Listing Directory: General

  • Xiao Bao Biscuit

    Xiao Bao Biscuit

    In this cheery repurposed gas station, don’t miss the mapo dou fou (Sichuan-spicy pork and tofu with broad bean and chile oil), deep-fried sticky rice dumplings filled with carmelized pork, and the okonomiyaki—a cabbage pancake topped with bacon, pork candy, a farm egg, or all three.   Photo Credits: Duolan Li

  • The Watch Rooftop Kitchen

    The Watch Rooftop Kitchen

    Located on The Restoration hotel’s rooftop, The Watch offers a splendid view of Charleston with your early breakfast. Later, indulge in boards of charcuterie and cheese or of vegetables, burrata, and jam—and there’s always a fresh catch.

  • The Restaurant at Zero George

    The Restaurant at Zero George

    Tucked in the courtyard of the posh Zero George Hotel, this petite eatery’s patio feels like a secret garden. Chef Vinson Petrillo serves sophisticated dishes on a multi-course modernist tasting menu. There is caviar service, curated wine and craft cocktail lists, and, after dinner, a nightcap at the cozy bar.   Photo Credits: Hack Hargett

  • The Wreck of the Richard & Charlene

    Find this out-of-the-way dive—named for a ship stranded in the same spot during Hurricane Hugo—behind the Shem Creek docks. The seafood, all sourced fresh, is highlighted in the locals’ favorite dishes such as the deviled crab and the fried seafood platter.

  • Triangle Char & Bar

    Hit up Triangle for grass-fed beef showcased in burgers like the Plain Jane (lettuce, tomato, and cheese) or the decadent Boss Hog (pimiento cheese and caramelized onions), as well as brunch with a family-pleasing menu that includes chorizo hash, mahi tacos, and cinnamon rolls.

  • Verde

    With two locations East of the Cooper, this locally founded salad and wrap haven is a hit for a fast and healthy lunch or dinner. Customize a shredded or chopped bowl or wrap—such as the “Of Rice and Hen,” with greens, brown rice, quinoa, and roasted chicken.

  • Vern’s

    Vern’s

    With a rustic hearth, cozy tables, and glass doors that open onto the sidewalk, this sunny Cannonborough-Elliotborough corner feels more Left Bank than Holy City. Chef Daniel Heinze’s menu is ingredient-driven, like yellowfin tuna in a crudo with Calabrian chile; bitter lettuces in a salad showered with garlicky bread crumbs; and a juicy pork loin…

  • Vicious biscuit

    Vicious biscuit

    Fried chicken and gravy or fried shrimp with Thai-chili slaw are a couple of the open-faced options at this biscuit emporium. Find friendly staff, a sunlit patio, bloody marys, and mimosas, all in this relaxed spot.   Photo Credits: Andrew Cebulka

  • Vickery’s Bar & Grill

    Vickery’s Bar & Grill

    A party with a view, Vickery’s at Shem Creek offers salads, sandwiches, soups, and entrées, plus wines by the glass on the short, but not shoddy, list. When the weather’s nice, grab a seat on the marsh-facing upper deck and watch the pelicans catch their dinner.

  • Ville Sainte Bistro

    Parisian-born chef Carole Robert creates classic French dishes with a dogmatic focus on ingredients, hand-selecting each day’s meats, seafood, and produce, then combining them with imported specialties, like the garlic paste that flavors the splendid escargot or rare seasonal cheese to transforms into fondue.