If you don't have reservations already you may already be blocked out
of the better restaurants, I'm sad to say. At this point the best path might be to see what's available on Open Table and Resy, and then come back here for recommendations. The restaurant scene is just nuts during high season.
There are some good restaurants on North King where you might be able to get bar seating -- try The Ordinary and Felix.
Places without reservations (although more downscale) are Leon's Oyster Shop and Fuel. Edmund's Oast is a microbrewery with decent food, or another microbrewery with a rooftop bar is Revelry.
My personal opinion is that Poogan's has gone downhill recently (their chef is out at Seabrook now).
Thread Replies (21)
Heading to Charleston for the weekend...and need your help!
-- great2bahokie
Jun 02, 2022 at 09:50 AM ET
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06/02/22 09:50 AM ET
Head to Magnolia's for a drink at the bar...
-- vtturkey01
Jun 03, 2022 at 11:48 AM ET
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06/03/22 11:48 AM ET
...Laidley Field, the Capital, and all its stuffed, bears.**
-- bourbonstreet
Jun 02, 2022 at 05:23 PM ET
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06/02/22 05:23 PM ET
Hydrate, cause you're gonna sweat.
-- HokieJay
Jun 02, 2022 at 12:45 PM ET
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06/02/22 12:45 PM ET
it's pretty rough. I toured the aircraft carrier in August once. No fun.
-- reestuart
Jun 02, 2022 at 04:32 PM ET
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06/02/22 04:32 PM ET
If you don't have reservations already you may already be blocked out
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-- Hoke
Jun 02, 2022 at 11:43 AM ET
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06/02/22 11:43 AM ET
I love Edmund's Oast. Beer and food are very good.**
-- Stork
Jun 02, 2022 at 12:23 PM ET
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06/02/22 12:23 PM ET
I have reservations for dinner Saturday and Sunday night.
-- great2bahokie
Jun 02, 2022 at 11:58 AM ET
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06/02/22 11:58 AM ET
For breakfast -- Big Bad Breakfast (BBB)**
-- Hoke
Jun 02, 2022 at 11:48 AM ET
Hoke
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06/02/22 11:48 AM ET
Charleston resident here......
-- vtturkey01
Jun 02, 2022 at 11:03 AM ET
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06/02/22 11:03 AM ET
Poogans Porch, I also like Peninsula Grill for more dressed up dining.**
-- TekkNerd
Jun 02, 2022 at 10:55 AM ET
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06/02/22 10:55 AM ET
If you want to catch some of the baseball game Saturday...
-- vthokieq
Jun 02, 2022 at 10:26 AM ET
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06/02/22 10:26 AM ET
For breakfast, my parents really like Sea Biscuit Cafe on Isle of Palms.**
-- MP4VT2004
Jun 02, 2022 at 10:19 AM ET
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06/02/22 10:19 AM ET
Poogan's Porch - fantastic food! For brunch/lunch/happy hour, hit ...
-- vt90
Jun 02, 2022 at 10:02 AM ET
vt90
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06/02/22 10:02 AM ET
Yep...eat there every time I'm there...was also going to suggest ...
-- vthhhi
Jun 02, 2022 at 10:55 AM ET
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06/02/22 10:55 AM ET
I'd double recommend Poogan's Porch. Had my daughter's pre-wedding brunch
-- Stork
Jun 02, 2022 at 10:18 AM ET
Stork
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06/02/22 10:18 AM ET
It was so good I wanted to eat there twice but there are too many other ...
-- vt90
Jun 02, 2022 at 10:52 AM ET
vt90
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06/02/22 10:52 AM ET
Page's in Mt Pleasant for breakfast**
-- HokieDan95
Jun 02, 2022 at 09:54 AM ET
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06/02/22 09:54 AM ET
2nd Page's Okra Grill. Also recommend Water's Edge**
-- GOHOKEE
Jun 02, 2022 at 04:29 PM ET
GOHOKEE
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06/02/22 04:29 PM ET
Also down the street from Page’s is Vicious Bisquit…killer breakfast!
-- Old Village Hokie
Jun 02, 2022 at 11:56 AM ET
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06/02/22 11:56 AM ET
Agree on both Vicious Biscuit and Post House.
-- vtturkey01
Jun 02, 2022 at 03:03 PM ET
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06/02/22 03:03 PM ET