Listing Directory: General

  • Chubby Fish

    Chubby Fish

    Chef James London’s ever-changing menu is driven by the local, seasonal availability of the catch. The raw bar and creative plates, such as smoked wreckfish curry and chili garlic shrimp, are accompanied by a nightly whole fish offering. There’s a half chicken for the landlubbers, and don’t miss the Life Raft Treats ice cream novelties…

  • Big Gun Burger Shop

    If you like your burger full of surprises (say, with peach jalapeño mustard or fried kale), Big Gun’s your place. At this hole-in-the-wall, fan favorites are happy hour and the “towering inferno burger” with beef and pulled pork, barbecue sauce, queso fresco, and habanero slaw.

  • Church & Union

    Church & Union

    This eatery set in a cavernous sanctuary brings a contemporary edge to Market Street. Standouts on chef Jamie Lynch’s menu include the ahi tuna poke bowl with Carolina Gold rice, ravioli stuffed with Italian sausage, and daily fresh catch on a bed of Anson Mills farro.

  • Bistronomy by Nico

    Bistronomy by Nico

    Chef Nico Romo carries on the convivial spirit and some of the French pan-Asian flavors from his former King Street staple Fish at this sleek and sexy spot on Spring Street. Settle in for your new favorite happy hour and stay for bistro classics such as steak frites, curry crab soup, and, of course, that…

  • Circa 1886

    Circa 1886

    In the carriage house of the Wentworth Mansion, the romantic Circa 1886 boasts modern cuisine fused with the history of South Carolina foodways. Chef Marc Collin’s Southern grilled cheese is elevated with paddlefish caviar, “Surryano” ham, and pimiento cheese mousse. Blue corn grits, copper carrots, Brussels sprouts, and a vanilla bean vinaigrette accompany his sea…

  • 167 Sushi Bar

    167 Sushi Bar

    Grab one of the 24 seats at the original 167 on East Bay to sip on sake, beer, or wine while noshing on sushi and snacks. Mix your selection of nigiri, and futomaki with an intriguing array of baos, rice dishes, seaweed salad, and osetra caviar.

  • 39 Rue de Jean

    39 Rue de Jean

    A short stroll down John Street from King, find a favorite spot for casual dining. This brasserie is touted for its menu française, especially the steak frites, escargot, onion soup, and mussels (in six choices of broth).

  • 82 Queen

    82 Queen

    The charming rambling rooms and quaint courtyard of this French Quarter establishment make the perfect backdrop for Southern and Lowcountry fare, including she crab soup, fish and grits, and tomato pie.

  • Amen Street Fish & Raw Bar

    Amen Street Fish & Raw Bar

    At this seafood house with an easy spirit and slightly nostalgic air, enjoy the raw bar selection, then add the must-have shrimp corn dogs, she-crab soup, and shrimp and grits.

  • Anson

    Anson

    Across from the City Market, Anson greets diners with a stunning black-and-white dining room, accented with brilliant red. It’s famous for its use of Lowcountry ingredients—and the whole crispy flounder with apricot shallot sauce.