Charleston Living Magazine Nov-Dec 2021

RESTAURANT GUIDE
Thanks for Voting Peninsula Grill as
having the Best Romantic Atmosphere!
Aaron’s Deli (D) 213 Meeting St., 723-6000. A New
York deli with Southern hospitality. Serving fresh,
sliced meats and cheeses daily. Real Jewish pastrami
(not trimmed) and corn beef. Homemade desserts.
Voted best Ruben in Charleston. Real turkey, not
processed, sliced from the breast. You can also order
from Hyman’s Seafood, its sister restaurant, next door.
East Bay Deli (D) 334 E Bay St. Ste H, 723-
1234. Mouth-watering deli sandwiches with all the
trimmings and an abundance of side dishes and
specialties are all the rage at East Bay Deli. Choice
meats and fresh-cut veggies, along with oversized spuds,
make this a popular breakfast, lunch and dinner spot.
Five Loaves Café (D) 43 Cannon St., 937-4303;
(MP) 1055 Johnnie Dodds Blvd., 849-1043. Gourmet
soups, salads and sandwiches in a relaxed atmosphere.
Daily soup menu includes nearly ten rotating
selections. Lunch and dinner, Mon-Sat. Sunday
brunch 10 am to 2 pm.
Come enjoy a genuinely resplendent dining
experience, where Charlestonians, and
visitors, are served in style…
112 N Market St, Charleston | 843-723-0700 | peninsulagrill.com
Fresh Seafood and
Lowcountry Dishes
from Local Farmers
and Fishermen
Laura Alberts Tasteful Options (DI) 891 Island
Park Dr., 881-4711. An array of housemade salads,
gourmet sandwiches and seafood dishes. Large
selection of wines and craft beers. Lunch daily, dinner
Wed., Saturday brunch.
Saffron Café & Bakery (D) 333 E. Bay St., 722-
5588. Freshly baked goods like breads, pastries and
desserts, signature sandwiches and salads, pizza,
housemade pasta and Middle Eastern specialties like
saffron chicken and shrimp curry. Breakfast, lunch and
dinner daily. Live music on the weekends.
Ted’s Butcherblock (D) 334 E Bay St., 577-0094.
Old-fashioned butcher counter and gourmet deli
has prepared foods to take home or eat at cafe tables.
A neighborhood butcher, Ted’s offers quality meats
and seafood handcut to order. There’s a large variety
to choose from, including the monthly featured
sandwich, paninis and elevated prepared foods.
Eclectic/Fusion
Barsa Tapas & Lounge Bar (D) 630 King St., 577-
5393. Elevated Spanish tapas, paella & cocktails are
the draw at this stylish lounge with rare downtown
parking lot attached. Open daily for lunch & dinner.
Cru Café (D) 18 Pinckney St., 534-2434. A local
favorite serving up gourmet foods with an Asian flair
like Chinese chicken salad and ginger glazed salmon.
Indoor or front porch dining. Lunch & dinner
Tuesday-Saturday.
Graze (MP) 863 Houston Northcutt Blvd., 606-
2493. Diverse eclectic cuisine with small “grazing”
plates. Dishes include spicy tuna tataki and Koreanstyle
chicken wings. Lunch & dinner Mon-Sat.
Lunch: Tues-Sun 11am-2:30pm
Dinner: Thur-Sat 5pm-8:30pm
Jack of Cups (FB) 34 Center St., 663-0042. Global
and flavorful dishes like pumpkin curry soup, Thai
noodle salad and a roasted poblano mac and cheese
can be found on this seasonally-rotating menu. Enjoy
a homemade sangria or pick from the curated beer,
cocktail and wine list on the large outdoor patio.
810 Pinckney St.
McClellanville, SC
843.887.4342
Red Drum (MP) 803 Coleman Blvd., 849-0313.
Traditional Lowcountry cuisine with a Southwestern
flair. Charred octopus BLT, crab meat tostaditas and
steaks in a casual atmosphere. Dinner Tues-Sat.
Fine Dining
Charleston Grill (D) 224 King St., 577-4522.
World-class dining at one of Charleston’s top eateries
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