40 Best American Restaurants in Charleston

“I would highly recommend eating here the food is absolutely delicious the atmosphere is really great if I had to rate this place it's 10/10 on everything hands down 100% we will differently be back again for some more food !“

“One of the best dinners I’ve ever had in WV. My wife and I enjoyed the food and atmosphere. Love the goat cheese and beet salad!“

“Delicious breakfast and GREAT coffee!“

“Absolutely the BEST restaurant in Charleston. Top notch service. The food is ALWAYS cooked to perfection. Elegant atmosphere.“

“Everything is great, a good selection of gourmet sandwiches and entrees, we're eager for a few more / new items. Not cheap, but for example this Wagyu really makes the best burger on the planet... stunningly good adding $ bacon. Love the atmosphere, dim lights upstairs, and the dark red speakeasy downstairs is always a fun secret detour while waiting for a table. Decent beer selection, but far larger selection of whiskies and liquors is impressive. Not too loud like a lot of busy places. Bathrooms not living up to big potential, but not an issue. Staff have all been great, host, wait, bar... all casually outgoing, helpful. We will be back.“

“Always an 5 star experience!“

“Had lunch today for takeout. The enchilada soup was delicious and spicy. The Turkey Pesto wrap was delicious and a good size. Will definitely be returning!!“

“Ate at QD today food was GREAT, service was fast and friendly, and prices were very inexpensive. We will be back!!!!! Billy D was GREAT!!!!!“

“Food was excellent.Also I had an excellent server.Her name was Emily,need more servers like her.“

“The food was awesome, everything was good. I had, jalapeño cheese sticks, cheeseburger, sweet tea and cornbread.“

“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 use Swiftwater catered boxed lunches for my lifeguard classes each year

Giving a local business my support as well as providing my customers with a great lunch option

Our students love the offerings and taste of the lunch while we learn valuable skills

Would HIGHLY recommend using them for your catering needs ! Big or small !!!“

“Highly recommend checking this place out! It’s been on our list for a while, and we finally made it in last night. It completely exceeded our expectations.
We started with the boneless garlic parmesan wings, which were perfectly crispy and full of flavor. For our mains, we ordered the Backyard BBQ Burger and the Triple Bacon Smash Burger, both served with a large side of fries. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and cooked perfectly.
We’ll definitely be back!“

“Absolutely the place to go. Amazing food and atmosphere. The service was amazing too. Will definitely be a regular.“

“On August 25, 2025, before my Delta flight at 3:25 pm, I stopped at the bar and ordered a decaf coffee. The woman behind the counter went above and beyond—she brewed a fresh pot and even offered to make it easier for me to take on the plane. Instead of a regular to-go cup, she poured it into a water bottle so it would be more convenient. Her thoughtfulness was outstanding. I wish I could remember her name.“

“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.“

“Nothing short of Amazing across the board. Everything from the Pepperoni Rolls, to the wings, all the way to the tacos is incredibly well done.

The views are incredible.

My only complaint is the outdoor furniture. The chairs aren't meant for dining in, and we're a poor choice.“

“I’ve been going into this location for several months in the morning. The young man with the salt and pepper hair is always so polite and nice. He makes my whole experience so much better. He remembers what I buy every morning and has it ready and waiting for me. Great customer service from this young man! I’ve had previous experiences at this location that were not so nice and stopped going for a long time. He makes my day a bit brighter. Kudos for such a pleasant person Cold Spot!“

“Really enjoyed this friendly restaurant.“

“Been here so many times I can't count but never said anything about my experience. This is by far the best place for Cajun dry rub wings. They are amazing. The ghost pepper burger is great as well. I had the jalapeno cheese sticks for the first time today and I'll never get plain again. I will be back again for sure“

“Love this little hide away. Super people fun atmosphere great food too! Definitely coming back tomorrow.“

“The place has pretty decent food
It's kind of a hidden spot that not a lot of people don't know about.
The food is pretty good but just a little too pricey for what it is.
And sometimes it takes a while to order.“

“I WISH I had taken some nice photos of the food we had. I had the triple crown grill cheese which changed grilled cheese for me forever now, The nachos were staring at me and I just really wanted to dive in but it wasn't my plate.. the staff was super dope and the beer was just as good.. 🙌🏽“

“Great service and food. Recommend them without any reservations.“

“Called the restaurant many times Monday 11/4 to order food. Could not get to a live person answering call. Can only get the meal on phone, listed unavailable online. Sad can’t get answer to order food“

“I recently dined at LongHorn Steakhouse and had an outstanding experience from start to finish. It was busy but very inviting, making it a perfect spot for a relaxing meal. The staff was incredibly friendly, attentive, and made sure everything was just right.
The food was absolutely delicious, my steak was cooked perfectly to order, tender, and full of flavor. The sides were just as impressive, especially the seasoned fries and fresh salad. You can really tell they take pride in the quality of their dishes.
Overall, LongHorn Steakhouse delivered excellent service, great food, and a comfortable dining experience. I’ll definitely be coming back again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a satisfying and enjoyable meal!“

“We had pizza, home made chips, chicken tenders and fries. Everything was really good! We will definitely be back!“

“Clean, locally owned, real milkshakes, good service, delicious food“

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Tudor’s Biscuit World in Kanawha City is a true West Virginia gem. There’s nothing quite like starting your morning with a hot, buttery biscuit piled high with eggs, bacon, sausage, or even fried apples. Their breakfast is hearty, homemade, and consistently delicious—just like Grandma used to make.

The staff here are always friendly and welcoming, and even when it’s busy (which it often is, because it’s that good), they keep the line moving with a smile. Whether you’re dining in or grabbing something to go, the service is quick and the food always hits the spot.

My go-to is the Thundering Herd or the Ron—can’t go wrong with either. It’s comfort food that feels like home, and no visit to the Kanawha Valley feels complete without a stop at Tudor’s.“

“Let me tell you our server was amazing!! Very kind and patient!! His name was Damien. I think he deserves a raise!! The food was also amazing and as I said service was amazing!! Would come back if Damien was our server!! And lots of praise to the people who made our food too!! Amazing amazing!!“

“Went here for the first time and the owner behind the counter was INSANELY NICE. He showed me everything he served and let me take my time in ordering. The service was quick helpful and an enjoyable experience. The food is great. I recommend the cajun chicken. My only regret is how fast i scarfed down the food i wish i savored it more. Definitely recommend.“

“There is nothing negative I can say. The food was delicious as always. I had the fish and chicken with Mac n cheese and green beans. The green beans were seasoned just right. The young lady who took my drive thru order and worked the window was very polite. It was an overall wonderful and pleasant experience. Plus they were fast in giving me my order!!!“

“I really enjoyed IHOP today“

“hi this is the girl that comes in the Chili's restaurant with her stepsister just to draw and color pictures and stuff and I just want to say it's been the best restaurant in the world I love Chili's“

“I came one evening to have a meal. That meal was so delicious. The food was prepared just as I requested. The service phenomenal, and not to mention the prices, were very affordable. Not only that, I decided to come back in the morning for breakfast, and if I may say so, it would be a repeat of what I just mentioned.“

“Had porterhouse and it was fixed perfect“

“We play the National and state tournaments here for team trivia and sometimes even the regular Wednesday’s nights. We enjoy the different variety of food. The staff is very kind and can handle the amount of orders and refills to boot. I wish the setup allowed them to connect to a tv in the place. That makes it a lot easier. But we are happy to announce we got third at the venue for the nationals and 8th in the state and 59th the country. The Flair Chops are rising! Woooooo“

“I placed my order for pickup they told me 25 minutes we got there and then we had to wait another 25 minutes so a total of 50 minutes for an order replaced as a call in and the distinctly make sure I ask for extra dressing the server was looking in the bottom of the bag I said oh yeah there's extra down here we got home and it wasn't even extra salad dressing it was sour cream like we didn't even have anything that would you sour cream and our meal but now we ate there the week before and one thing I can say is the bartender was our server that day she was awesome plus she made me some kind of sweet alcohol Frozen drink that was to die for“

“I ordered online for pick up , my order was delayed by 15 minutes for chicken tenders when I got home I realized they forgot to sauce the tenders and also forgot my bourbon beans but service people were welcoming just wished I got what I ordered“

“Our server was epic and the food was good but saw a lady who seemed to be a manager of some sorts named Vera come out and verbally reprimand an employee that was working behind the buffet doing a really good job I might say ,when she told her that they were low on cottage cheese she talked to her very demeaning way and I thought it was the wrong way to handle it. I might add there's another incident with Vera was at the front desk complaining because she was upset that the wait staff doesn't have to pay taxes on their tips.“