Listing Directory: General

  • La Bonne Franquette

    La Bonne Franquette

    Solid French fare west of the Ashley? Mais oui! Christophe and Carly Paume, proprietors of a beloved downtown chocolaterie, have fashioned this tidy bistro after the nonfussy sort one finds all over France. Find many standards here, such as house-made pork rillettes, a delightful vichysoisse, mussels, and steak frite, as well as top-notch patisserie and…

  • Reggae Grill 

    You can’t go wrong with the daily special here: think curried goat and turkey wings. Each plate comes with with rice and peas or stir-fried cabbage and plantains. Wash it down with a big glass of sorrel (hibiscus) tea or Baba Roots, a Jamaican herbal drink. (ML) 4226 Rivers Ave.,  (843) 793-4859, . $-$$; L…

  • King BBQ

    King BBQ

    A sibling to the beloved Jackrabbit Filly, this Chinatown barbecue concept is a go-to for smoked meats—from pork ribs to duck—and “trashy-fancy” cocktails at its ornate bar. Enjoy “Golden Hour” from 4 to 5 p.m. with $4 snacks and $6 drinks.    Photo Credits: Mike Ledford

  • Caribbean Delight 

    This casual spot has been comforting homesick Jamaicans with its jerk pork, oxtail, roasted breadfruit, and all manner of stews and curries since 2016. 

  • Spice Palette

    Spice Palette

    Find chaat—crunchy, savory, and habit-forming snacks—along with a multitude of other pan-Indian delights at this strip mall spot, where the vibe is cheeky Bollywood and service is on point. Go early for dinner and sip a Bombay Gin-Gin while you peruse the menu, a tome of classics, specialty dishes such as prawn moilee and no…

  • Lola Rose

    Lola Rose

    It’s all about wood-fired pizza and house-made pasta at Susan and Kevin Johnson’s welcoming trattoria in the Carolina Park neighborhood. Standouts include a stellar chopped salad of lettuces, salami, provolone and white acre peas; spaghetti with chowder clams and breadcrumbs; and the Sicilian lamb meatballs with pistachio relish.    Photo Credits: Jonathan Boncek

  • Jack’s Cosmic Dogs

    This kitschy, no-frills joint has served up out-of-this-world hot dogs, sides, and ice cream for more than 23 years. Go for the Blue Galactic, slathered with chili, cheese, house-made blue cheese coleslaw, and a drizzle of Jack’s Cosmic Mustard, or BYOD (Build Your Own Dog) with a variety of toppings.

  • Sorelle 

    Sorelle 

    Sorelle emanates big-city opulence, with only-in-Charleston flair, like the view of the Four Corners of Law from the dining room. While house-made pasta, local fish, and lavish meat dishes anchor the offerings, the smaller plates, such as the vongole fra diavolo, generate the most excitement, especially when paired with a house Negroni. Also winners: handkerchief…

  • Prohibition

    Prohibition

    With live music and DJs on the regular, this jazz-age boite is always hopping. Cocktail enthusiasts will find plenty of well-executed classics to choose from, as well as fun twists like the gin-based cherry sour. The food menu keeps it real with Southern-inspired dishes sourced locally when possible. (ML) 547 King St., (843) 793-2964, prohibitioncharleston.com.…

  • Ma’am Saab

    Ma’am Saab

    Dishes arrive in pretty copper vessels at this lively Pakistani spot, encouraging sharing among the table. Savory starters like the aubergine pakora chaat—eggplant fritters with pomegranate seeds and mint chutney—cry out for one of the bar’s imaginative cocktails. Main plates are carefully curated, from a flavorful rendition of butter chicken to the superstar of the…