Listing Directory: General

  • Lowland

    Lowland

    Housed in the historic Lequeux-Williams House on George Street, the concept is divided between a lively tavern on the ground floor and a more upscale dining room on the second. Sample classics elevated with technique and standout ingredients sourced from regional purveyors, like the hand-chopped beef tartare and wine-braised duck legs with rice grits.  …

  • La Cave

    Envisioned as a spot for diners to wait for tables at sister restaurant Félix Cocktails et Cuisine next door, this Upper King Street boîte opened late last year and has since taken on a life of its own. La Cave offers an urbane countryside interior, an impressive all-French wine list, and not-so-petite small plates ranging…

  • The Italian Boy After Dark

    In December, The Pass chef-owner Anthony Marini introduced this reservation-only, restau- rant-within-restaurant concept to his Cannonborough-Elliotborough sandwich shop, offering a 12-seat family-style tasting menu Wednesday through Saturday nights. Grab a perch at the bar to watch a parade of prix-fixe plates be prepared, ranging from rotating antipasti and crudo to Marini’s famous panini imbottiti.

  • Da Toscano Porchetta Shop

    Inspired by Italian street food, Le Farfalle owners Kaitlin and Michael Toscano opened this corner shop near MUSC in 2023. At lunchtime, patrons line up for heavenly house-made focaccia sandwiches stuffed with locally raised pork, beef cheek, mortadella, or marinated eggplant. Early birds come in the morning for a slice of olive oil cake, a…

  • The Archer

    The minds behind casual eatery Berkeley’s debuted this more elevated concept in the Meet- ing Street Lofts building in August. The bar is The Archer’s beating heart, offering an inventive cocktail program, while creative plates—fried eggplant spiked with fish sauce and Thai chili— and comfort fare such as beef stroganoff round out the menu.

  • Beautiful South

    Beautiful South

    From the owners behind Sichuan restaurant Kwei Fei, Beautiful South is a lustrous tribute to Chinese food with reimagined and elevated takes on dishes from Southern China. The menu playfully navigates tradition, with long-established recipes like claypot rice and whole roasted duck, alongside American-style takeout classics like General Tso’s chicken and crab rangoons. Dishes are…

  • The Select

    The Select

    This buzzy brasserie serves up the standards you’d expect from a spot inspired by the original Le Select in 1920 Paris. There’s quiche Lorraine, croque madame, and steak frites, as well as pasta primavera, shrimp and grits, and a classic burger– pleasing all manner of palates in a central downtown local, no less. Go on…

  • Frannie & The Fox

    Frannie & The Fox

    A wood-burning concept influenced by Italian sensibilities paired with award-winning cocktails for the adventure-seeking, campfire-loving, culinary enthusiast in us all. Whether you’re a guest of the Holy City or a Charlestonian, you will find a warm and engaging environment anytime. Step into The Den, Frannie’s secret hideaway, tucked within the Frannie & the Fox dining…

  • Little Palm

    Little Palm

    This breezy, tropical retreat in the heart of Charleston delivers a vibrant coastal spirit to every moment—from brunch to nightfall. It’s tropical–inspired menu—from Mojo Wings and Crispy Street Corn Bites to the daily Coastal Catch—was created for sharing in Little Palm’s layered spaces—be it poolside, in the vibey restaurant and bar, or the lush open-air Backyard.   Photo Credits: Melissa Chu & Michael Hzriuk

  • Taverna Philosophia

    Taverna Philosophia

    Don’t let the strip mall facade fool you, this Greek islands-inspired spot serves up a grilled branzino and herby salad that will transport you straight to a waterfront table in Santorini. The wine list is also a hit, with a host of hard-to-find varietals from the old country.