From authentic Lowcountry dishes, like shrimp & grits, to sophisticated interpretations of Southern fare, such as bourbon-glazed shrimp with lobster hushpuppies, the Charleston City Market’s Great Hall and surrounding neighborhood offer a range of excellent restaurants.
City Market Grocery
Gourmet coffee shop and deli serving breakfast and lunch with drinks, sandwiches & salads made for your order. Along with home made pastries, fruit cups & smoothies
Phone: (843) 640-3926
Callie’s Hot Little Biscuit
Located inside the Great Hall
calliesbiscuits.com/hot-little-biscuit
Callie’s Hot Little Biscuit is a grab & go eatery serving a variety of piping hot Callie’s award-wining biscuits, pimento cheese sandwiches, and a range of other delicious and locally inspired breakfast, lunch and afternoon treats.
Peninsula Grill
Dinner served nightly at 5:30 p.m.
112 North Market Street
(843) 723-0700; Peninsulagrill.com
Charleston’s most romantic dining experience, Peninsula Grill is where local Charlestonians go to celebrate special ocassions or simply enjoy a wonderful night on the town. No visit to Charleston is complete without tasting their famous 12-layer Ultimate Coconut Cake, which is also available by the slice to-go.
Hank’s Seafood Restaurant
Dinner served nightly at 5 p.m.
Corner of Church and Hayne Streets
(843) 723-3474; Hanksseafoodrestaurant.com
Voted Best Seafood Restaurant in Charleston for 16 consecutive years! This classic Charleston seafood restaurant features beloved Lowcountry recipes and an exhibition raw bar. Traveling solo? Enjoy the lively community table.
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