Favorite Breweries
The CHS beer scene is hot right now...here is a list of some of my favorite spots in town.
My friend Ben owns this brewery (if you see him tell him Emily Barin says hello!). Check their instagram/FB page for fun happenings (music, food trucks and more). This is located about 5 minutes from the house.
17 locals recommend
Rusty Bull Brewing Co.
3005 W Montague AveMy friend Ben owns this brewery (if you see him tell him Emily Barin says hello!). Check their instagram/FB page for fun happenings (music, food trucks and more). This is located about 5 minutes from the house.
Amazing beer and beer. Try the pretzel and beer cheese-doesn’t disappoint. They just opened up a new location on the marsh just 5 minutes away, go check it out!
113 locals recommend
Holy City Brewing
1021 Aragon AveAmazing beer and beer. Try the pretzel and beer cheese-doesn’t disappoint. They just opened up a new location on the marsh just 5 minutes away, go check it out!
A bit further out of the way, but if you are coming home from Sullivan's Island or IOP Beach this would be a good stop over!
286 locals recommend
Westbrook Brewing Co
510 Ridge RdA bit further out of the way, but if you are coming home from Sullivan's Island or IOP Beach this would be a good stop over!
Edmund's Oast Brewing Co.
1505 King StIf you are luck they will have their PB&J brew on tap.
Very close to the house in the bustling Park Circle. Great outdoor seating for the nicer nights AND they have a beer named after the neighborhood you are staying in (Whipper Barony)!
73 locals recommend
Commonhouse Aleworks
4831 O'Hear AveVery close to the house in the bustling Park Circle. Great outdoor seating for the nicer nights AND they have a beer named after the neighborhood you are staying in (Whipper Barony)!
Snafu Brewing Company
3280 Industry DrA bit out of the way but amazing beers! Such flavorful sours!
Coffee is LIFE!
One of the favorite local coffee shops that is located only 5 min away in Park Circle. If you want to try something new...the Thai Tea is the bomb (hot or iced).
81 locals recommend
Orange Spot Coffee
1011 E Montague AveOne of the favorite local coffee shops that is located only 5 min away in Park Circle. If you want to try something new...the Thai Tea is the bomb (hot or iced).
Cutest little coffee shop and they have good cookies too!
59 locals recommend
The Harbinger Cafe & Bakery
1107 King StCutest little coffee shop and they have good cookies too!
This place is utterly adorable. The tile work in the entrance is super insta worthy! ;) The food and coffee are amazing!
19 locals recommend
Harken Cafe
62 Queen StThis place is utterly adorable. The tile work in the entrance is super insta worthy! ;) The food and coffee are amazing!
My Favorite Restaurants
The places listed below are places I frequent...
EVO Pizzeria
1075 E Montague AveThe pistachio pesto pizza is literally to die for...
Azul Mexicano
1078c E Montague AveGood/simple Mexican located just a few minutes from the house.
Locals call this place Fast and French. This place has weird service most of the time just FYI (weird meaning...not the best). BUT it has one cute/long/winding community table, wine is included with your lunch or dinner and the food is amazing. Mostly a locals place even though it is located in the heart of downtown.
53 locals recommend
Gaulart & Maliclet Fast and French Inc.
98 Broad StLocals call this place Fast and French. This place has weird service most of the time just FYI (weird meaning...not the best). BUT it has one cute/long/winding community table, wine is included with your lunch or dinner and the food is amazing. Mostly a locals place even though it is located in the heart of downtown.
Grace & Grit
320 Wingo WayThere is a grit sampler appetizer...need I say more?
Needing a good meal after a fun night out? This will be your jam....!!
37 locals recommend
Vicious Biscuit
409 W Coleman BlvdNeeding a good meal after a fun night out? This will be your jam....!!
My all time favorite Sullivan's Island restaurant. 'The Sleeper' burger is my go to item to order on the menu.
205 locals recommend
Poe's Tavern - Sullivans Island
2210 Middle StMy all time favorite Sullivan's Island restaurant. 'The Sleeper' burger is my go to item to order on the menu.
Get the cabbage pancake with ALL the fixings (ALL-don't forget). You will thank me. This place is a small plate/share everything type of place, but I always get my own pancake!
211 locals recommend
Xiao Bao Biscuit
224 Rutledge AveGet the cabbage pancake with ALL the fixings (ALL-don't forget). You will thank me. This place is a small plate/share everything type of place, but I always get my own pancake!
This place is close-ish to the house (not downtown). Amazing food (my fav is the ramen) and def try the frozen mojito!
26 locals recommend
Dashi
1262 Remount RdThis place is close-ish to the house (not downtown). Amazing food (my fav is the ramen) and def try the frozen mojito!
On Johns island. I have been hearing about it for 15 years and just went January 2020. Did not disappoint. Make reservations!
184 locals recommend
Wild Olive Restaurant
2867 Maybank HwyOn Johns island. I have been hearing about it for 15 years and just went January 2020. Did not disappoint. Make reservations!
I just went to this place for the first time in June 2021 and WOW! You cannot make reservations, but you can put your name down and head over to Mini Bar for some wine beforehand. The food at Chubby Fish is unreal-literally everything was amazing-especially the corn fritters!
50 locals recommend
Chubby Fish
252 Coming StI just went to this place for the first time in June 2021 and WOW! You cannot make reservations, but you can put your name down and head over to Mini Bar for some wine beforehand. The food at Chubby Fish is unreal-literally everything was amazing-especially the corn fritters!
Fun local joint! Make reservations. Would be a good place to go when leaving Folly Beach. Spicy traditional food (some items like Dan Dan noodles can be toned down). Mixed drinks are amazing!
28 locals recommend
Kwei Fei at Charleston Pour House
1977 Maybank HwyFun local joint! Make reservations. Would be a good place to go when leaving Folly Beach. Spicy traditional food (some items like Dan Dan noodles can be toned down). Mixed drinks are amazing!
Food scene
New addition to the Park Circle area. Family style. Cool vibes and good food.
75 locals recommend
Jackrabbit Filly
4628 Spruill AveNew addition to the Park Circle area. Family style. Cool vibes and good food.
Great atmosphere. I especially love sitting outside in the warmer months and sipping on a frozen screwdriver.
91 locals recommend
Taco Boy
217 Huger StGreat atmosphere. I especially love sitting outside in the warmer months and sipping on a frozen screwdriver.
You will need a reservation to go to Husk, but my favorite personally is heading right next door and going to “the bar at husk”. Moody vibes, best darn burger in town, in a super cool old Charleston house, and fun drinks.
182 locals recommend
Husk
76 Queen StYou will need a reservation to go to Husk, but my favorite personally is heading right next door and going to “the bar at husk”. Moody vibes, best darn burger in town, in a super cool old Charleston house, and fun drinks.
Off Track Ice Cream
6 Beaufain StYou can’t go wrong.