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Charleston, SC

   (14 restaurants)    
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Early Bird Diner: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Early Bird DinerSee Early Bird Diner Video ($$)
(757 ratings)

1644 Savannah Hwy Map It!
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 277-2353
www.earlybirddiner.com
As Seen On:
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Multitaskers"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Primetime Pork"
  • Chicken and Waffles
    w/ honey mustard & syrup drizzle
  • Fried Pork Chop
    top seller; topped w/ homemade pepper jelly; looks good
 4.5 out of 5
757 ratings		 since 2008
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FIG: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
FIGSee FIG Video ($$$)
(974 ratings)

232 Meeting St Map It!
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 805-5900
www.eatatfig.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Sauced"
  • Hanger Steak w/ Agrodolce Sauce
    looks good
 4.5 out of 5
974 ratings
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Magnolias: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
MagnoliasSee Magnolias Video ($$$)
(1606 ratings)

185 E Bay St Map It!
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 577-7771
https://magnoliascharlest...
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Regional Favorites"
  • Pimento Cheese with Flatbread
    appetizer; "Southern caviar"; looks good
 4.5 out of 5
1606 ratings
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Tattooed Moose: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Tattooed MooseSee Tattooed Moose Video ($$)
(797 ratings)

1137 Morrison Dr Map It!
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 277-2990
tattooedmoose.com
As Seen On:
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Late Night Legends"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Meat Madness"
  • Duck Club
    sandwich of pulled duck mixed w/ deep-fried & chopped duck skin, served w/ bacon, cheddar cheese, garlic aioli and served on Hawaiian bread; looks good
  • Lucky #1
    sandwich w/ homemade braised pork belly & 7-day-fermented homemade kimchi, crispy onions; looks good
 4.5 out of 5
797 ratings		 opened in 2010; taxidermied animals all over the place; college atmosphere (they give you Sharpies to write on the tables); Other Recipes: Duck Confit
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Bowens Island: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Bowens IslandSee Bowens Island Video ($$)
(369 ratings)

1870 Bowens Island Rd Map It!
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 795-2757
www.bowensislandrestauran...
As Seen On:
Man v. Food, Episode: "Charleston"
  • Frogmore Stew
    Seafood boil (oysters, shrimp) w/ sausage and corn
  • Oysters
 4.0 out of 5
369 ratings		 opened in 1946; on pier; oysters from local area: fresh; named one of the Top 10 Southern Seafood Dives by Southern Living
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Dixie Supply Bakery & Cafe: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Dixie Supply Bakery & Cafe (CLOSED) ($)
(213 ratings)

62 State St Map It!
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 722-5650
As Seen On:
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Coast to Coast Chow"
  • Shrimp B.L.T.
    pan-fried shrimp, fried-green tomatoes, bacon & lettuce; looks good
  • State Street Biscuit
    all natural chicken fried chicken on homemade biscuit and topped w/ provolone cheese & sausage gravy
 4.0 out of 5
213 ratings		 CLOSED; opened in 2007; breakfast & lunch joint; everything made from scratch; mission: "Fine Southern Food for a Reasonable Price." (from its website)
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Glass Onion: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Glass OnionSee Glass Onion Video ($$)
(357 ratings)

1219 Savannah Hwy Map It!
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 225-1717
ilovetheglassonion.com
As Seen On:
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Crazy for Chicken"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Long Standing Legacies"
  • Crispy Chicken Leg
    cooked confit-style; served on mashed potatoes & collard greens & topped w/ sweet pepper relish; "that's dynamite!"-Guy Fieri; looks good
  • Smoked Pork Loin Po' Boy
    sliced smoked pork loin w/ bread-and-butter pickle relish, tomatoes, lettuce & "creole-aise" spread (creole-mustard-mayo) served on Leidenheimer french bread
 4.0 out of 5
357 ratings		 "funky casual environment"; use local fresh ingredients
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Hominy Grill: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Hominy GrillSee Hominy Grill Video ($$)
(2149 ratings)

207 Rutledge Ave Map It!
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 937-0930
hominygrill.com
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 101-81"
America's Best, Episode: "American Classics"
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Chocolate"
Man v. Food, Episode: "Charleston"
Sausage Paradise
  • Big Nasty
    biscuit w/ fried chicken breast, cheddar and sausage gravy; looks good; biscuit w/ fried chicken breast, cheddar and sausage gravy; looks good
  • Shrimp & Grits
    signature dish; signature dish; signature dish
  • Chocolate Pudding
 4.0 out of 5
2149 ratings		 #87 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown);
#8 (America's Best: American Classics); opened in 1996; outdoor seating available; in historic Charleston; country-style institution; Other Recipes: Sausage Gravy
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Husk: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
HuskSee Husk Video ($$$)
(2076 ratings)

76 Queen St Map It!
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 577-2500
www.huskrestaurant.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Smoky"
  • Smoky Bacon Cornbread
    cooked in iron skillet in wood-fired oven; bacon from Benton's farm in TN
 4.0 out of 5
2076 ratings		 located in historic downtown Charleston
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Martha Lou's Kitchen: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Martha Lou's KitchenSee Martha Lou's Kitchen Video ($)
(311 ratings)

1068 Morrison Dr Map It!
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 577-9583
marthalouskitchen.com
As Seen On:
101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 80-61"
Soul Food ParadiseTop 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Fried Chicken"
  • Fried Chicken
    looks good
  • Okra Stew
    tomato-based; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
311 ratings		 #1 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Fried Chicken); #70 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); opened in 1983; legendary known for its soul food in pink house
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Bessinger's BBQ: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Bessinger's BBQSee Bessinger's BBQ Video ($$)
(182 ratings)

1602 Savannah Hwy Map It!
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 556-1354
www.bessingersbbq.com
As Seen On:
Man v. Food (New), Episode: "Charleston, SC"
  • Colossal Joe Sandwich
    half-pound pulled pork, NC-style slaw, Texas brisket, signature mustard BBQ sauce; looks good
 3.5 out of 5
182 ratings		 since 1939; known for their signature mustard-based BBQ sauce which you can purchase bottled
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Fuel Caribbean Cantina: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Fuel Caribbean CantinaSee Fuel Caribbean Cantina Video ($$)
(413 ratings)

211 Rutledge Ave Map It!
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 737-5959
www.fuelcharleston.com
As Seen On:
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Old Faves, New Craves"
  • Braised Pork Tacos
    pulled pork, green chili aioli, sweet onion relish, and green slaw; served w/ tortilla taco shells
  • Jerk Chicken Sandwich
    36-ingredient marinated chicken w/ apple wood smoked bacon, fresh grilled pineapple, lettuce, tomato & cilantro mojo; looks good
 3.5 out of 5
413 ratings		 1950's gas station-turned-to-restaurant; indoor/outdoor bar, huge patio
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Savannah's Candy Kitchen: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Savannah's Candy KitchenSee Savannah's Candy Kitchen Video ($$)
(51 ratings)

32 N Market St Map It!
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 723-4626
www.savannahcandy.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "On a Stick"
  • Caramel Apple
 3.5 out of 5
51 ratings		 formerly Charleston's Candy Kitchen
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Bushido: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
BushidoSee Bushido Video ($$)
(126 ratings)

1975 Magwood Dr Map It!
Charleston, SC 29414
(843) 573-2440
www.bushidojapaneserestau...
As Seen On:
Man v. Food, Episode: "Charleston"
  • Spicy Tuna Hand Roll Challenge
    challenge: eat 10-increasingly hot levels of sushi; Adam won
 3.0 out of 5
126 ratings
Charleston, SC   (14 restaurants)    
 Nearby Cities:
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  • Sullivan's Island, SC (1) - 6 mi.
  • North Charleston, SC (1) - 6 mi.
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