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Dave's Carry-Out

Downtown · $ · Ranked in 3 TasteSignal categories

Updated October 2026

← Best Casual Local Restaurants in Charleston, SC
#7 Casual Local Favorite ▲#16 Best Lunch ▼#46 Best Overall
4.6
TasteSignal Crowd ScoreBlended across 2 platforms · how this is calculated

Diner ratings checked Oct 2026. Platforms with fewer than 50 reviews are not counted.

Hours, prices and booking details are from our 2026 checks. Confirm with the restaurant before you go.

Why Dave's Carry-Out ranks where it does

  • Critic recognition from Charleston City Paper and Post and Courier in the last five years.
  • Fresh critic coverage in the last six months (Charleston City Paper, Jun 2026).
  • Diner ratings: 4.7 on Google (791 reviews); 4.5 on Tripadvisor (73 reviews).
  • On major critic lists in 3 different years (2021, 2025, 2026).

What critics and guides say

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Frequently asked

Is Dave's Carry-Out good?

Dave's Carry-Out ranks #7 for Casual Local Favorite in Charleston on TasteSignal for October 2026. Critic recognition from Charleston City Paper and Post and Courier in the last five years.

What is Dave's Carry-Out's TasteSignal Crowd Score?

4.6 out of 5, the average of its ratings on Google, Tripadvisor (platforms with 50+ reviews), checked Oct 2026.

Where is Dave's Carry-Out?

Dave's Carry-Out is at 42 Morris St, Charleston, SC 29403 (Downtown).