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Magnolias
Location: 185 East Bay Street
In the summer of 1990, Magnolias ignited a culinary renaissance upon opening in Charleston, S.C., paving the way for a new generation of Lowcountry cooking in the city and across the entire South. A staple in Charleston for over 30 years, Magnolias remains a forerunner in upscale Southern cuisine, presenting traditional ingredients and cooking techniques elevated by modern flair and artful presentation.

Peninsula Grill
Location: 112 N Market St
When Peninsula Grill opened in 1997, the handsomely appointed dining room and sophisticated interpretations of Southern cuisine set the bar for fine dining in Charleston. Heralded by Esquire magazine as one of "America’s Best New Restaurants," Peninsula Grill went on to earn recognition from a host of other esteemed publications, including The New York Times, Southern Living, Travel + Leisure, Wine Spectator and Food & Wine.

82 Queen
Location: 82 Queen St
It is impossible to calculate how many bowls of She Crab soup are consumed in the Lowcountry daily, but it is a sure bet that 82 Queen has served more of the Lowcountry specialty than any other restaurant on the peninsula. The distinctively delicate seafood bisque that dates back to the 1700s has been on the menu at 82 Queen since it opened in 1982.

McCrady's Restaurant
Location: 155 E Bay St
Built in 1788, the four-story Georgian mansion-turned-restaurant has a storied history as a refuge for Revolutionary War supporters, place where President George Washington dined, bawdy tavern, cotton warehouse, abandoned building and finally as a home to 2010 James Beard Foundation Award-winning chef Sean Brock.

Charleston Grill
Location: 224 King St
The experience of fine dining in the Forbes Four Star Charleston Grill shines bright amidst the Southern elegance and refinement of Charleston. Reward yourself with an evening of highly creative and uniquely presented cuisine by Executive Chef Michelle Weaver, who has been with the restaurant since 1997.

Fleet Landing
Location: 186 Concord St
Built in 1942 by the US Navy as a debarkation point for sailors, this building laid vacant after World War II until it was acquired by the South Carolina Port Authority in the 1960s and used for storage. In 1988, a 21-year-old Tradd Newton pointed out the unique building to his mother and made the prediction “One day, I’m going to put something in that building." Fleet Landing features a fusion of classic and contemporary Southern seafood fare in a setting that celebrates the area’s waterfront heritage.

Circa 1886
Location: 149 Wentworth St
Circa 1886 is located in the original carriage house for the historic Wentworth Mansion, built in 1886, and the building still retains much of its original character, including the wood-burning kitchen fireplace, stable doors, light-filled windows and original heart-of-pine floors. Chef Marc Collins has been at the helm of this Forbes Four Star and AAA Four Diamond rated restaurant since 2001.

The Barbadoes Room
Location: 115 Meeting St
Housed in the historic Mills House Hotel, The Barbadoes Room opened in the '70s! Among its changes through the years is the restaurant's updated menu, which features local produce and seafood.

Second State Coffee
Location: 70.5 Beaufain St
Second State Coffee is a specialty coffee shop located in downtown Charleston, South Carolina. They offer a variety of coffee drinks and pastries in a cozy and inviting atmosphere.

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
Location: Goose Creek
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers plans to build a second Charleston-area restaurant in Goose Creek. The burger and frozen custard business is heating up across the Lowcountry.