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Anybody know anything about FIG? I have a family friend who is a sous chef there, and have heard good things.
Never eaten there, however I've heard its very good.
Anybody know anything about FIG? I have a family friend who is a sous chef there, and have heard good things.
Husk is the answer. so fucking good. fucking fried chicken skins w hot sauce. Also Hall's has some of the best service I have ever seen, but steak is steak. I have been on a Poogan's Porch kick lately as well, but it is straight up good southern.
Fig is legit, but not my favorite. Snob is also solid if not a tad touristy.
They let LSU fans live in Chucktown?
That's just terrible. That wouldn't be allowed if I was still around.
Magnolia's
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Anybody know anything about FIG? I have a family friend who is a sous chef there, and have heard good things.
If you are looking for something still great but a little more affordable, I would check out Hank's, Carolina's, Virginia's on King, Atlanticville, and the Boathouse.
I'm going to Cypress and Oak Steakhouse this weekend, if you don't have reservations you're going to be eating early or late. I made my reservations on Sunday or Monday (for two) and it was either before 6pm or 8:45 or later. (at both places for both friday and saturday night)
I spend a weekend in charleston at least every quarter (free place to stay) and have been to a lot of the restaurants downtown. They are all good, you can't stay open in Charleston if you aren't good. However, Cypress is probably my favorite restaurant (not just in charleston but anywhere). I've never been to oak steakhouse, but i've heard good things....we'll see.
If you can afford it/get reservations at this point go to Husk fur sure.
Five Loaves, Sermet's Corner, Oku has good sushi (happy hour half price rolls from 5-7 on MWF). For brunch I'd go to Hominy Grill. Toast and Virginia's also have pretty good brunches (and I think bottomless Mimosas).
Those are some of my favorites.
If you wanna make it out to Sullivan's then Poe's, of course.
We grubbed. I pretty much didn't need to eat for a week after leaving.
Taco Boy and Husk are also great suggestions.
Also check out a Kicken Chicken if you're in the mood for something more low key. Its a local chain which has pretty good sandwiches and wings, as well as decent drink specials. I recommmend the Peacemaker or the Ultimate Big Deal
Haha, I like the Magnolias/Cypress/Blossom family of restaurants a lot. Just don't think they are the very best Chucktown has to offer. I usually go to 1 of them every 2-3 trips down there.
I got the pig ear lettuce wraps last time I went as an app. Holy shit, so surprisingly good.
Many good suggestions so far. Also consider:
Social - good scene, reasonably priced food, lots of wine.
The Macintosh - newer restaurant, but outstanding food.
Circa 1886 - Some of the best restaurant service I've had in Charleston.
Il Cortile del Rey - Good Italian, reasonably price menu.
For drinks, I like the Cocktail Club, the Belmont, and the bar at Hall's.
Just so you know, restaurant week runs through the 22nd, so if you don't already have reservations at some of these places you might be SOL.
I used to work at Grill 225 and am biased, but it is the best steak and service in town and the portion size is larger than both Oak and Halls Chophouse.
The best pig ear lettuce wraps I've ever had.
We were waiting for our table there a couple of months ago and some douchebag walks in with his friends and makes sure to tell the hostess that he's from New York and wanted to make sure that everything was perfect for his table.