Home to some of the best fried chicken in the south. Macaroni and cheese, collard greens, catfish…you name a true southern comfort food and Martha Lou’s will probably have it. [Eater 18 Member]
Inventive cuisine, pre-Prohibition cocktails and a gorgeous space that dates from the early 1800’s make McCrady’s one of the best restaurants that this city has to offer. [Eater 18 Member]
Hominy Grill is about as southern as southern can get. It’s a must stop for tourists and locals alike, which is a rare achievement for a restaurant. [Eater 18 Member]
The menu is driven by what is local and available, and the vegetables tend to be the stars of the plate. [Eater 18 Member]
The menu features local, seasonal specials but the standards like Deviled Eggs, Gumbo and the decadent Fries with Béarnaise are always great choices. [Eater 18 Member]
Chef Craig Deihl's dining room menu is filled with classics like Steak Diane and a Garlic & Herb Rubbed Rack of Lamb. Upstairs is more adventurous with Crispy Pork Belly. [Eater 18 Member]
Infamously blended with bacon (see a full rundown on what this entails), the burger at Sean Brock's Husk in Charleston is a pilgrimage to be made by any burger fanatic.
TBL has a space that's inviting and a menu that's inventive, with dishes like pork neck and veal sweetbreads regularly on the menu. The kampachi crudo is a must-try, as are all the desserts.
A great stop for drinks during happy hour (order the fried oysters, while they're still around) or a place to tuck in for an evening, with "table" entrees made to split between the entire party.
The Macintosh is a favorite for brunch, dinner and their Bacon Happy Hour (named after chef Jeremiah Bacon), where a small, pork-y dish is $5. [Eater 18 Member]
