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- MMargaretCoastal Georgia •1 review5.0Dined 1 day 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
- LLauraVIPHouston •7 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoWe loved our dinner at Amen! We arrived early for our reservation and had oysters, clams, and drinks at the bar before our dinner. So good! We had the surf and turf special and Lowcountry Bouillabaisse - both were delicious.More infoAmen Street Fish + Raw BarPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Downtown Charleston•4.8
- LLisaPhoenix / Arizona •3 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoSo happy we found this restaurant. From start to finish everything was perfect!More infoChurch and Union - CharlestonPrice: Expensive• American• Downtown Charleston•4.5
- HHarryCincinnati / Dayton •11 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoWhen you make a reservation at establishment like this, you expect the food to be good. It was. It was excellent. Now here are the small things. The ambience is outstanding. The server was extremely knowledgeable. Everything that we had came together like a symphony. The manager came to the table and offered us a glass of cava for our anniversary The price point equates to the quality of the food. From The service to the ambience this restaurant gets it and as a former restaurant owner, I appreciate the fact that they not only put out great food. They paid attention to all of the small details. More infoThe EstablishmentPrice: Very Expensive• Seafood• Downtown Charleston•4.8
- WWilliamSouth Carolina •6 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agoGreat dining experience in a very elegant setting, without feeling stuffy. Peerless service. The grouper (on a bed of succotash) was a touch dry, but the overall dish was creative and tasty. The she crab soup was superb. We will return.More infoPeninsula GrillPrice: Very Expensive• American• Downtown Charleston•4.7
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From bold, colorful sunsets, to beautiful stretches of beach, to the rich flavors of the food, Folly Beach is one South Carolina location you need to explore. Diners here can savor Frogmore Stew or peel and eat shrimp, then finish it off with a delicious Key Lime Pie and a cold draft beer. What could be better than Caribbean Jerk Chicken, crispy grouper, or a gourmet burger as the sun goes down after a fun-filled day at the beach? With some of the best Southern breakfasts one can find, Irish pubs, international fare, and options for vegans and vegetarians, Folly Beach is a bright summer paradise that discerning foodies should make part of their vacation plans.
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