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Best Brunch in Charleston, SC

Charleston's brunch scene is one of the best in the South. From lavish hotel spreads to casual biscuit counters, these are the best brunch spots in Charleston, SC right now.

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Best Brunch in Charleston, SC

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#1

The Palmetto Cafe (Charleston Place)

$$$$ French Quarter / Historic District
Why #1 Charleston Place solarium + Resy buzz — the treat-yourself brunch destination

Polished all-day Southern dining inside the iconic Charleston Place hotel, serving an elevated brunch with classic Lowcountry flavors.

AAA Four Diamond awardCondé Nast Traveler recognitionFlagship hotel restaurant of Belmond Charleston Place
#2

Millers All Day

$$ - $$$ Upper King
Why #2 Best all-day breakfast format in the city — no weak spots on the menu

Beloved all-day breakfast and brunch spot on King Street delivering scratch Southern cooking in a warm, unpretentious setting.

Consistently ranked among Charleston's best brunch by local pressHigh repeat-visitor loyaltySouthern Living feature
#3

Callie's Hot Little Biscuit

$ Upper King
Why #3 The biscuit that launched a brand — fastest quality bite downtown

Tiny biscuit shop celebrated for buttery, hand-crafted biscuits in flavors from plain butter to crab cake, a Charleston institution.

Featured on Today Show, Food Network, Southern LivingJames Beard nominated founder Carrie MoreyShipped nationally
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#4
Poogan's Porch $$$ Charming Victorian house restaurant serving cla…
Operating since 1976 — one of Charleston's oldest re…
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#5
Husk $$$ Landmark Southern restaurant in a historic 1893…
Sean Brock legacy restaurant
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#6
The Obstinate Daughter $$ - $$$ Eclectic Sullivan's Island neighborhood gem mix…
Consistently on Eater Carolina's essential restauran…
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#7
82 Queen $$$ Landmark Lowcountry restaurant in historic buil…
Open since 1982 — one of Charleston's oldest restaur…
New
#8
Virginia's on King $$ - $$$ Approachable Southern comfort spot on King Stre…
Part of Holy City Hospitality Group
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#9
Toast! All Day (King Street) $$ - $$$ Award-winning breakfast and brunch café on King…
TripAdvisor Top 25 Best Brunches in the U.S. (2023, …
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#10
Eli's Table $$$ Refined brunch and all-day dining in the heart …
Consistent TripAdvisor top-ranking for brunch
New
#11
Another Broken Egg Cafe $$ - $$$ Southern-inspired breakfast and brunch café acr…
TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice
New
#12
Chez Nous $$ - $$$ Intimate French-influenced bistro with a daily-…
Sister restaurant of Malagón, which holds a 2025 Mic…
#13
Leon's Oyster Shop $$ - $$$ Trendy, airy oyster bar and Southern fried chic…
Eater Carolinas 'Essential Restaurants'
New
#14
Bistronomy by Nico $$ - $$$ Authentic French bistro by James Beard–recogniz…
Best Chef in Charleston award winner 2021, 2022, 202…
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#15
Vern's (Weekend Brunch — Note: Currently Dinner Only) $$$ Michelin One Star neighborhood restaurant by hu…
2025 Michelin One Star (inaugural MICHELIN Guide Ame…
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Top 3 Charleston Food Voices

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#1 Food Journalist

Hanna Raskin

@hanna_raskin

James Beard Award-winning food journalist and founder of The Food Section, an independent publication covering food and drink across the American South. Formerly the food editor and chief critic at The Post & Courier.

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#2 Food Writer & Photographer

Jai Jones

@jaieats

Charleston-based food writer and photographer whose work appears in The Infatuation, Food & Wine, Conde Nast Traveler, Garden & Gun, Resy, and The Post & Courier. Creator of the Jai Eats platform covering Lowcountry dining.

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#3 Food Content Creator

Tara Bannon

@charleston_foodie

The largest Charleston-focused food account on Instagram with 42,000+ followers. Covers restaurant openings, local favorites, and hidden gems across the Lowcountry with a focus on what's worth eating right now.

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