3 Charleston Restaurants Worth Trying

Who else feels like Charleston is the american version of England? Based off photos I’ve seen of the most idyllic homes and buildings in England I’m going to have to agree with myself. There are ton of things to do in Charleston like visit the Magnolia Plantation, stroll through the City Market, and make your way to Rainbow Row, but you’re missing out if you don’t experience their southern charm that is their food scene.

Brunch at Poogan’s Porch

Poogan’s Porch was the perfect place for a girls brunch – it’s set in a delightful Victorian style building that was once a home in 1891, prior to being transformed into a restaurant in 1976. It’s located in the heart of Charleston – easy access to a ton of other bars, coffee shops, and attraction sites. You’ll need to read the sentimental story as to how Poogan’s Porch landed on a name.

I am demanding you to order She Crab soup when you pay Charleston a visit. I could have had an IV hooked up to myself with this soup, LOL.

The heat and humidity in Charleston are no joke, so I was really happy I ordered the vegetable quiche because it was so refreshing. The quiche was made of: caramelized onions, spinach, goat cheese, and a mixed green salad. I will say – more goat cheese, less salad. Who is with me?

Dinner at 82 Queen

82 Queen’s vision is to focus on local cuisine and hospitality; their vision came to life! Our server was awesome, attentive, and made sure the entire bachelorette party was taken care of and enjoying themselves. They take reservations for large parties, which isn’t always easy to find.

First order of business: order more soup. This time, clam chowder. While the soup was delicious, out of the two soups mentioned, definitely try She Crab soup somewhere in Charleston.

OMFG – calamari with a southern twist; applewood smoked bacon, red onion, tomato pepperoncini, and CREOLE VINAIGRETTE!! I ordered this for my entree and it was incredible.

Is it even dinner if you don’t eat yourself into oblivion when you see that lemon cake is on the menu? This is what they were talking about when they said Charleston had food to die for.

Dinner at Pawpaw

Pawpaw’s goal is to offer the best southern food in Charleston and they exceeded my expectations.

PawPaw was probably my favorite restaurant overall of the three! No, no, it’s not solely because they had a cocktail called, Call an Uber “Frozé” YES, you read that right… it’s FROZEN rosé .

Their buttermilk biscuits are something you don’t want to miss out on – they come with pimento cheese, wildflower honey butter (obsessed), and strawberry jalapeno jam.

Wildflower honey butter – it was so smooth.

The best for last – Local Shrimp Linguine; shellfish-garlic cream, heirloom tomatoes, basil, frantoi cutrera “primo” sicilian olive oil, breadcrumbs. I’m a pasta snob, but naturally drawn to all pasta dishes, but I was hesitant because it wasn’t an italian restaurant. I told the waiter I was conflicted between this and their ribs – he SOLD me on this pasta and it lived up to the hype. Honestly, one of the best pasta dishes I’ve had in my life. Another 100% must try dish!

Recap: 10/10.

And there you have it, my top three favorites in Charleston. Let me know if you have any questions!