A GUIDE TO CHARLESTON BY THE URBAN ELECTRIC C o
OUT & ABOUT
REX WALL, BULL STREET
HILLGATE POCKET, HASELL STREET
CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
EAT, DRINK, EXPLORE AND MORE
Charleston may have gotten its Holy City nickname from the preponderance of steeples that punctuate the skyline, but the restaurant scene has added a fresh touch of the divine to our Lowcountry capital—and not just in terms of the food. There is also an array of next-level inspiration to be found in the designs of the restaurants, and we are proud to play a part in many of these meticulously crafted interiors. From the Malplaquets hanging over the oyster bar at The Ordinary to the Double Chilterns adding Continental ambiance to the Italian vibe at Melfi’s to the custom fixtures upping the mid-century polish at The Dewberry, Urban Electric fixtures illuminate some of the most diverse dining destinations in town. And in between meals, there’s no shortage of places to see and experience in Charleston, either. Here is our guide to some of the brightest places lighting up the local scene. Welcome to town.
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EAT & DRINK
BREAKFAST
DAPS BREAKFAST & IMBIBE
280 ASHLEY AVENUE | @DAPSCHS
Casual and relaxed neighborhood joint offering wake-up-worthy day-starters
HARKEN CAFE
62 QUEEN STREET | @HARKENCAFE
House-baked pastries and prepared bites, including plenty of gluten-free and plant-based options
MILLERS ALL DAY
120 KING STREET | @MILLERSALLDAY
With a focus on small batch, heirloom grains, this breakfast spot serves up all the Southern favorites
THE DAILY
652B KING STREET | @THEDAILYCHS
Fresh juices, grab-and-go sides and ingredients sourced from nearby farmers are the hallmarks of this local go-to
EAT
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& DRINK
167 RAW
193 KING STREET | @167_RAW
Arrive early to avoid the wait for the lobster roll and fresh catch
BASIC KITCHEN
82 WENTWORTH STREET | @BASIC_KITCHEN
Eat clean and take notice of the UECo. fixtures throughout
GOAT. SHEEP. COW. (NORTH)
804 MEETING STREET, SUITE 102 | @GSC_X_BABAS
Grab everything from a croque monsieur to a premium Sancerre at this fromagerie
LEON’S OYSTER SHOP
698 KING STREET | @LEONSOYSTERSHOP
Always a crowd pleaser—go for the picnic-style fried chicken and sides or oysters from the raw bar
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LUNCH
SYMON SCONCE,
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DINNER
CHEZ NOUS
6 PAYNE COURT | @CHEZNOUSCHARLESTON
The French menu changes daily at this intimate and inviting hidden gem
CHUBBY FISH
252 COMING STREET | @CHUBBYFISHCHS
Locals line up early for a seat at this walk-ins only “dock to dinner” uptown spot
FIG
232 MEETING STREET | @EATATFIG
UECo. fixtures complement the dishes at this three-time James Beard Award winner
LITTLE JACK’S
710 KING STREET | @LITTLEJACKSTAVERN
Tavern dining at its finest–order the burger and a martini and don’t look back
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EAT & DRINK
DINNER
MALAGÓN
33 SPRING STREET | @MALAGONCHARLESTON
Tapas and fine wines ideal for sharing are the stars at this cozy Spanish spot
MELFI’S
721 KING STREET | @MELFISCHARLESTON
Classic Italian comfort food—Roman-style pizza, fresh pasta, Steak Florentine—meets discerning design, with UECo. fixtures artfully placed throughout
THE ORDINARY
544 KING STREET | @EATTHEORDINARY
The corner seat at the bar is the prize perch for indulging in oyster sliders and a cocktail, with a side of people-watching —all under the glow of UECo. fixtures
XIAO BAO BISCUIT
224 RUTLEDGE AVENUE | @XIAOBAOBISCUIT
A creative dining experience with an Asian-influenced menu—the okonomiyaki never disappoints
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CHILTERN DOUBLE, MELFI’S
COCKTAILS & DESSERT
BABAS ON CANNON
11 CANNON STREET | @BABASONCANNON
Have an an apéritif or a nightcap at this European-style café
BIN 152
152 KING STREET | @BIN152WINEBAR
Wine and cheese pairings at this Lower King favorite are a no-fail way to start or end an evening
PENINSULA GRILL
112 NORTH MARKET STREET | @PENINSULAGRILL
Round out an evening on the town with a glass of bubbles and the trademarked “Ultimate Coconut Cake” at this iconic hotel restaurant
THE LIVING ROOM AT THE DEWBERRY
334 MEETING STREET | @THEDEWBERRYCHARLESTON
Custom UECo. fixtures are a part of the hotel’s mid-century-inspired design—the lobby lounge, anchored by a showstopping brass bar and next-level craft cocktails, is straight out of MAD MEN
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EAT & DRINK
CUSTOM
THE DEWBERRY
FIXTURES,
SEE & DO
ART & ARCHITECTURE
AIKEN-RHETT HOUSE
48 ELIZABETH STREET | @HISTORICCHARLESTONFOUNDATION
Built in 1820 and untouched since its last inhabitants departed in 1975–a remarkable example of preservation
DRAYTON HALL
3380 ASHLEY RIVER ROAD | @DRAYTONHALL
The oldest unrestored plantation house in America open to the public is a consistent designer favorite
GIBBES MUSEUM OF ART
135 MEETING STREET | @THEGIBBESMUSEUM
Boasting a collection of works from Colonial to Contemporary, plus a rotating exhibition space
WALK & TALK CHARLESTON
843 732 6674 | @WALKANDTALKCHS
Experience the unique characters and storied history of the Holy City on foot with these expert guides
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SEE & DO
SHOP
POP, FIELD SHOP
CLOTHING & COLLECTIBLES
BEN SILVER
149 KING STREET | @BENSILVERCOLLECTION
An iconic men’s clothier and haberdashery located on Lower King— there are plenty of offerings for women, as well
RTW
186 KING STREET | @RTWCHARLESTON
A women’s clothing institution carrying lines ranging from Erdem to Brock Collection
FIELDSHOP AT THE DEWBERRY
334 MEETING STREET | @GGFIELDSHOP
A curated shop of goods and wares from the team behind the cult-favorite magazine GARDEN & GUN
HAMPDEN CLOTHING
314 KING STREET | @HAMPDENCLOTHING
Stocked with more than 70 women’s collections, ranging from Proenza Schouler to Lela Rose to the next big designer you haven’t heard of yet
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DESIGN & ANTIQUES
FRITZ PORTER
701 EAST BAY STREET | @FRITZPORTERCHS
A design emporium and collective started by a Charlestonian offering a designer’s perspective and trade pricing
GEORGE C. BIRLANT & CO.
191 KING STREET | @BIRLANTANDCO
Shop the original Charleston Battery benches made in-house, along with estate door knockers and silver
CROGHAN’S JEWEL BOX
308 KING STREET | @CROGHANS
Three generations of the same family hold court at this local estate jeweler—ask for Rhett
TUCKER PAYNE ANTIQUES
169 KING STREET
A diverse mix of furniture and decorative arts from the 18th and 19th Centuries
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EAT & DRINK
BUTCHER & BEE
1085 MORRISON DRIVE @BUTCHERANDBEE
EDMUND’S OAST
1081 MORRISON DRIVE @EDMUNDSOAST
GRAFT WINE SHOP 700 KING STREET @GRAFTCHS
LEWIS BARBECUE 464 NORTH NASSAU STREET @LEWISBARBECUE
PARK & GROVE 730 RUTLEDGE AVENUE @PARKANDGROVECHS
POST HOUSE 101 PITT STREET @POSTHOUSEINN
RODNEY SCOTT’S BBQ 1011 KING STREET @RODNEYSCOTTSBBQ
SULLIVAN’S FISH CAMP 2019 MIDDLE STREET @SULLIVANSFISHCAMP
THE OBSTINATE DAUGHTER 2063 MIDDLE STREET @THEOBSTINATEDAUGHTER
VERN’S 41 BOGARD STREET A @VERNS_CHS
ZERO GEORGE STREET
RESTAURANT + BAR 0 GEORGE STREET
@ZEROGEORGEST
SEE & DO
HALSEY INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY ART
161 CALHOUN STREET
@HALSEY_INSTITUTE
HAMPTON PARK
30 MARY MURRAY DRIVE
SULLIVAN’S ISLAND 2050 MIDDLE STREET @SULLIVANSISLAND
SHOP
AMANDA LINDROTH 445 KING STREET @LINDROTHDESIGN
ANN LONG FINE ART BY APPOINTMENT @ANNLONGFINEART
ANTIQUES OF SOUTH WINDERMERE 22 WINDERMERE BOULEVARD @ANTIQUESSOUTHWINDERMERE
BILLY REID
150 KING STREET @BILLY_REID
BLUE BICYCLE BOOKS 420 KING STREET @BLUEBICYCLEBOOKS
GOLDEN & ASSOCIATES ANTIQUES 206 KING STREET @GOLDENASSOCANTIQUES
J.STARK 489 KING ST. SUITE 100 @JSTARK
JULISKA 268 KING STREET @JULISKAOFFICIAL
LAKE PAJAMAS 153 KING STREET @LAKEPAJAMAS
MEYER VOGL
122 MEETING STREET @MEYERVOGLGALLERY
PRESERVATION SOCIETY SHOP 147 KING STREET @PRESERVATIONSOCIETY
THE GEORGE GALLERY 54 BROAD STREET @GEORGEGALLERYART
WORTHWHILE 12 MAGAZINE STREET @SHOPWORTHWHILE
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