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Restaurant Restaurants in ascending order What to Get Show / Episode /
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Rating		 Restaurant Notes
Peninsula GrillSee Peninsula Grill Video ($$$$)
(606 ratings)

112 N Market St Map It!
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 723-0700
www.peninsulagrill.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Livin' Large"
  • 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
Perfectly Frank's [CLOSED]See Perfectly Frank's Video ($)
(219 ratings)

118 N Main St Map It!
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 871-9730
As Seen On:
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Small Town Sensations"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Southern Staples"
  • 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
As Seen On:
101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 60-41"
  • "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)
Rodney Scott's BBQ - Charleston ($$)
(1223 ratings)

1011 King St Map It!
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 990-9535
www.yelp.com/biz/rodney-s...
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Southern Charm"
  • Whole Hog Sandwich
    6 oz of pit cooked whole hog, served open face on white bread, topped w/ "Rod's" sauce & crunchy pig skins, plus choice of side
 4.0 out of 5
1223 ratings		 opened in 2017; known for slow-smoked barbecue, Southern stapes & signature sauces & rubs
Savannah's Candy KitchenSee Savannah's Candy Kitchen Video ($$)
(94 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
 4.0 out of 5
94 ratings		 formerly Charleston's Candy Kitchen
Smoky Oak Taproom [CLOSED] ($$)
(262 ratings)

1234 Camp Rd Map It!
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 762-6268
As Seen On:
Cheap Eats, Episode: "Charleston"
  • Pulled Pork & Beans Plate
    smoked pulled pork, sweet baked beans w/ brisket, rice & hash, cornbread, pickle; "crazy good!" -Ali Khan
 4.0 out of 5
262 ratings		 [CLOSED]; est. 2009; known for barbecue & craft brews
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
Sweatman's BBQ ($$)
(148 ratings)

1427 Eutaw Rd Map It!
Holly Hill, SC 29059
(803) 496-1227
www.sweatmansbbq.com
As Seen On:
101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 60-41"
BBQ Paradise 2-Another Rack
  • Pulled Pork
    smoked 12-14 hrs over oak & pecan wood; optional signature mustard/vinegar-based BBQ sauce
  • Hash
    side dish; ham, pork shoulder, onions & spices boiled down to a stew-like mix; served over rice; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
148 ratings		 #60-57 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); since 1977; written up in Southern Living Magazine; visited by Senator Strom Thurmond, Ian McKellan
Tattooed MooseSee Tattooed Moose Video ($$)
(440 ratings)

3328 Maybank Hwy Map It!
Johns Island, SC 29455
(843) 952-7591
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
 4.0 out of 5
440 ratings		 opened in 2010; taxidermied animals all over the place; college atmosphere (they give you Sharpies to write on the tables); moved from Charleston location at airing; Other Recipes: Duck Confit
Wreck of the Richard & Charlene ($$)
(296 ratings)

106 Haddrell St Map It!
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 884-0052
www.wreckrc.com
As Seen On:
Man v. Food, Episode: "Charleston, SC"
  • Combo Platter
    grilled shrimp, scallops, fried oysters & fish of the day
 3.5 out of 5
296 ratings		 seafood dive overlooking Shem Creek; built on the site where a fishing boat (named Richard & Charlene) was tossed by Hurricane Hugo in 1989
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