Charleston

The Hit List

For all the key recommendations of restaurants you’ll love, look no further than the Resy Hit List, our expertly curated, regularly updated list of spots in your city (and many others) that should be on your radar.

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Climbing in Charleston

Vern’s

4.9 · American · $$

Elliotborough

Halls Chophouse – Charleston

4.9 · Steakhouse · $$$

Harleston Village

The Obstinate Daughter

4.8 · American · $$

Sullivan's Island

FIG

4.8 · Gourmet · $$$

Ansonborough

Marbled & Fin

4.8 · Steakhouse · $$

Downtown Charleston

Merci

4.9 · European · $$

Harleston Village

Leon’s Oyster Shop

4.8 · Southern · $$

Downtown

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