Relax this holiday season and let someone else handle the cooking for you. Several Charleston-area restaurants are offering special holiday platters and meals that require nothing more than heating up the oven. Or, skip the at-home meal all together and dine-in at one of these Charleston establishments that will remain open for Christmas Eve and Christmas day.
Restaurants offering meals to-go
Handy & Hot
68 Wentworth St. (Downtown)
(843) 534-9032
handyandhot.com
Chef Vivian Howard of Lenoir and Handy & Hot is offering her Handy Holiday Platter for $65. The platter includes:
- One dozen sausage balls
- One dozen cheese-stuffed mushrooms
- One dozen Vivian’s Party Magnet mini cheese balls
Order online now at handyandhot.com for pick-up between Dec. 19-23.
Herd Provisions
106 Grove St. (Downtown)
(843)-637-4145
herdprovisions.com
Herd Provisions is offering the following holiday platters:
- Cheese & charcuterie with accouterments (5 different cheeses, 3 different cured meats) $80
- Herd burger sliders, by the dozen – $72
- Winter salad – bibb lettuce, fennel, beet, sweet potato, sherry vinaigrette – $30
- Chicken wings, by the dozen (dry rub, buffalo, shoyu) – $15
Orders can be placed at Herd Provisions, calling (843)-637-4145 or by emailing info@herdprovisions.com.
Lewis Barbecue
464 N Nassau St. (Downtown)
(843) 805-9500
Lewisbarbecue.com
Pitmaster John Lewis is serving his annual holiday pick-up options of:
- USDA prime beef brisket ($145)
- Turkey breast ($75)
- Prime rib ($225)
- Green chile corn pudding ($39)
- Mac & cheese ($39)
Pick-up available from Dec. 22-24. Order online at shop.lewisbarbecue.com.
Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint
1622 Highland Ave. (James Island)
(843) 790-0838
martinsbbqjoint.com
Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint is offering several holiday specials:
Prime Rib Supper, feeds four to six, $284.99:
- Prime Rib (three pounds)
- Horseradish Cream and Au Jus
- One Quart each of
- mashed potatoes
- turnip greens
- broccoli salad
- sweet potato
- Choice between fudge or pecan pie
Major Feast, feeds 12-15 people, $224.99:
- Half smoked ham or whole smoked turkey
- Half gallon each of:
- mashed potatoes
- broccoli salad
- sweet potato casserole
- green beans
- 20 dinner rolls
- Choice of sweet potato, fudge or pecan pie
- Choice of bbq sauce
- Iced tea
Small Gathering, feeds four to six people, $129.99:
- Smoked ham or smoked turkey (2.5 lbs)
- One quart each of:
- mashed potatoes
- broccoli salad
- sweet potato casserole
- green beans
- 10 dinner rolls
- Choice of sweet potato, fudge or pecan pie (select one)
- Choice of bbq sauce
Orders can be made online at martinsbbqjoint.com. Deadline is Dec. 19 at 3 p.m. for
NICO | Oysters + Seafood
201 Coleman Blvd. (Mount Pleasant)
(843) 352-7969
Nicoshemcreek.com
NICO is serving two options for its holiday Wellington, turkey ($195) or beef ($295), along with a side of potato gratin and haricot verts with mushrooms. Each meal serves four people.
Orders can be placed online now and available for pick-up Dec. 23-24.
Rodney Scott’s BBQ
1011 King St. (Downtown)
(843) 990-9535
rodneyscottsbbq.com
Rodney Scott is offering a specialized menu that can be ordered a la carte:
- Whole smoked brisket $149.99 (serves 10-20 people)
- Whole Smoked Pork Shoulder $84.99 (serves 6-12 people)
- Smoked Turkey Breast $69.99 (serves 6-12 people)
Choice of Desserts starting at $17.29
- Apple Hand Pies
- Ella’s Banana Pudding
Choice of sides starting at $7.99 per pint:
- Baked Beans
- Mac & Cheese
- Collard Greens
- Potato Salad
- Cornbread
- Coleslaw
Orders can be placed online now with pick-up available from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Dec. 21-24.
SAVI Cucina + Wine Bar
1324 Theater Drive (Mount Pleasant)
(843) 606-1856
Savicucina.com
SAVI Cucina + Wine Bar is celebrating Christmas week Dec. 20-24 with a special seven item menu featuring an Italian-American style feast. Guests can choose to indulge in all seven meals, or just select one or two. Menu highlights include lobster bisque, style white clam pizza, shrimp fra diavolo and whole roasted snapper.
Reservations can be made on Resy. Menu prices vary.
Table & Twine
2816 Azalea Drive (North Charleston)
(843) 766-9164
tableandtwine.com
Table & Twine is offering a special Christmas package that can feed up to 10 people for $229.99.
The package includes:
- Whole Roasted Beef Tenderloin or a Sliced Brown Sugar Cured Ham
- Macaroni & Cheese
- Garlic Mashed Potatoes
- Sweet Glazed Roasted Green Top Carrots
- Broccoli Cheddar Casserole
- Asparagus
- Rolls & Salted Butter
- Sticky Toffee Pudding
Order online now at tableandtwine.com for pick-up or delivery on Dec. 23 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Open for dine-in on Christmas Eve
Annie O’ Love’s Cafe of Sweet Abundance
1901 Ashley River Road (West Ashley)
(843) 225-8368
Annieolovegranola.com
Open 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
82 Queen
82 Queen St. (Downtown)
(843) 723-7591
82queen.com
Open 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., 5:30-10 p.m.
Church and Union
32B N Market St. (Downtown)
(843) 937-8666
Churchandunioncharleston.com
Open 12-9 p.m.
$75 per person, $30 children 12 and under
Reservations available on OpenTable.
Iron Rose
115 Meeting St. (Downtown)
(843) 805-1054
ironroserestaurant.com
Open 8 a.m.-2 p.m. for brunch
Reservations available on Resy.
Jalisco Taqueria & Tequila
1271 Folly Rd (James Island)
(843) 638-8844
jalisco-chs.com
Open 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m.
Leyla Fine Lebanese Cuisine
298 King St. (Downtown)
(843) 501-7500
Leyla-charleston.com
Open 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m.
Maya
479 King St.
843-789-4299
Mayachs.com
Open 5-11 p.m.
$40 per person or full dinner menu
Reservations available on OpenTable.
Nirlep Indian Restaurant
908 Savannah Hwy #7802 (West Ashley)
(843) 763-9923
Nirlepindianrestaurant.com
Open 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m., 5-10 p.m.
Revival
162 E Bay St. (Downtown)
(843) 414-2335
Revivalcharleston.com
Open 5-9 p.m.
Reservations available on Resy.
Rodney Scott’s
1011 King St. (Downtown)
(843) 990-9535
Rodneyscottsbbq.com
Open 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Post House
101 Pitt St. (Mount Pleasant)
(843) 203-7678
theposthouseinn.com
Open 10 a.m.-12 p.m. for breakfast and a prix-fixe dinner menu from 12-8 p.m. Reservations available through Resy.
Open for dine-in Christmas day:
Cold Shoulder Gourmet
1684 Old Towne Road (West Ashley)
(843) 642-4680
coldshouldergourmet.com
Open Dec. 25 10 a.m.-4 p.m., offering a free Christmas-theme sandwich and cup of coffee for the food insecure.
Leyla Fine Lebanese Cuisine
298 King St. (Downtown)
(843) 501-7500
Leyla-charleston.com
Open 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m.
Nirlep Indian Restaurant
908 Savannah Hwy #7802 (West Ashley)
(843) 763-9923
Nirlepindianrestaurant.com
Open 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m., 5-10 p.m.
Revival
162 E Bay St. (Downtown)
(843) 414-2335
Revivalcharleston.com
Open 12-8 p.m. Reservations available on Resy.
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