#1
Bareo
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Cannonborough–Elliotborough
Why #1 Fastest-ever entry to Resy's #2 Charleston spot — weeks after opening
Filipino-Japanese dumpling and kakigōri (shaved ice) restaurant on Spring Street from James Beard-nominated Chef Nikko Cagalanan and Paula Kramer (team behind Kultura) — steamed dumplings with seasonal fillings, handrolls, bento, noodle soup, sake cocktails, and a traditional tea service.
Resy Hit List #2 March 2026 — fastest any new restaurant has entered top of Resy's Charleston listFrom the team behind Kultura (James Beard-nominated chef)Opened in the old Kultura space while Kultura relocated to larger 267 Rutledge Ave home
#2
OK Donna
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Wagener Terrace / Upper King
Why #2 From Last Saint team — immediately became the late-night destination
'Italian-ish' neighborhood restaurant at 1117 King Street from the team behind Last Saint, Bar George, and Lupara — pizza, pasta, shareable plates, hip-hop and jazz soundtrack, open late.
Resy Hit List #6 March 2026From the operators of acclaimed Last Saint and Bar GeorgeNamed one of the hottest new restaurants by Eater Carolinas December 2025
#3
Bar Weems
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Park Circle, North Charleston
Why #3 Filled a genuine gap: serious ramen in a city that had none
House-made noodle bar in North Charleston's Park Circle neighborhood — ramen, karaage, cocktails, and mocktails, open until 1am Wednesday through Sunday, growing out of the popular Weems Ramen pop-up.
Resy Hit List #15 March 2026Extension of beloved Weems Ramen pop-up with loyal followingHeated outdoor seating
#4
Merci
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Tiny Parisian-style bistro (26 seats) by Michae…
Eater Carolinas Best New South Carolina Restaurant 2025
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#5
Odd Duck Market — Summerville
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Café and market from the popular Charleston Odd…
Resy Hit List #17 March 2026
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#6
Chef Daniel Humm x The Charleston Place
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Year-long pop-up residency in the former Charle…
Three-Michelin-star chef from Eleven Madison Park
New
#7
Sullivan's Fish Camp (revamped under Chef Jason Stanhope)
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Sullivan's Island seafood restaurant reinvented…
Southern Living Restaurant of the Month, March 2026
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#8
La Cave
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French-American wine-focused restaurant and cav…
Resy Hit List #12 March 2026
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#9
The Pass (Mount Pleasant)
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Artisan deli and market expansion of Chef Antho…
Resy Hit List #13 March 2026 (shared with downtown l…
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#10
Cane Pazzo
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Italian coastal restaurant in Hanahan by Chef M…
Eater Carolinas Best New Restaurants (January 2026 e…
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#11
Kultura (new location)
$$$
Acclaimed Filipino restaurant by James Beard-no…
James Beard-nominated chef (multiple nominations)
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#12
Sorghum & Salt
$$-$$$
New concept in the Lowcountry tradition
Resy 2025 staff picks
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#13
Sorelle
$$$$
Grand Southern-Italian restaurant in three hist…
Michelin Recommended 2025
New
#14
Rivayat Creative Indian Cuisine
$$-$$$
Southern Indian restaurant on Rutledge Avenue b…
Charleston City Paper 2025 year-in-review notable op…
New
#15
Shokudô
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Japanese tavern from the Indigo Road group
Eater Carolinas best new restaurants (January 2026)
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