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- SShelleyPittsburgh / Western PA •2 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoOur server Melissa was fantastic! Food was good. We will be back!More info39 Rue de Jean - CharlestonPrice: Expensive• French• Downtown Charleston•4.3
- DDavidGreater Boston •24 reviews4.0Dined 2 days agoIt was our first time here and we had a great experience and meal. The food was very good (meatballs app, ceasar salad, sun dried tomato and sausage ravioli, and tortellini Alfredo) and our server, Courtney, was awesome. Downside was that it’s a cold, drafty dining room, so bring/wear a sweater or jacket. We’ll be going back for sure!More infoVincent Chicco'sPrice: Moderate• Italian• Downtown Charleston•4.4
- MMaureenSouth Carolina •9 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoOur first experience here was great! The server had great suggestions. We had a dozen local oysters and the calamari for an appetizer. They were both good. The Tilefish was delicious as was the jambalaya. Great selection of craft beer and good wine. No wait as we had reservations. Overall, we loved it!More infoCoast Bar & Grill – CharlestonPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Downtown Charleston•4.5
- CChipAtlanta Metro •3 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoOur experience at Virginia’s on King was 5-Star. Since it was Thanksgiving day and really nothing open, we ate both breakfast and a late lunch at VOK. We were very impressed with both services and the food quality. The menu was very broad which allowed us to try something different at each seating. The service was even better than the food quality. Tim was honestly one of the most attentive and friendly waiters I have ever experienced. If you are traveling to Charleston make sure to hit VOK and request Tim.More infoVirginia's on KingPrice: Moderate• Southern• Downtown Charleston•4.5
- JJoePhiladelphia County •2 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoIt was a great Japanese restaurant with wonderful food.More infoO-KuPrice: Moderate• Japanese• Downtown Charleston•4.8
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Frequently asked questions
The best reviewed restaurant in Downtown Charleston is Historic Charleston Supper Club
The best vegan restaurants in Downtown Charleston are Fleet Landing Restaurant & Bar, Ma'am Saab and O-Ku
The best vegetarian restaurants in Downtown Charleston are Indaco, Maya and Fleet Landing Restaurant & Bar
The restaurants with the best service in Downtown Charleston are Historic Charleston Supper Club, Saffire Restaurant and Halls Chophouse
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Downtown Charleston are Historic Charleston Supper Club, Saffire Restaurant and Leyla Fine Lebanese Cuisine
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