The Best New Restaurants in Charleston This Season
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by Albert Danilov | November 15, 2024

The Best New Restaurants in Charleston This Season

Charleston, South Carolina continues to expand its food scene with several exciting new restaurants. The historic port city, known for blending traditional Southern cooking with modern cuisine, has welcomed these notable additions to its dining landscape.

Ray's Pizza

Opened on October 1st

Ray's Pizza offers a taste of authentic Italian cuisine in the James Island community. The restaurant's sauces and dough are made fresh in-house daily, using high-quality ingredients like San Marzano tomatoes imported from Italy. Pizzas are topped with produce from local suppliers and premium meats.

Chef and owner Kevin Ray brings over 20 years of experience in pizza restaurants to Ray's. The staff is trained to provide a quality service, whether you're ordering takeout or delivery. Stop by soon to enjoy the flavors of Italy at Ray's Pizza.

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Legami

Opened on October 9th

Legami, Charleston's newest Italian restaurant, recently opened on October 9th. It features a team of Italian chefs who have brought creative and traditional Italian recipes focusing on natural ingredients and a blend of modern and old-world cuisine.

TThe atmosphere paired with a menu crafted with passion makes Legami the perfect place to gather with friends and family. The owners, who grew up in Italy, have designed the space to feel like a welcoming home environment.

The menu offers dishes like Shrimp and Caviar, where shrimp is reimagined as spaghetti topped with Italian sturgeon caviar, and Squab, a unique combination of beetroot and anchovy mayo. Legami also accommodates dietary preferences, including a vegetarian beetroot sfogliatella dish.

With a lovely outdoor seating area and a cozy upstairs covered patio, Legami provides a charming setting to enjoy its authentic Italian fare.

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La Cave

Opened on October 17th

La Cave is a sipping lounge and private salon by Félix Landrum, located next to his restaurant, Félix Cocktails et Cuisine, in Charleston, SC. The lounge offers a selection of French wines, whiskies, and cordials, paired with a menu of small plates like duck confit gnocchi, petite bouillabaisse, and bœuf en croûte. The cocktails include options like the Sidecar de Figue and Le Midi. The space, designed by Félix’s wife, Leslie Landrum, is inspired by their trips to the south of France, creating a simple and relaxed setting.

Charles Towne Fermentory

Opened on September 21st

Charles Towne Fermentory’s third location on James Island brings a new brewery option to the area. Situated in the James Island Business Park near Folly Road, the taproom offers spacious seating with picnic tables, beer taps in the corner, and screens showing sports. A garage door opens to outdoor seating with a food truck nearby. This addition joins their original Avondale location and The Garden in West Ashley, expanding their presence in the Lowcountry.

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Nola's Creole and Soul

Opened on September

Nola's Creole & Soul is a new restaurant offering a taste of Louisiana with its Creole-inspired menu. Guests can enjoy classic dishes like red beans and rice, beignets, and oysters, alongside Big Easy-inspired cocktails.

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