Charleston Shopping and Restaurants

We are proud of the outstanding collection of fine restaurants and shops that surround the Best Western King Charles Inn. A comprehensive book of Charleston restaurants with complete menus is available in our library and our concierge will be delighted to make some suggestions and help you with your dinner reservations.

Downtown Charleston Shopping

Old City Market
Market St
1 block from Best Western King Charles Inn
In the early 1800's a wealthy Charleston family donated the land on which the market sits to be used as a marketplace. The main building, Market Hall, was erected in 1841. Modeled after a Greek temple, the building houses the Daughters of the Confederacy Museum. Behind Market Hall, four open-air buildings span from Meeting Street to East Bay Street, near the waterfront. Today, more than 100 vendors sell everything from local foods to souvenirs. Be sure to see the most celebrated residents, the ladies who weave and sell sweet-grass baskets. The craft of basket weaving, passed down from West African slaves, is considered one of Charleston's most vibrant traditions.

King Street District
Tel: (843) 723-2211
1 block from Best Western King Charles Inn
King Street Antique Mall - Antiques, Collectibles, Fine Art, Prints, Distinctive Gifts, Interior Design Accessories, Period Furniture, Crystal, Vintage and Estate Jewelry, Sterling, Porcelain, Pottery, 50s, Deco, Arts and Crafts, Chandeliers and Lighting. The garden courtyard holds a wonderful selection of Garden Statuary, Fountains, Wrought Iron, and Architectural pieces.

Today's King Street is a shopper's paradise. Imagine, a shopping street nearly 20 blocks long, bedecked with palmetto trees, charming architecture, inns, cafes, and extraordinary shops. Shops include Sak’s Fifth Avenue, Pottery Barn, Abercrombie and Fitch, Ann Taylor, Berlins, Christian Michi, Granger Owings, Bob Ellis, Nancy’s, Rangoni of Florence, RTW, Urban Cotton, Stella Nova, Victoria’s Secret, and much more.

Charleston Historic District Restaurants

A few of those very close to the hotel include:

Sticky Fingers
Ribs and BBQ
Next door
(843) 853-RIBS

Fig
Bistro
Across the street
(843) 805-5900

Jestine's Kitchen
Lowcountry
Next door to the Best Western King Charles Inn

Hyman's
Seafood
Voted Best Seafood in SC by Southern Living Magazine Survey
1 block from the Best Western King Charles Inn
(843) 723-6000

Charleston Grill
Lowcountry
Most acclaimed Mobile four-star in the state
1 block from the Best Western King Charles Inn
(843) 577-4522

Sermets Corner
Mediterranean
1 block from the Best Western King Charles Inn
(843) 853-7775

Hanks
Seafood
2 blocks from the Best Western King Charles Inn
(843) 723-3474

O'Reilly's
Irish Pub
1 block from the Best Western King Charles Inn
(843) 577-0406

Fulton Five
Upscale Northern Italian
2 blocks from the Best Western King Charles Inn
(843) 853-5555

Circa 1886
Contemporary
AAA Four Diamond Award,
"Top 100 Restaurants" Conde' Nast Magazine
2 blocks from the Best Western King Charles Inn
(843) 853-7828

Mistral
Provencale & French Classical Cuisine
2 blocks from the Best Western King Charles Inn
(843) 722-5708

Bocci's
Italian
4 blocks from the Best Western King Charles Inn
(843) 720-2121

Tristan
Eclectic
AAA Four Diamond Award
4 blocks from the Best Western King Charles Inn
(843) 534-2155

Kaminsky's
Desserts
Voted Charleston's best desserts and milkshakes
5 blocks from the Best Western King Charles Inn
(843) 853-8270

Tbonz Grill
Aged Choice Beef & HomeGrown Ales
5 blocks from the Best Western King Charles Inn
(843) 577-2511

Slightly North of Broad (SNOB)
Continental
192 East Bay St
(843) 723-3424
6 blocks from Best Western King Charles Inn

High Cotton
Continental
199 East Bay St
(843) 724-3815
6 blocks from Best Western King Charles Inn

SouthEnd Brewery
Charleston Brewhouse
161 East Bay St
(843) 853-4677
6 blocks from Best Western King Charles Inn

McCrady’s
Continental
2 Unity Alley
(843) 577-0025
6 blocks from Best Western King Charles Inn

Magnolia’s
Continental
185 East Bay Street
843-577-7771
6 blocks from Best Western King Charles Inn

Blossom
Continental
171 East Bay St
(843) 722-9200
6 blocks from Best Western King Charles Inn

Cypress
Continental
167 East Bay Street
843-727-0111
6 blocks from Best Western King Charles Inn