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Charleston Dining Must-Haves
 If you want to sample real Lowcountry cuisine while you’re in the Charleston area, be sure you look for the following items on local menus:
She-Crab Soup
Indigenous to the Charleston area, this cream-based soup features crabmeat, crab roe, and veggies.
Did you know? William Deas an African American butler created the she-crab soup for Robert Goodwyn Rhett, Charleston's Mayor in 1902. Mr. Deas worked for Mr. Rhett at 116 Broad Street (now known as the John Rutledge House) during the time when William Howard Taft, U.S. President and Chief Justice was a weekend guest on several occasions. Traditionally, Mr. Deas is also referred to as "Rhett's butler".
Shrimp & Grits
Served barbequed or in a variety of other sauces, according to the various chefs’ preferences.
 Crab Cakes
Recipes abound, but look for the ones that have lots of crab, and a limited amount of onions, peppers and spices.
Fried Green Tomatoes
So good, someone named a book after them.
Fresh Peach Cobbler
South Carolina is the top peach producer in the United States, not our southern neighbor, Georgia. Anything using fresh peaches is likely a good choice.
Not just a gallery, but a Charleston destination since 1987. Located in the heart of the antique district The Audubon Gallery is the only local gallery to specialize in the finest Natural History and Sporting Art from the 17th - 20th centuries. A sportsmans paradise with a fantastic selection of paintings, etchings, limited edition fine art prints, antique wildfowl decoys and wood carvings by local artisans. Audubon's "Birds of America", Natural History Art by Besler, Redouté, Clark, Benson and many others. Contact Joel Oppenheimer Inc., The Natural History Art Gallery. |
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Inventive cuisine. Fresh from the farm. Named one of the Top Ten Restaurants in North America by Opinionated About Dining. McCrady's Restaurant, located in an historic 1778 Georgian public house, offers an award-winning dining experience with the best of new Southern cuisine. Chef Sean Brock was awarded the 2010 James Beard Best Chef Southeast for his talented mix of modern skills and classic antebellum recipes. Sensationally presented dishes one of Charleston's most extensive wine lists. Private dining available in the spectacular Long Room, Gallery, Chef's Room or Cypress Room.
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A native of rural North Carolina now living at the edge of the marsh, Bernie Horton paints fine art originals reflecting the beauty of his surroundings --- most recognized for his light-filled lowcountry landscapes, marshes, beaches and people. Bernie captures the moods and emotions of all the different seasons and times of day. Each painting is approached from an impressionistic standpoint, yet to the eye, they have a realistic quality because of his concentration on perspective, proportion and attention to detail. Visit or find Bernie Horton Gallery on Facebook.
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