Updated 2026/09/12
The Best Restaurants in Charleston, United States (2026)
Compare 64 restaurants in Charleston, United States, averaging 4.52 stars on Google Maps. The typical listing has 620 reviews, so the ratings below reflect real customer volume rather than a handful of opinions. 80% maintain a website. Most are clustered around James Island, South Charleston, Folly Beach. Rankings combine Google rating, review volume and website popularity, keep one entry per brand, and refresh automatically as our data updates.
Top picks

Super Weenie
805 Quarrier St, Charleston, WV 25301

BowlesBoyzBBQ Sissonville
Please if possible call to confirm if open or check on Facebook for updates. May at times have to close due to caterings etc.
Food Fight
807 Folly Rd, Charleston, SC 29412

Jack of Cups Saloon
Funky pub with global eats & a patio

Bistronomy By Nico
Discover Bistronomy By Nico, an upscale French bistro located at 64 Spring St. We promise an unforgettable experience with our excellent cuisine. Whether you're searching for a private dining venue or dinner spots in this area, our restaurant is currently open to serve your culinary cravings. Join u

Uncork Charleston
We are a wine forward restaurant where you can relax and reconnect as you discover great wines from unique regions around the world. We invite the adventurous and curious to explore an array of wines by taste (1 oz), half glass (3 oz), full glass (6 oz) or bottle. Our wine is self-pour from our Ital

Shima's Family Restaurant
Shima's Family Restaurant is a locally owned restaurant centered in the heart of Nitro, WV. We offer a variety of foods including Burgers, Hot Dogs, Hot and Cold Sandwiches, Salads, Appetizers, Oriental, Desserts and More. We serve the best Jap-Alachain food you'll ever eat.

Cafe Appalachia
Super cool Cafe that features the freshest farm to table options. We serve as a social enterprise for our Reintegr8 program to support women reentering society from treatment from Substance Use Disorder.
Purlieu
Refined traditional French fare & wine

High Cotton Charleston Restaurant
Polished, locally sourced Southern food
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Frequently asked questions
How many restaurants are there in Charleston, United States?
We list 64 restaurants in Charleston, United States that meet our quality bar of at least 4.0 stars and 10 Google reviews. The wider directory holds more, including newer and unrated businesses.
Which restaurant in Charleston, United States is rated highest?
Super Weenie currently tops our list with 4.9 stars from 202 reviews. Rankings update as new reviews and traffic data arrive.
How are the restaurants ranked?
Each business gets a composite score: 70% a Bayesian average of its Google rating and review count, so a 4.9-star business with hundreds of reviews outranks a 5.0 with five, and 30% estimated website traffic. Chains appear once. Nobody can pay to be listed or ranked.