5 Romantic Restaurants in Downtown, Charleston WV for a Date
Updated 11 October 2026 · 5 restaurants in Downtown, Charleston WV considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide lists restaurants in Downtown, Charleston, WV that Google marks as romantic, which makes it a starting point for date nights and anniversaries. The order follows Google ratings weighted by review count. Five businesses were chosen from the qualifying set, and each entry covers the setting, price, hours and what reviewers mention. Check current hours before booking, since they can change.
#1
1010 Bridge
★ 4.8 (562 Google reviews)American restaurant$30–90 per person
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1010 Bridge at 1010 Bridge Rd is an American restaurant with a 4.8 Google rating from 562 reviews and a price range of $30 to $90. It is open Monday to Saturday from 4 to 10 pm and closed Sunday. Google lists great cocktails, a great wine list, dinner service, and wheelchair-accessible seating and entrance. Reviewers mention a caviar service, fresh oysters, a pan-seared salmon with a crispy crust, and attentive staff who suggest dishes.
Best for: Upscale dinners for two
- Address
- 1010 Bridge Rd, Charleston, WV 25314, United States
- Hours
- Fri 4–10 pm; Mon 4–10 pm; Sat 4–10 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 4–10 pm; Tue 4–10 pm; Wed 4–10 pm
#2
Laury's Restaurant
★ 4.7 (447 Google reviews)American restaurant$50–100 per person
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Laury's Restaurant at 350 MacCorkle Ave SE is open Tuesday to Saturday from 5 to 10 pm. Its 4.7 Google rating comes from 447 reviews, and its price range is $50 to $100. Google lists great wine, a private dining room and great cocktails. Reviewers describe steak and rack of lamb cooked well, a filet with demi glaze, a bourbon recommendation, and a warm greeting at the door. Several guests mention returning for anniversaries and birthdays.
Best for: Anniversary dinners and steak
- Address
- 350 MacCorkle Ave SE, Charleston, WV 25314, United States
- Hours
- Fri 5–10 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 5–10 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 5–10 pm; Tue 5–10 pm; Wed 5–10 pm
#3
Bricks & Barrels
★ 4.3 (929 Google reviews)Steak house$20–70 per person
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Bricks & Barrels is a steak house at 1214 Smith St, open Friday and Saturday from 4 to 10 pm and Sunday to Thursday until 9 pm, with Monday closed. It holds a 4.3 Google rating from 929 reviews and a price range of $20 to $70. Google lists great cocktails, great wine, happy-hour drinks and a private dining room. Reviewers mention bacon-wrapped shrimp, filets, ribeyes, shrimp and grits, and a server who kept drinks full.
Best for: Steak dinners and milestone birthdays
- Address
- 1214 Smith St, Charleston, WV 25301, United States
- Hours
- Fri 4–10 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 4–10 pm; Sun 4–9 pm; Thu 4–9 pm; Tue 4–9 pm; Wed 4–9 pm
#4
Fazio's
★ 4.3 (602 Google reviews)Italian restaurant$20–30 per person
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Fazio's at 1008 Bullitt St is an Italian restaurant serving dinner from 5 pm Tuesday through Saturday, and it is closed Sunday and Monday. It carries a 4.3 Google rating from 602 reviews and a price range of $20 to $30. Google lists a private dining room, late-night food, a wine list and cocktails. Reviewers describe soft music and candlelight, a veal parmigiana special served with linguine, and a blackened fillet. Some diners mention a team that kept glasses full.
Best for: Candlelit Italian dinners
- Address
- 1008 Bullitt St, Charleston, WV 25301, United States
- Hours
- Fri 5–9:30 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 5–9:30 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 5–9 pm; Tue 5–9 pm; Wed 5–9 pm
#5
Ristorante Abruzzi
★ 4.3 (155 Google reviews)Italian restaurant$30–50 per person
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Ristorante Abruzzi at 601 Morris St is open for dinner Tuesday to Sunday and closed Monday, with a 4.3 Google rating from 155 reviews. The price range is $30 to $50. Google lists cocktails, spirits, a great wine list, small plates and dessert. Reviewers describe a calm, quiet room, a braised short rib raviolo, a visit during Charleston's Restaurant Week, and a server who was attentive and welcoming.
Best for: Quiet dinners with a wine list
- Address
- 601 Morris St, Charleston, WV 25301, United States
- Hours
- Fri 4–9 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 4–9 pm; Sun 4–9 pm; Thu 5–9 pm; Tue 5–9 pm; Wed 5–9 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 5 restaurants in Downtown, Charleston WV with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then listed on Google as “Romantic”, then by rating. 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
- Book ahead at 1010 Bridge and Laury's Restaurant: Google lists reservations as required.
- 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?
1010 Bridge ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.8 from 562 reviews. Laury's Restaurant is second at 4.7 from 447 reviews.
Which restaurants in Downtown, Charleston WV are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is 1010 Bridge, at 10 pm.
How much does it cost at these restaurants?
Google lists these price ranges per person: 1010 Bridge $30–90; Laury's Restaurant $50–100; Bricks & Barrels $20–70; Fazio's $20–30; Ristorante Abruzzi $30–50.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for 1010 Bridge, Laury's Restaurant, Bricks & Barrels, Fazio's and Ristorante Abruzzi.
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