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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
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
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
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
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)
Rodney Scott's BBQ - Charleston ($$)
(1223 ratings)

1011 King St Map It!
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 990-9535
www.yelp.com/biz/rodney-s...
  • 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
Sweatman's BBQ ($$)
(148 ratings)

1427 Eutaw Rd Map It!
Holly Hill, SC 29059
(803) 496-1227
www.sweatmansbbq.com
  • 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
  • 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
Bessinger's BBQ ($$)
(321 ratings)

1602 Savannah Hwy Map It!
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 556-1354
www.bessingersbbq.com
As Seen On:
Man v. Food, 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
321 ratings
since 1939; known for their signature mustard-based BBQ sauce which you can purchase bottled
Pawleys Front PorchSee Pawleys Front Porch Video ($$)
(614 ratings)

827 Harden St Map It!
Columbia, SC 29205
(803) 771-8001
www.pawleysfrontporch.com
  • Fripp Island Burger
    topped w/ fried-green tomato, salsa and a mash of 5 different cheeses; served on preztel bun; looks good
  • Sullivan Burger
    topped w/ grilled pineapple, jalepeno pepperjack, guacamole on a pretzel bun; looks good
3.5 out of 5
614 ratings
grind their own meat for burgers; 12 types of burgers; served with knife down the burger; ("And the kicker is...doing it Southern-style"); Other Recipes: Roasted Jalapeno Pimento Cheese
South Carolina   (29 restaurants - Include Closed)    
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