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Dining, Food and Wine in South Carolina

South Carolina Food & Wine

While traversing South Carolina why not make the main entree a main event and treat your palette to some Southern Hospitality? Wining and dining is a diverse and rewarding experience as locals serve a variety of homegrown original dishes as well as trendy favorites dashed with new southern flair. Peruse our reviews, specials, and directory listings to assist you in savoring popular tourist favorites, discovering uncharted local hotspots or just go where the Carolina wind may take you. Whether your quest is to try home style cooking, luscious seafood, five star cuisine, or brand name favorites - you're invited to sample a delectable smorgasbord of food and wine while experiencing the charm of diversity, culture, and flavor. Enjoy a locally brewed beer, a trendy cocktail, or a robust glass of wine in a variety of atmospheres South Carolina has to offer from low-country to beachside, hometown to downtown. Make every aspect of your Carolina experience full of flavor, even if it's just one meal at a time.

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South Carolina Hot Spots

Among the Lilliesby Barbara Bradley

Well, Mom, what are you going to do next – take up bungee jumping?” asked my son when I told him I had just returned from my very first kayaking adventure on the Catawba River. He wasn’t impressed that his mother, the senior member in a party of six, had been out testing the river’s rapids and rocky shoals. read more

Vodka Buzzby Mary Ann Hester

Vodka has an unmistakable fire. In fact, you can almost smell the burn before it hits your tongue. Prepare yourself for the new and improved vodka experience, courtesy of Wadmalaw Island, S.C. Infusing vodka with muscadine wine “makes the customary fire associated with vodka fly away.” Hence the name of South Carolina’s Firefly Vodka, a bottle flying off the shelves throughout the state. read more

What to do while you are in Folly Beachby Mary Ann Hester

Over a thousand feet long, the Edwin S. Taylor fishing pier is a hot spot in the summer with grill, tackle and bait shop and a covered shelter. read more

Tapas Take Center Stage at Folly Beachby Mary Ann Hester

Folly Beach is one of those rare, untouched places along our coast. In efforts to keep the city both rare and untouched, a six month moratorium on new building permits is in effect so leaders can assess their city’s future. This is extremely admirable given its world class beach and proximity to top-ten destination Charleston. read more

Fresh Shrimpby Nancy Rogers

When asked what he thinks about the future of the shrimping industry in South Carolina, former commercial fisherman Charles Clark, says, “It ain’t good, I can tell you that much. read more

Restaurant Reviews

Oak Steakhouse17 Broad Street, Charleston, SC 29401

Oak features a menu that implements classic steakhouse fare with Chef Brett McKee’s favorite Italian dishes. The menu includes generous cuts of USDA Prime Porterhouse, Bone in Rib-eye, New York Strip, Filet Mignon, Rack of Lamb and various types of Veal. Italian specialties incorporated are Penne a la Vodka, Linguini alla Carbonara, and Lobster Macaroni and Cheese. Seafood dishes such as Jumbo Lump Crabcakes, Lobster, Pan Seared Grouper, Yellowfin Tuna, and Atlantic Salmon round out the entrée menu. The dining experience is heightened by the incredible surroundings. The bar is adjacent to a wine room situated within the original bank vault dating from the 1800s. In addition to the bar, there are five separate dining rooms on three floors each with a distinct and elegant atmosphere. Oak Steakhouse creates an unforgettable fine dining experience with their unique combination of exquisitely prepared and served food with meticulous detail to architectural detail and design.

Price: $31 to $50
Cuisine: Steakhouse
Phone: (843) 722-4220

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Red Fish Restaurant8 Archer Rd., Hilton Head Island, SC 29928

Red Fish specializes in excellent seafood and steaks with an upbeat Caribbean/Asian flair. A recipient of Wine Spectator Magazine's Best of Award of Excellence since 2001, Red Fish offers over 1300 wines from around the world for you to choose in our retail shop to enjoy with your meal (with a small corkage fee) or to take home.

Price: $31 to $50
Cuisine: Seafood
Phone: (843) 686-3388

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Conroy's at Hilton Head Marriott ResortOne Hotel Circle, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928

At Conroy's, we strive to offer the best of tastes and textures so revered in the low country, each of our dishes is prepared with creativity and flair by Chef Robert Mitchell. As there is new interest and discovery in re-reading one of Mr. Conroy's books, we expect dining at Conroy's to be an experience savored again and again.

Price: $31 to $50
Cuisine: Contemporary American
Phone: (843) 686-8499

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Old Village Post House101 Pitt St., Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464

Enjoy stylish dining and neighborly relaxation in the centuries-old tradition of the post house, wayside inns where travelers stopped for good food and friendly conversation. In a historic 19th century building, the Post House sits among the moss-draped oaks of Mt. Pleasant's Old Village. They feature Low Country dining favorites with the famous Maverick touch, and there is a cozy tavern that's become a popular gathering spot for residents and visitors alike.

Price: $30 and under
Cuisine: Southern
Phone: (800) 549-7678

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Slightly North of Broad192 East Bay St., Charleston, SC 29401

Award-winning Chef Frank Lee starts with the Carolina Low Country’s rich resources, then adds his own special blend of flavors from Charleston's multicultural heritage. They specialize in seafood, game, vegetarian dishes and other regional favorites plus wines from acclaimed and international producers. This classic Maverick restaurant has become a top choice for locals as well as visitors.

Price: $31 to $50
Cuisine: Southern
Phone: (843) 723-3424

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