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A photo of Gabrielle Charleston in Hotel Bennett restaurant
1. Gabrielle Charleston in Hotel Bennett
4.5
Awesome(1124)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary Southern • Downtown Charleston
Booked 15 times today
Gabrielle captures the spirit of Charleston with quintessential hospitality, warm design, a vibrant bar, charming views and a menu that puts fresh, locally sourced ingredients on center stage. Each bold and flavorful dish showcases the South’s fresh bounty, allowing ingredients to speak simply and powerfully for themselves. Featuring a lively indoor bar and dining room, as well as the city’s finest outdoor dining terrace, the menu is complemented by views overlooking historic Marion Square.
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2. Vincent Chicco's
4.3
Awesome(1741)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Downtown Charleston
Booked 32 times today
Boasting chic comfortable surroundings and offering dinner nightly, Vincent Chicco’s delivers good old-fashioned Italian-American cuisine, presenting authentic ingredients, handmade pastas, rich homemade sauces, delectable desserts and a full-service bar.*menu subject to change, please visit www.holycityhospitality.com for current menu
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3. O-Ku
4.8
Exceptional(2747)
Price: Moderate
• Japanese • Downtown Charleston
Booked 64 times today
O-Ku, a Japanese restaurant in Charleston, South Carolina, is a triumph of execution and concept. The restaurant's menu is a modern take on traditional Japanese cuisine, and it features fresh, seasonal ingredients that are prepared with care. The dishes are beautifully presented, and the flavors are both complex and delicate. Focused on incorporating authentically Japanese flavors into the fare, O-Ku's menu is comprised of signature contemporary Japanese entrées and traditional sushi of the season reflecting the uniquely designed space. Guests can enjoy chef specialties including kurobuta pulled pork don-buri, braised short rib with shiso pesto, coconut curry, and hakozushi a box-style sushi. A wide variety of nigiri, sashimi and crudos are also available. The beverage program at O-Ku is a sophisticated blend of specialty cocktails, premium sake, bubbles, red and white wines and unique beer selections.
A photo of The Swamp Fox at the Francis Marion Hotel restaurant
4. The Swamp Fox at the Francis Marion Hotel
4.4
Awesome(1801)
Price: Moderate
• Southern • Downtown Charleston
Booked 30 times today
The Swamp Fox Restaurant and Bar, named for Revolutionary War hero, General Francis Marion, features classic Southern cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Executive Chef Heyward Davis and Chef De Cuisine Daniel James create regional specialties that emphasize farm to table practices using locally grown fruits and vegetables with respect to the traditional beloved flavors and techniques of the Lowcountry.Known for its award-winning Shrimp and Grits, The Swamp Fox Restaurant and Bar overlooks historic Marion Square Park and is popular with both locals and visitors to Charleston. Guests can enjoy live piano Friday and Saturday nights from 6pm - 9pm.The restaurant also has a private dining room, the Parkview, that seats thirty and overlooks King Street and Marion Square Park. This intimate space is perfect for private events and small parties.Masks are recommended for fully vaccinated customers. Consistent with CDC guidelines, unvaccinated customers should wear masks.
A photo of Coast Bar & Grill – Charleston restaurant
5. Coast Bar & Grill – Charleston
4.4
Awesome(4972)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Downtown Charleston
Booked 48 times today
Charleston’s freshest seafood, with laidback Lowcountry style. Coast’s chefs meet daily with local farmers and fishermen to procure the freshest seafood and produce available. Featuring wood-grilled fish, a raw bar, and a refreshing drink list. Open nightly from 5:00. Outdoor seating available.*menus subject to change, please visit www.holycityhospitality.com for current menu
A photo of Stars Restaurant - Rooftop & Grill Room restaurant
6. Stars Restaurant - Rooftop & Grill Room
4.0
Excellent(2398)
Price: Expensive
• American • Downtown Charleston
Booked 19 times today
Stars Rooftop & Grill Room is located on Upper King Street, Charleston’s iconic downtown dining and entertainment district. Housed in a restored historic Arts and Crafts building, Stars upscale bar and grill serves signature Carolina Cuisine in a stunning 1930’s style Grill Room with a gorgeous Walnut Bar. Make a reservation with us today to experience the best fine dining in Charleston, SC!Join us before of after dinner at our rooftop bar with a 360-degree view of downtown Charleston.
A photo of Victor's Seafood and Steak restaurant
7. Victor's Seafood and Steak
4.4
Awesome(525)
Price: Expensive
• American • Downtown Charleston
Booked 20 times today
Victor’s Seafood & Steak featurees an elegant dining room with a menu serving shareable appetizers such as seafood towers, and oysters and classic steakhouse entrees, and local seafood specialties. The centerpiece bar offers signature cocktails, as well as a selection of barrel-aged cocktails, beer, and wine.*menus subject to change, pleas visit www.holycityhospitality.com for current menu
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8. Coterie- Charleston
4.2
Awesome(401)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary French / American • Downtown Charleston
Booked 7 times today
Discover Coterie Restaurant at 17 Warren Street in Downtown Charleston, where Modern Coastal French cuisine meets creative craft cocktails. Indulge in a menu highlighting fresh, local ingredients served in a cozy dining room or our lush outdoor courtyard. Perfect for intimate dinners or lively gatherings, Coterie offers a unique blend of vibrant flavors and warm hospitality, creating an unforgettable culinary experience in Charleston
A photo of Indaco restaurant
9. Indaco
4.8
Exceptional(3810)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Downtown Charleston
Booked 50 times today
Located on Charleston's Upper King Street, Indaco (Italian for "indigo") serves rustic Italian cuisine. Wood-fired pizzas, hand-crafted pastas, housemade salami and cured sausages fill the restaurant's menu which can be enjoyed family-style or a la carte. With community tables, an open kitchen, and a comfortable atmosphere, Indaco can accommodate 100 guests for a casual night of food and drinks. The wine list is focused on affordable Italian varietals, the Negroni cocktail is on tap, and the fresh sodas are made in-house. The massive wooden doors on Upper King Street are your first indication that Indaco is different from the typical Charleston restaurant. Rustic details continue inside with butcherblock tables, lime-wash walls, and white brick. An open kitchen with nearby community tables lets interested diners keep an eye on the action inside the kitchen. Outside, a patio puts you streetside to watch Upper King Street's vibrant nightlife scene.
A photo of Oak Steakhouse - Charleston restaurant
10. Oak Steakhouse - Charleston
4.7
Exceptional(5546)
Price: Moderate
• Steakhouse • Downtown Charleston
Booked 56 times today
Located on Charleston's historic Broad Street, Oak Steakhouse is a classic American steakhouse. A classic array of both wet and dry aged Certified Angus® Beef are featured on the menu. Ingredients are sourced locally and regionally from sustainable farmers and fisherman to accent the steakhouse menu. Items including local oysters on the half-shell, Clammer Dave's caper clams and a daily fresh fish selection depending on the season. Other popular dishes include the whole fried lobster, goat.sheep.cow artisanal cheese plate, wedge of Kurios Farms bibb lettuce salad, the house-made pasta and vegetarian plate. The expansive and impressive wine program at Oak Steakhouse emphasizes big California Cabernets and Old World reds from Italy and Bordeaux with more than 200 wines by the bottle and 20 wines by the glass. The bar attracts a loyal, local following from nearby businesses and neighborhoods with its great cocktails and happy hour. Inside a historic bank building that dates back to 1848, Oak's stately setting features three floors with five distinct dining areas. Arched windows, 20-foot ceilings, original metal work, fireplaces and 150-year-old heart pine floors, offers the perfect setting for enjoying a special evening.

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  • Becky
    South Carolina •10 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Great service and the food was on point! The steaks were cooked to perfection and it was the best calamari I have had in Charleston! After some recent disappointments with other restaurants downtown, we were so pleased with Victor's service and delicious food! We will be back soon!!
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    Victor's Seafood and SteakPrice: Expensive• American• Downtown Charleston
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    4.4
  • Shana
    Orlando / Central Florida East •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Loved our Christmas Eve dinner this year. The food and drinks are always great and our server, Alexis was amazing! Order a drink from Alexa at the bar and you won’t regret it. And Steph always does a fanatic job making sure everyone is taken care of. If you’ve never been, I highly recommend!!
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    O-KuPrice: Moderate• Japanese• Downtown Charleston
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    4.8
  • Deborah
    Orlando / Central Florida East •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    We had a wonderful dinner at Vincent Chicco’s tonight! We had the smoked mozzarella and the mushrooms as appetizers, which were amazing. Our entrées were delicious as well. The service couldn’t have been better, the ambience was great, and the noise level was perfect, so we could carry on a conversation at our table. Highly recommend it! 
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    Vincent Chicco'sPrice: Moderate• Italian• Downtown Charleston
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    4.3
  • Frances
    New Orleans / Louisiana •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Get the shrimp and grits- wonderful. My husband had the fish of the day over a ragu and he said it was very good. I didn’t like the fried green tomatoes. service was very nice . The restaurant had a large family with young children which was annoying but not the restaurants fault,
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    The Swamp Fox at the Francis Marion HotelPrice: Moderate• Southern• Downtown Charleston
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    4.4
  • Mollie
    South Carolina •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Had 4 fabulous meals , one daughter has celiac and waiter was able to help us navigate safe choices with the menu and propose alternatives and personally went to talk to the chef . I got the crab stuffed flounder and it could have fed 2 people. Love the alley and all of the holy City restaurants but coast is our fav! Highly recommend, def worth it !!!
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    Coast Bar & Grill – CharlestonPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Downtown Charleston
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    4.4

Discover best date night restaurants in Downtown Charleston

Downtown Charleston, South Carolina, offers a charming backdrop for a perfect date night with its vibrant dining scene that caters to diverse tastes and preferences. Restaurants in this area are renowned for their unique atmospheres, ranging from intimate and cozy settings to lively and energetic environments, making them ideal for any romantic occasion. Patrons can expect a blend of exceptional culinary experiences, from traditional Southern fare to international cuisine, ensuring a memorable meal with your significant other. The service across these establishments is frequently highlighted for being attentive and personal, adding an extra layer of enjoyment to the dining experience. Additionally, many restaurants in Downtown Charleston enhance their allure with beautiful interiors and thoughtful touches that set the stage for a night of romance and relaxation. Whether it's savoring a fine French dinner or enjoying innovative vegan dishes, Downtown Charleston's restaurant scene truly offers something special for every couple.

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