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- SSallySouth Carolina •5 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoWe sat at the bar, sadly can’t remember the 2 bartenders names, sorry, but they were amazing! The food was great and we were lucky to make the Happy Hour deals which were awesome!More infoIndacoPrice: Moderate• Italian• Downtown Charleston•4.8
- AAustinNashville •2 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoCould not be happier with how our evening went. Celebrated our 10 year anniversary and Oak did not disappoint in any way, shape, or form. Excellent service, incredible food, and little unexpected touches to help celebrate our anniversary. Would recommend to anyone looking for a great all around restaurant.More infoOak Steakhouse - CharlestonPrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• Downtown Charleston•4.7
- JJohnvipCharlotte •13 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoGreat meal and great service from Jessica. A great restaurant experience, a classic spot. Noise level was high initially but then calmed down. Everything was high quality, from cocktails to oysters to entrees and you have to get the coconut cake. If you are in Charleston, you need to eat here!More infoPeninsula GrillPrice: Very Expensive• American• Downtown Charleston•4.7
- EElizabethvipHouston •22 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoThe setting of the place set the tone for something a little different; it is in an old church. We had their Thanksgiving service and it was quite delicious. My daughter had their filet and I had the traditional turkey. The sides were plentiful and the desserts were unique, but not too large as to make them over-filling after the meal. Our waiter had a smile and easy that made us comfortable asking for some minor changes to our meal.More infoChurch and Union - CharlestonPrice: Expensive• American• Downtown Charleston•4.5
- TTaraWashington, D.C. Area •18 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoWe loved the food! The dumplings were amazing and the sushi too!More infoO-KuPrice: Moderate• Japanese• Downtown Charleston•4.8
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Surrounded by the Charleston Harbor, James Island is home to a number of dining options, especially if you’re yearning for fresh seafood. You can enjoy crab legs, fish tacos or lobster bisque in a relaxed atmosphere at one of the island's many casual seafood restaurants. As a part of South Carolina's Lowcountry, James Island offers a number of spots where you can enjoy shrimp and grits, crab soup or Lowcountry boil, which is a steam pot stuffed with shrimp, sausage and corn. Given its Southern location, it’s no surprise that James Island is also home to barbecue joints where you can sample beef brisket and chopped pork. Alongside these traditional American restaurants, you can also find authentic Italian restaurants and Mexican taquerias.
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