40 Best American Restaurants in Charleston

“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.“

“Beyond delicious and creative foods, unparalleled service, and great attention to detail. Would recommend this restaurant to absolutely everyone in Charleston!“

“This is a fantastic cafe! Aloha bowl with ahi tuna was delicious. Such a great atmosphere.“

“Laury’s provides a phenomenal experience every time we dine here. This is mine and my husband’s go-to dinner for celebrations, birthdays, or just when we want to ensure we’ll have an amazing meal and enjoy the ambiance. I recommend this restaurant to everyone for the ultimate fine dining experience. Laury’s is by far the best dining experience not only in the Charleston area, but I would go as far to say out of anywhere we have dined. Ever. We travel regularly and are always trying out new restaurants, but nothing compares. We have tried nearly everything on the menu and whether you are ordering their least expensive dish to their most expensive steak, you cannot go wrong. Laury’s is truly the best!“

“We went to the attached bar. I gave the 1 star on food because we arrived just as they were closing the food down and didn't want to bother them by ordering last second. We will try to arrive earlier than 8pm next time so we have time to order and enjoy some food. The drinks were well made and they didn't skimp on the alcohol! They have Karaoke and the DJ is very kind and helps you feel at home when singing. The atmosphere is soft lighting and makes you feel safe and at home. The bartenders were helpful and the male bartender was my ABSOLUTE favorite! He was SO helpful and fun to talk to! The guy that worked as "Bus boy" was SUPER friendly and helpful as well! 10/10 DEFINITELY recommend!

Parking: There is a paid parking lot across the street with plenty of space and a short Walk to the bar and restaurant. Also, very affordable in the evening and weekends.“

“Had layover long driving stops in charleston a few times past couples years and made this my go to takeout breakfast burrito spot after the first time. Last time took a wrap for lunch on the road and hit the spot. Fantastic staff. Fantastic food“

“I love the food and friendly staff. Can’t wait to go back. One of my favorite places in Charleston. Can’t wait to save room for dessert next time.“

“Fish and Chips , Summer Salad with Salmon was wonderful!“

“We were hosting a fundraiser for 150 people and knew we needed something special for our first year event. We found EXACTLY what we needed at Thyme After Time Southern Cuisine and Catering. It is truly southern comfort food at its finest! The buffet spread was delicious, but their prosciutto wrapped, asparagus, were so flavorful and the beef and sweet potato skewers were a show stopper! I highly recommend Thyme After Time for your next special occasion. Their staff was friendly professional and really worked hard to create an unforgettable dining experience.“

“We were at Cracker Barrel on Sunday and I got the chicken pot pie. It was great. On a cold day I recommend it.“

“Always an 5 star experience!“

“Love trying out new small businesses, wish I would have come sooner. The best burger I’ve had in Charleston!“

“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!“

“Quick, friendly service. We had a minor issue but the server Jen took care of it immediately. The manager Ian came over and made it obvious that it was a one off and not normal. We left feeling completely satisfied! Excellent lunch/dinner choice near the convention center!! A+++“

“I picked up the early Thanksgiving dinner this evening and it was so delicious. The turkey and ham were so tender and flavorful. The dressing was seasoned perfectly, and the mac & cheese, greens, and sweet potatoes were absolute treats. I’ll be looking for a regular menu and specials in the future.“

“We had two great meals!! Reuben and Hamburger. The fries and onion rings were great. Also to end the meal Blueberry Cheesecake!! Wow!! Can't wait to come back.“

“Really enjoyed this friendly restaurant.“

“The food here is absolutely phenomenal. The service was great and the atmosphere, perfect... we ate dinner in the late evening outside at one of the tables on the sidewalk. The weather was perfect the food was perfect and the service was Top Notch. I can't wait to come back and try something different. The deep fried feta cheese appetizer was amazing, as well as the gyro and onion rings.“

“We need the other french fries back please!!!“

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

“My husband and I went there tonight for dinner. My last experience was horrible . Tonight our waiters name was Logan. Exceptional server, apps in 5 mins dinner was fantastic. Restored my opinion in Applebee's. My drink was filled before I even asked. Fantastic service tonight we will definitely be back thank you logan!!“

“10/10 recommend!!!❤️ Great severance all the workers are sweet, the food id amazing!“

“Great service and great food“

“Always been a good experience. Spinach dip 10/10! Filet, super tender! Ribeye, very flavorful! Cannot get enough of the strawberry shortcake. Always order way more than we can eat! Service was top notch with Makayla, she’s very friendly and attentive! Will be asking for her from now on.“

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

“The prices are WAY too high for the box lunches or I would probably eat here once every week or two. Fortunately, their receipts have promos on them if you complete a survey etc. and they often email promos/coupons. The staff is CLEAN, very friendly and has treated me very well. I am disappointed they discontinued baked beans as a side. The croissants and cookies are especially tasty. Happy to still have this business in our area“

“My son and I got breakfast here this morning. First time I'd ever tried this place. It did not disappoint. Service was fast and friendly. Restaraunt was clean and neat. The food was great. I got a breakfast platter. The biscuits were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. The sausage gravy seemed to be made in house with the sausage grease (the best kind.) The sausage we got was perfectly seasoned and the home fries were crispy and perfectly seasoned. I would recommend this place if you're in the area or need a break from driving on thr interstate.“

“Had porterhouse and it was fixed perfect“

“Great place to stop by an eat some good food“

“The Staff is always friendly, I think the problem is MOST PEOPLE, INCLUDING SENIORS THINK THIS SHONEYS IS CLOSED. I HAD SO MANY PEOPLE SAY, THEY ARE STILL OPEN? I SAID YES. SO SHONEYS PLEASE GET THE MESSAGE OUT. THERE ARE A LOT OF SENIOR THAT WOULD COME. SUNDAY I'M SURE YOU WOULD GET A LOT MORE ON SENIOR DAYS AND AFTER CHURCH!!! ADVERTISE. A LOT OF SENIOR ARE NOT ON FACEBOOK. *******“

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

“Had a great lunch and great service! Started with some chips and queso dip and kids had Mac & Cheese with fries. We split a Strawberry Chicken Salad! The host sat us quickly & the ambiance was great! Clean and efficient. Close to the interstate & shopping! Gasoline all near. Stop by and support them!“

“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 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“

“I really enjoyed IHOP today“

“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 get food here daily for lunch. The food is great, and the staff is friendly. Super quick and easy meal that isn't junk food. I do wish there were more meat options, these days theres only chicken it seems. Sometimes they have the Hawaiian chicken from the Hawaiian Grill across the hall, which is a nice little change up. $15 bucks and a full belly, I won't complain.“

“Way better than Long Johns. Impressed. We almost ordered from Long Johns. I am so glad we didn't. Definitely will order from here again. Ps. Don't give an establishment 1 star based on one item. Especially if the item was good but an incorrect portion.“

“Late lunch on a Thursday, place was rather empty.

Terrific service by a friendly, effective professional.

Ordered the black and bleu burger, crunch burger, and a side of fries (got the Thursday special, much lower cost on burgers but they don’t come with sides). Both burgers were tasty, but they were on the dry side. Fries had a certain rubberiness to them, like they were reheated or something.

All in all a good restaurant with nice atmosphere. Tremendous service by the gentleman serving customers.“