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- JJennyGreater Boston •3 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoMy friends and I had a wonderful evening at O-Ku! The food and service was excellent. I highly recommend this restaurant.More infoO-KuPrice: Expensive• Japanese• Downtown Charleston•4.8
- RRixsvipSouth Carolina •76 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoWonderful tasty food as usual. Good wine menu to match our seafood. McKenzie took great care of us. As locals, we will be back!!More infoVirginia's on KingPrice: Moderate• Regional American (Southern)• Downtown Charleston•4.6
- RRRozRNew York / Tri-State Area •6 reviews5.0Dined 7 days agoThere were three of us. One person had the scallops. These were very small. Another had the bouillabaisse and found it to be excellent: Portion was plentiful. I has the chicken francaise. Huge portion served with Brussels sprouts. The Brussel sprouts were very good.More info39 Rue de Jean - CharlestonPrice: Expensive• French• Downtown Charleston•4.3
- FDFreqDiner57Washington, D.C. Area •18 reviews5.0Dined on Jan 1, 2023Had a lobster roll, very good! The french fries were very crispy, done just right. And my wife had the fried shrimp basket. She said it tasted very good as well. This is our second time eating there, both times good, our server was very attentive, and knew the menu. We enjoyed the dinner, and we will certainly be back.More infoThe Darling Oyster BarPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Downtown Charleston•4.7
- JKJanisKvipGrand Rapids / Western Michigan •13 reviews5.0Dined on Jan 1, 2023Friendly casual atmosphere with high quality food and great service. Well balanced meal and the carrot cake was to die for!More infoCoast Bar & Grill – CharlestonPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Downtown Charleston•4.3
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Frequently asked questions
The best reviewed restaurant in Downtown Charleston is Husk - Charleston
The best vegan restaurants in Downtown Charleston are Neon Tiger, Ma'am Saab and Coterie- Charleston
The best vegetarian restaurants in Downtown Charleston are Ma'am Saab, Neon Tiger and Vincent Chicco's
The restaurants with the best service in Downtown Charleston are Husk - Charleston, Edmund's Oast and Grand Bohemian Wine Bar at Grand Bohemian Hotel Charleston
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Downtown Charleston are Husk - Charleston, Grand Bohemian Wine Bar at Grand Bohemian Hotel Charleston and Edmund's Oast
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