#1
The Palmetto Cafe (Charleston Place)
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French Quarter / Historic District
Why #1 Charleston Place solarium + Resy buzz — the treat-yourself brunch destination
Polished all-day Southern dining inside the iconic Charleston Place hotel, serving an elevated brunch with classic Lowcountry flavors.
AAA Four Diamond awardCondé Nast Traveler recognitionFlagship hotel restaurant of Belmond Charleston Place
#2
Millers All Day
$$ - $$$
Upper King
Why #2 Best all-day breakfast format in the city — no weak spots on the menu
Beloved all-day breakfast and brunch spot on King Street delivering scratch Southern cooking in a warm, unpretentious setting.
Consistently ranked among Charleston's best brunch by local pressHigh repeat-visitor loyaltySouthern Living feature
#3
Callie's Hot Little Biscuit
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Upper King
Why #3 The biscuit that launched a brand — fastest quality bite downtown
Tiny biscuit shop celebrated for buttery, hand-crafted biscuits in flavors from plain butter to crab cake, a Charleston institution.
Featured on Today Show, Food Network, Southern LivingJames Beard nominated founder Carrie MoreyShipped nationally
#4
Poogan's Porch
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Charming Victorian house restaurant serving cla…
Operating since 1976 — one of Charleston's oldest re…
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#5
Husk
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Landmark Southern restaurant in a historic 1893…
Sean Brock legacy restaurant
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#6
The Obstinate Daughter
$$ - $$$
Eclectic Sullivan's Island neighborhood gem mix…
Consistently on Eater Carolina's essential restauran…
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#7
82 Queen
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Landmark Lowcountry restaurant in historic buil…
Open since 1982 — one of Charleston's oldest restaur…
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#8
Virginia's on King
$$ - $$$
Approachable Southern comfort spot on King Stre…
Part of Holy City Hospitality Group
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#9
Toast! All Day (King Street)
$$ - $$$
Award-winning breakfast and brunch café on King…
TripAdvisor Top 25 Best Brunches in the U.S. (2023, …
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#10
Eli's Table
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Refined brunch and all-day dining in the heart …
Consistent TripAdvisor top-ranking for brunch
New
#11
Another Broken Egg Cafe
$$ - $$$
Southern-inspired breakfast and brunch café acr…
TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice
New
#12
Chez Nous
$$ - $$$
Intimate French-influenced bistro with a daily-…
Sister restaurant of Malagón, which holds a 2025 Mic…
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#13
Leon's Oyster Shop
$$ - $$$
Trendy, airy oyster bar and Southern fried chic…
Eater Carolinas 'Essential Restaurants'
New
#14
Bistronomy by Nico
$$ - $$$
Authentic French bistro by James Beard–recogniz…
Best Chef in Charleston award winner 2021, 2022, 202…
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#15
Vern's (Weekend Brunch — Note: Currently Dinner Only)
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Michelin One Star neighborhood restaurant by hu…
2025 Michelin One Star (inaugural MICHELIN Guide Ame…
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