TravelCharleston, SCOysters, breweries, and Southern charm.Updated Mar 23, 202615 placesDownload PDFListMapAll 15 Verified 15 Must Go 7 Activities 1 Bars 2 Breweries 4 Coffee 3 Restaurants 5Showing 15 of 15 recommendations Must Go167 Raw Oyster BarDined here solo at the bar, the service and food were incredible.Restaurants193 King St, Charleston, SC 29401167rawoysterbar.com (opens in a new tab)@167_raw (opens in a new tab)Open in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)Angel Oak TreeLarge tree south of town, you don't need tickets to go despite what the internet says. Parking on a dirt road near the venue.Activities3688 Angel Oak Rd, Johns Island, SC 29455charleston-sc.gov/153/Angel-Oak (opens in a new tab)Open in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)Edmunds OastWe ended up here a few times on the trip. Great service and cool location.Breweries1505 King St, Charleston, SC 29405edmundsoast.com/brewing-co (opens in a new tab)@eobrewing (opens in a new tab)Open in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)Estuary Beans & BarleyAwesome location with wifi, coffee, and beer.Breweries3538 Meek's Farm Rd, Johns Island, SC 29455estuaryco.com (opens in a new tab)@estuarybrewingco (opens in a new tab)Open in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)Holey City BagelsBest bagel we found in Chucktown, cute inside. Had an everything with a Coke. Splendid.Restaurants43 Cannon St, Charleston, SC 29403holeycitybagels.com (opens in a new tab)@holeycitybagels (opens in a new tab)Open in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)Leon's Fine Poultry and Oyster ShopDimly lit, sat at the bar, food was incredible.Restaurants698 King St, Charleston, SC 29403leonsoystershop.com (opens in a new tab)@leonsoystershop (opens in a new tab)Open in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)Second State CoffeeMy favorite coffee in Charleston, great service and an amazing latte.Coffee70 Beaufain St, Charleston, SC 29401secondstatecoffee.com (opens in a new tab)@secondstatecoffee (opens in a new tab)Open in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)More recommendationsBlind Tiger PubDive bar near King Street, great to cool your heels.Bars36 Broad St, Charleston, SC 29401blindtigerchs.com (opens in a new tab)@blindtigerpubchs (opens in a new tab)Open in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)Frothy BeardTypical brewery vibe, great service.Breweries1401 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, Charleston, SC 29407frothybeard.com (opens in a new tab)@frothybeardbrewing (opens in a new tab)Open in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)Heavy's BurgerGreat smash burger and cool setting.Restaurants1137 Morrison Dr, Charleston, SC 29403heavysbarburger.com (opens in a new tab)@heavysbarburger (opens in a new tab)Open in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)Home Team BBQWas our first stop after landing, due to having later hours. Honestly pretty surprised at how good the food was and the Long Island was killer. Multiple locations around the city, we went to this one.Restaurants1205 Ashley River Rd, Charleston, SC 29407hometeambbq.com (opens in a new tab)@hometeambbq (opens in a new tab)Open in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)Mercantile & MashStopped in to do some work (free wifi) and have a coffee. Great place to kill a few hours.Coffee701 East Bay St, Charleston, SC 29403mercandmash.com (opens in a new tab)@mercantileandmash (opens in a new tab)Open in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)Muddy Waters Coffee BarNot my favorite coffee, but if you're in the area and need a pick me up, worth going.Coffee1739 Maybank Hwy, Charleston, SC 29412muddywaterscoffee.com (opens in a new tab)@muddywaterscoffee (opens in a new tab)Open in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)Rusty Bull Brewing CoHonestly, we just ended up here because they were open. Great service in garage setting.Breweries3005 W Montague Ave, North Charleston, SC 29418rustybullbrewing.com (opens in a new tab)@rustybullbeer (opens in a new tab)Open in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)Saltwater CowboysLarge outdoor bar/restaurant/venue with views of the water. Good drinks. Didn't eat, but the food looked like upscale bar food.Bars130 Mill St, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464saltwater-cowboys.com (opens in a new tab)@saltcowboys (opens in a new tab)Open in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)Places I want to trySuggestions I haven’t tried yet—not recommendations.EditBodega CHSbreakfast sandwichesRestaurants · via Instagram23 Ann Street, Charleston, SC 29403eatdrinkbodega.com (opens in a new tab)@eatdrinkbodega (opens in a new tab)Open in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)Chubby FishRestaurants · via Instagram252 Coming Street, Charleston, SC 29403chubbyfishcharleston.com (opens in a new tab)@chubbyfishchs (opens in a new tab)Open in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)Folly BeachAttractions · via InstagramFolly Beachvisitfolly.com (opens in a new tab)@visitfb (opens in a new tab)Instagram Location (opens in a new tab)Open in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)Harken CafeRestaurants · via Instagram62 Queen Street, Charleston, SC 29401harkencafe.com (opens in a new tab)@theharkencafe (opens in a new tab)Open in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)Hotel RichemontHotels · via Instagram292 King Street, Charleston, SC 29401richemonthotel.com (opens in a new tab)@hotelrichemont (opens in a new tab)Open in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)Island Cabana BarBars · via InstagramIsland Cabana Barislandcabanabarchs.com (opens in a new tab)@islandcabanachs (opens in a new tab)Open in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)Post Houseespresso martinis and crab cannolisRestaurants · via InstagramVenning Street, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464theposthouseinn.com (opens in a new tab)@posthouseinn (opens in a new tab)Open in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)Rodney Scott's BBQRestaurants · via Instagram1011 King Street, Charleston, SC 29403rodneyscottsbbq.com (opens in a new tab)@rodneyscottsbbq (opens in a new tab)Open in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)The Obstinate DaughterPasta vodka and pizzaaRestaurants · via Instagram2063 Middle Street, Sullivan's Island, SC 29482theobstinatedaughter.com (opens in a new tab)@theobstinatedaughter (opens in a new tab)Open in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)
167 Raw Oyster BarDined here solo at the bar, the service and food were incredible.Restaurants193 King St, Charleston, SC 29401167rawoysterbar.com (opens in a new tab)@167_raw (opens in a new tab)Open in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)
Angel Oak TreeLarge tree south of town, you don't need tickets to go despite what the internet says. Parking on a dirt road near the venue.Activities3688 Angel Oak Rd, Johns Island, SC 29455charleston-sc.gov/153/Angel-Oak (opens in a new tab)Open in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)
Edmunds OastWe ended up here a few times on the trip. Great service and cool location.Breweries1505 King St, Charleston, SC 29405edmundsoast.com/brewing-co (opens in a new tab)@eobrewing (opens in a new tab)Open in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)
Estuary Beans & BarleyAwesome location with wifi, coffee, and beer.Breweries3538 Meek's Farm Rd, Johns Island, SC 29455estuaryco.com (opens in a new tab)@estuarybrewingco (opens in a new tab)Open in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)
Holey City BagelsBest bagel we found in Chucktown, cute inside. Had an everything with a Coke. Splendid.Restaurants43 Cannon St, Charleston, SC 29403holeycitybagels.com (opens in a new tab)@holeycitybagels (opens in a new tab)Open in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)
Leon's Fine Poultry and Oyster ShopDimly lit, sat at the bar, food was incredible.Restaurants698 King St, Charleston, SC 29403leonsoystershop.com (opens in a new tab)@leonsoystershop (opens in a new tab)Open in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)
Second State CoffeeMy favorite coffee in Charleston, great service and an amazing latte.Coffee70 Beaufain St, Charleston, SC 29401secondstatecoffee.com (opens in a new tab)@secondstatecoffee (opens in a new tab)Open in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)
Blind Tiger PubDive bar near King Street, great to cool your heels.Bars36 Broad St, Charleston, SC 29401blindtigerchs.com (opens in a new tab)@blindtigerpubchs (opens in a new tab)Open in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)
Frothy BeardTypical brewery vibe, great service.Breweries1401 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, Charleston, SC 29407frothybeard.com (opens in a new tab)@frothybeardbrewing (opens in a new tab)Open in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)
Heavy's BurgerGreat smash burger and cool setting.Restaurants1137 Morrison Dr, Charleston, SC 29403heavysbarburger.com (opens in a new tab)@heavysbarburger (opens in a new tab)Open in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)
Home Team BBQWas our first stop after landing, due to having later hours. Honestly pretty surprised at how good the food was and the Long Island was killer. Multiple locations around the city, we went to this one.Restaurants1205 Ashley River Rd, Charleston, SC 29407hometeambbq.com (opens in a new tab)@hometeambbq (opens in a new tab)Open in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)
Mercantile & MashStopped in to do some work (free wifi) and have a coffee. Great place to kill a few hours.Coffee701 East Bay St, Charleston, SC 29403mercandmash.com (opens in a new tab)@mercantileandmash (opens in a new tab)Open in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)
Muddy Waters Coffee BarNot my favorite coffee, but if you're in the area and need a pick me up, worth going.Coffee1739 Maybank Hwy, Charleston, SC 29412muddywaterscoffee.com (opens in a new tab)@muddywaterscoffee (opens in a new tab)Open in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)
Rusty Bull Brewing CoHonestly, we just ended up here because they were open. Great service in garage setting.Breweries3005 W Montague Ave, North Charleston, SC 29418rustybullbrewing.com (opens in a new tab)@rustybullbeer (opens in a new tab)Open in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)
Saltwater CowboysLarge outdoor bar/restaurant/venue with views of the water. Good drinks. Didn't eat, but the food looked like upscale bar food.Bars130 Mill St, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464saltwater-cowboys.com (opens in a new tab)@saltcowboys (opens in a new tab)Open in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)
Bodega CHSbreakfast sandwichesRestaurants · via Instagram23 Ann Street, Charleston, SC 29403eatdrinkbodega.com (opens in a new tab)@eatdrinkbodega (opens in a new tab)Open in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)
Chubby FishRestaurants · via Instagram252 Coming Street, Charleston, SC 29403chubbyfishcharleston.com (opens in a new tab)@chubbyfishchs (opens in a new tab)Open in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)
Folly BeachAttractions · via InstagramFolly Beachvisitfolly.com (opens in a new tab)@visitfb (opens in a new tab)Instagram Location (opens in a new tab)Open in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)
Harken CafeRestaurants · via Instagram62 Queen Street, Charleston, SC 29401harkencafe.com (opens in a new tab)@theharkencafe (opens in a new tab)Open in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)
Hotel RichemontHotels · via Instagram292 King Street, Charleston, SC 29401richemonthotel.com (opens in a new tab)@hotelrichemont (opens in a new tab)Open in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)
Island Cabana BarBars · via InstagramIsland Cabana Barislandcabanabarchs.com (opens in a new tab)@islandcabanachs (opens in a new tab)Open in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)
Post Houseespresso martinis and crab cannolisRestaurants · via InstagramVenning Street, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464theposthouseinn.com (opens in a new tab)@posthouseinn (opens in a new tab)Open in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)
Rodney Scott's BBQRestaurants · via Instagram1011 King Street, Charleston, SC 29403rodneyscottsbbq.com (opens in a new tab)@rodneyscottsbbq (opens in a new tab)Open in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)
The Obstinate DaughterPasta vodka and pizzaaRestaurants · via Instagram2063 Middle Street, Sullivan's Island, SC 29482theobstinatedaughter.com (opens in a new tab)@theobstinatedaughter (opens in a new tab)Open in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)