Located 30 minutes from historic downtown Charleston, on Kiawah's West Beach, these top-rated 1 & 2-bedroom beachside and oceanfront villas are just steps away from the Atlantic Ocean, and within a short walking distance to golf, tennis, shopping and restaurants. (843) 343-7215

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Location: 82 Queen St.
Phone: (843) 723-7591

Why Southern Living readers voted 82 Queen "Best City Restaurant" in Charleston 3 years in a row: "Outstanding Lowcountry cuisine...desserts that make your mouth water...great wines...a memorable dining experience...warm hospitality...romantic Charleston captured in elegant dining rooms and a garden courtyard surrounded by turn-of-the-century landscaping." For 21 years, 82 Queen has served authentic Lowcountry cuisine, taking pride in serving only the freshest seafood, aged steaks, and fresh locally-grown vegetables. Lunch daily 11:30-2:30; light lunch 2:30-5; Sunday brunch 11:30-2:30. Dinner : Sun.-Thurs. 6-10; Fri. & Sat. 6-10:30. 82 Queen St. Dinner reservations suggested, (843) 723-7591.

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Location: Ashley River Rd. (Hwy. 61)
Phone: (843) 556-6020, ext. 118

For a unique dining experience, Middleton Place Restaurant offers Low Country cuisine served on one of the South’s most historic plantations. Regional favorites such as okra gumbo, ham biscuits, hoppin’ john, and pork barbeque are served for lunch daily 11-3 to Middleton Place visitors. Dinner guests pay no admission to the Gardens after 5:30 and are invited to relax with cocktails in the courtyard or stroll through the Gardens before dinner. Then enjoy an elegant candlelit dinner including venison, panned quail, duck, fresh fish selections, shrimp and grits and country paté. Dinner served Tues.-Sun. 6-9 and reservations are required.

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Location: 72 Queen St.
Phone: (843) 577-2337

For over twenty-five years, Poogan’s Porch has been a mainstay of Historic Charleston’s dining community. Celebrities, politicians, tourists and locals frequent the “Home of Southern Hospitality” to enjoy our famous Lowcountry recipes. Utilizing fresh local ingredients and delicacies from around the globe, Executive Chef Nick Spondike successfully bridges the gap between tradition and innovation. Dine indoors, or relax on our porch or patio. Join us for the very finest service, atmosphere and cuisine that the Lowcountry has to offer. Open daily for lunch and dinner plus Sunday brunch. Children’s menu. 72 Queen St. Reservations recommended for dinner, (843) 577-2337.

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192 East Bay St.
Phone: (843) 723-3424

This lively downtown restaurant receives rave reviews for Chef Frank Lee's award-winning Maverick Southern cuisine. The choice for Charlestonians, it's praised by Gourmet, Food &Wine, Southern Living, GQ Magazine, USA Today, NY Times and more. Open for lunch Mon-Fri 11:30am-3pm and dinner nightly from 5:30pm. Reservations are accepted for dinner. A, DC, D, MC, V. L, D. $$-$$$.