There's nothing better than spending a day exploring historic Charleston…except maybe enjoying Charleston after dark. When the sun goes down, the city comes alive. As the antebellum homes and storefronts light up, the city takes on a mystical and romantic persona. Visitors mingle with locals as they stroll through Waterfront Park to bask in the gentle sea breezes drifting inland off the harbor. Others wander the church graveyards in search of lost souls with tales to tell; or take an evening horse-drawn carriage ride along cobblestone streets. Even with so much to see and do, the core of every memorable Charleston night is its lively and varied restaurant and nightclub scene.
It's hard to imagine a city that takes its food more seriously than this magnificent South Carolina coastal community. A truly memorable Charleston dining experience begins with tasty starters to whet the appetite and set the night in motion. Many of the restaurants in downtown Charleston feature the perfect combination of taste and texture to accompany a favorite before-dinner cocktail or glass of wine. Succulent appetizers, from tempting traditional to luscious Lowcountry to tasty tapas, prime the taste buds for what's to come.
Entrée menus at the city's numerous fine dining establishments are always evolving, always cutting-edge. In fact, one favorite pastime in the city seems to be the search for the perfect meal…served with its ideal wine companion. No doubt, Southern hospitality is at its best when a sommelier or knowledgeable waitperson helps diners find a superb wine, chosen to match the restaurant's distinctive cuisine and ambience.
And then there's dessert, that dinner finale that creates a lasting impression. These sweet and savory treats, including many Southern specialties, add a flavorful ending to a meal to remember.
But the night is still young. A trek along Charleston's "entertainment corridor"—which stretches outward from East Bay Street paralleling the eastern shore of Charleston Harbor then turns west to include both sides of historic Market Street and beyond—invites patrons inside to enjoy music, refreshments, and great conversation. Many restaurants are open late and welcome visitors to their bars and lounge areas.
The more adventurous can follow the trendsetters up King Street to partake of the hippest club scene in town, a place where the patrons can expect the most colorful, eclectic and stimulating adult beverages and appetizers Charleston has to offer.
To experience Charleston to the fullest means sampling Charleston and all its wonders after dark…when yesterday and today come together to create a lasting impression of the South's most hospitable and gracious city.
In 1978 A.W. Shuck’s opened on The Market. It was a place where you could get a plate of fried shrimp, a dozen raw oysters or an ice cold pitcher of beer. Shuck’s has expanded and evolved, but has remained true to its roots of local décor, local food, and a local atmosphere ... a casual, upscale spot where all feel at home.
Tristan offers a bold American menu with a global influence in a beautiful, yet relaxed atmosphere that reflects the character of a fine dining establishment. Located at 55 South Market Street (next to the French Quarter Inn), Tristan offers an energetic bar and an award-winning wine list.
Welcome to Charleston. Our heart of pine floors, ceiling fans and walls of hand-made brick have been the signatures of Lowcountry high-life since antebellum times. Even our name is derived from plantation jargon for livin’ large. Our menu is hearty and southern, featuring regional favorites prepared with Maverick artistry.
There's nothing better than spending a day exploring historic Charleston…except maybe enjoying Charleston after dark. When the sun goes down, the city comes alive. As the antebellum homes and storefronts light up, the city takes on a mystical and romantic persona. Visitors mingle with locals as they stroll through Waterfront Park to bask in the gentle sea breezes drifting inland off the harbor. Others wander the church graveyards in search of lost souls with tales to tell; or take an evening horse-drawn carriage ride along cobblestone streets. Even with so much to see and do, the core of every memorable Charleston night is its lively and varied restaurant and nightclub scene. 
Entrée menus at the city's numerous fine dining establishments are always evolving, always cutting-edge. In fact, one favorite pastime in the city seems to be the search for the perfect meal…served with its ideal wine companion. No doubt, Southern hospitality is at its best when a sommelier or knowledgeable waitperson helps diners find a superb wine, chosen to match the restaurant's distinctive cuisine and ambience.
But the night is still young. A trek along Charleston's "entertainment corridor"—which stretches outward from East Bay Street paralleling the eastern shore of Charleston Harbor then turns west to include both sides of historic Market Street and beyond—invites patrons inside to enjoy music, refreshments, and great conversation. Many restaurants are open late and welcome visitors to their bars and lounge areas.
In 1978 A.W. Shuck’s opened on The Market. It was a place where you could get a plate of fried shrimp, a dozen raw oysters or an ice cold pitcher of beer. Shuck’s has expanded and evolved, but has remained true to its roots of local décor, local food, and a local atmosphere ... a casual, upscale spot where all feel at home.
Tristan offers a bold American menu with a global influence in a beautiful, yet relaxed atmosphere that reflects the character of a fine dining establishment. Located at 55 South Market Street (next to the French Quarter Inn), Tristan offers an energetic bar and an award-winning wine list.
Welcome to Charleston. Our heart of pine floors, ceiling fans and walls of hand-made brick have been the signatures of Lowcountry high-life since antebellum times. Even our name is derived from plantation jargon for livin’ large. Our menu is hearty and southern, featuring regional favorites prepared with Maverick artistry.
