Restaurants

CHS-SpicewallaXChefShuaiWang2.png
Food
Spicewalla and Chef Shuai Wang are bringing the heat with a new spice collab
Spicewalla, an Asheville-based spice brand, is helping you add the flavors you love (from Chef Shuai Wang’s North Charleston restaurants) to your pantry.
March 09, 2026 03:09 PM
 · 
Callie Putnam
CHS_ShemCreek.png
Food
Asked: Where are the best dive bars in Charleston?
Tell us about your favorite Charleston hole-in-the-walls, dive bars, and lowkey spots that offer immaculate vibes.
March 6, 2024
 · 
Callie Putnam
Renderings shows a outdoor and rooftop seating area with lush landscaping.
City
Charleston Place renovation plans include rooftop bar update
Plans for a rooftop bar are moving forward after the City’s Board of Architectural Review approved granted approval.
March 4, 2024
 · 
Callie Putnam
CHS_CHSBusinessYouMiss
City
Answered: Closed Charleston businesses you miss most
Charleston has said its fair share of goodbyes to restaurants, bars, and venues. Here are closed businesses in the 843 our readers still dream about.
March 4, 2024
 · 
Callie Putnam
The photo shows resturant Harold's Cabin, a green house-shaped building with yellow trim and a red brick base.
Business
Asked: What Charleston business would you like to see make a comeback?
Tell us which Lowcountry business you miss the most.
February 19, 2024
 · 
Callie Putnam
The photo shows resturant Harold's Cabin, a green house-shaped building with yellow trim and a red brick base.
City
Harold’s Cabin announces it will close
The corner store-styled bar + restaurant’s history runs deep in Charleston.
February 15, 2024
 · 
Callie Putnam
The picture shows a coconut-avocado margarita centered in front of a background with a coconut, avocado, and limes placed around the drink.
Food
Try this: The Matador’s Coconut-Avocado Margarita
Celebrate National Margarita Day with this recipe from The Matador.
February 15, 2024
 · 
Callie Putnam
The photo shows a large scoop of blue ice cream nestled in a large waffle cone topped with chocolate, strawberries, whipped cream, and powdered sugar.
Food
Dine local + support Mount Pleasant businesses
Dine Where You Live is a campaign that encourages residents to dine local + support Mount Pleasant businesses.
February 5, 2024
 · 
Callie Putnam
CHS_NikkoCagalanan, KulturaNominatedforEmergingChef.png
Food
Six Charleston 2024 James Beard Award semifinalists named
You’ll find six local stars up for an award based on excellence and other factors like commitment to the community.
January 24, 2024
 · 
Callie Putnam
Christine England
Food
Q+A with Christine England of Lowcountry Eat Out!
Christine England has an experienced background in the food and beverage community and is one of the group’s admins.
January 23, 2024
 · 
Erika Ross
The Vicious
Food
Celebrate Vicious Biscuit’s fifth anniversary with a special $5 menu
Favorites like The Vicious, and The Fat Boy, along with cranberry mimosas will be featured on the anniversary menu.
December 21, 2023
 · 
Callie Putnam
Load More
The Buy

Shop The Buy
Latest News
More from CHStoday
Islander 71 on Isle of Palms
Sports
10+ places to watch football in Charleston
Whether you’re rooting for your team or just looking for a good game, you can get your football fix at one of these Charleston locations all season long.
August 14, 2025
 · 
Erika Ross
Two tall, cylindrical brick smokestacks stand in a courtyard with landscaped planters at their bases, framed by leafy trees and a historic red-brick industrial building with arched windows in the background.
City
Historic smokestacks at the St. Julian Devine Community Center to be restored
Leaders with the City of Charleston say they will restore the smokestacks in an effort to protect the Eastside’s skyline.
August 14, 2025
 · 
Callie Putnam
A aerial view of Charleston. You can see tops of buildings, a church steeple and greenery.
History
A look at how Charleston claimed its official city status
From settlement to city, we’re taking a look back at the path Charleston took to becoming official.
August 12, 2025
 · 
Callie Putnam
dog with sunglasses
Play
Dog-friendly business guide for Charleston
Explore these dog-friendly businesses in Charleston that span from places to eat, drink, shop, exercise, swim, and stay the night.
August 11, 2025
 · 
Staff
An orange and blue sunset over the bridge at Falls Park, with water rushing over the rocks.
Food
Hit the road for Restaurant Week Upstate
It’s Restaurant Week in the Upstate, so get your keys, we’re checking out eateries offering special dishes, menus, and deals for a limited time.
August 11, 2025
 · 
Callie Putnam
SSAP-General-Hero-v3.png
City

Want to reach Charleston locals? Here’s the easiest way to advertise right now
Reach your local community with our help.
August 8, 2025
 · 
Staff
sunny side up eggs from Church and Union
Play
30+ great brunch restaurants to try in Charleston
Who’s hungry? (It’s us.)
August 6, 2025
 · 
Staff
Three canvas tote bags are lined up against a bright blue background. Each has colored straps—pink, green, and blue—and embroidered text reading “cir squad,” “CHStoday,” and “shem queen.”
City
Show your Charleston pride with an ironic Boat and Tote
Before summer ends, we’re hopping on this trend, where you jazz up these beloved, versatile tote bags with a Charleston twist.
August 4, 2025
 · 
Danielle Johnson
A sunset over calm waters sets the backdrop for a hearty plate of Southern BBQ, featuring pulled pork, mac and cheese, potato salad, and ribs—perfectly capturing a summer evening feast.
Events
Join the next BBQ & Boats Sunset Cruise, a quintessential Charleston experience
Make plans to hop on the Daniel Island Ferry for the next BBQ & Boats Sunset Cruise, featuring Rodney Scott’s Whole Hog BBQ.
July 31, 2025
 · 
Callie Putnam
ThePaperCanopy_CHStoday.jpg
Culture
Find stationery through these local shops and brands
Take note of these local shops that offer custom stationery goods, greeting cards, writing tools, craft and party supplies, gift wrap, and more.
July 31, 2025
 · 
Emily Shea-Owen