Need a great lunch in Charleston without the wait? These are the best quick lunch spots in Charleston, SC — fast, delicious, and worth every minute of a short break.
← Back to all rankingsNew England-style oyster bar on King Street serving oysters, lobster rolls, fish tacos, shrimp rolls, and daily crudo — wait the line or go right when it opens (11am Mon–Sat) for a fast, high-quality seafood lunch.
Artisan deli and Italian market with obsessively crafted sandwiches — the 'Such a Nice Italian Boy' Italian sub and the 'Cacio e Pepe' grilled cheese (with truffle honey) are the main events; also antipasti, salads, and Italian pantry.
Texas-style Central BBQ counter service by pitmaster John Lewis — brisket sliced to order, beef ribs (weekends only), pulled pork, hot guts sausage, green chili corn pudding; gravel patio with picnic tables and a full bar.
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