Downtown Charleston Restaurants - Peninsula

daniel island    mt. pleasant    folly beach    goose creek
isle of palms    sullivans island    john's island
james island    kiawah/seabrook    north charleston
summerville  west ashley   moncks corner   edisto beach

Dining in Downtown Charleston can be an experience you will never forget. The Holy City offers so many fabulous restaurants to choose from. Lowcountry Cuisine tops the list of what visitors are looking for. Our directory offers a look at several recommendations and reviews to help you find exactly the right entree during your stay in Charleston.

american/eclectic    asian    barbeque    cafe/deli
coffee, teas & deserts    french    greek/mediterranean
irish    italian    lowcountry    mexican    pizza
seafood    tapas    upscale/southern

american/eclectic

Blind Tiger Pub 38 Broad Street, Charleston, SC (843) 577-0088 Sandwiches, wraps, soups. Mon.-Sat, 11 a.m.-l0 p.m., Sun., 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Brunch served Sat. and Sun. until 5 p.m.

California Dreaming 1 Ashley Pointe Dr. 766-1644. Sit beside the Ashley River and enjoy an unmatched view of the Charleston Harbor in the only restaurant in Charleston where every table has an excellent waterfront view. Serving Prime Rib, Broiled Steaks and Seafood, Signature Salads, Baby Back Ribs, Sandwiches and Burgers. Great water views. If you are a boater, take the family to California Dreaming for a lunch or dinner. A dock is available to tie off the boat during your meal, just be careful at low tide, your boat will be sitting in the mud. Sun.-Thu.11 a.m.-l0 p.m., Fri.-Sat. till 11 p.m.

Charleston Beer Works 468 King St. 577-5885. Soups, salads, sandwiches, pasta, burgers. 20 microbrews on tap. 100 bottled beer varieties. Mon.-Fri., 5 p.m.-l a.m., Sat./Sun., 11:30a.m.-1 a.m

Cordavi Cordavi specializes in new American cusine. The menu is arranged seasonally, utilitizing the best that nature has to offer with the freshest ingredients available on the market each day. Cordavi wants the presentation to be spectacular, the meat succulent and tender and all the offerings seasoned to perfection. Dining hours are Mon-Thurs 5:30-10pm. Fri & Sat until 10:30pm. Dress is casual to dressy. Reservations are recommended., 14 Market St. 843.577.0090

Cru Cafe on Pinckney Street Enjoy chinese chicken salad, butter lettuce salad, fried calamari, steaks, pasta, macaroni, risotto. Lunch Tues-Sun 11am-4pm. Dinner Tues-Thur 5-10pm., Fri and Sat 5-11pm. 18 Pinckney Street, (843) 534-2434

Cumberland's Salads, sandwiches, catfish strips, burgers. Mon-Sun 11am-10:30pm 301 King Street, (843) 577-9469

Fig Neighborhood Bistro. Menu changes daily using fresh lowcountry resources. Dinner Mon-Thur 6-11pm, Fri and Sat 6pm-midnight, 232 Meeting Street, (843) 805-5900

Harbourview Restaurant and Lounge Overlooking the Ashley River, harbor and downtown Charleston. Located on top of the Holiday Inn Riverview. Breakfast and Lunch buffets. Dinner from the menu. 6:30am-10pm, 301 Savannah Hwy., (843) 556-7100

Joseph's Restaurant Beignets, omelets, french toast, po' boys, no carb salads, sandwiches. Courtyard dining available Mon-Sat 8-11am, 11:30am-3pm and Sun 9am-2pm, 129 Meeting Street, (843) 958-8500

Kickin' Chicken Chicken intensive menu. Sandwiches, wraps and salads. 337 King Street, (843) 805-5020

King Street Grille Spinach dip, nachos, wings, salads, panini, sandwiches, burgers, stuffed filet mignon, pasta. Daily 11am-11pm, 304 King Street, (843) 723-KING

Majestic Grill Omelets, wraps, crepes, sandwiches, chicken, steak, pot stickers, shrimp rolls. Mon-Sat 8am-9pm, Sun 9am-6pm 345 King Street, (843) 577-0091

Palmetto Cafe Lobster club, burgers, crab soup, serving breakfast and lunch Mon-Sat 6:30am-3pm, Sunday Brunch Buffet 6:30am-3pm, 205 Meeting Street (843) 722-4900

Pavilion Rooftop Bar Your trip to Charleston is not complete without having Lunch or Dinner at the Market Pavilion Hotel Rooftop Bar - sophisticated appetizers and sandwiches with a harbor view. Sun-Thur 11:30am-11pm, Fri and Sat 11:30am-1am. 225 East Bay St., (843) 723-0500

Rooftop Bar and Grill Salads, soups, wraps, sandwiches. Harbor and city views. Open daily at 11:30am, 23 Vendue Range, (843) 414-2341.

Sermet's Corner Soups, salads, artichoke torta, salmon, butternut squash, mashed potatoes. Vegetarian and vegan items. Daily 11am-3pm Sun-Thur 5-10pm, Fri and Sat 5-11pm, 276 King Street, (843) 853-7775

Southend Brewery & Smokehouse Pasta, wood-oven pizza, fish, house smoked ribs, chicken and sausage, Sun-Thur 11:30am-10pm, Fri & Sat 11:30am-11pm, 161 E. Bay Street, (843) 853-4677

T-Bonz Gill and Grill Steaks, burgers, salads, ribs, home-brewed beer. Sun.-Thu., a.m.-11 p.m., Fri./Sat., 11a.m.-midnight. 80 N. Market St. (843) 577-2511 and 1028 Johnnie Dodds Blvd, Mt. P. 971-7777 and 1687 Old Towne Rd., (843) 556-2478

Terrace on Marion Square Come to the Terrace on Marion Square for great food and amazing views! Overlooking historic downtown Charleston and beautiful Marion Square Park. 145 Calhoun St., Chas., 937-0314. Crab dip, fish, steak, wings, pizza, barbecue, soup, pasta. Tues.-Thu., 4 p.m.-l0 p.m., Fri., 4 p.m.-midnight, Sat., 11' a.m.-midnight, Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

Toucan Reef The BEST VIEW of Charleston Harbor - whether you want a quick, upbeat lunch or, a romantic atmosphere for dinner. International specialties. Seafood, shrimp & grits, shepherd's pie, steak, Portuguese fish stew, salads, soups, wraps. 360 Concord St., 853-5752.Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun. buffet brunch,11a.m.-5p.m.

Tropical Toast Located in historic downtown Charleston, Tropical Toast is your solution for a relaxing breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Bring your family and friends and enjoy a carefree atmosphere while dining from our tropical menu. Our goal is to bring you a taste of the islands as you enjoy the already enchanting lifestyle of the Lowcountry. 701 East Bay Street (843) 727-0163

Vickery's Bar & Grill Cuban sandwich, black beans & rice, fried Cajun popcorn.Reservations for 6 & up.15 Beaufain St. 577-5300, 1313 Shrimpboat Lane. 884-4440. Daily 11:30 a.m.-l a.m., Sun brunch 11 a.m.3 p.m.

Wild Wing Cafe All locations featuring 33 flavors of wings. Call for hours of operation. (843) 722-9464