Named as the #1 City in the U.S. by Travel + Leisure for four consecutive years, Charleston is known for it’s highly desirable climate, boasting sunny blue skies year round and an average temperature of 70 degrees or higher nine months out of the year. The city is also known for its dynamic dining scene, offering an outstanding variety of dining experiences from award-winning Southern barbecue to fresh local seafood to Asian flavors. In anticipation of the beautiful spring days ahead, we’ve rounded up downtown Charleston’s best outdoor dining establishments for you to try as the days grow longer and warmer.
167 Raw | East Bay Street
Serving local seafood from raw oysters to lobster rolls, this popular establishment on East Bay Street offers a beautiful outdoor dining area to enjoy year-round. Benches out front serve as seating for those waiting for an open table.
Peninsula Grill | North Market Street
Enjoy fine dining at this well-loved downtown restaurant in Charleston’s historic district. A lush courtyard accented by classic Charleston lanterns provides a truly romantic dining experience for visitors.
Lewis Barbecue | N. Nassau Street
Tucked away in Charleston’s Eastside neighborhood, Lewis Barbecue offers an assortment of expertly smoked meats and classic Southern side dishes. A spacious gravel courtyard canopied by mature trees provides plenty of space for large parties.
82 Queen | Queen Street
Stroll through the quaint French Quarter to dine at 82 Queen. Enjoy exquisite Lowcountry cuisine for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch inside or dine under the stunning magnolia tree in the charming courtyard.
The Rooftop at the Vendue | Vendue Range
Awarded “Best Rooftop Bar” by Charleston City Paper for more than 10 years, you can’t beat the views of the harbor and Charleston’s historic district from atop The Vendue hotel.
Gabrielle Charleston | Hotel Bennett
Hotel Bennett’s newly opened restaurant boasts the first outdoor dining terrace to directly open onto historic Marion Square. Enjoy creations from chef Michael Sichel, formerly of Galatoire’s in New Orleans.
Zero George Street | George Street
Named one of the Top 5 Foodie Hotels in the World by Condé Nast, Zero George’s chef utilizes local ingredients to create truly masterful dishes. Dine on classic Charleston stacked porches or in the courtyard.
Visit charlestonrealestate.com to learn more about downtown Charleston’s wonderful neighborhoods and what each has to offer.
Sources:
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