5 Best Restaurants in Charleston SC
Updated 11 October 2026 · 49 restaurants in Charleston SC considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This list covers five restaurants in Charleston SC, ranked by Google rating weighted by how many reviews each business has. Places with fewer than 300 reviews were left out, and 49 qualifying businesses were considered. It is meant for visitors and locals who want a practical starting point for a meal out, with hours, addresses and accessibility notes for each place. The order follows the ranking, and each entry draws only on its own listing details and what reviewers mention.
#1
Hyman's Seafood
★ 4.9 (51,111 Google reviews)Seafood restaurant
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Hyman's Seafood is a seafood restaurant at 215 Meeting St, open daily from 11 am to 9 pm. Its 4.9 Google rating comes from more than 51,000 reviews, the largest base in this list. Reviewers mention the shrimp and grits, a staff that makes guests feel welcome, and a relaxed lunch. The listing also shows wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating and toilet.
Best for: Shrimp and grits with a large review base
- Address
- 215 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29401, United States
- Hours
- daily 11 am–9 pm
#2
EGY Dough (halal " حلال" )
★ 4.9 (642 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant
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EGY Dough is a pizza restaurant at 2578 Ashley River Rd I, listed as halal, with a 4.9 Google rating from 642 reviews. It is open every day, with openings between 11 am and 3 pm depending on the day. Reviewers mention Egyptian-style savory pies, including a mixed shawarma pie and a pizza-style pie with vegetables and cheese. Others point to the salami pizza and attentive staff. Wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance and seating are listed.
Best for: Savory Egyptian-style pies and halal pizza
- Address
- 2578 Ashley River Rd I, Charleston, SC 29414, United States
- Hours
- Fri 2:30 pm–12 am; Mon 3 pm–12 am; Sat 12 pm–12:30 am; Sun 11 am–12 am; Thu 12 pm–12 am; Tue 12 pm–12 am; Wed 12 pm–12 am
#3
Iron Rose
★ 4.8 (2,646 Google reviews)Southern restaurant (US)
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Iron Rose is a Southern restaurant at 115 Meeting St, rated 4.8 from 2,646 Google reviews. It serves breakfast from 7:30 or 8 am and dinner later in the day, and it is open seven days a week. Reviewers mention cocktails and mocktails, a pear puree mocktail, the catch of the day and banana pudding. Some note a loud dining room. The listing shows wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating and toilet.
Best for: Southern dinners and cocktails
- Address
- 115 Meeting St #174, Charleston, SC 29401, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7:30–10:30 am, 11:30 am–1 am; Mon 7:30–10:30 am, 11:30 am–11 pm; Sat 8 am–1 am; Sun 8 am–11 pm; Thu 7:30–10:30 am, 11:30 am–11 pm; Tue 7:30–10:30 am, 11:30 am–11 pm; Wed 7:30–10:30 am, 11:30 am–11 pm
#4
V Modern Italian
★ 4.8 (1,141 Google reviews)Restaurant
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V Modern Italian is listed on Google as a restaurant at 465 Meeting St, with a 4.8 rating from 1,141 reviews. It opens for dinner from 3 or 4 pm and closes between 10 pm and midnight. Reviewers mention the chandeliers, an elegant but energetic room, lobster ravioli and a spicy pepperoni pizza. Several guests chose early reservations to avoid the crowds and a DJ. Wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating and toilet are listed.
Best for: Stylish dinner with pasta and pizza
- Address
- 465 Meeting St Ste 120, Charleston, SC 29403, United States
- Hours
- Fri 4 pm–12 am; Mon 4–10 pm; Sat 3 pm–12 am; Sun 3–10 pm; Thu 4–11 pm; Tue 4–10 pm; Wed 4–10 pm
#5
Circa 1886 Restaurant
★ 4.8 (1,017 Google reviews)Fine dining restaurant
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Circa 1886 Restaurant is a fine dining restaurant at 149 Wentworth St, rated 4.8 from 1,017 reviews. It opens for dinner from 5 to 9 pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and it is closed Wednesday and Sunday. Reviewers mention the tasting menus, a detailed wine pairing and beautifully plated courses. Some suggest booking well ahead. Wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating and toilet are listed.
Best for: Tasting menus and wine pairings
- Address
- 149 Wentworth St, Charleston, SC 29401, United States
- Hours
- Fri 5–9 pm; Mon 5–9 pm; Sat 5–9 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 5–9 pm; Tue 5–9 pm; Wed Closed
How we made this list
We looked at 49 restaurants in Charleston SC with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then ranked by weighted Google rating across the city, 300 reviews minimum. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 11 October 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- For an early start, Iron Rose opens at 7:30 am.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated restaurant on this list?
Hyman's Seafood ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.9 from 51,111 reviews. EGY Dough (halal " حلال" ) is second at 4.9 from 642 reviews.
Which restaurants in Charleston SC are open late?
EGY Dough (halal " حلال" ) stays open until 12:30 am; Iron Rose stays open until 1 am; V Modern Italian stays open until 12 am.
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