The menu at this 16 seat diners' hideaway, located in a two-story 1835 house, showcases classic French fare through the pantry of the Lowcountry. It changes daily and is about as tiny as the space (two appetizer, entrée, and dessert options each).

F.I.G., a spot known for food cooked with technical precision and fueled by excellent ingredients served at their peak, remains a must-visit in Charleston. Order the Ricotta Gnocchi & Sea Island Grass-Fed Beef Bolognese.

This buzzing trattoria champions rustic Italian fare with wood-fired pizzas and inspired pastas, such as bucatini with mushroom bolognaise, fermented chili, and pumpkin seeds.

Eating at McCrady’s is like getting a glimpse behind the curtain at the genius who’s pulling the levers of contemporary Southern food: beef tartare with puffed beef tendon; Berkshire pork with corn, cherries, and chanterelles; frozen grits parfait.