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1. Virginia's on King
4.5
Awesome(3031)
Price: Moderate
• Southern • Downtown Charleston
Booked 57 times today
This sophisticated Southern dining spot blends the comforts of a traditional Southern kitchen with familiar regional dishes prepared with the utmost care for quality and flavor. The menu incorporates local fresh ingredients and old family recipes to bring you Southern cooking, Lowcountry style.*menus subject to change, please visit www.holycityhospitality.com for current menus
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2. 39 Rue de Jean - Charleston
4.4
Awesome(5136)
Price: Expensive
• French • Downtown Charleston
Booked 63 times today
French style cafe and bar offering the best in Brasserie cuisine since 2000. Enjoy indoor/outdoor patio seating, cocktails and a well-rounded wine list. Current Dinner hours are Monday through Saturday from 4:00 PM- 10:00 PM. Sunday Dinner service: 4:00PM-9:00PM.Sunday Brunch: 11:00AM- 3:00PM.Friday & Saturday Lunch: 11:00AM-3:00PM.Reserve your table now or call in for carry out at 843.722.8881.We are excited to reopen our restaurant to all of our guests and are cautiously abiding by the SCRLA to ensure that we are taking care of not only our guests but as well as our staff safely! We have chosen to operate at smaller capacity and do ask that you make a reservation in order to secure a table for dining. We have always had high standards in regards to sanitation and we are applying even more safety measures. *menus subject to change, please visit www.holycityhospitality.com for current menus
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3. O-Ku
4.8
Exceptional(2747)
Price: Moderate
• Japanese • Downtown Charleston
Booked 60 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.
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4. Coast Bar & Grill – Charleston
4.4
Awesome(4972)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Downtown Charleston
Booked 52 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
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5. Victor's Seafood and Steak
4.4
Awesome(525)
Price: Expensive
• American • Downtown Charleston
Booked 19 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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6. 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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7. Camellias
4.6
Exceptional(294)
Price: Expensive
• Afternoon Tea • Downtown Charleston
Booked 6 times today
Reservations are not accepted for Standard Service.Reservations are required for Afternoon Tea and Special Experiences.Discover an unparalleled Afternoon Tea experience at Camellias, where design and architecture intertwine to create a breathtaking wonder inspired by the renowned Fabergé jewels. Step into a realm of elegance and sophistication, where every detail, from the etched mirror ceiling to the dazzling crystal chandelier, exudes opulence and charm. Located in the heart of Charleston, Camellias presents an Afternoon Tea seating that stands as an essential experience for any bucket list.Adults | 65.00Children’s Tea (ages under 12) | 42.00Crown Tea | 78.00Pricing reflects a per-person pricing based on seats reserved.Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be made no later than 24 hours prior to your reservation. Failure to cancel 24 hours before your reservation will result in a $25/per person fee.
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8. 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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9. 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.
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10. The Swamp Fox at the Francis Marion Hotel
4.4
Awesome(1801)
Price: Moderate
• Southern • Downtown Charleston
Booked 32 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.

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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
  • Karin
    Key West / Florida Keys •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Dinner at Rue De Jean has become a little Christmas Eve tradition. We were able to make a reservation easily on OpenTable the week before. We were seated promptly. Our server was absolutely delightful. The restaurant was decorated super cozy and the food never disappoints. We had a great time and plan on doing this again next year. 
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    39 Rue de Jean - CharlestonPrice: Expensive• French• Downtown Charleston
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    4.4
  • Nancy
    South Carolina •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    We had a wonderful lunch with friends on Christmas Eve!
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    Virginia's on KingPrice: Moderate• Southern• Downtown Charleston
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    4.5
  • 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

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