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Moe's Crosstown Tavern

Downtown · $ · Ranked in 3 TasteSignal categories

Updated October 2026

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A 20-plus-year neighborhood tavern in Wagener Terrace with a pub-burger menu that locals treat as the Charleston dive-burger reference. The regular bar burger remains the destination order: a thick patty, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, and a soft bun.

4.6
TasteSignal Crowd ScoreBlended across 2 platforms · how this is calculated
Google★ 4.71,190 reviewsTripadvisor★ 4.579 reviews

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

Address714 Rutledge Ave, Charleston, SC 29403
Open inGoogle MapsApple MapsWaze
Phone(843) 641-0469
Websitemoescrosstowntavern.com
HoursLunch through late night, 7 days
ReservationsNone. Walk-in only
Walk-inYes, walk-in only. Bar seating typically opens first.

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

Why Moe's Crosstown Tavern ranks where it does

#5

Best Burgers in Charleston, SC

▲ from #8
  • Burger recognition: Charleston City Paper (Oct 2026, third place, Best Place to Get a Burger), Post and Courier (Aug 2023) and 1 more.
  • 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 (1,190 reviews); 4.5 on Tripadvisor (79 reviews).
  • On major critic lists in 3 different years (2022, 2023, 2026).

What critics and guides say

Charleston City Paper: 20 affordable places to get great eats (Jun 2026)Post and Courier: Eating out is getting expensive in Charleston. Here are 5 affordable dinner ideas. (Mar 2026)Charleston City Paper: Best of Charleston 2026 (May 2026)Charleston City Paper: Best of Charleston 2023 (May 2023)Charleston City Paper: Best of Charleston 2022 (May 2022)

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Frequently asked

Is Moe's Crosstown Tavern good?

Moe's Crosstown Tavern ranks #5 for Burgers in Charleston on TasteSignal for October 2026. Burger recognition: Charleston City Paper (Oct 2026, third place, Best Place to Get a Burger), Post and Courier (Aug 2023) and 1 more.

What is Moe's Crosstown Tavern'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 Moe's Crosstown Tavern?

Moe's Crosstown Tavern is at 714 Rutledge Ave, Charleston, SC 29403 (Downtown).