South Carolina cuisine is nothing short of fabulous – just ask the locals! Restaurants in the Charleston area, in particular, take their cues from traditional southern fare with a gourmet twist. Some of the world’s best chefs have descended on the city to bring new and original tastes to food-loving locals with selective tastes. There is no end to the meal assortments one can find in Charleston, from counter service snacks to four course culinary masterpieces. Regardless of your tastes and preferences, mealtime will always be a treat in and around Charleston.

Where the Locals Go

In a city like Charleston, where restaurant franchises clamor for the business of visiting patrons, new residents want to know where the locals go. After all, the locals usually know the best hole-in-the-wall burger joint or locally owned seafood restaurant. Although there are countless local favorites in the city, some North Charleston favorites include Breck’s Place, Sesame Burgers and Beer and Country Kitchen. Breck’s is known for its jumbo sized portions of homemade American favorites served at affordable prices. The menu is loaded with options, including a Philly cheese steak sandwich, shrimp po-boy and country fried steak. It is not uncommon to see lunch specials for under six bucks. At Sesame Burgers and Beer, the burgers are fresh-ground in-house from hormone-free beef. All condiments are homemade, and there are more than 60 beers on the menu. House favorites include beer battered onion rings, build-your-own hamburger sliders and the homemade sweet potato fries. Finally, at Cajun Kountry Kitchen Café, gator sausage, fried boudin balls and the popcorn crawfish are served alongside waffle fries for a truly southern experience.

Breck’s Place

8510 Rivers Avenue
North Charleston, SC 29406

Sesame Burgers and Beer

4726 State Road S-10-32
North Charleston, SC 29405

Cajun Kountry Kitchen Café

1382 Remount Rd Ste B
North Charleston, SC 29406

Fine Dining

Whether celebrating a big promotion or spending a romantic evening on the town, some occasions call for special dining experiences. Fortunately, there are several fine dining restaurants in the North Charleston area that provide style, class, ambiance and divine cuisine. Most of them are a quick jaunt down I-26 to downtown Charleston, where patrons will find Magnolia’s, Tristan Restaurant, Charleston Grill and the Peninsula Grill at Planter’s Inn. Magnolia’s, or Mug’s (as the locals call it), is self-described innovative southern cuisine with unique dishes like shellfish over grits, buttermilk fried chicken in a sausage and herb gravy, and cornmeal fried oysters. At Tristan Restaurant, the atmosphere is upbeat and energetic. There are more than 400 wines on the menu as well as gourmet dishes like braised short ribs, duck and foie gras meatballs, and seared New England scallops. Charleston Grill is a favorite for date nights, where live nightly jazz and an unmatched atmosphere combine with decadent southern and cosmopolitan food creations for an unforgettable experience. Finally, the award-winning and nationally recognized Peninsula Grill at Planter’s Inn features locally grown and acquired produce and seafood in a restaurant created to pay homage to the Charleston Lowcountry. The restaurant’s courtyard is a favorite spot among locals for enjoying wild caught salmon or fresh Maine lobster.

Magnolia’s

185 East Bay Street
Charleston, SC 29401

Tristan

55 South Market Street
Charleston, SC

Charleston Grill

224 King Street
Charleston, SC 29401

Peninsula Grill at Planter’s Inn

112 North Market Street
Charleston, SC 29401

Dining with Kids

Charleston is full of families, so it makes sense that there are countless restaurants perfect for an outing with the kids. Coconut Joe’s, for example, overlooks the beach in Isle of Palms. The restaurant not only welcomes children, it treats them to a free Lucky Coconut Joe Sand Dollar with each visit. Jestine’s is another family favorite. Not only does it serve up fun Lowcountry foods like greens, it also features a louder, kid-friendly atmosphere and menu favorites like Coca-Cola cake.

Coconut Joe’s

1120 Ocean Blvd.
Isle of Palms, SC 29541

Jestine’s Kitchen

251 Meeting Street
Charleston, SC 29401

North Charleston: Dining the Way You Like It

If you are considering a move to or in Charleston or the surrounding areas, North Charleston is the place to be. You’ll enjoy close proximity to the area’s best restaurants without the busyness and tourism associated with being in the city. Start your search for North Charleston homes for sale with the Crescent Homes in the Indigo Palms neighborhood. Indigo Palms has become one of the most sought-after communities in the area, and with the semi-customizable, award-winning and highly affordable construction from Crescent Homes, your search for North Charleston homes for sale could be over before it starts. We invite you to call us to schedule an appointment with a friendly property representative. We will be happy to introduce you to the area, let you explore floor plans and answer any questions you may have about North Charleston, Indigo Palms and our homes. We look forward to hearing from you soon!

For more information about Indigo Palms or the North Charleston, SC area, email us at info@crescenthomes.net.

Indigo Palms
8400 Loggers Run
North Charleston, SC 29420
410.562.4939