Chase & Ben
Things To Do
Millers All Day
Millers All Day is the perfect spot for brunch while you're downtown. It has a fun retro vibe and delicious food!
The Park Cafe
The Park Cafe is close to our wedding venue in the hip Wagener Terrace neighborhood. It's the perfect spot for brunch!
Home Team BBQ
Casual spot with great BBQ and a large outdoor patio. Don't miss their smoked wings and their dangerous frozen Gamechangers. They also have a location on Sullivan's Island.
Rodney Scott's BBQ - Charleston
Rodney Scott is a huge fixture in South Carolina BBQ and this is one of his two locations in SC. He was recently featured on Netflix's Chef's Table which has made his restaurant even more popular so expect a bit of a wait here. Good for a casual lunch downtown with outdoor picnic tables.
167 Raw
Fantastic fresh seafood! They have a delicious tuna burger, lobster roll and fresh oysters. Great spot for lunch or dinner over the weekend.
Leon's
Leon's is one of our go-to recommendations for those visiting Charleston. They're famous for their fried chicken and oysters but honestly, everything on their menu is delicious. Chase loves the Siam salad for lunch.
FIG
FIG is one of Charleston's most well known modern fine dining restaurants and is owned by Mike Lata, who also owns The Ordinary. Definitely worth a visit if you can manage to snag one of their coveted reservations.
The Ordinary
Owned by the same chef as FIG, The Ordinary is an upscale spot for unique seafood small plates. Ben and I had our anniversary dinner there last year and everything was fantastic. Would be a good spot for a fancy date night while exploring Charleston.
Graft Wine Shop & Wine Bar
Graft is a great local wine bar that's located near a bunch of our favorite other restaurants (Leon's, Melfi's, Little Jack's Tavern). It's locally owned and has some unique wines for purchase as well as a bar/lounge area to stay and enjoy a glass. Perfect spot to stop for a before or after dinner drink!
Citrus Club
The Citrus Club is located on the roof of the stunning Dewberry hotel. You do need to make a reservation for drinks but the cocktails and gorgeous view of Charleston make it worthwhile.
Husk
We recommend HUSK for dinner if you're able to get a reservation there! If not, there bar is equally as amazing and is housed in a historic Charleston building. They make fantastic cocktails and it's a great place to start off the evening.
Walk and Talk Charleston (Guided Walking Tour)
The tour’s focus is on the City’s character and characters. History and historic gossip unfolds as we dive into the stories of Charleston’s past and present inhabitants and the architectural fabric of the historic district.
Palmetto Carriage Works
Discover more of Charleston on a public carriage ride with Palmetto Carriage Works. Check off your unique sightseeing tour in the day or wait until the city cools off with an evening ride. No matter which you choose, you can expect an exceptional tour and outstanding service with our Charleston carriage rides!
Waterfront Park
Charleston's Waterfront Park is the perfect venue to stretch out and soak up the scene. With a prime location overlooking Charleston Harbor and the Cooper River, and more than 10 acres of room to roam, (most of which is waterfront), Waterfront Pak is essentially a romantic, engaging, serene, and perfectly picturesque destination that will make any newcomer fall in love with this unique southern city.
Battery & White Point Gardens
Located in the heart of Charleston’s historic district, this prominent landmark provides a spectacular view of Fort Sumter and Charleston Harbor, where the Ashley and Cooper rivers empty into the Atlantic Ocean.
Gibbes Museum of Art
Located in the center of Historic Charleston, the Gibbes Museum enhances lives through art by engaging people of every background and experience with art and artists of enduring quality, by collecting and preserving art that touches Charleston, and by providing opportunities to learn, to discover, to enjoy, and to be inspired by the creative process.
Fort Sumter Tour
Stand on the grounds where America’s deadliest war began at Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park. The first shots were fired here, igniting a conflict that saw more than 700,000 casualties. Experience the opening battle of the American Civil War and explore its origins with a National Park ranger.