When you are looking for a Charleston SC fine dining restaurant for a special occasion, check out our downtown Charleston restaurants whose themes range from local flare to fine dining. We offer exclusive restaurants for fine dining in Charleston, SC to host your special event.
A.W. Shucks
Shuck’s offers delicious shrimp, scallop, crab, and oyster dishes, prepared just about any way you like…the fresh fish specials are cause for a major taste bud celebration…and the top-secret recipe for our legendary Lowcountry Seafood Casserole brings locals from miles around!
35 Market Street, Charleston SC 29401
The Banana Cabana
Casual, relaxing fun. Enjoy Salads, Sandwiches, Burgers, Fabulous Quesadillas, Savory Seafood, and a cool, refreshing drink while overlooking the ocean. The best bites on ‘Da Front Beach!
1130 Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms SC 29451
Ben & Jerry's
We are here to give you a great little vacation, a bit of self-indulgence, and joy for the belly and soul. We love concocting outrageous phrases like "toute-frooozen" as much as we love creating new ways to astound and amaze your tastebuds!
96 N. Market Street, Charleston SC and 1109 Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms SC
BLU Restaurant & Bar
Set alongside the beach at the Folly Beach Holiday Inn, BLU combines indoor and outdoor seating with food as pure as the view. Enjoy fresh local seafood showcasing the finest in contemporary coastal cuisine as well as an eclectic assortment of small plates perfect for sharing.
1 Center Street Folly Beach, SC 29439
Caviar & Bananas
The Caviar & Bananas experience is filled with a love of best-of-breed products, sourced locally and from around the globe. Our gourmet market and café is designed to indulge and gratify the five senses with all things gourmet. Bring an appetite. Bring a friend. Bon appetite.
51 George Street, Charleston SC 29401
Charleston Crab House
Proud to be locally owned and operated since 1991, The Charleston Crab House features “Fresh Southern Seafood.” Enjoy our famous She Crab Soup, Lump Crab Cakes, Steamed Crabs, Seafood Platters, Pastas and much more. The Charleston location is Charleston’s only restaurant on the Intracoastal Waterway with dockside dining. Come visit Charleston Crab House where "It’s Fun to be Crabby!"
145 Wappoo Creek Drive, 41 S. Market Street, Hwy 17 North
Centre Pointe Bar & Grill
It's a local place, owned by local boys, staffed by local people. They know that a beer should be served ice cold in a frosted glass, not a plastic cup. A burger should be cooked just the way you like it. Service should be prompt and courteous. And like Ronald Reagan, they know to hire great people to run the establishment.
4950 Centre Pointe Drive, North Charleston, SC Phone: (843) 529-9507
Circa 1886
Nestled in the gardens behind the Wentworth Mansion in downtown Charleston, Circa 1886 offers a true Charleston fine dining experience in a unique and intimate atmosphere. Our exquisite menu, original carriage house ambiance and professional service provide the perfect setting for any occasion including Charleston weddings, bridal luncheons, corporate meetings and private parties.
149 Wentworth Street, Charleston, SC 29401 Phone: (843) 853-7828
Cupcake
Lets face it, cupcakes make us happy. Theres just something about those miniature cakes that are more than just dessert. They are a personal portion of happiness. At Cupcake, we have over 30 different amazing flavors to satisfy the sweet tooth in all of us. Now you can have your cake and eat it too!
433 King Street, Charleston, SC Phone: (843) 853-8181
The Griffon
Your authentic English pub in the heart of downtown! Catch the game on TV or throw darts with friends. Whether you're sitting down for a drink, or meeting mates at the bar, the Griffon is the pub that takes you back to the old country!
18 Vendue Range, Charleston, SC 29401 Phone: (843) 723-1700
High Cotton
Our menu is hearty and southern, featuring regional favorites, steaks, game and fresh seafood – all prepared with the famous Maverick artistry. We’re also known for our award-winning wine selection and irresistible desserts. And don’t miss the High Cotton bar, one of the area’s most popular watering holes.
199 East Bay Street, Charleston SC 29401
Hyman's Seafood Company
Hyman's Seafood-- named "Most Popular Restaurant" by Southern Living Magazine for nine years in a row! There has been 118 years of customer service in these buildings and they are proud of it. If you happen to see Eli, Brad, Mother Phyllis, Maier Hyman, Rita, Rusty or Phyllis Doobrow tell them hello.
213 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC 29401
J. Paulz
Unique ambiance in a smoke-free environment has finally arrived to Charleston. The big-city flavor of J. Paul'z, has already gotten the attention of many and is yet to be discovered by others, who never imagined that such a different, upscale experience could be found on Maybank Highway. Be sure to stop in!
1739 Maybank Hwy, James Island, SC Phone: (843) 795-6995
The Library at Vendue Inn
Both hotel guests and locals savor the elegance and sophistication in this decidedly Lowcountry restaurant. The Library has been a traditional haunt of residents and visitors to Charleston's Historic District. This historic dining spot has entered a new era, the kitchen is led by Chef Sara Cater, whose menu features traditional yet approachable Lowcountry cuisine.
19 Vendue Range, Charleston SC 29401
Maggie Moos
MaggieMoo's award-winning ice cream starts with the finest ingredients to make super premium ice cream fresh in the Treatery every day. By making our ice cream on premises, there is no "distribution stress" or ice crystal formulation. We are the only national retail chain to win five Blue Ribbon Awards from the National Ice Cream Retailer's Association: Vanilla, Vanilla Bean, Chocolate, Dark Chocolate, and Strawberry.
We offer a memorable experience to our guests! We hand-fold your favorite nuts, candy or fruit into our ice cream, right in front of you! We make much more than ice cream, we offer smoothies, milkshakes, cakes, treats and more. And, Maggie often stops by to say hello to her fans and make sure everything is running to her satisfaction.
159 Church Street, Charleston, SC 29401
Moe's Southwest Grill
Moe's Southwest Grill has two great locations to suite your needs: downtown on King Street and in Mount Pleasant on Houston-Northcutt Boulevard. Stop in for the freshest, best tasting burritos, quesadillas and more!
381 King Street, Charleston SC 29401
Morgan Creek Grill
Serving the Charleston Area since July of 2002, Morgan Creek Grill offers beautiful views of the intracoastal. Enjoy beautiful sunsets, dinner and live music on The Upper Deck every Friday and Saturday. Accessible by car and boat, docking is available at The Isle of Palms Marina.
80 41st Ave, Isle of Palms, SC 29455
Oak Steakhouse
"A 150-year old former bank has been transformed into a three-level stunner, Oak Steakhouse." - Bon Appetit, January 2006. Chef Brett McKees refined Italian steakhouse has reinvigorated Charlestons dining scene. We invite you to enjoy our historical setting on elite Broad Street, our Prime, wood-fired beef, and our superior service and genteel hospitality.
17 Broad Street, Charleston SC, 29401 Phone: (843) 722-4220
O'Brion's Irish Pub & Grille
Obrion's Pub on James Island plays host to acoustic duos or full bands, several nights a week. The Irish Pub also has a Trivia Night and an All-U-Can-Eat Wing Night on Mondays. If you’re a sports fan, HDTV's line the walls. You'll have no trouble watching your favorite sporting events any night of the week.
For those who like to "post up" at the bar or, for those who prefer to sit down for a meal and a beer, O'Brion's has "got you covered". The indoor bar and restaurant at O'Brion's is non -smoking. If you do smoke, they offer outdoor seating equipped with outdoor audio, several cocktail tables, and a flat screen TV.
520 Folly Rd. Ste. A, Charleston, SC 29412
Rooftop Bar & Restaurant
The Rooftop Bar & Restaurant offers perhaps the finest harbor view of any Charleston restaurant, as well as dramatic views within the historic district. Have a cocktail and take in the sweeping vista of Charleston that includes Waterfront Park, the Cooper River Bridges and Fort Sumter.
19 Vendue Range, Charleston SC 29401
Seels on Sullivan's Fish Camp and Bar
A locally-owned beach restaurant and bar located right in the thick of things on Middle Street. Serving a full menu of seafood, po' boys, platters, and bar fare, plus cocktails, and a mix of lagers, ales, and high-gravity beers. Tourists and islanders party here on weekends.
2213-B Middle St., Sullivan's Island, South Carolina 29482
Shem Creek Bar & Grill
Savor the freshest seafood available - everything from Fried Shrimp to Seafood Stuffed Flounder to a "Shem Pot" brimming with Steamed Shrimp, Oysters, Clams, Mussels, and Lobster. Enjoy some of "Big Als" Freshly shucked Oysters at the only Waterfront Oyster Bar in town.
508 Mill Street, Mount Pleasant SC 29464
Tommy Condon's
Have you ever been in an authentic Irish pub and restaurant? Well, tucked away on Church Street, just a half block off Charleston's historic market, you will find Tommy Condon's, a pub that will delight your soul. At Tommy's you will very likely happen upon a bit of frolic, friendly conversation, laughter and song.
160 Church Street, Charleston SC 29401
Tristan
We see the world a little differently here at Tristan. We have a passion for distinctive ingredients - whether they come from exotic places or in farm fresh baskets from nearby Johns Island. We invite you to drop in any time - for a quick drink, a meal, or an occasion you want to savor for decades to come.
55 South Market Street
Virginia's on King
Virginia's on King is a collection of family recipes and Southern cooking traditions, from the creators of 39 Rue de Jean, Coast and Good Food Catering. We look forward to having you as our guest.
412 King Street, Charleston, SC
Wild Wing Cafe
We have three great locations in the Charleston area... Mount Pleasant, Downtown on the Market, and North Charleston. We have the best hot wings and coldest beer.
36 N. Market Street, Charleston, SC 29401 Phone: (843) 722-WING (9464)
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