Suite Life - Charleston Guidebook
Restaurants
A few of our favorites around town
Located on Folly Beach, this is our favorite spot for breakfast/brunch. It gets busy at peak times, but it's worth the wait!
170 locals recommend
Lost Dog Cafe
106 W Huron AveLocated on Folly Beach, this is our favorite spot for breakfast/brunch. It gets busy at peak times, but it's worth the wait!
To us, Bowens Island exemplifies the best of Charleston. Incredible setting on the Stono River, FRESH fish, shrimp, and oysters, local craft beer on tap, and no frills.
And it is about a 7 minute drive from the suite!
171 locals recommend
Bowens Island Restaurant
1870 Bowens Island RdTo us, Bowens Island exemplifies the best of Charleston. Incredible setting on the Stono River, FRESH fish, shrimp, and oysters, local craft beer on tap, and no frills.
And it is about a 7 minute drive from the suite!
About a 3 minute drive (or walk if you're up for it!) from the suite, and one of our favorites for moderately-priced, delicious food. They have a great bar and huge outdoor space in the back great for dogs/kids.
79 locals recommend
Bohemian Bull
1531 Folly RdAbout a 3 minute drive (or walk if you're up for it!) from the suite, and one of our favorites for moderately-priced, delicious food. They have a great bar and huge outdoor space in the back great for dogs/kids.
An upscale classic southern eatery with incredible dishes/drinks and a picturesque outdoor dining space.
45 locals recommend
82 Queen
82 Queen StAn upscale classic southern eatery with incredible dishes/drinks and a picturesque outdoor dining space.
Consistently recognized as one of Charleston's best restaurants-definitely lives up to the hype.
177 locals recommend
FIG
232 Meeting StConsistently recognized as one of Charleston's best restaurants-definitely lives up to the hype.
Food hall style eatery with rotating restaurants and modern/eclectic offerings.
23 locals recommend
Workshop
1503 King StFood hall style eatery with rotating restaurants and modern/eclectic offerings.
Lewis Barbecue
464 N Nassau StOur favorite BBQ spot. The brisket is just awesome.
Great downtown Charleston rooftop for lunch/dinner/drinks
119 locals recommend
The Rooftop Bar at The Vendue
19 Vendue RangeGreat downtown Charleston rooftop for lunch/dinner/drinks
Edison James Island
1014 Fort Johnson RdO-Ku
463 King StIncredible sushi, great for a little more upscale date night
Tavern & Table
100 Church StLocated on Shem Creek, excellent food and atmosphere
Located on Sullivans Island, great brunch spot with refined southern dishes (the chef is up for Best Chef 2019 James Beard awards)
443 locals recommend
The Obstinate Daughter
2063 Middle StLocated on Sullivans Island, great brunch spot with refined southern dishes (the chef is up for Best Chef 2019 James Beard awards)
If you want a burger, this might be the best place to satisfy that craving. Always busy, but worth the wait.
205 locals recommend
Poe's Tavern - Sullivans Island
2210 Middle StIf you want a burger, this might be the best place to satisfy that craving. Always busy, but worth the wait.
Not necessarily a restaurant, but this craft beer emporium/dog park does always have a food truck on-site. We don't have a dog, but most of our friends do, and this is a go-to place to let them run around while sipping some of the latest local/regional beers.
47 locals recommend
The Barrel
1859 Folly RdNot necessarily a restaurant, but this craft beer emporium/dog park does always have a food truck on-site. We don't have a dog, but most of our friends do, and this is a go-to place to let them run around while sipping some of the latest local/regional beers.
One of our favorite places to enjoy an afternoon! They have a great courtyard and serve local/regional craft beer, coffee, and sandwiches.
109 locals recommend
Kudu Coffee and Craft Beer
4 Vanderhorst StOne of our favorite places to enjoy an afternoon! They have a great courtyard and serve local/regional craft beer, coffee, and sandwiches.
Cane Rhum Bar
251 East Bay StreetIncredible tiki drinks, cocktails and Caribbean-inspired tapas.
Breweries
Charleston has a thriving craft beer scene. Here are some of the best options for local brews!
Tradesman Brewing Company
1647 King Street ExtensionPalmetto Brewing Company
289 Huger StLow Tide Brewing
2863 Maybank HwyFrothy Beard Brewing Company
1401 Sam Rittenberg BlvdFreehouse Brewery
2895 Pringle StMunkle Brewing Company
1513 Meeting Street RdEdmund's Oast Brewing Co.
1505 King StRevelry Brewing
10 Conroy StWestbrook Brewing Co
510 Ridge RdCharles Towne Fermentory
809 Savannah HwyCommonhouse Aleworks
4831 O'Hear AveHoly City Brewing
1021 Aragon AveTwo Blokes Brewing
547 Long Point RdCooper River Brewing Company
2201 Mechanic StNote - there is a new location of this excellent pizzeria at 1291 Folly Road (about 3 minutes away from the suite), and they have an on-site brewery. Great pizza and great beer.
8 locals recommend
Famulari's Pizzeria: West Ashley
2408 Ashley River RoadNote - there is a new location of this excellent pizzeria at 1291 Folly Road (about 3 minutes away from the suite), and they have an on-site brewery. Great pizza and great beer.
Things to Do
Magnolia Plantation & Gardens
3550 Ashley River Rd
Middleton Place
4300 Ashley River RdFort Sumter National Monument
USS Yorktown CV-10
40 Patriots Point RdRainbow Row
83-107 E Bay StWhite Point Garden
2 Murray BlvdCharleston Farmers Market
329 Meeting StEvery Saturday morning
Angel Oak Tree
3688 Angel Oak RdCharleston Tea Plantation
6617 Maybank HwyThis is a hilariously great way to spend an evening. We would recommend going on an "Improv Riot" night. Tickets are under $15 and the performers are incredibly funny. The only crowd interaction is shouting out suggestions (no pulling anybody up on stage or anything).
NOT kid-friendly :)
91 locals recommend
Theatre 99
280 Meeting StThis is a hilariously great way to spend an evening. We would recommend going on an "Improv Riot" night. Tickets are under $15 and the performers are incredibly funny. The only crowd interaction is shouting out suggestions (no pulling anybody up on stage or anything).
NOT kid-friendly :)
Morris Island Lighthouse
1750 East Ashley AvenueJames Island County Park
871 Riverland DrCharleston RiverDogs
360 Fishburne StBeaches
Folly Beach is the closest to the suite, and even though we might be a little biased, it is our favorite!
- About a 15 minute drive (a little bit longer if you go down during peak times like Saturday and Sunday mornings).
- Great little center street with shops, bars and restaurants.
- Note that when you park, your tires should be all the way off the pavement
581 locals recommend
Folly Beach
East Ashley AvenueFolly Beach is the closest to the suite, and even though we might be a little biased, it is our favorite!
- About a 15 minute drive (a little bit longer if you go down during peak times like Saturday and Sunday mornings).
- Great little center street with shops, bars and restaurants.
- Note that when you park, your tires should be all the way off the pavement
Sullivan's Island
Sullivans Island
Isle of Palms
Edisto Beach State Park
8377 State Cabin RdBotany Bay Island