On November 11th, 2023, Holy Smokes CHS hosted their third annual event, setting ablaze Charleston’s food scene and uniting renowned chefs, pitmasters, culinary artists and food enthusiasts in a celebration of fire-infused cuisine. Over 50 participating chefs — including several of our local favorites — showcased their mastery through all-you-can-eat traditional barbecue and innovative wood-fired dishes…

The Lowcountry is a Mecca of culinary expertise, and Charleston plays host to many different traditions: Gullah, French, fresh seafood and delightful pastries. However, when you think of the Southern United States it’s hard not to think of barbecue. We made the sacrifice and took on the difficult job of finding the best BBQ restaurants in Charleston. We’ve had a lot, but there are only a few that impress us enough to recommend time and time again…

Miami, Florida is one of the best places to get authentic Cuban food in the US, and trust us when we say it’s not something you want to miss out on! Do your tastebuds a favor and stop at any of these restaurants for flavorful Cuban cuisine!

We fully believe that spontaneity and adventure are part of the magic of traveling, but eating at disappointing restaurants that are overpriced and underwhelming is a surefire way to ruin an otherwise amazing trip. Some of the most meaningful memories are made around the table, and we want to help you have the best experiences possible!

Organized by meal, but otherwise in no particular order, we’ve put together the ultimate foodies guide to Charleston and will update it periodically. We promise, this will be the last guide you’ll need to look at!

If you want to eat with the locals and steer clear of subpar tourist traps, stop at any of these impressive, tried-and-true eateries. Your taste buds will thank you!