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White damask linen table cloths, gourmet dishes, fine wines… Romantic patios, meat, tea and three sidewalk cafes… On the shore hideaways, the freshest gumbo, oysters and shrimp… No matter where you travel in the Palmetto State, you’ll find the perfect dining destination for your mood and the moment. Whether you’re looking for casual Charleston, SC, restaurants or fine dining in Columbia, SC, our dining guide can help you find that special locale. Each of the Palmetto State Restaurants in our listings below features that special menu, chef, flavor or flair that makes them “uniquely South Carolina.” Don’t see your favorite “uniquely South Carolina” dining destination? Fill out our Submit a Restaurant form and let us know!
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The freshest seafood in town is waiting for you at A.W. Shuck's...shrimp, scallops, fish, oysters, deviled crabs and more! They're all here, along with fowl and beef for landlocked appetites. The only thing you'll enjoy as much is the company of friends and drinks from our bar. Voted #1 seafood restaurant in the market.
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Al di La serves simple, authentic Northern Italian cuisine while using the freshest ingredients. The restaurant serves small plates, meats and cheeses and wood-fired pizzette in addition to its four-course Italian cuisine. The menu includes: smoked beef carpaccio with olives and piave, gnocchi with shrimp, grape tomatoes and basil, and grilled quail and Italian sausage with balsamic braised onions and grapes.
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Located in Charleston's Old City Markety, Anson is a specializs in fresh seafood caught daily in the Charleston waters. Signature dishes include: Shrimp and Creamy Stone Ground Grits, Roasted Red Snapper with Lowcountry Succotash and Shrimp, Cashew Crusted Grouper with Champagne Sauce and Crispy Flounder with Apricot Sauce.
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Great news! The Lowcountry's favorite seafood dive, Bowens Island has reopened! Known for its no-frills service, creek side sunset views, graffiti-covered walls (where customers signed their names) and the oyster room (where steaming mollusks were shoveled directly from the fire pit onto rough wooden tables). The restaurant won a prestigious James Beard Foundation Award in 2006 when it was named one of eight "American Classic Restaurants" that "boasts timeless appeal and quality food that reflects the history and character of its community." Owner Robert Barber accepted the award in New York City, wearing a tuxedo and white shrimping boots. Barber's grandparents opened the restaurant in 1946 on the site of their fish camp.
Bowens Island Restaurant currently accepts cash and checks only.
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Folly Beach - Folly Island
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Charleston Grill has a new look and a new menu. Have dinner in the ambiance created by mahogany paneling, hand-stenciled hardwood flooring, and the soft sounds of the Quentin Baxter Jazz Ensemble or the Bob Williams Duo.
Located in the Charleston Place Hotel, Charleston Grill's innovative menu is divided into four quadrants: Pure, Lush, Cosmopolitan and Southern. You’ll find rich, French- influenced dishes, as well as, exotic and contemporary Lowcountry cuisine. The over 1,300 label wine list is centered on a core selection of the finest wines available from the U.S. and Europe.
Michelle Weaver is the new executive chef at Charleston Grill, suceeding her mentor, Bob Waggoner.
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Circa 1886 is a AAA Four-Diamond, Mobil Four Star restaurant offering traditional Southern cuisine with a modern twist in a sophisticated, historic setting. Chef Marc Collins brings a French influence and a touch of 21st century culinary artistry to his creationsCirca 1886 has received numerous accolades, including the DiRoNA award for fine dining in North America, as well as the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence.
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Charleston
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Just one taste and you'll understand why Chef Mike Lata is a 2009 James Beard Award winner. Lata, co-owner of FIG (Food Is Good), was recently named the best chef in the Southeast at the James Beard Foundation Awards banquet.
Lata and partner Adam Nemirow work with local farmers, growers and purveyors to source products with integrity, flavor and soul, and incorporate seasonal offerings into their menus nightly. The result is food that is honest, straightforward and pays homage to the bounty of the Lowcountry region.
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The owners share a passion for preserving the traditions of Gullah goods. Specializing in okra gumbo, gullah rice, hoppin' john, collards, cabbage and succotash. Serving lunch and dinner. Chef Charlotte Jenkins and Gullah Cuisine have been featured in Southern Living, Gourmet, The New York Times and The Washington Post.
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Mount Pleasant
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Serving dinner nightly, High Cotton also offers a delightful Sunday brunch and lunch on Saturdays. Our menu is hearty and Southern, featuring regional favorites, steaks, game and fresh seafood – all prepared with the famous Maverick artistry. We’re also known for our award-winning wine selection and irresistible desserts. And don’t miss the High Cotton bar, one of the area’s most popular watering holes.
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Charleston
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Housed in the ground floor of a three-story Charleston shotgun dwelling, chef and co-owner Robert Stehling cooks classic southern dishes like shrimp & grits and shrimp gumbo. "Everyone in town knows how good the food is and how fair the prices are," writes New York Times. Nationally acclaimed and locally beloved, Hominy Grill's warm atmosphere, friendly service, and authentic preparations of classic regional specialities have made "the Hominy" into a Charleston institution.
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