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Best Southern Restaurants in Charleston

Looking for the best Southern restaurants in Charleston? We've gathered 35 spots serving Southern food in Charleston, ranked by real diner reviews and ratings. Browse photos, check menus, and request a free reservation — all in one place. Updated June 2026.

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Best Southern Restaurants in Charleston

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

Workmen's Cafe

A Taste of Gullah

Revival

Magnolias

Slightly North of Broad

82 Queen

Poogan's Porch

Husk

Millers All Day

The Swamp Fox Restaurant

Virginia's On King

Jestine's Kitchen

Lenoir

Handy and Hot

Anson Restaurant

Peninsula Grill

Benne's by Peninsula Grill

Lowcountry Bistro

Pink Bellies

Alluette's Cafe

Vern's

Pink Cactus Charleston

Hominy Grill

The Green Goat Charleston

Tabbuli West

Trotters Restaurant

Trotters Restaurant

Shrimp And Grits Cafe

The Mason Jar By Fatboys

Carolima's

The Oyster Shed at Leon's

Carolima’s Lowcountry Cuisine

Magnolia Grill

Cracker Barrel

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