Restaurants near Morris Island Lighthouse

19 restaurants available nearby

A photo of The Darling Oyster Bar restaurant

1. The Darling Oyster Bar

4.7

Exceptional(3292)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Downtown Charleston

Booked 67 times today

The Darling Oyster Bar is a casual seafood restaurant and raw bar. The Darling's menu features fresh seafood and creative ingredients, served with an approachable style. The Darling Oyster Bar’s atmosphere promotes comfortable hospitality; with a lively, neighborhood feel. Anchoring The Darling Oyster Bar is a stunning raw bar showcasing fresh, made-to-order seafood. Guests can enjoy the lively raw bar scene while overlooking historic King Street from The Darling’s iconic storefront. The Darling raw bar also offers full service dining.Located in the heart of Upper King Street, The Darling Oyster Bar is housed in a 115-year old historic building that enjoys a storied past. A mix of the original 1900’s reclaimed wood, whole exposed brick walls, classic tile, antique molding, and nautical theme combine to create a setting that is all at once convivial, charming, and comfortable.

2. O-Ku

4.8

Exceptional(2452)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Downtown Charleston

Booked 52 times today

O-Ku, a Japanese restaurant in Charleston, South Carolina, is a triumph of execution and concept. The restaurant's menu is a modern take on traditional Japanese cuisine, and it features fresh, seasonal ingredients that are prepared with care. The dishes are beautifully presented, and the flavors are both complex and delicate. Focused on incorporating authentically Japanese flavors into the fare, O-Ku's menu is comprised of signature contemporary Japanese entrées and traditional sushi of the season reflecting the uniquely designed space. Guests can enjoy chef specialties including salmon usuzukuri, pork belly bao buns, coconut curry udon, and hakozushi - a box-style sushi. A wide variety of nigiri, sashimi and crudos are also available. The beverage program at O-Ku is a sophisticated blend of specialty cocktails, premium sake, bubbles, red and white wines and unique beer selections.

3. Indaco

4.8

Exceptional(3394)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Downtown Charleston

Booked 60 times today

Located on Charleston's Upper King Street, Indaco (Italian for "indigo") serves rustic Italian cuisine. Wood-fired pizzas, hand-crafted pastas, housemade salami and cured sausages fill the restaurant's menu which can be enjoyed family-style or a la carte. With community tables, an open kitchen, and a comfortable atmosphere, Indaco can accommodate 100 guests for a casual night of food and drinks. The wine list is focused on affordable Italian varietals, the Negroni cocktail is on tap, and the fresh sodas are made in-house. The massive wooden doors on Upper King Street are your first indication that Indaco is different from the typical Charleston restaurant. Rustic details continue inside with butcherblock tables, lime-wash walls, and white brick. An open kitchen with nearby community tables lets interested diners keep an eye on the action inside the kitchen. Outside, a patio puts you streetside to watch Upper King Street's vibrant nightlife scene.

4. Prohibition

4.5

Awesome(2318)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown Charleston

Booked 5 times today

Famed Christmas themed cocktail pop-up bar Sippin’ Santa is thrilled to announce their return to Charleston, Sc. This year, the pop-up will be located at Prohibition. Sippin' Santa features festive original cocktails and food, over-the-top decorations, and exciting new mug designs to bring the holiday season to life. Sippin' Santa will be located at Prohibition from 11/24/23-1/1/24.

A photo of Stars Restaurant - Rooftop & Grill Room restaurant

5. Stars Restaurant - Rooftop & Grill Room

3.6

Very Good(2299)

Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown Charleston

Booked 16 times today

Stars Rooftop & Grill Room brings the art of live fire cooking to Charleston. Stars exemplifies an artistic appreciation for live fire cooking by focusing on the details of each dish – the seasoning, balance, pairing and presentation. The restaurant has a full bar and grill room on the first floor and multiple event spaces on the second floor. The rooftop bar has a 360-degree view of downtown Charleston. Dedicated to serving locally sourced food within 100 miles of Charleston, Stars’ food and beverage menus are fresh and seasonal. Stars brings a new tradition of open flame cuisine to Charleston and is not to be missed.

6. Bourbon n Bubbles

4.2

Awesome(1156)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown Charleston

Booked 8 times today

Bourbon n Bubbles is Upper Kings luxury restaurant and bar. Enjoy our offerings of appetizers and shared plates coupled with a premier selection of Champagne, bourbon, and hand-crafted cocktails.

7. Maya

4.2

Awesome(556)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Downtown Charleston

Booked 10 times today

Located in Charleston's lively Upper King Street District, Maya is an elevated Mexican eatery that celebrates Mexico's vibrant regional cuisines. The menu includes a selection of authentic dishes ranging from snacks and small plates, to tacos, shareable sides, and large format entrees. Paying homage to tradition, guests can enjoy classic Mexican staples not found elsewhere in Charleston, such as Al Pastor and Birria tacos, Chile Relleno, and Albondigas. Maya's beverage program features mezcals, Mexican cervezas, and cocktails focused on fresh and seasonal flavors. The restaurant's décor is warm and welcoming, with natural furnishings and pops of color throughout. The space features La Terraza, an open-air patio with lush greenery and a full bar, which also serves as the setting for private dinners and events. Maya is open nightly for dinner, with happy hour available Monday through Thursday.

8. Mesu

4.4

Awesome(640)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Mexican • Downtown Charleston

Booked 6 times today

We are a lively urban spot designed around street art with Mexican and Sushi cuisine. Tequila infusions complement sake sangrias with a full cocktail list. Reservations accepted daily, walk-in availability is an option as well!

9. Sorghum & Salt

4.7

Exceptional(335)

Price: Expensive

• Tapas / Small Plates • Downtown Charleston

Booked 4 times today

Vegetable & seafood driven small plates with a seasonal, always-revolving menu served in a trendy, industrial setting combining upscale fare with a laid back experience. Our tasting menu is available in the entire restaurant 6 days a week. Selected for OpenTables "Top 10 Diners' Choice Winners in Charleston" in 2021!

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10. Coterie- Charleston

4.6

Exceptional(329)

Price: Expensive

• Indian • Downtown Charleston

Booked 4 times today

The word “coterie," in its essence, means a group of people who come together to share their ideas. Unique perspectives are what brings flavor to our conversations and our relationships, and they thrive in the right environment.Our style is an edited mix of flavorful dishes and drinks served in an intimate setting. Flavors come to the forefront as easily as the conversations held by the people enjoying the food. At Coterie, everyone brings their own story to the table.

Restaurants near Morris Island Lighthouse

Price

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19 restaurants available nearby

1. The Darling Oyster Bar

2. O-Ku

3. Indaco

4. Prohibition

5. Stars Restaurant - Rooftop & Grill Room

6. Bourbon n Bubbles

7. Maya

8. Mesu

9. Sorghum & Salt

10. Coterie- Charleston

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