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The Pass

Downtown · $$–$$$ · Ranked in 2 TasteSignal categories

Updated October 2026

← Best Lunch in Charleston, SC
#3 Best Lunch ▲#70 Best Overall
4.8
TasteSignal Crowd ScoreFrom 1 platform · how this is calculated

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

Address207-A St Philip St, Charleston, SC 29403

Why The Pass ranks where it does

  • Lunch recognition: Post and Courier (Feb 2026), Charleston Magazine (Oct 2023).
  • Critic recognition from Post and Courier, Charleston Magazine and The Local Palate in the last five years.
  • Diner ratings: 4.8 on Google (317 reviews).
  • On major critic lists in 3 different years (2022, 2023, 2026).

What critics and guides say

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Frequently asked

Is The Pass good?

The Pass ranks #3 for Best Lunch in Charleston on TasteSignal for October 2026. Lunch recognition: Post and Courier (Feb 2026), Charleston Magazine (Oct 2023).

What is The Pass' TasteSignal Crowd Score?

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

Where is The Pass?

The Pass is at 207-A St Philip St, Charleston, SC 29403 (Downtown).