Charleston – Your Guide to Unique Cuisine for 2024

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Charleston – Your Guide to Unique Cuisine for 2024

Charleston, like any other big city, has an array of eateries, including an expansive cuisine to delight anyone’s tastebuds.

This coastal city, about two hours south of Myrtle Beach, will delight you with its personality and charm. 

Our list of mouthwatering delicacies begins here and is updated regularly to keep you coming back.

Whether you’re road-tripping through South Carolina or flying into Charleston, don’t miss this legendary delight!

Hyman’s Seafood Restaurant

Charleston Cuisine - Hyman's Seafood

Hyman’s Seafood Restaurant has been a legendary family business, in the same location, for over 134 years.  They guarantee customer satisfaction by having the current owner, 4th generation, Eli Hyman, personally interact with customers as they savour the mouthwatering delicacies.

To clarify their legendary status, the list of celebrities who have dined her is unending. Autographed pictures abound and brass plaques adorn the tables showing where they enjoyed their cuisine. 

Charleston cuisine - Hyman's - Neil Armstrong

In addition to the most famous moonwalker, Neil Armstrong, famous diners include Taylor Swift, Paula Dean, Billy Joel, Erma Bombeck, Patti Labelle, and Colonel Oliver North. These are among a litany of celebs who have frequented this establishment.

Charleston cuisine - Hymans's - Seabass Croquettes

Furthermore, their extensive menu of delectable seafood cuisine also features gluten-free and Glatt Kosher options. Every dish is served in substantial portions and is affordably priced. 

To illustrate, we started with gator tail sausage bites and the best hushpuppies I’ve ever had. Following these appetizers, we partook in some mouthwatering Chilean Seabass Croquettes, served with more hushpuppies and roasted brussel sprouts drizzled with a special balsamic sauce.

Don’t let the line scare you – it moves quickly. If the wait exceeds 45 minutes, they will recommend other highly regarded restaurants in town. 

If you’re in Charleston don’t miss this southern delight!