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- BBarneeNew York City •5 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoThis restaurant is stunning ! The ambiance is absolutely incredible. The food and service was great. The only small issue was we ordered Cocktails first but no appetizers and our main courses came out to quick we had barely had a sip of our drinks. Otherwise an absolutely fabulous dinnerMore infoChurch and Union - CharlestonPrice: Expensive• American• Downtown Charleston•4.5
- AAngieTampa / Central Florida West •2 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoThe food was a WHOLE experience! Everything was prepared perfectly….the staff was extremely attentive and helpful. My only regret…I was so full that I didn’t get to try the Coconut cake!! I highly recommend you dine here when you come to Charleston. Thank you and see you again soon!More infoPeninsula GrillPrice: Very Expensive• American• Downtown Charleston•4.7
- KKerryVIPNew York City •10 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoServer was very kind and patient. Food was delicious!More infoIndacoPrice: Moderate• Italian• Downtown Charleston•4.8
- MMargaretCoastal Georgia •1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoThis was some of the best sushi my family and I have ever had. And we eat a lot of sushi. The service was amazing, Sam was very helpful in providing personal recommendations. Sake flight was delicious. Truly, out of all the restaurants we’ve been to, I don’t have a single complaint from o-ku. Definitely worth the tripMore infoO-KuPrice: Moderate• Japanese• Downtown Charleston•4.8
- BBethSouth Carolina •8 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agoWe absolutely love dinning at the Oak Steakhouse! The staff are very friendly and attentive from setting us at a fabulous table for our date night. Drinks came quickly and they make a perfect French Martini! The oysters were great. We also ordered yummy cornbread with a taste of jalapeño. I ordered the 8 oz filet mignon with whipped potatoes and both were outstanding. We definitely will dine again! Thank-you!More infoOak Steakhouse - CharlestonPrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• Downtown Charleston•4.7
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Surrounded by the Charleston Harbor, James Island is home to a number of dining options, especially if you’re yearning for fresh seafood. You can enjoy crab legs, fish tacos or lobster bisque in a relaxed atmosphere at one of the island's many casual seafood restaurants. As a part of South Carolina's Lowcountry, James Island offers a number of spots where you can enjoy shrimp and grits, crab soup or Lowcountry boil, which is a steam pot stuffed with shrimp, sausage and corn. Given its Southern location, it’s no surprise that James Island is also home to barbecue joints where you can sample beef brisket and chopped pork. Alongside these traditional American restaurants, you can also find authentic Italian restaurants and Mexican taquerias.
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