Charleston Living Magazine Nov-Dec 2021

inside the Belmond Charleston Place. An everchanging
menu from Chef Michelle Weaver is uniquely
divided into four main groups – Social & Shared, Roots
& Stems, Waves & Marsh, Field & Pasture. Live jazz
Sat, Sun & Mon. Dinner nightly.
Circa 1886 (D) 149 Wentworth St., 853-7828.
Delectable cuisine is served up at the Wentworth
Mansion with dishes like crabcake souffle and braised
pork shank. Dinner Mon-Sat.
Fig (D) 232 Meeting St., 805-5900. Nationallyacclaimed
bistro serving fish, locally-sourced food.
Menu changes daily with selections like fish stew
provençal and chicken liver pâté.
Gabrielle (D) 404 King St., 843-990-5460. Bold and
flavorful Southern cuisine that celebrates local bounty
like grilled local swordfish and grilled oysters. Located
inside Hotel Bennet, dine for lunch or dinner daily
in the indoor dining room or outdoor dining terrace,
which overlooks historic Marion Square.
High Cotton (D) 199 East Bay St., 724-3815.
Southern cuisine offered high-fashion style, with
fresh local vegetables, seafood and charbroiled steaks
accompanied by tasty sauces like bearnaise and cabernet.
Dinner nightly.
Magnolia’s (D) 185 East Bay St., 577-7771. A refined
take on traditional Southern cooking served in a warm,
sophisticated environment. Pan seared sea scallops are
served with a sweet corn hoe cake, pickled okra relish
and brandy bacon cream. Lunch & dinner daily with
Southern brunch on Sunday.
Peninsula Grill (D) 2 Unity Alley, 577-0025. Southern
classics served in an elegant, yet relaxed setting. Bold
flavors and impeccable service make this a local favorite.
First class wine list and romantic courtyard dining
available. Dinner nightly.
French
Gourmet Sandwiches
Pastries & Desserts
Gelato & Sorbetto
Wine Bar
Dessert Cocktails
198 E. Bay Street
Charleston
843.722.5893
carmellasdessertbar.com
Bistro Toulouse (MP) 1220 Ben Sawyer Blvd., 216-
3434. Modern interpretations of classic French cuisine
including mussels, cassoulet, escargots & steak frites.
Over 20 wines by the glass, full bar, housemade desserts.
Lunch, dinner and weekend brunch with a number of
savory crepes and beignets. Tues-Sun.
Café Framboise (DT) 159 Market St., 414-7241.
Quaint, family-owned French nook with delicate light
and affordable fare that includes gourmet sandwiches,
crepes, pastries & coffee, plus an outdoor patio. 8am –
4pm Mon through Sat, 9am – 2 pm Sun.
Chez Nous (D) 6 Payne Ct., 579-3060. Pint-sized
and romantic neighborhood spot with elevated food
and wine from France & around Europe in a cozy
space. Only six dishes are served for lunch & dinner
and changes daily. Check the restaurant’s website or
Instagram page to see what’s being served today. Closed
Monday.
Felix Cocktails et Cuisine (D) 550 King St #100,
203-6297. Seafood & steak sharing plates inspired by
Paris in a trendy café-inspired setting serving food late,
plus versatile cocktails and wines by the glass and happy
hour. Lunch, Monday – Friday 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Dinner
night starting at 5 p.m. until midnight or later. Saturday
and Sunday brunch, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Gaulart & Maliclet Fast and French (D) 98 Broad
St., 577-9797. Providing French food in Charleston
since 1984 on iconic Broad Street. Lunch items include
an open faced Croq’ Monsieur and daily lunch specials
for $13 that include a glass of French wine. A popular
chef special fondue is featured on Thursdays for dinner.
Breakfast, lunch & dinner Mon-Sat. Closed Sunday.
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