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Dukes Bar-B-QueSee Dukes Bar-B-Que Video ($)
(69 ratings)

1298 Whitman St Map It!
Orangeburg, SC 29115
(803) 534-2916
  • Hash
4.5 out of 5
69 ratings
Early Bird DinerSee Early Bird Diner Video ($$)
(1219 ratings)

1644 Savannah Hwy Map It!
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 277-2353
www.earlybirddiner.com
  • 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
1219 ratings
since 2008
FIGSee FIG Video ($$$)
(1494 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
1494 ratings
Glass OnionSee Glass Onion Video ($$)
(683 ratings)

1219 Savannah Hwy Map It!
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 225-1717
ilovetheglassonion.com
  • 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
4.5 out of 5
683 ratings
"funky casual environment"; use local fresh ingredients
Grits and Groceries ($$)
(63 ratings)

2440 Due W Hwy Map It!
Belton, SC 29627
(864) 296-3316
www.gritsandgroceries.com
  • Apple Fried Pie
    pastry w/ apple pie filling, deep-fried, rolled in cinnamon-sugar mix; served w/ housemade cinnamon-flavored French egg custard
4.5 out of 5
63 ratings
#3 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Fried Food); old country store in a cozy historic building; husband-and-wife team who used to work at at Emeril Lagasse's preeminent French Quarter restaurant, Nola
MagnoliasSee Magnolias Video ($$$)
(2889 ratings)

185 E Bay St Map It!
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 577-7771
magnoliascharleston.com
  • Pimento Cheese with Flatbread
    appetizer; "Southern caviar"; looks good
4.5 out of 5
2889 ratings
Peninsula GrillSee Peninsula Grill Video ($$$$)
(606 ratings)

112 N Market St Map It!
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 723-0700
www.peninsulagrill.com
  • The Ultimate Coconut Cake
    top seller; w/ coconut anglaise & strawberries, topped w/ cream cheese frosting & toasted coconut; "I dream about this cake!" -Maneet Chauhan
4.5 out of 5
606 ratings
est. 1997; fine dining restaurant serving elevated Southern fare
Stono Market and Tomato Shed Cafe ($$)
(229 ratings)

842 Main Rd Map It!
Johns Island, SC 29455
(843) 559-9999
stonofarmmarket.com
As Seen On:
Cheap Eats, Episode: "Charleston"
  • Crab Cake Sandwich
    award winning dish; crab meat, bell pepper, onion & seasoning, w/ tartar sauce, lettuce, tomato, on a bun; served w/ tomato pie side dish; looks good!
4.5 out of 5
229 ratings
est. 1987; began as family owned farm, now also farmer's market & cafe known for organic produce & lunch specials, plus local baked goods
Sunrise Bistro ($)
(251 ratings)

1797 Main Rd Map It!
Charleston, SC 29455
(843) 718-1858
www.sunrise-bistro.com
As Seen On:
Cheap Eats, Episode: "Charleston"
  • Grits Bowl
    scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, ham, cheese, onions, peppers & tomatoes over grits w/ toast; "do yourself a favor!" -Ali Khan
4.5 out of 5
251 ratings
est. 2009; 3 locations; comfort food cafe serving a diverse homemade menu
Big Billys Burger Joint ($$)
(400 ratings)

5070 International Blvd Map It!
North Charleston, SC 29418
(843) 747-4949
bigbillysburgerjoint.com
As Seen On:
Man v. Food, Episode: "Charleston, SC"
  • Belt Buster Challenge
    double cheeseburger, grilled cheese, fully loaded nachos, tater tots, milkshake in 20 min; Casey lost
4.0 out of 5
400 ratings
since 2003
Bowens IslandSee Bowens Island Video ($$)
(707 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
707 ratings
opened in 1946; on pier; oysters from local area: fresh; named one of the Top 10 Southern Seafood Dives by Southern Living
Callie's Hot Little Biscuit ($)
(1632 ratings)

476 King St Map It!
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 737-5159
calliesbiscuits.com
  • Cinnamon Biscuit
    buttermilk biscuits made of flour, salted butter, cream cheese, brown sugar, & topped w/ cinnamon sugar; served w/ cinnamon butter; looks good
4.0 out of 5
1632 ratings
started in 2008 as an online food business
Dixie Supply Bakery & Cafe [CLOSED] ($)
(219 ratings)

62 State St Map It!
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 722-5650
  • 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
219 ratings
[CLOSED]; opened in 2007; breakfast & lunch joint; everything made from scratch; mission: "Fine Southern Food for a Reasonable Price." (from its website)
Farmers Shed Restaurant [CLOSED] ($)
(36 ratings)

2514 Augusta Hwy Map It!
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 996-0700
  • Collard Greens
    side dish; boiled-down w/ smoked ham hock, chicken base, pepper & salt; topped w/ hot pepper vinegar; actually looks good
  • Cornbread
    skillet-baked
  • Shrimp and Grits
    topped w/ tasso gravy; served on Fridays only; looks good
4.0 out of 5
36 ratings
[CLOSED]; opened in 1999; family-owned produce market, garden shed & restaurant w/ over 70 years of farming experience; serving Southern comfort food
Fleet Landing Restaurant ($$)
(3151 ratings)

186 Concord St Map It!
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 722-8100
fleetlanding.net
As Seen On:
Cheap Eats, Episode: "Charleston"
  • Stuffed Hush Puppies
    twice fried & filled w/ veloute of lobster, rock shrimp, leeks & corn over Creole tomato sauce, topped w/ chive & fried leek
4.0 out of 5
3151 ratings
opened in 2004; waterfront restaurant known for Southern seafood staples
Fuel Caribbean CantinaSee Fuel Caribbean Cantina Video ($$)
(702 ratings)

211 Rutledge Ave Map It!
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 737-5959
www.fuelcharleston.com
  • 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
4.0 out of 5
702 ratings
1950's gas station-turned-to-restaurant; indoor/outdoor bar, huge patio
Funnelicious [CLOSED] ($)
(39 ratings)

155 Augusta St Map It!
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 631-1527
  • Deep Fried Kool-Aid Balls
    Kool-Aid mixed in to funnel cake battered, formed into balls & deep-fried; "tastes like a summer day"
  • Funnel Cakes
    signature dish; can be ordered normal size or super-sized (fill up a rectangular pizza box)
4.0 out of 5
39 ratings
[CLOSED]; opened in 2011; specialize in carnival-type foods
Golden Brown & Delicious ($$)
(184 ratings)

147 Welborn St Map It!
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 230-9455
eatgbnd.com
  • Smoked Fish Bagel
    cured, smoked mackerel on a house sourdough bagel w/ spread, pickled red onion, boiled egg crumbles & fried capers; looks good
4.0 out of 5
184 ratings
opened in 2016; breakfast & lunch spot w/ an eclectic menu of burgers, Asian favorites, donuts & more
Hominy Grill [CLOSED]See Hominy Grill Video ($$)
(2388 ratings)

207 Rutledge Ave Map It!
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 937-0930
  • 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
2388 ratings
[CLOSED]; #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
HuskSee Husk Video ($$$)
(3225 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
3225 ratings
located in historic downtown Charleston
Jack's Cosmic DogsSee Jack's Cosmic Dogs Video ($)
(387 ratings)

2805 N Hwy 17 Map It!
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 884-7677
www.jackscosmicdogs.com
  • Cosmic Dog
    house blue cheese slaw & house sweet potato mustard; looks good!
  • Blue Galatic Dog
    homemade chili, creamy cheddar cheese, house blue cheese slaw & house sweet potato mustard; looks good
4.0 out of 5
387 ratings
funky throwback to 1950s sci-fi retro theme
Leon's Fine Poultry and Oysters ($$)
(1225 ratings)

698 King St Map It!
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 531-6500
leonsoystershop.com
  • Leon's Big Chicken Platter
    the whole bird w/ choice of 2 large sides; looks good
4.0 out of 5
1225 ratings
opened in 2014; Southern-style seafood restaurant housed in an old body shop
Martha Lou's Kitchen [CLOSED]See Martha Lou's Kitchen Video ($)
(370 ratings)

1068 Morrison Dr Map It!
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 577-9583
  • Fried Chicken
    looks good
  • Okra Stew
    tomato-based; looks good
4.0 out of 5
370 ratings
[CLOSED]; #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
Perfectly Frank's [CLOSED]See Perfectly Frank's Video ($)
(219 ratings)

118 N Main St Map It!
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 871-9730
  • Sweet Tea Marinated Pork Chop Sandwich
    deep-fried pork chop w/ red-eye gravy mayo; looks good
  • The Frank Cuda
    deep-fried Nathan's hot dog w/ homemade chili, cheese sauce, fried applewood-smoked bacon bits, blue cheese coleslaw, crispy onions; named after owner's dad; looks good
4.0 out of 5
219 ratings
[CLOSED]; Perry Cuda (owner) is a former football star at Alabama, injured and came back home to open hot dog joint
Poe's Tavern ($$)
(1177 ratings)

2210 Middle St Map It!
Sullivan's Island, SC 29482
(843) 883-0083
www.poestavern.com
  • "The Horseshoe" (Burger)
    quarter-pound burger topped w/ hand-cut fries & smothered w/ homemade chili & scallions
4.0 out of 5
1177 ratings
#49 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); located 2 blks from beach; named in honor of Edgar Allan Poe...entire restaurant is a shrine to Poe (even the burgers are named after his literary works)
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