First Timers Restaurant Guide to Charleston, South Carolina

So it’s your first time in Charleston, South Carolina? Here is a list of some of our top picks we would suggest trying in Charleston! A lot of these spots are off the beaten path, so get ready to explore some foodie spots you won't find on most lists.

Breakfast

• Harken Cafe - coffee shop that make breakfast as well

• The Dailey - More casual breakfast spot on upper King Street

• Herd Provisions - Our favorite brunch spot in Charleston. Get a side of sausage for brunch, you won’t be disappointed!

• Prohibition - Sit outside on the patio

• Poogan’s Porch - More traditional, fancy breakfast

Lunch

• Obstinate Daughter on Sullivans Island

• Leon’s Oyster Bar

• Lewis BBQ

• 167 Raw

Dinner

• Melfi’s

• Chubby Fish

• Delaney Oyster House

• Laurel

• R Kitchen

• 5 Church

• Frannie and The Fox

Happy Hour/cocktail bar

• Edmunds Oast

• The Gin Joint

• Doar Bros

Rooftop Bars

• The Dewberry

• Revelry Brewery

• The Watch - try the fruity pebbles drink!

• Henry’s - a little more wild, but super fun. Walk all the way up to the roof deck!