafe & Bakery

    Pop in for the sturdy breakfast menu, plentiful paninis and salads, alluring afternoon English-style cream tea, or the energy boost of an affogato. Owner Jaclyn Story’s baking expertise shows in the array of desserts.