With the beautiful weather, friendly people + gorgeous places, how could you not love the South? Not saying you can’t find that anywhere else, but … we’re just slightly partial to this region. And what’s even better is this beautiful city in the South that we are lucky enough to call home.
For the fourth consecutive year, “Southern Living” readers have ranked the Charleston region #1 in its annual “South’s Best” awards, which recognizes readers’ favorite destinations + experiences.
Check out the local hotels, restaurants + retailers that earned rankings on this year’s top 10 lists:
Charleston
#2 Best Food City in the South
The Dewberry, 334 Meeting St.
#1 Best New Hotel in the South
Rodney Scott’s BBQ, 1011 King St.
#1 Best BBQ Joint in South Carolina
Melfi’s, 721 King St.
#2 South’s Best New Restaurant
FIG, 232 Meeting St.
#2 South’s Best Classic Restaurant
The Grocery, 4 Cannon St.
#2 South’s Best Local Restaurant
The Living Room at The Dewberry, 334 Meeting St.
#2 South’s Best Bar
Surf Bar, 103 W Cooper Ave., Folly Beach
#2 South’s Best Dive Bar
Abide A While Garden Boutique, 1460 N Hwy. 17, Mount Pleasant
#3 South’s Best Garden Shop
Hotel Bennett, 404 King St.
#4 South’s Best New Hotel
The Griffon, 18 Vendue Range
#4 South’s Best Dive Bar
Hampton Park Terrace
#5 South’s Best Neighborhood
Blue Bicycle Books, 420 King St.
#5 South’s Best Bookstore
Bertha’s Kitchen, 2332 Meeting Street Rd.
#7 South’s Best Classic Restaurant
Hampden, 314 King St.
#8 South’s Best Boutique
Home Team BBQ, 126 Williman St. + 1205 Ashley River Rd., West Ashley
#9 South’s Best BBQ Joint
Isle of Palms
#9 South’s Best Beach Town
Find the complete lists here, or find it all in the April issue of Southern Living.