Restaurants in Charleston
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Best Restaurants
“Beyond delicious and creative foods, unparalleled service, and great attention to detail. Would recommend this restaurant to absolutely everyone in Charleston!”
“First time here and we really enjoyed ourselves. We liked the food and the beer was great! We would definitely come here again! It was so nice sitting outside and we loved that it is pet friendly. Our waiter was knowledgeable and very nice. Great place. ♥️”
“The food is delicious and presentation enticing, professional and lovely. The staff are very friendly, professional and engaging with the patrons. The menu isn’t large but there is something that will delight anyone’s tastes. The atmosphere is soft and inviting. It’s a hidden gem. One of my favorite restaurants in Charleston.”
“Fabulous upscale restaurant. Steak Diane, Scallops, Duck, table side Cesear salad all amazing flavors and presentation. Betty is the ultimate server and so friendly and professional.”
Restaurants by Cuisine
“We went to the attached bar. I gave the 1 star on food because we arrived just as they were closing the food down and didn't want to bother them by ordering last second. We will try to arrive earlier than 8pm next time so we have time to order and enjoy some food. The drinks were well made and they didn't skimp on the alcohol! They have Karaoke and the DJ is very kind and helps you feel at home when singing. The atmosphere is soft lighting and makes you feel safe and at home. The bartenders were helpful and the male bartender was my ABSOLUTE favorite! He was SO helpful and fun to talk to! The guy that worked as "Bus boy" was SUPER friendly and helpful as well! 10/10 DEFINITELY recommend!
Parking: There is a paid parking lot across the street with plenty of space and a short Walk to the bar and restaurant. Also, very affordable in the evening and weekends.”
“Great food, great service, great team—especially proud and grateful for my nephew, Zach Kihm. Ask for him by name. He’ll treat you right!”
Restaurants with Delivery
“The food is delicious and presentation enticing, professional and lovely. The staff are very friendly, professional and engaging with the patrons. The menu isn’t large but there is something that will delight anyone’s tastes. The atmosphere is soft and inviting. It’s a hidden gem. One of my favorite restaurants in Charleston.”
“Simply one of the BEST restaurants in Charleston…hands down. Not an extremely large menu but everything is done top notch. The flavors are second to none. The portions are huge! This is our relatively hidden gem. But IYKYK…Highly recommend… any dish, but the Pad Thai, Su Ko Thai and Pad Ke Mao are our favs!”
“Over the past few years, East End Pub has become a regular destination that my group has included in our roster of go-to lunch spots. EEP makes an incredibly good Chicken Bacon Swiss sandwich that, IMHO, cannot be beaten. I have taken over a dozen friends and family members with me to lunch and every one of them have become regular customers of EEP. Their egg rolls are delicious and always in demand, and I have yet to encounter a menu item that disappointed. It is a small space with limited parking in its front lot, but there is ample parking along Washington Street or on East Avenue. Susan, who tends the bar, and Kendall who waits tables are always a pleasure to see and they take good care of their customers. As word has spread through town, EEP has gotten more popular and crowded, but that’s what good food will do. We have taken to arriving early to beat the lunch rush. My group of friends have ordered everything from EEP’s burgers, to hot dogs, to East End Egg Rolls to half a garden salad with a (seasoned or not) chicken breast on top, to the Rueben and to my favorite, the chicken bacon Swiss sandwich, to the breakfast platter and everything in between, and all the food has been delicious! They definitely have some of the best French fries in town! While it’s a small establishment, it’s a great size for a local neighborhood pub and a great place for lunch or dinner, or just a few drinks at the bar. They have specials for lunch that regularly change and are written on a chalkboard on the wall as you go through the front door. You seat yourself upon entering; one does not need to wait to be seated. It also has a great location at the corner of Washington Street and East Avenue which is at the foot of north side of the 35th and 36th Street bridges to Kanawha City. Overall I’d rate East End Pub at 9 stars out of 10 due to its excellent food, great service and pleasant atmosphere - and those awesome French fries!! If you want a casual tasty meal, some drinks or beers, or all of the above, East End Pub is an excellent option!”
“My wife and I stopped in because someone recommended the place to us...and we left full and very satisfied. The salad may well have one of the best either of us had ever eaten (our original plan was to eat half and take the other half home for later - but we couldn't stop eating it!). She had the Mediterranean pizza and I had the Supreme. Both were absolutely delicious. On top of the awesome food, the price was very reasonable and the staff was friendly and helpful. We will be back...many many times, I am sure.”
“First time in this building since it was Suzi's. I'm very impressed I must say. The quesadilla was amazing. The tacos I got were beef and the flavor was excellent. We also ordered Cheese dip for the chips and it was some of the best I've had. The salsa was great too. We had our food faster than we ever had at any other Mexican restaurant and the service was great.”
“Comfortable atmosphere not pretentious. Quality ingredients excellent taste.”
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“Had a dinner there last night and was taken well care of! The server was excellent! The cook(s) did an excellent job! I appreciate the addition of mash potatoes back on the menu. Thank you for the serving of garlic butter as well! Loved my experience and will be back! Would recommend!
Had the salmon with mash potatoes and fried mozzarella! Salad of course! I totally enjoyed my dinner experience!! Much love to the staff and God Bless!”
“I want to give a shout out to Reb Lobster in Charleston.The food was so good but honestly the best part was the waitor Skyler(hope I spelled that right)This waitor was honestly the best I've ever had any where! Asked for our names and always called us by them while serving us.We never ran out of bisquits,drinks,etc and it was so nice having a waitor that interacted with the customers on this level!”
“I recently ordered the Philly Cheesesteak with everything and jalepenos, Fries, a glass of water, and a glass of SweetWater Blue. The Philly Cheesesteak was mostly pretty good, but it did have a couple excessively hard chunks of gristle mixed in that I did need to spit out. If it weren't for this, the sandwich would have been excellent. The Fries were not very good. The SweetWater Blue was excellent. The bartender was courteous, professional, chill, and great overall. The food was received quite quickly. Cool place with a chill atmosphere.”
“No kidding this is the BEST place I’ve ever had the privilege of eating at. The staff are all so kind and friendly, the food is always impeccable, the restaurant itself is VERY clean! The salad is absolutely divine and the entrees are delicious! Portion size is large, I always left full, many times with leftovers. I cannot express how truly wonderful the staff are, they are all so hospitable and genuinely care about your dining experience.”
“We were hosting a fundraiser for 150 people and knew we needed something special for our first year event. We found EXACTLY what we needed at Thyme After Time Southern Cuisine and Catering. It is truly southern comfort food at its finest! The buffet spread was delicious, but their prosciutto wrapped, asparagus, were so flavorful and the beef and sweet potato skewers were a show stopper! I highly recommend Thyme After Time for your next special occasion. Their staff was friendly professional and really worked hard to create an unforgettable dining experience.”
24 Hour Restaurants
“most of the manager's, they don't care about their employees. especially the ones who are 1 hour or more late. grow up. you know what time you need to be there your schedule is made up already, do your job and be on time like you expect your employees geez one pissed off granny”
“Very good place the food was delicious and the staff was very friendly and helpful although they have a small washroom or restrooms but atmosphere in the store is fantastic. Chill.
They have ample space for truck parking. It can fit up to 12–15 trucks at a time.
Yes, you can park your RV overnight and have a very good breakfast in the morning just on the side is braum and Walmart across the road”
Takeout Restaurants
“We drove from Hurricane and St. Albans to get a very thick peach milkshake and a very berry thick milkshake. Best premium ice cream that’s made in the restaurant. Well worth the trip. The lunch orders smelled and looked delicious. We will definitely return and bring friends.”
“A visit to The Sweeter Side of the Feud Winery & Hatfield Family Distillery is like visiting family. Mark and Brenda's hospitality and love for what they do is immediately evident. Their love of family history as well as their love for their business shows as you walk through the front door. A tour of the building and sampling of the great wines and whiskeys is a must. Bottling your own whiskey straight from the barrel is a fun experience that you don't get anywhere else. You'll walk in as friends and leave as family. I personally look forward to all of our visits. You will too.”
“We went to the attached bar. I gave the 1 star on food because we arrived just as they were closing the food down and didn't want to bother them by ordering last second. We will try to arrive earlier than 8pm next time so we have time to order and enjoy some food. The drinks were well made and they didn't skimp on the alcohol! They have Karaoke and the DJ is very kind and helps you feel at home when singing. The atmosphere is soft lighting and makes you feel safe and at home. The bartenders were helpful and the male bartender was my ABSOLUTE favorite! He was SO helpful and fun to talk to! The guy that worked as "Bus boy" was SUPER friendly and helpful as well! 10/10 DEFINITELY recommend!
Parking: There is a paid parking lot across the street with plenty of space and a short Walk to the bar and restaurant. Also, very affordable in the evening and weekends.”
“My husband and I arrived too early for Ribfest so we stopped at Super Weenie for lunch. I had the WV Dog and it was amazing! I have a special place in my heart for a good hotdog and they are just as good as my favorite from the Kan City bowling alley (Galaxy Lanes). The owner is super friendly and conversational too. If you are in downtown Charleston for lunch, I highly recommend this place. :)”
“I want to give a shout out to Reb Lobster in Charleston.The food was so good but honestly the best part was the waitor Skyler(hope I spelled that right)This waitor was honestly the best I've ever had any where! Asked for our names and always called us by them while serving us.We never ran out of bisquits,drinks,etc and it was so nice having a waitor that interacted with the customers on this level!”
“Haven't been there yet but am going ASAP to see a former student that's a regular Band performer there. Is he playing tonight? Black etc.”
Drive-Thru Restaurants
“First time in this building since it was Suzi's. I'm very impressed I must say. The quesadilla was amazing. The tacos I got were beef and the flavor was excellent. We also ordered Cheese dip for the chips and it was some of the best I've had. The salsa was great too. We had our food faster than we ever had at any other Mexican restaurant and the service was great.”
“This place had absolutely amazing cheeseburgers, staff and a welcoming atmosphere! We stopped here for a quick bite before taking our 12 year old son to a Jelly Roll concert and will definitely be back when we are back in the area. The owner and other staff members were extremely hospitable. The pumpkin Cheesecake for dessert was scrumptious as well. Thank you to all the staff for making out of towners feel like home.”
“First time in this building since it was Suzi's. I'm very impressed I must say. The quesadilla was amazing. The tacos I got were beef and the flavor was excellent. We also ordered Cheese dip for the chips and it was some of the best I've had. The salsa was great too. We had our food faster than we ever had at any other Mexican restaurant and the service was great.”
“Service was great. Our steak was overcooked and dry though which was disappointing as we were out for our anniversary. But the waitress could tell I was struggling eating it and took it off the bill without me asking for anything. That was very appreciated! They were extremely busy so we'll give them a try again. The strawberry dessert was DELICIOUS! 🤤”
“Usual food: wonderful!
Atmosphere: this specific restaurant is exceptionally friendly! I do not know why. The employees come to your table and refill your drinks and ask you if anything is needed. This restaurant is our "happy spot" along the roads we travel. We stop simply to enjoy the atmosphere and the people. Good job!! Men's restroom is well kept and clean. The room is a little small. But acceptable. A happy place indeed!”
“Foods ok. Is the kind of food that tastes great when you're hungry, but you regret eating a couple hours later. I feel like it's too expensive, but it seems like every fast food place isn't much cheaper than going to a sit-down restaurant these days. Beef and chicken with a sauce was like 15 bucks for just the food, no drink. Beef is much better than the chicken. But more expensive too and you don't get as much.”
“This place is consistently great. We’ve had nothing but pleasant dining experiences at Abruzzi.
The bread they serve from the Charleston bakery is SO GOOD, especially the olive bread!
We’ve been twice in the last couple of months, had the antipasto appetizer both times. It’s what you expect, sliced meats and cheese, would prefer olives, but the sweet grapes were a nice reprieve from the salty meats. The pickled veggies were really good!
The Prosciutto and Burrata Salad was also good, I would say great but it’s a big salad with a ton of arugula, it needed more dressing for sure. I’m accustomed to a creamier and more buttery burrata, this was a little drier and leaned closer to mozzarella, but still good.
I would say the appetizers and salads are “good”, but the entrees are legit! Recently, we’ve had the lobster ravioli, frutti de mare risotto (basically, seafood risotto), mushroom campanelle and spring carbonara and our family had the chicken parm, crab cakes and Alfredo… they all raved about their plates. I’m convinced you can’t go wrong with any entree.
I have to call out the frutti de mare risotto… the scallops probably rank top 3 I’ve ever had, and that’s insane because this is Charleston, WV, we aren’t near any coastline, that’s for sure. I’ve lived on the Chesapeake bay in MD, on Topsail Island, NC and Savannah, GA. How some chef in Chucktown is cooking better scallops than coastal restaurants in coastal foodie destination cities is beyond me. My only reservation is the portion of seafood to risotto… 2 shrimp and 2 scallops weren’t enough to have a bite of seafood with each bite of risotto, maybe throw in some calamari or clams to round it out.
We make homemade pasta and we do it well, on both a manual Marcato Atlas press and a kitchen-aid pasta press, we know homemade pasta. Once you have tried it you can easily identify it on a plate, it’s texturally different and more flavorful. Abruzzi is definitely making their pasta in house. The texture is divine, and the bite it perfect, every time. Now I need to find a campanelle attachment for our pasta press, it’s such a great shape for sauce to cling to!
There are other local Italian restaurants that serve great food, but Abruzzi does it better.
As a local, here’s my tip… look at the Charleston Dirty Birds schedule and visit when they are out of town, parking is readily available across the street when the team isn’t hosting a home game. If you have to park in the parking garage it’s going to ruin your dinner, urban campers use the stairwells as their personal lavatories.”
Cheap Eats
“On our way Home to Michigan. Spending the night in Charleston WV stopped at Bowlesboys up the creek. Bar none the best BBQ Brisket and Ribs we have ever had, the sides were delicious, portions were big, prices reasonable. What a find can't say enough good things about them.”
“Our daughter has several food allergies and they bought specific ingredients to make her a sugar cookie cake completely nut and soy free! After being turned down by locally owned bakeries and big chain stores this business came through for our 6 year old and gave her exactly what she envisioned! Thank you so much, you will always have our business ❤️”
“We came all the way from Michigan and knew we had to try the famous pepperoni roll before we left. James the store owner was one of the kindest friendliest people we’ve met. They didn’t originally have pepperoni rolls, but he made them anyway, and went above and beyond to make sure we had the full experience. The only thing better than the customer service was the food. The pepperoni rolls were AMAZING. Already planning my next trip down here!”
“Wonderful food and service. Very clean. Loved my experiences”
“Nice service bar in the food court of the Charleston Town Center Mall. Clean, tasty and quick. Good variety of dishes. Fresh steamed rice served with well prepared complimentary meats and veggies. Great if you're in a hurry. Take out too!”
“This was our first time eating here but differently not our last. Great atmosphere, service and delicious food.”
“Service was great. Our steak was overcooked and dry though which was disappointing as we were out for our anniversary. But the waitress could tell I was struggling eating it and took it off the bill without me asking for anything. That was very appreciated! They were extremely busy so we'll give them a try again. The strawberry dessert was DELICIOUS! 🤤”
“Our food and service was amazing. The hostess, Carmen, is an absolute doll and so friendly! Our server was Caleb and he did an awesome job. Loved everything we ordered and the experience of cooking our steaks on the lava stone was so fun. Definitely recommend 100%.”
Latest Reviews
“I ordered the beef tips and noodles. Blew me away. Had never been there, but had a friend who talked about it all the time. They lived up the hill from the restaurant and she ordered weekly. I was in the area and saw it and decided to stop in. I will be back You must go. Best home cooked food around. Plus you’re helping small local businesses Yum!!!! Well, I’m getting ready to hit send and I see Upload image…. All I can take picture of is my belly. Too late. Will do next time”
“On our way Home to Michigan. Spending the night in Charleston WV stopped at Bowlesboys up the creek. Bar none the best BBQ Brisket and Ribs we have ever had, the sides were delicious, portions were big, prices reasonable. What a find can't say enough good things about them.”
Most Popular Restaurants
“Very good place the food was delicious and the staff was very friendly and helpful although they have a small washroom or restrooms but atmosphere in the store is fantastic. Chill.
They have ample space for truck parking. It can fit up to 12–15 trucks at a time.
Yes, you can park your RV overnight and have a very good breakfast in the morning just on the side is braum and Walmart across the road”
“Usual food: wonderful!
Atmosphere: this specific restaurant is exceptionally friendly! I do not know why. The employees come to your table and refill your drinks and ask you if anything is needed. This restaurant is our "happy spot" along the roads we travel. We stop simply to enjoy the atmosphere and the people. Good job!! Men's restroom is well kept and clean. The room is a little small. But acceptable. A happy place indeed!”
“Had a dinner there last night and was taken well care of! The server was excellent! The cook(s) did an excellent job! I appreciate the addition of mash potatoes back on the menu. Thank you for the serving of garlic butter as well! Loved my experience and will be back! Would recommend!
Had the salmon with mash potatoes and fried mozzarella! Salad of course! I totally enjoyed my dinner experience!! Much love to the staff and God Bless!”
“The Staff is always friendly, I think the problem is MOST PEOPLE, INCLUDING SENIORS THINK THIS SHONEYS IS CLOSED. I HAD SO MANY PEOPLE SAY, THEY ARE STILL OPEN? I SAID YES. SO SHONEYS PLEASE GET THE MESSAGE OUT. THERE ARE A LOT OF SENIOR THAT WOULD COME. SUNDAY I'M SURE YOU WOULD GET A LOT MORE ON SENIOR DAYS AND AFTER CHURCH!!! ADVERTISE. A LOT OF SENIOR ARE NOT ON FACEBOOK. *******”
“Jennifer has taken care of on several occasions in the afternoon generally. Today she did agay. (3-19-25)
She's always smiling and super busy but it never shows. I hope you let her know that it's noticed... It's a great part of the experience... Definitely we'll be back.”
“I’ve had the pleasure of eating brunch here multiple times, whatever I’ve chosen, has been amazing. The past few times I’ve selected the chicken and waffles brunch item. Normally is it a good sized selection of chicken tenders, today however, it was a selection of bone in chicken wings, thighs, and breasts. This made the meal so much better! The savory meat with the sweet waffle and candied jalapeños, amazing! It for sure entered the clean plate club! I would highly recommend going and trying anything on the menu! If the food wasn’t so good, I would have been able to get a picture before I ate every bite! Maybe next time!”
“A visit to The Sweeter Side of the Feud Winery & Hatfield Family Distillery is like visiting family. Mark and Brenda's hospitality and love for what they do is immediately evident. Their love of family history as well as their love for their business shows as you walk through the front door. A tour of the building and sampling of the great wines and whiskeys is a must. Bottling your own whiskey straight from the barrel is a fun experience that you don't get anywhere else. You'll walk in as friends and leave as family. I personally look forward to all of our visits. You will too.”