Top Best American Restaurants in Sullivan's Island

"James Beard award-winning HUSK features an ever-changing seasonal menu of locally sourced Southern dishes served in a gorgeous restored Victorian-era home. At Husk, there are some hard-and-fast rules about what can go on your plate – if it doesn’t come from the South, it’s not coming through the door. While supper at the iconic Husk is unbelievable and a destination dining experience for travelers worldwide, it can be hard to get a reservation, and the real locals secret is that the Bar at Husk is just next door and just as good – the bar features a similar ingredient-driven food menu, and a drink menu full of beautiful cocktails and 50+ bourbon choices that will knock you right off your rocking chair."

"Sean Brock’s iconic Charleston restaurant, Husk, became one of the South’s most buzzed-about restaurants after it was featured in Season 6 of Chef’s Table. Today, with sister locations in Nashville, Savannah, and Greenville, Husk continues to inspire diners with Southern-focused menus crafted around ingredients sourced exclusively from the South. ^ At first read, that might not sound that impressive, but this kind of ingredient sourcing is incredibly difficult."

"Husk lives up to the hype with interesting takes on some of the most popular Southern eats. Even with the departure of award-winning chef Sean Brock, Husk continues to churn out dishes that elevate Lowcountry cooking. Husk uses fresh local ingredients and reinterprets heirloom recipes to create a unique taste that is both familiar and strange (in a good way)."

"FIG (Food Is Good) serves Southern classics is an elegant, comfortable bistro setting, with a focus on locally sourced and seasonal ingredients. James Beard award-winning Executive Chef, Jason Stanhope, and Chef/Partner Mike Lata produce creative, flavorful dishes which incorporate high quality, flavorful ingredients. The restaurant offers delicious handcrafted cocktails and an impressive wine list with choices from around the world, including 100 bottles under $100."

"The same team that runs The Ordinary actually operates FIG as well. You can’t go wrong with either. At FIG you’ll find dishes that blend unique flavors beautifully."

"Temporarily closed in preparation for a move uptown to North Morrison Street, Butcher & Bee lays claim to providing "hand-held comfort food" to downtown Charleston. The sandwich artists at Butcher & Bee are open for weekday lunch and late night service on weekend nights (typically until 3am Friday and Saturday). This comfortable, communal style restaurant takes a modern approach to emerging foodie ideals: a menu that updates daily and by meal, which is shared via social media (check their Facebook and Twitter), hearty options for vegetarians, a welcoming BYOB policy and frequent pop-up dinners."

"This cafe & bakery is all about fresh ingredients and made from scratch foods. The modern location offers indoor and outdoor seating where you can relax and enjoy an incredible meal or baked goods. Their menu changes often based on the local ingredients they can source but consistent favorites are their sandwiches and cinnamon rolls."

"Butcher and Bee offers an adventurous menu comprised of the most delectable, seasonal ingredients. Fresh baked goods including breads and sweets is another reason to stop by this popular spot for brunch. Indoor and outdoor seating available."

"The owners of Page’s Okra Grill take pride in serving simple, no-fuss Southern cuisine, offering the best value in Charleston. Dishes, which contain locally grown and locally caugh..."

"Combining simple Southern cuisine with the casual elements of traditional coastal seafood. Fresh, seasonal, local ingredients in our made-from-scratch dishes wherever we can."

"Whether it is an al fresco breakfast in the courtyard, a simple lunch or elegant dinner, The Barbadoes Room has a sophisticated, relaxed dining experience everyone can enjoy. See photos, location, and amenities. Adds this business to your favorites trip planner"

"Set in a cavernous old sancturary, 5Church brings a contemporary edge to Market Street. Chef Jamie Lynch's standout dishes include an ahi tuna poke bowl with Carolina Gold rice, braided ravioli stuffed with sausage, and seared sea scallops."

"The Audubon Swamp Gardens are connected to the Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, and cost an extra $8 per person to access. It is the place to go if you are a bird lover, but I would say it is not worth it otherwise. I am pretty sure you can see most of area and plenty of birds and alligators just exploring trails around the area without actually accessing the paid part of the gardens."

"This shady oak and monument-filled park offers up gorgeous views of the Charleston Harbor and Fort Sumter. Stroll the oyster-shell-laden paths, and during certain months of the year, you may spot some nests and baby birds as the park is also a rookery for black-crowned night herons."

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"The Inn at Middleton Place provides guests with the perfect opportunity to take advantage of all of the activities at Middleton Place. The inn was a former rice plantation, but it was repurposed; today, it is a stunning property with floor-to-ceiling windows that offer expansive views. There are 35 rooms available, each with a rustic decor that is designed to complement the natural surroundings."

"Middleton Place is a very unique place to visit, and is a must-see if you are visiting Charleston!. The historic preservation offers a house museum built in 1755, guided tours, a restaurant, and amazing landscaping. Middleton Place is an American National Historic Landmark, and is a beautiful location to visit while in Charleston!"

"Middleton Place is one of a handful of historic plantations worth visiting in the Lowcountry. Admire the gorgeous manicured gardens, explore various exhibits, and take in the history."

"The oldest surviving church in the Carolinas, founded and built in 1706; a number of historic tombs are located in the church yard. Four services on Sundays."

"If military history isn’t your thing (or not the kids’ thing), you can take them all to one of the fantastic Charleston plantations. All are fantastic: Drayton Hall, Boone Hall Plantation, Middleton Place, or Magnolia Plantation. Of this group, the ones most interesting to children are Boone Hall, Magnolia Plantation, or Middleton Place."

"These structures tell the stories of the people who built this city — and offer a comprehensive look at life in Charleston’s past. You can’t visit Charleston without a trip to at least one of the area’s famous plantations. Two of the most famous plantations include Magnolia and Boone Hall."

"Founded in 1749, this became the first Reform Jewish congregation in the United States in 1841, and is the fourth oldest Jewish congregation in the continental United States. The current sanctuary, c. 1840, is a National Historic Landmark."

"In the midst of Christian churches stands one of the United States’ oldest Jewish congregations. The Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim is the country’s second oldest Synagogue and the oldest in continuous practice."

"Charleston’s first Professional Equity Musical Theatre Company. Featuring Broadway actors, members of the union, and professional local talent in top-of-the-line productions."

"Located on the corner of French Quarter Queen and Church streets, the Dock Street Theatre has a rich Charleston history spanning four centuries. On the National Register of Historic Places as the first building in the U.S. designed for theatrical use, The Dock Street Theatre first opened in 1736, and hosted the first opera performance in America with Flora. The original building is said to have burned down in the Great Fire of 1740, and finally succumbed to disrepair following the Civil War."

"This is a great choice not only for the venue itself but also for its supreme location in the city's historic French Quarter neighborhood in Charleston's downtown area. It started out as a hotel in 1809 and was converted into a theater in 1935. It was actually the first place designed and built for use as a theater in the Thirteen Colonies and is therefore also on the National Register of Historic Places."