Restaurants Near the Conference

Charleston has tons of really nice restaurants, including some extremely fancy ones. The list below includes the ones closest to the conference, though not necessarily the best. The numbers refer to the spots indicated on the map. (Click on the map for a larger image.)

  1. Yo Burrito: Good burritos with a selection of salsas.
  2. Andolini's Pizza: Thin crust pizzas and calzones.
  3. Sermet's: Slightly upscale restaurant offering Charleston cuisine and an atmosphere enhanced through paintings by the owner.
  4. Mellow Mushroom: Popular college town pizza chain.
  5. Chopsticks: Chinese food, very popular among the college faculty. Yes, there is seating, but you have to walk around behind the kitchen to see it.
  6. Pita King: Pita sandwiches
  7. Subway: You know, the famous sub sandwich chain.
  8. Moe's: Tacos, quesadillas and burritos with strange names, but still delicious.
  9. Bogota's: Coffee.
  10. Starbuck's: Coffee.
  11. Port City Java: Coffee.
  12. Kim's Korean Express: Bi Bim Bop, Kim Chi, Bul Go Gi and other Korean favorites, as well as a few Japanese specialties.
  13. Papa Zu-zu's: Gyros, hummus and other pita sandwiches.
  14. Groucho's: Deli sandwiches SC style.
  15. Clara's Cafe: Casual sandwiches.
We also strongly recommend the following for those who wish to travel a little farther:
  • Heading north from Calhoun on King will bring you past many restaurants, including three highy recommended ones. Basil offers really fine Thai food, but can be crowded during regular meal hours. On your way up King you'll pass The Bookstore Cafe on your right. Although it is not actually a bookstore, they have good food, especially if you're in the mood for a big omelet for brunch. You'll also see Fish on King Street, which is a highly recommended restaurant for fine Lowcountry Cuisine.
  • Sushi Hiro is a good Japanese restaurant on King Street right near the conference site on Liberty. Unfortunately, they are closed all day Sunday and Saturday for lunch. So, your only chance to eat there would be Saturday night. (There are two other sushi restaurants on Bay Street if you want to go that far.)
  • Vickery's is a bar/grille with a Cuban influenced menu down at the south end of St. Philip Street.
  • For fine (i.e. expensive) tastes, consider Charleston Grille in the mall down on King Street near Market, Fulton Five for Northern Italian at 6 Fulton off of King, Circa 1886 in the Wentworth Mansion at 149 Wentworth Street, or Tristan and Anson off Market Street. 35 Rue de Jean and Coast on John Street are great and convenient for people staying at the Hampton Inn.
  • Jestine's (at Meeting and Wentworth) and Hyman's Seafood (a few blocks further down on Meeting) are local favorites. Jestine's serves traditional lowcountry fare including fried green tomatoes and collard greens. Hyman's serves very fresh fish, but tends to get crowded with tourists around meal times.
  • Want more suggestions? Try here and here. You will find no shortage of great restaurants here if you have time to look!

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