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Restaurant Week in Charleston, SC: September 2021

September 9, 2021 • 
Vagney Hampshire
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Charleston Restaurant Week is taking place Sept. 9-19, this is the perfect chance to try out new places to eat or snag some great deals at local favorites like Slightly North of Broad, O-Ku, and 82 Queen.

If you’ve never experienced Restaurant Week before, different eateries offer special deals (think 3 courses for $35, $40 per couple) during this time to encourage people to get out + eat local. With 40+ Charleston area restaurants participating, the hardest part will be choosing which places to dine.

Click here to see the 47 participating restaurants + the deals they’re offering.

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