Best of Charleston is celebrating all things under the sea in 2025, and we’re inviting you to dive into our biggest list yet. Yes, we’re creeping ever closer to that 500-mark, with 469 categories of winners this year and more than a dozen new additions. We’ve added new winners for long-awaited areas like Best Dog Walker and Best Wedding Planner and surprise inclusions like Best Place to Take a Tourist and Best Interior Designer.
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You’ll also notice some tweaks to the organization (check out the new Services section), and a whole new section (Kids and Pets!). Whether you’re just picking this up sometime for date-night ideas or scanning the winner’s list on day one, we hope you pause to appreciate all the hard work our local businesses and community leaders put in every year. Here’s to 2025!
—Skyler Baldwin
- Attractions and City Living
- Culture, Arts and Entertainment
- Shops and Wares
- Services
- Health, Beauty and Fitness
- Kids and Pets
- Recreation and Outdoors
- Eating
- Drinking
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Attractions and City Living
There is no shortage in the Charleston area for fun stuff to do — from the frequent festivals and world-class events to the community celebrations that distinguish the Lowcountry across the world. Every year like clockwork, visitors get the Best of Charleston weekly starting with the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition and continuing with the Bridge Run. Then comes Spoleto Festival USA and companion Piccolo Spoleto, followed by lazy beach days, Charleston Wine + Food, big concerts, fabulous parties, farmers markets, street happenings and more. There truly is something for everybody — and just about every weekend of the year (Remember to check our weekly picks of fun stuff to do). For now in this annual Attractions and Living section of the Best of Charleston awards, you’ll find winners and events that you’ll want to mark on your calendar and visit soon — like what readers say is the area’s Best Restroom (inside The Charleston Place). —Andy Brack
Best Apartment Community
Hawthorne at Summerville
9000 Palm Passage Loop. Summerville
(843) 508-2851
hawthorneatsummerville.com
Runner-Up:
The Jasper
Best Attraction
South Carolina Aquarium
100 Aquarium Wharf. Downtown
(843) 577-3474
scaquarium.org
Runner-Up:
Charleston Haunted Jail Tour
Best Bathroom
Off the lobby of The Charleston Place
205 Meeting St. Downtown
(800) 641-5545
charlestonplace.com
Runner-Up:
City Lights Eastside
Best Bed & Breakfast
Post House Inn
101 Pitt St. Mount Pleasant
(843) 203-7678
theposthouseinn.com
Runner-Up:
John Rutledge House Inn
Best Charlestonian
(who isn’t Bill Murray or Darius Rucker)
Rob Fowler
Runner-Up:
Bill Walsh
Best City Council Member
Mike Seekings
Runner-Up:
Ross Appel
Best College
College of Charleston
66 George St. Downtown
(843) 805-5507
charleston.edu
Runner-Up:
Medical University of South Carolina
Best County Council Member
Jenny Costa Honeycutt,
James Island
Runner-Up:
Kylon Middleton, West Ashley
Best Do-Gooder/Activist
Kelly Carroll,
Ronald McDonald House
Runner-Up:
Kay Hyman, Charleston Animal Society
Best Farmers Market
Charleston Farmers Market
329 Meeting St. Downtown
(843) 724-7305
charlestonfarmersmarket.com
Runner-Up:
Sunday Brunch Farmers Market, Pour House, James Island
Best Festival
Spoleto Festival USA/
Piccolo Spoleto Festival
Various locations. Downtown
(843) 579-3100
spoletousa.org | piccolospoleto.org
Runner-Up:
Charleston Wine+Food Festival
Best Fundraising Event
Applause for Paws Gala, Charleston Animal Society
2455 Remount Road. North Charleston
(843) 747-4849
charlestonanimalsociety.org
Runner-Up:
Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic
Best Hotel
The Charleston Place
205 Meeting St. Downtown
(800) 611-5545
charlestonplace.com
Runner-Up:
Hotel Bennett
Best Library
Wando Mount Pleasant Library
1400 Carolina Park Blvd. Mount Pleasant
(843) 805-6888
ccpl.org/branches/wando-mount-pleasant
Runner-Up:
Main downtown branch
Best Local Cause
Charleston Animal Society
2455 Remount Road. North Charleston
(843) 747-4849
charlestonanimalsociety.org
Runner-Up:
East Cooper Community Outreach
Best Neighborhood
Park Circle
North Charleston
facebook.com/pcncsc
Runner-Up:
Old Village, Mount Pleasant
Best Place of Worship
Seacoast Church
Various locations
seacoast.org
Runner-Up:
Circular Congregational Church, Downtown.
Best Place to Take a Tourist
The Battery
Downtown
Runner-Up:
City Market. Downtown
Best Place to Work
Medical University
of South Carolina
171 Ashley Ave. Downtown
(843) 792-5050
musc.edu
Runner-Up:
Bulldog Tours
Best S.C. Politician
Joe Cunningham
Runner-Up:
U.S. Rep. Tim Scott, R-S.C.
Best Sunset Spot
Folly Beach
Runner-Up:
Shem Creek, Mount Pleasant
Best Sustainable Business
Roots and Shoots Nursery
1108 Wappoo Road. West Ashley
(843) 633-1429
rootsandshootsnursery.com
Runner-Up:
SMART Recycling, North Charleston
Best Tour Company
Bulldog Tours
18 Anson St. Downtown
(843) 722-8687
bulldogtours.com
Runner-Up:
Palmetto Carriage Works
Culture, Arts and Entertainment
2024 brought a year of riches for art, culture and entertainment in the Charleston area with riveting theatrical performances, stellar concerts, dynamic musical shows and visual arts presentations that gave pleasure and made people think. As always, audiences delighted to improv at Theatre 99, live music at the Music Farm and Charleston Pour House and stage presentations by Flowertown Players, Pure Theatre, Charleston Stage, the Footlight Players and more. The year’s two big festivals — Spoleto Festival USA and Piccolo Spoleto Festival — continued to provide local and global audiences with everything from opera and chamber music to jazz and visual arts. With all this in mind, artists and audiences across the Charleston area have a lot to celebrate at this year’s Best of Charleston party. —Andy Brack
Best Art Exhibit of 2024
Piccolo Spoleto
Outdoor Art Exhibition
Marion Square. Downtown
piccolospoleto.com
Runner-Up:
Kulture Clash
Best Art Gallery
Redux Contemporary Art Center
1056 King St. Charleston
(843) 722-0697
reduxstudios.org
Runner-Up:
Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art
Best Art Instruction
Redux Contemporary Art Center
1056 King St. Charleston
(843) 722-0697
reduxstudios.org
Runner-Up:
Palmetto City Ballet
Best Cultural Event
Spoleto Festival USA
Various locations. Downtown
(843) 579-3100
spoletousa.org
Runner-Up:
Black Food Truck Festival
Best Dance Club
The Commodore
504 Meeting St. Downtown
thecommodorechs.com
Runner-Up:
Dudley’s on Ann
Best Drag Queen
Patti O’Furniture
allaboutpatti.com
Runner-Up:
Medusa Chaos
Best Drag Show
Dudley’s on Ann
42 Ann St. Downtown
(843) 577-6779
dudleys42ann.com
Runner-Up:
YASS Queen Bingo at Holy City Brewing
Best Female Vocalist
Lauren Hall
laurenhallmusic.com
Runner-Up:
Alicia “Red”
Best House/Cover Band
The Midnight City
themidnightcityband.com
Runner-Up:
Old Soul
Best Jazz & Blues Club
Charleston Pour House
1977 Maybank Hwy. James Island
(843) 571-4343
charlestonpourhouse.com
Runner-Up:
The Commodore
Best Karaoke Night
Bangkok Lounge
353 King St. Downtown
thebangkoklounge.com
Runner-Up:
Tin Roof
Best Local Actor Who Performed in 2024
Tyler Durham,
The Late Game (movie)
Runner-Up:
Tommy Wallace, Flowertown Players
Best Local Actress Who Performed in 2024
Katie Fleming, Eurydice at Flowertown Players
Runner-Up:
Lizzie Mears
Best Local Author
Mary Alice Monroe
maryalicemonroe.com
Runner-Up:
Angie Mizzell
Best Local Band
The Yacht Club
smoothsailingrock.com
Runner-Up:
OldSoul
Best Local Comedian
Sara Meagan
Runner-Up:
Josh Bates
Best Local Foodie Influencer
Christine England, Lowcountry Eat Out
lowcountryeatout.com
Runner-Up:
Cookin’ with Booze
Best Local Lifestyle Influencer
Bill Olson
@the.bill.olson
Runner-Up:
Beaufort Blonde
Best Local Podcast
Charleston Time Machine
www.ccpl.org/charleston-time-machine
Runner-Up:
Midnight Terrors Podcast
Best Local Poet
Joey Tucker,
Mr. Enlightenment
passdalight.com/
Runner-Up:
Marcus Amaker
Best Local Radio Personality
Brooke Ryan,
Mix 95.9 WMXZ
mix959.com
Runner-Up:
T.J. Phillips, Mix 95.9
Best Local Radio Show
Two Girls and a Guy,
Mix 95.9 WMXZ
mix959.com
Runner-Up:
Hall & Dopes, 92.5 Kickin’ Country
Best Local Theater Company
Flowertown Players
133 S. Main St. Summerville
(843) 875-9251
flowertownplayers.org
Runner-Up:
Theater 99
Best Local Theater Production
9 to 5, Flowertown Players
133 S. Main St. Summerville
(843) 875-9251
flowertownplayers.org
Runner-Up:
Beauty and the Beast, Flowertown Players
Best Local TV Anchor
Carolyn Murray,
WCBD News 2
Runner-Up:
Shelbey Robert, Live 5 News
Best Local TV Sports Anchor
Scott Eisbert, WCIV ABC 4
Runner-Up:
Summer Huechtker, Live 5 News
Best Local TV Station
Live 5 News, WCSC
Runner-Up:
WCBD News 2
Best Local TV Weather Forecaster
Rob Fowler,
WCBD News 2
Runner-Up:
Bill Walsh, Live 5 News
Best Local Visual Artist
John Reese
@reese.designs
Runner-Up:
Scott Penegar
Best Male Vocalist
Tristan Lamunion
@tristanlamunionsmusic
Runner-Up:
Alan Price
Best Movie Theater
Terrace Theater
1956 Maybank Hwy. James Island
(843) 762-9494
terracetheater.com
Runner-Up:
Citadel Mall Stadium 16
Best Museum
International African American Museum
14 Wharfside St. Downtown.
(843) 872-5352
iaamuseum.org
Runner-Up:
Gibbes Museum of Art
Best Music Concert of 2024
Jelly Roll, North Charleston Coliseum
Runner-Up:
Chappel Roan at Firefly Distillery (Music Farm)
Best Music Instruction
School of Rock
1907 N. Hwy. 17, Ste. 102. Mount Pleasant.
(843) 258-1181
schoolofrock.com/locations/mountpleasant
Runner-Up:
Charleston Jazz Academy
Best Musician
Charlton Singleton
charltonsingleton.com
Runner-Up:
Tristan Lamunion, OldSoul
Best Party of 2024
Party at the Point
Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina
20 Patriots Point Road. Mount Pleasant
partyatthepointcharleston.com
Runner-Up:
Best of Charleston 2024
Best Performing Arts Group
Charleston Symphony
480 East Bay St., Ste. F. Downtown
(843) 723-7528
charlestonsymphony.org
Runner-Up:
Footlight Players
Best Piccolo or Spoleto Show of 2024
Piccolo Outdoor
Art Exhibit
Office of Cultural Affairs, Charleston.
Various locations. Downtown
(843) 724-7305
piccolospoleto.com
Runner-Up:
Spoleto Festival USA Chamber Music Series
Best Place to See Local Hip Hop
Music Farm
32 Ann St. Downtown
(843) 408-1599
musicfarm.com
Runner-Up:
Charleston Pour House
Best Place to See Local Music
Charleston Pour House
1977 Maybank Hwy. James Island
(843) 571-4343
charlestonpourhouse.com
Runner-Up:
The Windjammer
Best Radio Station
105.5 The Bridge
1055thebridge.com
Runner-Up:
Mix 95.9
Best Recording Studio
Charleston Sound Studios
2612 Larch Lane. Mount Pleasant
(843) 216-5556
charlestonsound.com
Runner-Up:
Coast Records
Best Rock Music Club
Music Farm
32 Ann St. Downtown
(843) 408-1599
musicfarm.com
Runner-Up:
Charleston Pour House
Best Trivia Night
Tip of the Tongue Trivia
Frothy Beard Brewing Co.
1401 Sam Rittenberg Blvd. West Ashley
(843) 872-4201
frothybeard.com
Runner-Up:
“Publik Education,” Commonhouse Aleworks
Shops and Wares
It’s going to be pretty hard to smoke a cigar, pick out a dry wardrobe or shop for antiques without barnacles on them if you are Under the Sea this year with the Best of Charleston 2025. But you certainly can pick up an adult toy, art supplies, a big old rock the size of an aircraft carrier or any kind of tool. This category highlights readers’ top picks for the best shopping sprees in a variety of categories in stores across the region. From collegiate stores and groceries to motorcycles and records, we have the best of everything in one place. Whether you’re looking to get caught up on the latest super heroes (Captain’s Comics has your back) or new places to buy a car, you’re sure to find anything you could need somewhere on this list. And the best part — many of our winners are locals, so everybody wins! —Andy Brack
Best Accessories Store
Palmetto Moon
Various locations
palmettomoononline.com
Runner-Up:
Copper Penny
Best Adult Toy Store
Guilty Pleasures
2992 Ashley Phosphate Road. North Charleston
(843) 767-0690
guiltypleasuressc.com
Runner-Up:
Badd Kitty
Best Antique Store
Mount Pleasant Mall
708 Johnnie Dodds Blvd. Mount Pleasant
(843) 388-8575
mtpleasantmall.com
Runner-Up:
The Station Park Circle
Best Art Supply Store
Artist & Craftsman Supply
981 King St. Downtown
(843) 937-5199
artistcraftsman.com
Runner-Up:
Hobby Lobby
Best Auto Dealer (Domestic)
Crews Chevrolet
8199 Rivers Ave. North Charleston
(843) 484-0966
crewschevrolet.com
Runner-Up:
CARmax
Best Auto Dealer (Imports)
Fred Anderson Toyota
2100 Savannah Hwy. West Ashley
(843) 203-9006
toyotaofcharleston.com
Runner-Up:
Crews Subaru of Charleston
Best Auto Dealer (Luxury)
Baker Mercedes
1513 Savannah Hwy. West Ashley
(843) 628-0202
baker.mercedesdealer.com
Runner-Up:
Rick Hencrick BMW Charleston
Best Beer Retail Selection
Bottles Beverage Superstore
610 Coleman Blvd. Mount Pleasant
(843) 849-9463
1110 N. Main St. Summerville
(843) 875-6666
shopbottles.com
Runner-Up:
Jadoon’s Park Circle Market
Best Bookstore
Buxton Books
160 King St. Downtown
(843) 723-1670
buxtonbooks.com
Runner-Up:
Blue Bicycle Books
Best Boutique
Two Brunettes
616 Long Point Road. Mount Pleasant
(843) 881-2636
iibrunettes.com
Runner-Up:
Copper Penny
Best Bridal Store
Lovely Bride
1336 Old Georgetown Road. Mount Pleasant
(843) 764-9560
lovelybride.com
Runner-Up:
Bridal House of Charleston
Best CBD Shop
Charleston Hemp Collective
473 King St. Downtown
1989 Maybank Hwy. James Island
(843) 305-4367
charlestonhempcollective.com
Runner-Up:
Smoke ’N Brew
Best Collegiate Store
Palmetto Moon
Various locations
palmettomoononline.com
Runner-Up:
College of Charleston Bookstore
Best Comic Book Shop
Captain’s Comics
& Toys
1209 Sam Rittenberg Blvd., #D. West Ashley
(843) 766-6611
captainscomics.com
Runner-Up:
Soundwave Comics
Best Consignment (Furniture)
Consign Charleston
1610 Sam Rittenberg Blvd. West Ashley
(843) 225-9055
consigncharleston.com
Runner-Up:
Lowcountry Consignments
Best Consignment Store
Consign Charleston
1610 Sam Rittenberg Blvd. West Ashley
(843) 225-9055
consigncharleston.com
Runners-Up:
Reinvented Upscale Resale
Best Corner Store
Bert’s Market
202 E. Ashley Ave. Folly Beach
(843) 588-9449
bertsmarket.com
Runner-Up:
Jadoon’s Market Park Circle
Best Eyewear Boutique
Shades of Charleston
Various locations
(843) 580-2515
shadesofcharleston.com
Runner-Up:
SEE Eyeware
Best Florist
Roadside Blooms
4491 Durant Ave. North Charleston
(843) 225-7277
roadsidebloomsshop.com
Runner-Up:
Tiger Lily Florist
Best Furniture Store
Celadon
1015 Johnnie Dodds Blvd. Mount Pleasant
(843) 884-7005
celadonathome.com
Runner-Up:
GDC
Best Garden Store/Nursery
Hyams Garden
& Accent Store
870 Folly Road. James Island
(843) 795-4570
hyamsgardencenter.com
Runner-Up:
Abide A While Garden Boutique
Best Gift Store
Palmetto Moon
Various locations
palmettomoononline.com
Runner-Up:
Black Octopus Mercantile
Best Grocery Store
Publix
Various locations
publix.com
Runner-Up:
Trader Joe’s
Best Hardware Store
Lowcountry
Ace Hardware
1411 Folly Road, Ste. 204. Charleston
(843) 830-5231
lowcountryace.com
Runner-Up:
Royall Ace Hardware
Best Home Accessories Store
Celadon
1015 Johnnie Dodds Blvd. Mount Pleasant
(843) 884-7005
celadonathome.com
Runner-Up:
Neighborly Park Circle
Best Jewelry Store
Croghan’s Jewel Box
308 King St. Downtown
(843) 723-3594
croghansjewelbox.com
Runner-Up:
Polly’s Fine Jewelry
Best Lighting Store
Rick’s Lighting
1027 St. Andrews Blvd. Charleston
(843) 763-2282
rickslighting.com
Runner-Up:
Lowcountry Lighting Studio
Best Lingerie Store
Bits of Lace
Fine Lingerie
453 W. Coleman Blvd. Mount Pleasant
(843) 531-6625
bitsoflace.com
Runner-Up:
Guilty Pleasures
Best Local Clothing Designer
Missy Johnson,
Black Octopus Mercantile
1061 E. Montague Ave. North Charleston
(803) 225-2078
blackoctopusmerch.com
Runner-Up:
Amy Driggers, Taxidermy
Best Local Farm
Boone Hall Farms
1235 Long Point Road. Mount Pleasant
(843) 884-4371
boonehallplantation.com
Runner-Up:
Storey Farms
Best Local Formal Wear Shop
Gwynn’s
916 Houston Northcutt Blvd. Mount Pleasant
(843) 884-9518
gwynns.com
Runner-Up:
Berlin’s
Best Local Gourmet Grocery Store
goat.sheep.cow.
106 Church St. Downtown
(843) 480-2526
804 Meeting St., Ste. 102. Downtown
(843) 203-3118
goatsheepcow.com
Runner-Up:
Wisconsin Meat & Cheese
Best Local Liquor Store
Bottles Beverage Superstore
610 Coleman Blvd. Mount Pleasant
(843) 849-9463
1110 N Main St. Summerville
(843) 875-6666
shopbottles.com
Runner-Up:
Burris Liquor
Best Local Wine Shop
Accent on Wine
112 Renaissance Lane, Ste. 110. Charleston
(843) 471-1312
1056 E. Montague Ave. North Charleston
(843) 203-4536
5401 Netherby Lane, Ste. 1003. North Charleston
(843) 779-4046
132 S. Main St. Summerville
(843) 832 – 1212
accentonwine.com
Runner-Up:
Graft Wine
Best Locally Based Cannabis Product
High Rise Seltzer,
High Rise Beverage Co.
5700 Dorchester Road. North Charleston
(843) 256-6507
highrisebev.com
Runner-Up:
Carolina Dream Distribution Gummies
Best Mall/Shopping Center
Mount Pleasant Towne Centre
1218 Belk Drive. Mount Pleasant
(843) 216-9900
mtpleasanttownecentre.com
Runner-Up:
Tanger Outlets
Best Men’s Clothing Store
M. Dumas & Sons
294 King St. Downtown
(843) 723-8603
mdumasandsons.com
Runner-Up:
Berlins
Best Motorcycle Shop
Low Country Harley-Davidson
4707 Dorchester Road. North Charleston
(843) 554-1847
lowcountryharley.com
Runner-Up:
Northridge Custom Cycles
Best Musical Instrument Store
Fox Music
4248 Dorchester Road. North Charleston
(843) 740-7200
foxmusichouse.com
Runner-Up:
Ye Olde Music Shop
Best Paint Store
Sherwin-Williams
Various locations
sherwin-williams.com
Runner-Up:
Lowcountry Ace Hardware, James Island
Best Pawn Shop
Money Man Pawn
Various locations
facebook.com/bamthemoneyman
Runner-Up:
Lowcountry Pawn & Jewelry
Best Place to Buy a New Car
Fred Anderson Toyota
2100 Savannah Hwy. West Ashley
(843) 203-9006
toyotaofcharleston.com
Runner-Up:
Hendrick Toyota
Best Place to Buy a Used Car
CarMax
712 Savage Road, Charleston.
(843) 766-2155
carfax.com
Runner-Up:
Fred Anderson Toyota
Best Place to Buy Local Produce
Charleston Farmers Market
329 Meeting St. Downtown
(843) 724-7305
charlestonfarmersmarket.com
Runner-Up:
Boone Hall Farms – Willie’s Roadside Market
Best Place to Buy Local Seafood
Crosby’s Fish
and Shrimp Co.
2223 Folly Road. James Island
(843) 795-4049
crosbysfishshrimp.com
Runner-Up:
Mount Pleasant Seafood
Best Pop-up Market
Feminist Magic Market
4824 Chateau Ave. North Charleston
feministmagicmarketchs.com
Runner-Up:
Pickers Hullabaloo
Best Record Store
Monster Music & Movies
946 Orleans Road. West Ashley
(843) 571-4657
monstermusicsc.com
Runner-Up:
Gray Cat Music
Best Shoe Store
Phillips Shoes
80 Folly Road Blvd. West Ashley
(843) 763-1000
phillipsshoes.com
Runner-Up:
Shoes on King
Best Smoke Shop
Smoke ’N Brew
815 Folly Road. James Island
(843) 501-7979
Runner-Up:
Purple Haze
Best Sporting Goods Store
Half-Moon Outfitters
280 King St. Downtown
(843) 853-0990
425 Coleman Blvd. Mount Pleasant
(843) 881-9472
94 Folly Road Blvd. West Ashley
(843) 556-6279
605 N. Main St., Unit A. Summerville
(854) 354-9670
halfmoonoutfitters.com
Runner-Up:
Haddrell’s Point Tackle & Supply
Best Stationery Store
The Paper Canopy
93 Spring St. Charleston
(843) 974-5252
thepapercanopy.com
Runner-Up:
Scratch Pad
Best Thrift/Resale shop
Sea Island Habitat
for Humanity ReStore
3304 Maybank Hwy. Johns Island
(843) 559-4009
seaislandhabitat.org
Runner-Up:
Community Thrift
Best Tire Store
Gerald’s Tires & Brakes
Various locations
geraldstires.net
Runner-Up:
Hay Tire Pros
Best Tobacco/Cigar Store
Smoke ’N Brew
815 Folly Road. James Island
(843) 501-7979
Runner-Up:
King’s Leaf Cigar Lounge
Best Vape Shop
Aravata Vapors
1200 Queensborough Blvd. Mount Pleasant
(843) 352-2746
vapesobar.com
Runner-Up:
Smoke Fetish
Best Vintage Clothing Store
Red Rose Vintage
(888) 250-9130
redrosevintage.com
Runner-Up:
Exchange Factor
Best Vintage Marketplace
The Station Park Circle
4610 Spruill Ave. North Charleston
(843) 225-1130
facebook.com/thestationparkcircle
Runner-Up:
Charleston Vintage Market
Best Wellness Product
High Rise Seltzer,
High Rise Beverage Co.
5700 Dorchester Road. North Charleston
(843) 256-6507
highrisebev.com
Runner-Up:
Elderlane Elderberry
Best Women’s Clothing Store
Copper Penny
311 King St. Downtown
(843) 723-2999
317 King St. Downtown
(843) 723-3838
1228 Belk Drive. Mount Pleasant
(843) 881-9889
280 W. Coleman Blvd., Ste. M. Mount Pleasant
(843) 881-3497
shopcopperpenny.com
Runner-Up:
Palmetto Moon
Services
We’ve made some changes to the Services section this year to help make it easier for readers to navigate. Splitting the category into two — Home Services and Professional Services — lets us shine a little bit more of a spotlight on your favorite interior designers, handyman services, attorneys and more. From carpet cleaning to wedding photography, these local businesses offer their vital services to make your day-to-day a little bit easier and your biggest moments that much more impactful. —Skyler Baldwin
HOME SERVICES
Best Carpet Cleaning Company
ServiceMaster
of Charleston
3228 Industry Drive. North Charleston
(843) 970-2215
servicemasterrestore.com
Runner-Up:
Citrus Fresh Carpet & Rug Cleaning Service
Best Cleaning Service
Southern Comfort Cleaning
southerncomfortcleaningco.com
(843) 822-4101
Runner-Up:
Christi’s Cleaning Service
Best Closet/Cabinet Company
Closets by Design — Coastal South Carolina
7260 Investment Drive. North Charleston
(843) 225-6725
coastalsouthcarolina.closetsbydesign.com
Runner-Up:
HW Cabinet Co.
Best Door and Window Installation
New Beginnings Construction, Inc.
928 Savage Road. West Ashley
(843) 789-4604
newbeginningsconstructioninc.com
Runner-Up:
MW Millworks
Best Electrician/Company
Charleston Electric
1524 Shandon St. James Island
(843) 408-0245
412 E. 5th N. St. Summerville
(843) 408-0245
Runner-Up:
Blue Water Electric
Best Fencing
Arrow Fencing, LLC
103 Lamie Drive. Ladson
(843) 408-2876
arrowfencingllc.com
Runner-Up:
Good Neighbor Contracting
Best Flooring/Carpet Installation
Carpet Baggers
3196 Marginal Road. West Ashley
(843) 410-2680
carpetbaggerscarpetone.com
Runner-Up:
J+J Flooring
Best Foundation Repair Company
Mount Valley Foundation
1850 Ashley River Road. West Ashley
(854) 400-9998
fixmyfoundation.com
Runner-Up:
Cantey Foundation Specialists
Best General Contractor
New Beginnings Construction, Inc.
1064 Gardner Road, Ste. 308. West Ashley
(843) 789-4604
nbc-sc.com
Runner-Up:
Carolina Construction Company
Best Handyman
Ace Handyman Services
3015 Dunes W. Blvd., Ste. 504. Mount Pleasant
(843) 256-3494
acehandymanservices.com
Runner-Up:
Handy Andy
Best Heating & Air Company
Carolina Custom Air
4993 N. Hwy. 17. Awendaw
(843) 214-2363
carolinacustomair.com
Runner-Up:
Morelli Heating and Air
Best Home Builder
New Leaf Builders
3421 Maybank Hwy. Johns Island
(843) 400-0280
newleafsc.com
Runner-Up:
Homes by Dickerson
Best Home Painter
Charleston Painting Contractors
3520 MEek’s Farm Road, Ste. A. Johns Island
(843) 737-5770
chspaint.com
Runner-Up:
Old Charleston Painting Company
Best Home Remodeler
New Beginnings Construction, Inc.
1064 Gardner Road, Ste. 308. West Ashley
(843) 789-4604
nbc-sc.com
Runner-Up:
Peartree Homes
Best Interior Designer
Shem Creek Studios
234 Mathis Ferry Road, Ste. 102. Mount Pleasant
shemcreekstudios.com
Runner-Up:
Organic Love Interior Design
Best Kitchen and Bath Design
Signature Kitchens and Baths
1926 Savannah Hwy. West Ashley
(843) 571-5720
signaturekitchens.net
Runner-Up:
New Beginnings Construction, Inc.
Best Landscaper/Lawn Care
New Leaf Landscape Construction
4144 Rivers Ave. North Charleston
(843) 452-3652
newleaflc.com
Runner-Up:
Sizemore’s Lawn Care
Best Mortgage Company
Alliance Mortgage
700 Nexton Square Drive, Ste. 253. Summerville
(843) 806-8432
alliancemortgageteam.com
Runner-Up:
S.C. Federal Credit Union
Best Moving Company
Professional Movers
of Charleston
(843) 352-8696
movepmc.com
Runner-Up:
All My Sons Moving
Best Pest Control
Carolina Exterminating
948 Wappoo Road. West Ashley
(843) 225-9990
carolinaexterminating.com
Runner-Up:
Palmetto Exterminators
Best Plumber/Company
Blitch Plumbing
407 Fleming Road. James Island
(843) 795-9674
blitchplumbing.com
Runner-Up:
Blanton & Sons — Heating, Cooling, Plumbing
Best Pool Builder
Aqua Blue Pools
5190 Towles Road. Hollywood
(843) 767-7665
aquabluepools.net
Runner-Up:
Premier Pools and Spas of Charleston
Best Pressure Washer
Southern Pressure, LLC
(843) 901-9839
facebook.com/southernpressure
Runner-Up:
Under Pressure
Best Roofing Company
New Beginnings Construction, Inc.
1064 Gardner Road, Ste. 308. West Ashley
(843) 789-4604
nbc-sc.com
Runner-Up:
Big Bear Roofing
Best Solar Panel Company
Second Sunrise Solar
537 Long Point Road, Ste. 203. Mount Pleasant
(843) 268-4284
secondsunrisesolar.com
Runner-Up:
Boss Energy
Best Stone & Marble Company
Palmetto Surfacing
7645 Southrail Road. North Charleston
(843) 569-1131
palmettosurfacing.com
Runner-Up:
Zimpel Granite & Marble
Best Storage Company
StoMo Mobile Storage
237 King St. Downtown
(843) 439-7866
stomostorage.com
Runner-Up:
Main Road Self Storage
Best Tree Care Company
Charleston Tree Experts
2851 Maybank Hwy. Johns Island
(843) 952-8300
charlestontreeexperts.com
Runner-Up:
Winthrop Tree Service
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Best Alterations
Maria’s Alterations-Tailoring
20 Windermere Blvd. West Ashley
(843) 769-7492
Runner-Up:
Your Alteration Shoppe
Best Attorney
Mark Peper,
Peper Law Firm
548 Savannah Hwy. West Ashley
1050 E. Montague Ave., Ste.w D. North Charleston
(843) 225-2520
peperlawfirm.com
Runner-Up:
Ted Sink, Ted Law Firm
Best Attorney (Criminal Defense)
Andy Savage,
Savage Law Firm
15 Prioleau St. Downtown
(843) 720-7470
savlaw.com
Runner-Up:
Mark Peper, Peper Law Firm
Best Attorney (DUI)
Mark Peper,
Peper Law Firm
548 Savannah Hwy. West Ashley
1050 E. Montague Ave., Suite D. North Charleston
(843) 225-2520
peperlawfirm.com
Runner-Up:
Nick Thomas, The Law Office of Nick Thomas
Best Attorney (Family Law)
Colleen Condon, Condon Edwards Family Law & Mediation
4840 Chateau Ave. North Charleston
(843) 225-7288
condonfamilylaw.com
Runner-Up:
Sara Turner, The Law Office of Sara Turner
Best Attorney (Personal Injury)
Mark Peper,
Peper Law Firm
548 Savannah Hwy. West Ashley
1050 E. Montague Ave., Suite D. North Charleston
(843) 225-2520
peperlawfirm.com
Runner-Up:
John Price, John Price Law Firm
Best Attorney (Real Estate)
Doug Laflin,
LaflinLaw LLC
(843) 576-9225
charlestonlawviking.com
Runner-Up:
Catherine LaFond, LaFond Law Group
Best Auto Body Shop
Ascue’s Auto Body
& Paint Shop
1725 N. Hwy. 17. Mount Pleasant
(843) 884-6862
ascuesautobody.com
Runner-Up:
Gerber Collision & Glass
Best Auto Service
Gerald’s Tires & Brakes
Various locations
geraldstires.net
Runner-Up:
Brothers Automotive Repair
Best Cab Company
Charleston Black Cab Company
1529 Sam Rittenberg Blvd., Suite 2B. West Ashley
(843) 216-2627
charlestonblackcabcompany.com
Runner-Up:
Crazy Carl Cab
Best Car Wash
In and Out car Wash
477 St. Andrews Blvd. West Ashley
(843) 556-3560
inandoutcarwashcharleston.com
Runner-Up:
Fins
Best Cell Phone Repair
UBreakIFix
7400 Rivers Ave. North Charleston
(843) 714-6889
644 Long Point Road, Ste. E. Mount Pleasant
(843) 936-2095
ubreakifix.com
Runner-Up:
iDoctor
Best Disaster Recovery Company
Boss Disaster
1055 Chuck Dawley Blvd. Mount Pleasant
(843) 884-4000
boss247.com
Runner-Up:
A&I Fire and Water Restoration
Best Dry Cleaner
Waters Dry Cleaning
762 Folly Road. Folly Beach
(843) 225-0223
Runner-Up:
Chris’ Dry Cleaning
Best Event Planner
Red Devil Events
(843) 444-7569
reddevilevents.com
Runner-Up:
Goldbug Events
Best Financial Institution
South Carolina
Federal Credit Union
Various locations
(800) 845-0432
scfederal.org
Runner-Up:
South State Bank
Best Financial Planner
Charlie Capasso, Capasso Planning Partners
635 East Bay St., Ste. C. Charleston
(843) 608-8487
capassoplanningpartners.com
Runner-Up:
Michael Green, CFP, Apollon Wealth
Best Funeral Home
J. Henry Stuhr
Funeral Home
Various Locations
jhenrystuhr.com
Runner-Up:
McAlister Smith
Best Insurance Agency
State Farm
Various Locations
statefarm.com
Runner-Up:
Anderson Insurance Associates
Best Law Firm
The Thumbs Up Guys
4969 Centre Pointe Drive, Ste. 103B. North Charleston
(843) 749-8505
mdswlegal.com
Runner-Up:
Peper Law Firm
Best Limo/Party Bus Company
Charleston Black Cab Company
1529 Sam Rittenberg Blvd., Ste. 2B. West Ashley
(843) 216-2627
charlestonblackcabcompany.com
partybuscharleston.com
Runner-Up:
Coastal Limo of Charleston
Best Marketing and PR Firm
Matchstick Social
1350 Ashley River Road, Ste. 500. West Ashley
(843) 631-6273
matchsticksocial.com
Runner-Up:
Legacy Digital
Best Photographer (Portrait)
Simply Stefanee
1020 E. Montague Ave., Unit B. Park Circle
(843) 300-7512
simplystefanee.com
Runner-Up:
Victorious Photography
Best Photographer (Wedding)
Taylor Jordan,
Taylor Jordan Photography
Cooper River Drive. Mount Pleasant
(561) 398-6801
taylorjordanphotography.com
Runner-Up:
Sydney Lynn Photography
Best Property Management Company
Curated Vacation Properties
199A St. Philip St. Downtown
(833) 782-9287
staycvp.com
Runner-Up:
Associated Asset Management
Best Property Management Company (Apartments)
The Beach Company
320 Broad St., Ste. 600. Downtown
(843) 722-2615
thebeachcompany.com
Runner-Up:
Greystar
Best Real Estate Company
Carolina One
Various locations
carolinaonerealestate.com
Runner-Up:
Richter & Co.
Best Realtor
Shana Swain,
Carolina One
873 Orleans Road. West Ashley
(843) 224-8400
shanaswainrealtor.com
Runner-Up:
Courtney Davis, Carolina One
Best Videographer
Jake Kozmor, Koz Films
(609) 350-3250
kozfilms.com
Runner-Up:
Frankie Gilmore
Best Wedding Planner
Goldbug Events
goldbugevents.com
Runner-Up:
Direct My Day, Lauren Chambers
Best Wedding Venue
Lowndes Grove
266 St. Margaret St. Downtown
(843) 853-1810
pphgcharleston.com
Runner-Up:
Boone Hall Plantation
Best Wedding Videographer
Palmetto Wedding Films
(843) 580-3636
palmettoweddingfilms.com
Runner-Up:
Frankie Gilmore
Health, Beauty and Fitness
This year, Charleston City Paper readers voted in more than 50 categories to name the region’s very best in health and beauty. And like the Lowcountry we love, the winners are a tasteful, but never quite predictable, mix of the tried and true, the new and notable, the been-heres and come-heres. So, without further ado, here they are: the doctors, nail artists, yoga instructors and more who deliver the highest-quality health and beauty services in a city that loves and strives for both. —Jack O’Toole
Best Acupuncture Practice
Clinic of Acupuncture
5 Daniel St. West Ashley
(843) 571-1047
clinicofacupuncture.com
Runner-up:
Serenity Wellness
Best Acupuncturist
Dr. Zeyi Chen,
Clinic of Acupuncture
5 Daniel St. West Ashley
(843) 571-1047
clinicofacupuncture.com
Runner-up:
Dr. Brittney Epps, Serenity Wellness
Best Aesthetic Injector
Dr. Marguerite Germain, Germain Dermatology
612 Seacoast Pkwy. Mount Pleasant
602 N Main St.Summerville
1814 Crowne Commons Way, Ste. E7. Johns Island
14490 Ocean Hwy. Pawleys Island
(843) 881-4440
germaindermatology.com
Runner-up:
Cameron Moskos, Cameo Facial Aesthetics
Best Aesthetician
Danielle Cios,
O’Neill Plastic Surgery
245 Seven Farms Drive, Ste. 210. Daniel Island
(843) 881-2130
oneillplasticsurgery.com
Runner-up:
Stephanie Lynn Hardy, Opal Aesthetics
Best Allergy & Asthma
Charleston ENT & Allergy
403 Faison Road. Mount Pleasant
547 Folly Road. James Island
212 N. Hwy. 52. Moncks Corner
(843) 766-7103
charlestonent.com
Runner-up:
Charleston Allergy and Asthma
Best Assisted Living Community
Bishop Gadsden
1 Bishop Gadsden Way. James Island
(843) 762-3300
bishopgadsden.org
Runner-up:
Franke At Seaside
Best Barber Shop
The Barber & Shave Shoppe
938 Savannah Hwy. West Ashley
(843) 779-0868
barberandshave.com
Runner-up:
Barrelli Barber
Best Barre Studio
HYLO Fitness
466 Savannah Hwy., Ste. A. West Ashley
(843) 606-5267
880 Allbritton Blvd. Mount Pleasant
(843) 606-2723
424 Brighton Park Blvd., Ste. A. Summerville
(843) 376-9369
hylofitness.com
Runner-up:
Bar Method DI
Best Chiropractor
Khouri Chiropractic
1 Unity Alley, Ste. 100. Downtown
222 W. Coleman Blvd. Ste. 112. Mount Pleasant
(843) 853-2225
505 N. Laurel St. Summerville
(843) 647-0509
khourichiropractic.com
Runner-up:
Lighthouse Family Chiropractic
Best Cycling Studio
The Works Cycle
465 Meeting St., Ste. 150. Downtown
(843) 648-0102
1440 Ben Sawyer Blvd., Ste. 1503. Mount Pleasant
(843) 648-2052
theworkscycle.com
Runner-up:
Jibe
Best Day Spa
Woodhouse Day Spa
10 Westedge St., Ste. 150. Downtown
(843) 203-1772
725 Johnnie Dodds Blvd. Mount Pleasant
(843) 203-1772
woodhousespas.com
Runner-up:
Urban Nirvana
Best Dental Practice
Coastal Family Dentistry
3098 Hwy. 17 North. Mount Pleasant
(843) 881-1418
coastalfamilydentistry.com
Runner-up:
James & Johns Island Dental Associates
Best Dentist
Dr. Hunter Watson, Coastal Family Dentistry
3098 Hwy. 17 North. Mount Pleasant
(843) 881-1418
coastalfamilydentistry.com
Runner-up:
Dr. Madison Culler, Shem Creek Dental
Best Dermatologist
Dr. Marguerite Germain, Germain Dermatology
Various Locations
(843) 881-4440
germaindermatology.com
Runner-up:
Dr. McLean Sheperd, Sheperd Integrative Dermatology
Best Dermatology Practice
Germain Dermatology
Various Locations
(843) 881-4440
germaindermatology.com
Runner-up:
Sheperd Integrative Dermatology
Best Exercise Studio
KOR4 ELITE FITNESS
1561 Sam Rittenberg Blvd. West Ashley
(843) 416-9080
627 Johnnie Dodds Blvd., Ste. 103. Mount Pleasant
(843) 790-2662
kor4elite.com
Runner-up:
HYLO Fitness
Best Eye Doctor
Dr. Elyse DeWitt,
Draisin Vision
1470 Tobias Gadson Blvd., Ste. 115. West Ashley
(843) 556-2020
draisinvision.com
Runner-up:
Dr. Kerry Solomon,
Carolina Eyecare Physicians
Best Eyelash/Eyebrow Salon
Anne Bonny’s Lash
& Skin Boutique
829 Savannah Hwy. West Ashley
3509 Meeks Farm Road. Johns Island
(843) 225-2054
annebonnystudio.com
Runner-up:
Glow Studio
Best Fertility Clinic
Coastal Fertility Specialists
1375 Hospital Drive. Mount Pleasant
(843) 883-5800
342 Brighton Park Blvd. Summerville
(843) 972-9444
coastalfertilityspecialists.com
Runner-up:
Piedmont Reproductive Endocrinology Group (PREG)
Best Gym/Health Club
HYLO Fitness
466 Savannah Hwy., Ste. A. West Ashley
(843) 606-5267
880 Allbritton Blvd. Mount Pleasant
(843) 606-2723
424 Brighton Park Blvd., Ste. A. Summerville
(843) 376-9369
hylofitness.com
Runner-up:
MUSC Wellness
Best Hair Salon
Moxie Park
45 Romney St., Ste. 200. Downtown
(843) 730-3102
moxieparksalon.com
Runner-up:
Stella Nova
Best Hair Stylist
Skyler Biller Stubbs, Native Salon
334 East Bay St. Downtown
(843) 793-4808
Runner-up:
Lindsey Donohue, Moxie Park
Best Hospital
MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital
10 McClennan Banks Drive. Downtown
(843) 792-2300
musckids.org
Runner-up:
Bon Secours Roper St. Francis
Best In-Home Healthcare Company
Roper St. Francis
316 Calhoun St. Downtown
(843) 724-2000
rsfh.com
Runner-up:
homeRN
Best LASIK Provider
Dr. Kerry Solomon, Carolina Eyecare Physicians
1101 Clarity Road. Mount Pleasant
2060 Charlie Hall Blvd., Ste. 201. West Ashley
(843) 620-2020
drkerrysolomon.com
Runner-up:
Dr. Michael DeCourcey,
Waring Vision
Best LGBTQ Counselor/Therapist
Dr. William Bryant,
Ralph H. Johnson
VA Medical Center
109 Bee St. Downtown
(843) 577-5011
charleston.va.gov
Runner-up:
Jen Bennett, Therapy Studios
Best Local Pharmacy
Dottie’s Pharmacy
325 Folly Road., Ste. 101. James Island
(843) 501-9500
dotspharmacy.com
Runner-up:
Sweetgrass Pharmacy
Best Massage Therapist
Abigail Morrow,
The Massage Room
171 Church St. Downtown
themassageroomchs.com
Runner-up:
Britney Franklin, Awaken Massage
Best Medical Spa
Germain Dermatology
Various Locations
(843) 881-4440
germaindermatology.com
Runner-up:
Opal Aesthetics
Best Nail Artist
Amelia Scott-Conley, Summerville Nail
and Lash
710 N. Main St. Summerville
(843) 285-5464
summervillenailsandlash.com
Runner-up:
John Le, Luxia Nail Spa
Best Nail Salon
Luxia Nail Spa
41 Grand Oaks Blvd. West Ashley
(843) 974-4161
luxianailspacharleston.com
Runner-up:
The Nail Place of Charleston
Best OBGYN
Dr. Kenosha Gleaton, The EpiCentre
2048 Charlie Hall Blvd. West Ashley
(843) 804-6010
epicentrecharleston.com
Runner-up:
Dr. Maggie Evans,
Lowcountry OB/GYN
Best Oral Surgeon
Dr. Daniel Leach, Exemplar Oral Surgery
4986 Calvin St. North Charleston
(843) 408-4808
exemplarsurgery.com
Runner-up:
Dr. Jason Hehr,
Hehr Oral Surgery
Best Orthodontics Practice
Coastal Family Orthodontics / Coastal Kids Dental & Braces
Various Locations
coastalfamilyortho.com
Runner-up:
Cox Orthodontics
Best Orthodontist
Dr. Katie Bullwinkel, Vincent & Bullwinkel Orthodontics
125-H Wappoo Creek Dr., Ste. B. James Island
(843) 762-2304
smilelowcountry.com
Runner-up:
Dr. Jeff Mirrielees,
Coastal Family Orthodontics
Best Personal Trainer
Jade Salazar,
F45 Training
476 Meeting St. Downtown
(843) 822-5388
f45training.com
Runner-up:
Sarah Frick, The Works
Best Physical Therapy
Made 2 Move
311 Huger St. Downtown
885 Island Park Drive, Ste. C. Daniel Island
(843) 640-5244
made2movept.com
Runner-up:
ATI Physical Therapy
Best Physician
Dr. Jessica Hund, MUSC
864 Island Park Drive, Ste. 101. Daniel Island
(843) 876-7975
muschealth.org
Runner-up:
Dr. Gordon Thompson,
Ralph H. Johnson
VA Medical Center
Best Piercer
Kate Burns,
Exotic Impressions
8780 Rivers Ave., Ste. 316C. North Charleston
(843) 797-2280
10150 Dorchester Road, Ste. 212. Summerville
(843) 419-6527
127 South Main St. Summerville
(843) 419-9019
bodypiercingsc.com
Runner-up:
James Dunn, Piercing Perfection
Best Piercing Studio
Exotic Impressions
8780 Rivers Ave., Ste. 316C. North Charleston
(843) 797-2280
10150 Dorchester Road, Ste. 212. Summerville
(843) 419-6527
127 South Main St. Summerville
(843) 419-9019
bodypiercingsc.com
Runner-up:
MOLA Body Piercing & Fine Jewelry
Best Pilates Studio
BODYROK Charleston
838 Morrison Drive. Downtown
(843) 471-0360
bodyrok.com
Runner-up:
Pilates of Charleston
Best Place to Give Birth
Roper St. Francis Healthcare
316 Calhoun St. Downtown
(843) 724-2000
rsfh.com
Runner-up:
East Cooper Medical Center
Best Plastic Surgeon
Dr. Clayton Crantford, Crantford Costa Ulm Plastic Surgery
247 Calhoun St. Downtown
(843) 755-6591
ccplastics.com
Runner-up:
Dr. Patrick O’Neill,
O’Neill Plastic Surgery
Best Plastic Surgery Practice
Crantford Costa Ulm Plastic Surgery
247 Calhoun St. Downtown
(843) 755-6591
ccplastics.com
Runner-up:
O’Neill Plastic Surgery
Best Retirement Community
Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Retirement Community
1 Bishop Gadsden Way. James Island
(843) 762-3300
bishopgadsden.org
Runner-up:
Del Webb Cane Bay
Best Tanning Salon
Charleston Glow
1233 Ben Sawyer Blvd., Ste. 200. Mount Pleasant
(843) 277-0924
charlestonglow.com
Runner-up:
Palm Beach Tan
Best Tattoo Artist
J.J. Quick,
Abracadabra Tattoo Club
3219 S. Live Oak Drive. Moncks Corner
(843) 719-9919
abracadabratattooclub.com
Runner-up:
Ashley B. McMullen, Fade to Black
Best Tattoo Studio
Abracadabra
Tattoo Club
3219 S. Live Oak Drive. Moncks Corner
(843) 719-9919
abracadabratattooclub.com
Runner-up:
Blu Gorilla
Best Therapist
Dr. Viktoriya Magid, Ph.D.
220 Church St., Ste. 102. Mount Pleasant
(843) 284-3522
viktoriyamagidphd.com
Runner-up:
Elise Richard, Avondale Therapy
Best Urgent Care
Roper Express Care
Various Locations
rsfh.com
Runner-up:
MUSC Children’s After Hours
Best Waxing Salon
Brazilian Wax & Spa
by Claudia
8252 Rivers Ave., Ste. E. North Charleston
(843) 270-1705
brazilianwaxandspabyclaudia.com
Runner-up:
Waxed Salon
Best Yoga Studio
The Works
465 Meeting St., Ste. 160. Downtown
1421 Shucker Circle, Ste. 1116. Mount Pleasant
(843) 718-3386
theworkschs.com
Runner-up:
HYLO Fitness
Kids and Pets
A new category chock-full of familiar faces, Kids and Pets is our one-stop shop for all of our family-friendly and furry friend-friendly winners this year. We know for a lot of people, their pets are members of the family, too — just maybe a bit hairier. Celebrate new categories (and their first-time winners!) like Best Dog Walking Company and longtime fan favorites (and their mainstay champions) like Best Pet Store. —Skyler Baldwin
Best Baby Store
Under the Almond Trees
190 King St. Downtown
(843) 937-6144
underthealmondtrees.com
Runner-Up:
Southern Belles: A Children’s Clothier
Best Charter School
James Island Charter High School
1000 Fort Johnson Road. James Island
(843) 762-2754
jichs.ccsdschools.com
Runner-Up:
Charleston Charter School for Math and Science
Best Child Psychologist
Dr. Kirstin Gros, MUSC/Ralph H. Johnson VAMC
67 President St. Downtown
(843) 792-7067
Runner-Up:
Dr. Ashley Fowler, Lowcountry Behavioral Pediatrics
Best Children’s Clothing Retailer
Southern Belles: A Children’s Clothier
280 W. Coleman Blvd. Mount Pleasant
(843) 881-1741
southerbelleschildren.com
Runner-Up:
Shrimp and Grits
Best Children’s Consignment Store
Once Upon a Child
7800 Rivers Ave., Ste. 1440. North Charleston
(843) 824-1242
946 Orleans Road, Ste. F1. West Ashley
(843) 724-9160
onceuponachild.com
Runner-Up:
Tiny Tadpoles
Best Daycare
The Oaks Children’s Academy
2243 Glendale Drive. West Ashley
(843) 766-6382
8695 Dorchester Road. North Charleston
(843) 207-3061
theoaksacademy.com
Runner-Up:
The Little Sage School
Best Dog Park
James Island County Park
871 Riverland Drive. James Island
(843) 406-6990
ccprc.com
Runner-Up:
Wannamaker Park
Best Dog Walking Service
Brown Dog Walking Co.
1423 Hazel Road. West Ashley
(843) 471-0098
browndogwalkingco.com
Runner-Up:
Dog Tired Dog Enrichment Center
Best Doggie Day Care
Dog Tired Dog Enrichment Center
Various Locations
dogtiredsc.com
Runner-Up:
Camp Brown Dog
Best Kid-Friendly Bar or Restaurant
Home Team BBQ
126 Williman St. Downtown
3563 Hwy. 17. Mount Pleasant
2209 Middle St. Sullivan’s Island
1205 Ashley River Road. West Ashley
(843) 225-7427
hometeambbq.com
Runner-Up:
Coastal Crust
Best Kids Birthday Party Place/Service
Charleston Animal Society
2455 Remount Road. North Charleston
(843) 747-4849
charlestonanimalsociety.org
Runner-Up:
The Sparkle Bar.co, Fairy Hair Tinsel by Tibby
Best Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Isabel Driggers, Coastal Kids Dental
& Braces
coastalkidsdental.com
Runner-Up:
Dr. Zachary Carnevale, Solomon Kids Dentistry
Best Pediatrician
Dr. Tory Caudle, Sweetgrass Pediatrics
sweetgrasspediatrics.com
Runner-Up:
Dr. Aimee Goedecke, Parkwood Pediatrics
Best Pet Friendly Dog Bar
or Restaurant
Lost Dog Cafe
106 W. Huron Ave. Folly Beach
(843) 588-9669
lostdogfollybeach.com
Runner-Up:
Dog & Duck
Best Pet Groomer
Dog Tired Dog Enrichment Center
Various Locations
dogtiredsc.com
Runner-Up:
ScentHound
Best Pet Sitting
Dog Tired Dog Enrichment Center
Various Locations
dogtiredsc.com
Runner-Up:
Sandy Paws
Best Pet Store
Dolittle’s
22 Windermere Blvd., Ste. F. West Ashley
(843) 852-5811
976 Houston Northcutt Blvd. Mount Pleasant
(843) 971-8650
dolittles.com
Runner-Up:
Hairy Winston
Best Pet Trainer
Poseidon K9 Dog Training
(843) 564-7698
poseidonk9dogtraining.com
Runner-Up:
Au Pair for Paws Dog Training
Best Place for Family Fun
Charleston RiverDogs
milb.com/charleston
Runner-Up:
South Carolina Aquarium
Best Place for Kids to Play
Park Circle Playground
4800 Park Circle. Park Circle
(843) 745-1028
northcharleston.org
Runner-Up:
James Island County Park
Best Place for Kids to Splash
James Island County Park Splash Zone
871 Riverland Drive. James Island
(843) 795-4386
ccprc.com
Runner-Up:
Whirlin’ Waters Adventure Waterpark
Best Place to Adopt Pets
Charleston Animal Society
2455 Remount Road. North Charleston
(843) 747-4849
charlestonanimalsociety.org
Runner-Up:
Pet Helpers
Best Preschool
The Oaks Children’s Academy
2243 Glendale Drive. West Ashley
(843) 766-6382
8695 Dorchester Road. North Charleston
(843) 207-3061
theoaksacademy.com
Runner-Up:
O-Quinn School
Best Private School
Charleston Collegiate School
2024 Academy Road. Johns Island
(843) 559-5506
charlestoncollegiate.org
Runner-Up:
Bishop England High School
Best Public School
Harbor View Elementary
1576 Harbor View Road. James Island
(843) 762-2749
harborview.ccsdschools.com
Runner-Up:
Charleston County School of the Arts
Best Summer Camps
Charleston Animal Society’s BARK Camps
2455 Remount Road. North Charleston
(843) 747-4849
charlestonanimalsociety.org
Runner-Up:
Coastal Expeditions
Best Swim Lessons
Charleston Swim School
1444 Folly Road. James Island
(843) 310-9069
charlestonswimlessons.com
Runner-Up:
Kids First Swim School
Best Toy Store
Wonder Works
188 Meeting St. Downtown
(843) 577-2422
624 Long Point Road. Mount Pleasant
(843) 849-6757
1662 Savannah Hwy., Ste. 260. West Ashley
(843) 573-9300
wonderworkstoys.com
Runner-Up:
Zenergy Gamers
Best Tutoring Service
Katie Reel,
@TheReadingReel
thereadingreel.com
Runner-Up:
Julia E. Metropolis Educational Services
Best Veterinarian
Patrick Veterinary Clinic
667 Meeting St. Downtown
(843) 722-4470
patrickvet.com
Runner-Up:
Oceanside Veterinary Clinic
Recreation and Outdoors
Step outside and breathe in the fresh, Lowcountry spring air. Then step a bit further for an outdoor adventure like no other. Charleston has everything you could ask for for a sunny season full of kayaking and swimming, horseback riding and axe-throwing and more. We’ve added several new categories this year to highlight one of the things that makes Charleston so special, too — the water — with new entries for Best Boat Repairs (congrats to Hanckel Marine!) and Best Party Boat (shout out to the Palmetto Breeze!). For fishing, hiking, bowling, frisbee and more, just read on. We have you covered. —Skyler Baldwin
Best Bike Shop
Mike’s Bikes
808 Folly Road. James Island
(843) 795-3322
mikesbikescharleston.com
Runner-Up:
Second Chance Bikes
Best Boat Repair/Maintenance
Hanckel Marine, LLC.
2445 Savannah Hwy. West Ashley
(843) 556-2550
hanckelmarine.com
Runner-Up:
Carolina Marine Restorations
Best Bowling Alley
Ashley Lanes Tavern
1568 Sam Rittenberg Blvd. West Ashley
(843) 766-9061
Runner-Up:
Stars & Strikes
Best Disc Golf Course
Park Circle
visitnorthcharleston.com
Runner-Up:
James Island County Park
Best Dive Shop
Carolina Dive Locker
1303 Ben Sawyer Blvd., Ste. 10. Mount Pleasant
(843) 884-1500
calorinadivelockersc.com
Runner-Up:
Whole Other World Scuba
Best Fishing and Tackle Shop
Haddrell’s Point
Tackle & Supply
885 Ben Sawyer Blvd. Mount Pleasant
(843) 881-3644
haddrellspoint.com
Runner-Up:
Charleston Bait & Tackle
Best Fishing Charter
RedFin Charters
145 Lockwood Drive. Charleston
(843) 277-5255
inshorefishingcharters.com
Runner-Up:
Adventure Outdoors Fishing Charter
Best Golf Course
Ocean Course Kiawah Island
1000 Ocean Course Drive. Kiawah Island
kiawahresort.com/golf
(800) 654-2924
Runner-Up:
Charleston Municipal
Best Horseback Riding Lessons
Northern Roots Equestrian Facility
Kendallelove3@gmail.com
(315) 749-4438
rosecourtfarms.com
Runner-Up:
Royal Oaks Equestrian
Best Indoor Adventure/Experience
Lumber Jill’s
Axe Throwing
4650 Ladson Road, Ste. 205. Summerville
(843) 879-3030
throwlumberjills.com
Runner-Up:
Crush Yard
Best Kayak Company
Coastal Expeditions
Various Locations
coastalexpeditions.com
Runner-Up:
Charleston Outdoor Adventures
Best Local Athlete
Raven Saunders
Runner-Up:
Brandon McCracken
Best Local Sports Team
Charleston RiverDogs
360 Fishburne St. Charleston
(843) 723-7241
milb.com/Charleston
Runner-Up:
South Carolina Stingrays
Best Marina
Isle of Palms Marina
50 41st Ave. Isle of Palms
(843) 886-0209
iopmarina.com
Runner-Up:
Bohicket Marina
Best Outdoor Adventure/Experience
Coastal Expeditions
Various Locations
coastalexpeditions.com
Runner-Up:
Charleston Fossil Adventures
Best Outdoor Outfitters
Half-Moon Outfitters
280 King St. Downtown
halfmoonoutfitters.com
843-853-0990
Runner-Up:
REI
Best Park
James Island County Park
871 Riverland Drive. Charleston
ccprc.com/68/James-Island-County-Park
(843) 406-6990
Runner-Up:
Park Circle Park
Best Party Boat
Palmetto Breeze
1 Shrimp Boat Lane. Mount Pleasant
(843) 338-2930
palmettobreeze.com
Runner-Up:
Tiki Tours of Charleston
Best Place to Buy a Boat
Hanckel Marine, LLC.
2445 Savannah Hwy. West Ashley
(843) 556-2550
hanckelmarine.com
Runner-Up:
Palmetto Boat
Best Place to Buy a Golf Cart
Charleston Custom
Golf Carts
2466 Clements Ferry Road, Ste. 101. Daniel Island
(843) 885-8100
charlestoncarts.com
Runner-Up:
Charleston Wholesale Golf Carts
Best Stand Up Paddleboard Company
Coastal Expeditions
Various Locations
coastalexpeditions.com
Runner-Up:
Charleston Outdoor Adventures
Best Surf Lessons
Isla Surf School
301 W. Ashley Ave. Folly Beach
islasurfschool-charleston.com
(843) 813-7897
Runner-Up:
Carolina Salt
Best Surf Shop
McKevlin’s Surf Shop
8 Center St. Folly Beach
mckevlins.com
(843) 588-2247
Runner-Up:
Parrot Surf and Skate
Best Water Sports Company
Coastal Expeditions
Various Locations
coastalexpeditions.com
Runner-Up:
Charleston Outdoor Adventures
Eating
A foodie town through and through, Charleston is home to a wide variety of cuisine, from good old-fashioned Southern eats to inventive international fare — and experiences that range from fine-dining establishments to hole-in-the wall gems. You could be on the lookout for the best gourmet sandwich (you’ll find that at da Toscano Porchetta Shop) or a really fancy drink (look no further than this year’s best upscale bar, Marbled & Fin) and this list will guide you in the right direction — one dictated by our thousands of local voters. Find good food all over town, from Park Circle (home to hotspot Jackrabbit Filly) to Summerville (where you can nosh on quality Italian fare at Laura). Cheers to dining out in one of the top foodie destinations in the country, y’all. —Connelly Hardaway
Best Acai Bowls
Huriyali
401 Huger St. Downtown
2016 Wappoo Drive. James Island
(843) 207-4436
huriyali.com
Runner-up:
Playa Bowls
Best Appetizers
Home Team BBQ
126 Williman St. Downtown
3563 Hwy. 17. Mount Pleasant
2209 Middle St. Sullivan’s Island
1205 Ashley River Road. West Ashley
(843) 225-7427
hometeambbq.com
Runner-up:
Saltwater Cowboys
Best Asian Fusion
Jackrabbit Filly
1083 E. Montague Ave. North Charleston
(843) 460-0037
jackrabbitfilly.com
Runner-up:
Zen Asian Fusion
Best Bagels
Ruby’s New York Style Bagels
Various Locations
rubysnybagels.com
Runner-up:
Holey City Bagels
Best Bakery
Baguette Magic
792 Folly Road, Ste. A. James Island
(843) 471-5941
baguettemagicchs.com
Runner-up:
Welton’s Tiny Bakeshop
Best Barbecue
Lewis Barbecue
464 N. Nassau St. Downtown
(843) 805-9500
lewisbarbecue.com
Runner-up:
Home Team BBQ
Best Bar Food
Tattooed Moose
3328 Maybank Hwy. Johns Island
(843) 952-7591
4845 Chateau Ave. North Charleston
(843) 277-2990
tattooedmoose.com
Runner-up:
The Royal American
Best Biscuits
Vicious Biscuit
409 W. Coleman Blvd. Mount Pleasant
(843) 388-7362
viciousbiscuit.com
Runner-up:
Callie’s Hot Little Biscuit
Best Breakfast
Millers All Day
120 King St. Downtown
(843) 501-7342
1956 Maybank Hwy., Ste. A. James Island
(843) 410-1553
millersallday.com
Runner-up:
Early Bird Diner
Best Brisket
Lewis Barbecue
464 N. Nassau St. Downtown
(843) 805-9500
lewisbarbecue.com
Runner-up:
Swig & Swine
Best Buffet
Dukes Barbecue
331 Folly Road. James Island
(843) 789-4801
4428 Spruill Ave., Ste. B. North Charleston
(843) 554-1110
Runner-up:
Los Reyes Mexican Restaurant
Best Burger
Heavy’s Barburger
1137 Morrison Drive. Downtown
(843) 212-3302
891 Island Park Drive. Daniel Island
(843) 377-8058
heavysbarburger.com
Runner-up:
Sesame Burgers & Beer
Best Burrito
Santi’s Restaurante Mexicano
1302 Meeting St. Downtown
(843) 722-2633
1471 Ben Sawyer Blvd. Mount Pleasant
(843) 388-3146
1660 Savannah Hwy. West Ashley
(843) 310-6148
santisrestaurantemexicano.com
Runner-up:
El Molino Supermarket
Best Caterer
Hamby Catering & Events
925 St. Andrews Blvd. West Ashley
(843) 571-3103
hambycatering.com
Runner-up:
Cru Catering
Best Charcuterie
goat.sheep.cow.
106 Church St. Downtown
(843) 480-2526
804 Meeting St. Downtown
(843) 203-3118
goatsheepcow.com
Runner-up:
Avondale Wine & Cheese
Best Cheesesteak
Berkeley’s
624 1/2 Rutledge Ave. Downtown
(843) 501-7779
eatatberkeleys.com
Runner-up:
Yous Guys
Best Chicken Fingers
Boxcar Betty’s
1922 Savannah Hwy. West Ashley
(843) 225-7470
7800 Rivers Ave. North Charleston
(843) 990-9804
1701 Shoremeade Road. Mount Pleasant
(843) 227-5198
boxcarbettys.com
Runner-up:
Kickin’ Chicken
Best Chinese
Jackrabbit Filly
1083 E. Montague Ave. North Charleston
(843) 460-0037
jackrabbitfilly.com
Runner-up:
Beautiful South
Best Chocolatier
Christophe Artisan Chocolatier & Patissier
90 Society St. Downtown
(843) 297-8674
1901 Ashley River Road, Ste. 2A. West Ashley
(843) 225-9133
christophechocolatier.com
Runner-up:
Remy Funfrock, La Pâtisserie
Best Daniel Island Brunch
The Kingstide
32 River Landing Drive. Daniel Island
(843) 216-3832
thekingstide.com
Runner-up:
Blondies Bagels & Cafe
Best Daniel Island Restaurant
The Kingstide
32 River Landing Drive. Daniel Island
(843) 216-3832
thekingstide.com
Runner-up:
Sermet’s Courtyard
Best Deli
East Bay Deli
Various locations
eastbaydeli.com
Runner-up:
Mozzo Deli
Best Dessert
Carmella’s Cafe
& Dessert Bar
198 East Bay St., Ste. Downtown
(843) 722-5893
carmellasdessertbar.com
Runner-up:
Kaminsky’s Dessert Cafe
Best Doughnut Shop
Duck Donuts
1812 Sam Rittenberg Blvd. West Ashley
(843) 724-9917
duckdonuts.com
Runner-up:
BKeDSHoP
Best Downtown Brunch
Halls Chophouse
434 King St. Downtown
(843) 727-0090
300 Nexton Square Drive. Summerville
(843) 900-6000
hallschophouse.com
Runner-up:
Millers All Day
Best Downtown Restaurant
Halls Chophouse
434 King St. Downtown
(843) 727-0090
300 Nexton Square Drive. Summerville
(843) 900-6000
hallschophouse.com
Runner-up:
Vern’s
Best Fine Dining Restaurant
Halls Chophouse
434 King St. Downtown
(843) 727-0090
300 Nexton Square Drive. Summerville
(843) 900-6000
hallschophouse.com
Runner-up:
FIG
Best Folly Beach Brunch
Lost Dog Cafe
106 W. Huron Ave. Folly Beach
(843) 588-9669
lostdogfollybeach.com
Runner-up:
Rita’s Seaside Grille
Best Folly Beach Restaurant
Jack of Cups Saloon
34 Center St. Folly Beach
(843) 633-0042
jackofcupssaloon.net
Runner-up:
Chico Feo
Best Food Truck
Smash City Burgers
smashcityburgers.com
Runner-up:
Roti Rolls
Best French
39 Rue de Jean
39 John St. Downtown
(843) 722-8881
holycityhospitality.com/39-rue-de-jean
Runner-up:
Chez Nous
Best Fried Chicken
Leon’s Fine Poultry
& Oyster Shop
698 King St. Downtown
(843) 531-6500
leonsoystershop.com
Runner-up:
Boxcar Betty’s
Best Fries
Tattooed Moose
3328 Maybank Hwy. Johns Island
(843) 952-7591
4845 Chateau Ave. North Charleston
(843) 277-2990
tattooedmoose.com
Runner-up:
Come Back Shack
Best Gelato
Carmella’s Cafe
& Dessert Bar
198 East Bay St., Ste. 100. Downtown
(843) 722-5893
carmellasdessertbar.com
Runner-up:
Beardcat’s Sweet Shop
Best Goose Creek Brunch
MOMO Crowfield
300 Hamlet Circle. Goose Creek
(843) 709-9299
crowfieldgolf.com
Runner-up:
Charleston Sports Pub
Best Goose Creek Restaurant
MOMO Crowfield
300 Hamlet Circle. Goose Creek
(843) 709-9299
crowfieldgolf.com
Runner-up:
Blue Tequila
Best Gourmet Sandwich
da Toscano Porchetta Shop
109 President St. Downtown
dtporchetta.shop
Runner-up:
The Pass
Best Greek
Stella’s
114 St. Philip St. Downtown
(843) 400-0026
stellascharleston.com
Runner-up:
Kairos Mediterranean
Best Grits
Page’s Okra Grill
302 Coleman Blvd. Mount Pleasant
(843) 881-3333
pagesokragrill.com
Runner-up:
Grace & Grit
Best Gyro (TIE)
Kairos Mediterranean
975 Savannah Hwy. West Ashley
(843) 376-2011
1100 Bowman Road. Mount Pleasant
(843) 606-9314
eatkairos.com
and
Platia Greek Goodness
5060 Dorchester Road Ste. 230. North Charleston
(843) 864-1273
platiagreekfood.com
Runner-up:
My Big Fat Greek Trailer
Best Hot Dogs
Jack’s Cosmic Dogs
2805 N. Hwy 17. Mount Pleasant
(843) 884-7677
jackscosmicdogs.com
Runner-up:
Charleston RiverDogs
Best Ice Cream
Ye Ole Fashioned
Various locations
yeolefashioned.com
Runner-up:
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream
Best Indian/Pakistani
Ma’am Saab
251 Meeting St. Downtown
(843) 259-2660
maamsaabchs.com
Runner-up:
Spice Palette Indian Cuisine
Best IOP Brunch
ACME Lowcountry Kitchen
31 J. C. Long Blvd. Isle of Palms
(843) 886-3474
acmelowcountrykitchen.com
Runner-up:
Sea Biscuit Cafe
Best IOP Restaurant
ACME Lowcountry Kitchen
31 J. C. Long Blvd. Isle of Palms
(843) 886-3474
acmelowcountrykitchen.com
Runner-up:
Coda del Pesce
Best Italian
Wild Olive
2867 Maybank Hwy. Johns Island
(843) 737-4177
wildoliverestaurant.com
Runner-up:
Melfi’s
Best James Island Brunch
Millers All Day
120 King St. Downtown
(843) 501-7342
1956 Maybank Hwy., Ste. A. James Island
(843) 410-1553
millersallday.com
Runner-up:
Baguette Magic
Best James Island Restaurant
Mondo’s Italian Restaurant
915 Folly Road. James Island
(843) 795-8400
eatatmondos.com
Runner-up:
Kwei Fei
Best Japanese
O-Ku
463 King St. Downtown
(843) 737-0112
o-kusushi.com
Runner-up:
Shiki
Best Johns Island Brunch
Sunrise Bistro
1797 Main Road. Johns Island
(843) 718-1858
sunrise-bistro.com
Runner-up:
KISS Cafe
Best Johns Island Restaurant
Wild Olive
2867 Maybank Hwy. Johns Island
(843) 737-4177
wildoliverestaurant.com
Runner-up:
The Royal Tern
Best Late Night Menu
The Royal American
970 Morrison Drive. Downtown
(843) 817-6925
theroyalamerican.com
Runner-up:
Tattooed Moose
Best Local Artisanal Food Product
Rio Bertolini’s
Fresh Pasta
(843) 343-2418
riobertolinispasta.com
Runner-up:
Saltwater & Sourdough
Best Lunch Spot
Five Loaves Cafe
1055 Johnnie Dodds Blvd., Ste. 100. Mount Pleasant
(843) 849-1043
214 N. Cedar St. Summerville
(843) 804-9410
fiveloavescafe.com
Runner-up:
Berkeley’s
Best Mac and Cheese
Home Team BBQ
126 Williman St. Downtown
3563 Hwy. 17. Mount Pleasant
2209 Middle St. Sullivan’s Island
1205 Ashley River Road. West Ashley
(843) 225-7427
hometeambbq.com
Runner-up:
Lewis Barbecue
Best Meal Value
Santi’s Restaurante Mexicano
1302 Meeting St. Downtown
(843) 722-2633
1471 Ben Sawyer Blvd. Mount Pleasant
(843) 388-3146
1660 Savannah Hwy. West Ashley
(843) 310-6148
santisrestaurantemexicano.com
Runner-up:
Moe’s Crosstown Tavern
Best Meat & 3 Veggies
Lewis Barbecue
464 N. Nassau St. Downtown
(843) 805-9500
lewisbarbecue.com
Runner-up:
Swig & Swine
Best Mexican Restaurant
Santi’s Restaurante Mexicano
1302 Meeting St. Downtown
(843) 722-2633
1471 Ben Sawyer Blvd. Mount Pleasant
(843) 388-3146
1660 Savannah Hwy. West Ashley
(843) 310-6148
santisrestaurantemexicano.com
Runner-up:
Rancho Lewis
Best Milkshake
Ye Ole Fashioned
Various locations
yeolefashioned.com
Runner-up:
Kaminsky’s Dessert Cafe
Best Mount Pleasant Brunch
Page’s Okra Grill
302 Coleman Blvd. Mount Pleasant
(843) 881-3333
pagesokragrill.com
Runner-up:
Vicious Biscuit
Best Mount Pleasant Restaurant
Page’s Okra Grill
302 Coleman Blvd. Mount Pleasant
(843) 881-3333
pagesokragrill.com
Runner-up:
NICO Oysters + Seafood
Best Nachos
Home Team BBQ
126 Williman St. Downtown
3563 Hwy. 17. Mount Pleasant
2209 Middle St. Sullivan’s Island
1205 Ashley River Road. West Ashley
(843) 225-7427
hometeambbq.com
Runner-up:
Saltwater Cowboys
Best New Restaurant
Lost Isle
3338 Maybank Hwy. Johns Island
lostislechs.com
Runner-up:
Marbled & Fin
Best North Charleston Brunch
The Junction Kitchen
& Provisions
4438 Spruill Ave. North Charleston
(843) 745-9189
thejunctionkitchen.com
Runner-up:
MOMO Riverfront
Best North Charleston Restaurant
Jackrabbit Filly
1083 E. Montague Ave. North Charleston
(843) 460-0037
jackrabbitfilly.com
Runner-up:
MOMO Riverfront
Best Outdoor Patio
Saltwater Cowboys
130 Mill St. Mount Pleasant
(843) 856-0700
saltwater-cowboys.com
Runner-up:
Blind Tiger Pub
Best Oysters
167 Raw Oyster Bar
193 King St. Downtown
(843) 579-4997
167raw.com/charleston
Runner-up:
The Darling
Best Pitmaster
John Lewis,
Lewis Barbecue
464 N. Nassau St. Downtown
(843) 805-9500
lewisbarbecue.com
Runner-up:
Rodney Scott, Rodney Scott’s BBQ
Best Pizza – Gourmet
EVO Pizzeria
1075 E. Montague Ave. North Charleston
(843) 225-1796
evopizza.com
Runner-up:
Crust James Island
Best Pizza – Traditional
D’Allesandro’s Pizza
229 St. Philip St. Downtown
(843) 853-6337
dalspizza.com
Runner-Up:
Famulari’s Pizzeria
Best Poke
Poke Bros.
5070 International Blvd. North Charleston
(843) 718-1354
644-H1 Long Point Road. Mount Pleasant
(843) 800-5600
1305 N. Main St. Summerville
(843) 285-9053
eatpokebros.com
Runner-up:
CudaCo.
Best Pop-up Restaurant
Weems Ramen
@weemsramen
Runner-up:
Patty Daddy
Best Private Chef
Brett McKee
(843) 814-0167
brettmckee.com
Runner-up:
Lauren Furey LLC
Best Ramen
Weems Ramen
@weemsramen
Runner-up:
Hachiya Ramen
Best Raw Bar
167 Raw Oyster Bar
193 King St. Downtown
(843) 579-4997
167raw.com/charleston
Runner-up:
The Darling
Best Restaurant
Halls Chophouse
434 King St. Downtown
(843) 727-0090
300 Nexton Square Drive. Summerville
(843) 900-6000
hallschophouse.com
Runner-up:
Chubby Fish
Best Restaurant Chef
Nico Romo,
NICO Oysters + Seafood, Bistronomy by Nico
and Laura
Runner-up:
Josh Taylor, Lost Isle
Best Restaurant for Vegetarians
Basic Kitchen
82 Wentworth St. Downtown
(843) 789-4568
basickitchen.com
Runner-up:
Five Loaves Cafe
Best Ribs
Lewis Barbecue
464 N. Nassau St. Downtown
(843) 805-9500
lewisbarbecue.com
Runner-up:
Home Team BBQ
Best Romantic Restaurant
Sorelle
88 Broad St. Downtown
(843) 974-1575
sorellecharleston.com
Runner-up:
Chez Nous
Best Salad
California Dreaming
1 Ashley Point Drive. West Ashley
(843) 766-1644
californiadreaming.rest
Runner-up:
Five Loaves Cafe
Best Seafood
Chubby Fish
252 Coming St. Downtown
(854) 222-3949
chubbyfishcharleston.com
Runner-up:
Hank’s Seafood Restaurant
Best She-Crab Soup
82 Queen
82 Queen St. Downtown
(843) 723-7591
82queen.com
Runner-up:
Fleet Landing
Best Shrimp & Grits
Page’s Okra Grill
302 Coleman Blvd. Mount Pleasant
(843) 881-3333
pagesokragrill.com
Runner-up:
82 Queen
Best Soul Food
Nigel’s Good Food
3760 Ashley Phosphate Road. North Charleston
(843) 552-0079
9616 Hwy. 78, Ste. 11. Ladson
(843) 718-1759
7000 Bowen Pier Drive, Ste. 2. Hanahan
nigelsgoodfood.com
Runner-up:
Hannibal’s Kitchen
Best Steak
Halls Chophouse
434 King St. Downtown
(843) 727-0090
300 Nexton Square Drive. Summerville
(843) 900-6000
hallschophouse.com
Runner-up:
Oak Steakhouse
Best Sub Sandwich / Hoagie
Mozzo Deli
730 Coleman Blvd. Mount Pleasant
(843) 388-5755
616 Meeting St. Downtown
(843) 793-8475
405 Faison Road, Ste. 102. Mount Pleasant
(843) 388-3473
mozzodeli.com
Runner-up:
The Pass
Best Sullivan’s Island Brunch
The Obstinate Daughter
2063 Middle St. Sullivan’s Island
(843) 416-5020
theobstinatedaughter.com
Runner-up:
Sullivan’s Fish Camp (ck name change, in flux)
Best Sullivan’s Island Restaurant
The Obstinate Daughter
2063 Middle St. Sullivan’s Island
(843) 416-5020
theobstinatedaughter.com
Runner-up:
Poe’s Tavern
Best Summerville Brunch
Page’s Okra Grill
142 Brighton Park Blvd. Summerville
(843) 900-3925
pagesokragrill.com
Runner-up:
Five Loaves Cafe
Best Summerville Restaurant
Laura
101 N. Main St. Summerville
(843) 738-6988
laurasummerville.com
Runner-up:
Five Loaves Cafe
Best Sushi
Locals
1150 Queensborough Blvd. Mount Pleasant
(843) 388-5114
798 Folly Road, Ste. A. James Island
(843) 297-8315
1680 Old Towne Road. West Ashley
(843) 763-3908
localssushi.com
Runner-up:
Shiki
Best Tacos
El Molino Supermarket
1610 Sam Rittenberg Blvd., Ste. 301. West Ashley
(843) 225-8244
5900 Rivers Ave. North Charleston
(843) 261-8260
molinosupermarket.com
Runner-up:
Rebel Taqueria
Best Tapas
Malagon
33 Spring St. Downtown
(843) 926-0475
malagonchs.com
Runner-up:
Azur
Best Thai
Basil
1070 E. Montague Ave. North Charleston
(843) 225-8161
1465 Long Grove Drive. Mount Pleasant
(843) 606-9641
eatatbasil.com
Runner-up:
Taste of Thai
Best Tots
Home Team BBQ
126 Williman St. Downtown
3563 Hwy. 17. Mount Pleasant
2209 Middle St. Sullivan’s Island
1205 Ashley River Road. West Ashley
(843) 225-7427
hometeambbq.com
Runner-up:
Charleston Sports Pub
Best Vietnamese
Bon Banh Mi
162 Spring St. Downtown
(843) 414-7320
1440 Ben Sawyer Blvd. Mount Pleasant
(843) 388-7080
1100 Oakland Market Road. Mount Pleasant
(843) 352-2082
bonbanhmi.com
Runner-up:
Pink Bellies
Best Wait Staff
Halls Chophouse
434 King St. Downtown
(843) 727-0090
300 Nexton Square Drive. Summerville
(843) 900-6000
hallschophouse.com
Runner-up:
Marbled & Fin
Best Waterfront Dining
Fleet Landing
186 Concord St. Downtown
(843) 722-8100
fleetlanding.net
Runner-up:
Saltwater Cowboys
Best Weekend Brunch
Halls Chophouse
434 King St. Downtown
(843) 727-0090
300 Nexton Square Drive. Summerville
(843) 900-6000
hallschophouse.com
Runner-up:
Vicious Biscuit
Best West Ashley Brunch
Early Bird Diner
1644 Savannah Hwy. West Ashley
(843) 277-2353
earlybirddiner.com
Runner-up:
Three Little Birds
Best West Ashley Restaurant
Home Team BBQ
126 Williman St. Downtown
3563 Hwy. 17. Mount Pleasant
2209 Middle St. Sullivan’s Island
1205 Ashley River Road. West Ashley
(843) 225-7427
hometeambbq.com
Runner-up:
Early Bird Diner
Best Wings
Home Team BBQ
126 Williman St. Downtown
3563 Hwy. 17. Mount Pleasant
2209 Middle St. Sullivan’s Island
1205 Ashley River Road. West Ashley
(843) 225-7427
hometeambbq.com
Runner-up:
Swig & Swine
Drinking
Charleston is a drinking town — and she’s full of lots of drinkin’ places. Whether it’s an outdoor patio, rooftop setting or cozy corner seats at the bar — discovering the perfect spot for any drinking occasion is a walk in the park around here. Need a crisp lager? Check out the brews on tap at Holy City Brewing (Best Locally Brewed Lager). Fancy cocktail more your speed? Marbled & Fin (Best Upscale Bar) is all over it. And hey, if you’re trying to engage in more of a sober curious lifestyle, well, spots like Sweatman’s Garden (Best SoBar/Non-Alcoholic Bar) would be a great fit for you. City Paper readers deemed these the top hotspots for drinking in our fair city. —Connelly Hardaway
Best Activity Bar: Pickleball, Golf, Ax Throwing, etc.
Pinky & Clyde’s
Arcade Bar
1044 E. Montague Ave. North Charleston
(843) 471-2413
Runner-up:
Bearded Ax
Best Adult Establishment
King Street Cabaret
1337 King St. Downtown
(843) 789-4488
kingstreetcabaret.com
Runner-up:
Cheetah Gentlemen’s Club
Best Arcade Bar
Pinky & Clyde’s
Arcade Bar
1044 E. Montague Ave. North Charleston
(843) 471-2413
Runner-up:
Frothy Beard Brewing
Best Authentic Pub
Madra Rua Irish Pub
1034 E. Montague Ave. North Charleston
(843) 554-2522
2066 North Main St. Summerville
(843) 821-9434
madraruapub.com
Runner-up:
The Blind Tiger Pub
Best Bar Staff
Moe’s Crosstown Tavern
714 Rutledge Ave. Downtown
(843) 641-0469
moescrosstowntavern.com
Runner-up:
Low Tide Brewing
Best Bartender
Morgan Coyne, Bohemian Bull & Lost Isle
Runner-up:
Tyler Moss, Indaco/AC’s
Best Beer Selection on Tap
Edmund’s Oast
1081 Morrison Drive. Downtown
(843) 727-1145
Edmund’s Oast Brewing Co.
1505 King St., Ste. 115. Downtown
(843) 718-3224
edmundsoast.com
Runner-up:
Holy City Brewing
Best Bloody Mary
Blind Tiger Pub
36-38 Broad St. Downtown
(843) 872-6700
blindtigerchs.com
Runner-up:
The Darling
Best Bottled Beer
Gene’s Haufbrau
817 Savannah Hwy. West Ashley
(843) 225-4363
genescharleston.com
Runner-up:
The Whale
Best Bouncers
Recovery Room Tavern
685 King St. Downtown
(843) 727-0999
recoveryroomtavern.com
Runner-up:
AC’s Bar and Grill
Best Bubble/Boba Tea
Ha. Long Café
281 Meeting St. Downtown
(843) 501-7477
Runner-up:
Boba Fusion
Best Cheap Beer Deal
Recovery Room Tavern
685 King St. Downtown
(843) 727-0999
recoveryroomtavern.com
Runner-up:
Charleston RiverDogs Dollar Beers
Best Cocktails
Félix Cocktails
et Cuisine
550 King St. Downtown
(843) 203-6297
felixchs.com
Runner-up:
All My Exes
Best Coffee Roaster
Second State Coffee
Various locations
secondstatecoffee.com
Runner-up:
Prophet Coffee Roaster
Best Coffee Shop
Kudu Coffee & Craft Beer
4 Vanderhorst St. Downtown
(843) 345-4573
kuducoffeecharleston.com
Runner-up:
Prophet Coffee
Best Cold Beer (TIE)
Gene’s Haufbrau
817 Savannah Hwy. West Ashley
(843) 225-4363
genescharleston.com
And
Low Tide Brewing
2863 Maybank Hwy. Johns Island
(843) 576-9194
lowtidebrewing.com
Runner-up:
Frothy Beard
Best Daniel Island Bar
New Realm Brewing Co.
880 Island Park Drive. Daniel Island
(843) 471-1130
newrealmbrewing.com
Runner-up:
The Kingstide
Best Daniel Island Happy Hour
New Realm Brewing Co.
880 Island Park Drive. Daniel Island
(843) 471-1130
newrealmbrewing.com
Runner-up:
Mac’s Place
Best Distillery
Firefly Distillery
4201 Spruill Ave. North Charleston
(843) 557-1405
fireflydistillery.com
Runner-up:
High Wire Distilling
Best Downtown Bar
The Royal American
970 Morrison Drive. Downtown
(843) 817-6925
theroyalamerican.com
Runner-up:
Blind Tiger
Best Downtown Happy Hour
Blind Tiger Pub
36-38 Broad St. Downtown
(843) 872-6700
blindtigerchs.com
Runner-up:
The Brick
Best Folly Beach Bar
Chico Feo
122 E. Ashley Ave. Folly Beach
(843) 906-2710
chicofeos.com
Runner-up:
Rita’s Seaside Grille
Best Folly Beach Happy Hour
Chico Feo
122 E. Ashley Ave. Folly Beach
(843) 906-2710
chicofeos.com
Runner-up:
Lowlife Bar
Best Frozen Drinks
The Co-Op
Gourmet Sandwiches
Various locations
thecoopsi.com
Runner-up:
Home Team BBQ
Best Goose Creek Bar
Charleston Sports Pub
Multiple locations
charlestonsportspub.com
Runner-up:
Sapphire’s
Best Happy Hour
Pearlz Oyster Bar
9 Magnolia Road. West Ashley
(843) 573-2277
153 East Bay St. Downtown
(843) 577-5755
pearlzoysterbar.com
Runner-up:
The Brick
Best IOP Bar
The Windjammer
1008 Ocean Blvd. Isle of Palms
(866) 540-3548
the-windjammer.com
Runner-up:
The Dinghy
Best IOP Happy Hour
The Windjammer
1008 Ocean Blvd. Isle of Palms
(866) 540-3548
the-windjammer.com
Runner-up:
The Dinghy
Best James Island Bar
Bohemian Bull
1531 Folly Road. James Island
(843) 225-1817
bohemianbull.com
Runner-up:
Bar George
Best James Island Happy Hour
Bohemian Bull
1531 Folly Road. James Island
(843) 225-1817
bohemianbull.com
Runner-up:
The Low Down
Best Johns Island Bar
Low Tide Brewing
2863 Maybank Hwy. Johns Island
(843) 576-9194
lowtidebrewing.com
Runner-up:
Lost Isle
Best Johns Island Happy Hour
Low Tide Brewing
2863 Maybank Hwy. Johns Island
(843) 576-9194
lowtidebrewing.com
Runner-up:
Minero Mexican Grill & Cantina
Best Juice/Smoothie Bar
Huriyali
401 Huger St. Downtown
(843) 207-4436
2016 Wappoo Drive. James Island
(843) 573-7949
huriyali.com
Runner-up:
The Co-Op Gourmet Sandwiches
Best Late Night Bar
The Royal American
970 Morrison Drive. Downtown
(843) 817-6925
theroyalamerican.com
Runner-up:
Recovery Room Tavern
Best LGBTQ Bar
Dudley’s on Ann
42 Ann St. Downtown
(843) 577-6779
dudleys42ann.com
Runner-up:
Bar Polari
Best Local Beer Can Design
Edmund’s Oast
Brewing Co.
1505 King St., Ste. 115. Downtown
(843) 718-3224
edmundsoast.com
Runner-up:
Holy City Brewing
Best Local Brewery
Holy City Brewing
1021 Aragon Ave. North Charleston
(843) 459-2948
holycitybrewing.com
Runner-up:
Edmund’s Oast Brewing Co. & Taproom
Best Local Brewery Taproom
Holy City Brewing
1021 Aragon Ave. North Charleston
(843) 459-2948
holycitybrewing.com
Runner-up:
Edmund’s Oast Brewing Co. & Taproom
Best Local Cocktail Mixer
Charleston
Bloody Mary Mix
charlestonmix.com
Runner-up:
Sweatman’s Garden Tonic
Best Local Spirit
Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka
4201 Spruill Ave. North Charleston
(843) 557-1405
fireflydistillery.com
Runner-up:
Hat Trick Gin
Best Locally Brewed Beer
Edmund’s Oast Brewing Co., Something Cold
1505 King St., Ste. 115. Downtown
(843) 718-3224
edmundsoast.com
Runner-up:
Aloha Beaches, Low Tide Brewing
Best Locally Brewed Gose/Sour
Snafu Brewing Company,
Keeping It Teal
3280 Industry Drive, Ste. A, North Charleston
(843) 767-4121
snafubrewingcompany.com.
Runner-up:
Carolina Creamsicle, Low Tide Brewing
Best Locally Brewed IPA
Edmund’s Oast Brewing Co., Bound by Time
1505 King St., Ste. 115. Downtown
(843) 718-3224
edmundsoast.com
Runner-up:
Overly Friendly IPA, Holy City Brewing
Best Locally Brewed Lager
Holy City Brewing,
Holy City Pilsner
1021 Aragon Ave. North Charleston
(843) 459-2948
holycitybrewing.com
Runner-up:
Mexican Lager, LO-Fi Brewing
Best Locally Brewed Porter/Stout
Holy City Brewing,
Pluff Mud Porter
1021 Aragon Ave. North Charleston
(843) 459-2948
holycitybrewing.com
Runner-up:
Brunch with Santa, Low Tide Brewing
Best Margarita
Santi’s Restaurante Mexicano
302 Meeting Street Road. Downtown
(843) 722-2633
1471 Ben Sawyer Blvd. Mount Pleasant
(843) 388-3146
1660 Savannah Hwy. West Ashley
(843) 823-2671
santisrestaurantemexicano.com
Runner-up:
Mex 1 Coastal Cantina
Best Martini
Halls Chophouse
434 King St. Downtown
(843) 727-0090
300 Nexton Square Drive. Summerville
(843) 900-6000
hallschophouse.com
Runner-up:
All My Exes
Best Mount Pleasant Bar
Red’s Ice House
98 Church St. Mount Pleasant
(843) 388-0003
redsicehouse.com
Runner-up:
Saltwater Cowboys
Best Mount Pleasant Happy Hour
Red’s Ice House
98 Church St. Mount Pleasant
(843) 388-0003
redsicehouse.com
Runner-up:
Locals
Best Neighborhood Bar
Moe’s Crosstown Tavern
714 Rutledge Ave. Downtown
(843) 641-0469
moescrosstowntavern.com
Runner-up:
My Father’s Moustache
Best New Bar
All My Exes
825 Savannah Hwy. Ste. B. West Ashley
(854) 222-3836
allmyexeschs.com
Runner-up:
The Archer
Best No Frills Watering Hole
Gene’s Haufbrau
817 Savannah Hwy. West Ashley
(843) 225-4363
genescharleston.com
Runner-up:
Moe’s Crosstown
Best Non-Alcoholic Beverage
High Rise seltzers,
High Rise Beverage Co.
5700 Dorchester Road. North Charleston
(843) 256-6507
highrisebev.com
Runner-up:
Levity Cannabis Spirit
Best North Charleston Bar
Holy City Brewing
1021 Aragon Ave. North Charleston
(843) 459-2948
holycitybrewing.com
Runner-up:
Pinky & Clyde’s Arcade Bar
Best North Charleston Happy Hour
Commonhouse Aleworks
4831 O’Hear Ave. North Charleston.
(843) 471-1400
commonhousealeworks.com
Runner-up:
DIG in the Park
Best Place for a Bachelor Party
Uptown Social
587 King St. Downtown
(843) 793-1837
uptownsocialchs.com
Runner-up:
Pinky & Clyde’s Arcade Bar
Best Place for a Bachelorette Party
Republic Garden
& Lounge
462 King St. Downtown
(843) 724-7400
republicreign.com
Runner-up:
Saltwater Cowboys
Best Rooftop Bar
The Rooftop
at The Vendue
19 Vendue Range. Downtown
(843) 414-2337
rooftopcharleston.com
Runner-up:
Citrus Club
Best SoBar/Non-Alcoholic Bar
Sweatman’s Garden
90 Folly Road Blvd. James Island
sweatmansgarden.com
Runner-up:
Charleston Hemp Collective Dry Bar
Best Sommelier
Brittany Olson,
Love and Bunches
loveandbunches.com
Runner-up:
Megan Schneeberger, Husk Restaurant
Best Sports Bar
Charleston Sports Pub
Various locations
charlestonsportspub.com
Runner-up:
The Brick
Best Sullivan’s Island Bar
Home Team BBQ
2209 Middle St. Sullivan’s Island
(843) 225-7427
hometeambbq.com
Runner-up:
Poe’s Tavern
Best Sullivan’s Island Happy Hour
Home Team BBQ
2209 Middle St. Sullivan’s Island
(843) 225-7427
hometeambbq.com
Runner-up:
Dunleavy’s Pub
Best Summerville Bar
The Icehouse
104 E. Doty Ave. Summerville
(843) 261-0360
theicehousesc.com
Runner-up:
Montreux Bar and Grill
Best Summerville Happy Hour
Frothy Beard Off World
117 S. Main St. Summerville
(854) 200-7419
summerville.frothybeard.com
Runner-up:
Charleston Sports Pub
Best Upscale Bar
Marbled & Fin
480 East Bay St., Ste. A. Downtown
(843) 278-5488
marbledandfin.com
Runner-up:
Peninsula Grill
Best Waterfront Bar
Red’s Ice House
98 Church St. Mount Pleasant.
(843) 388-0003
redsicehouse.com
Runner-up:
Saltwater Cowboys
Best West Ashley Bar
Gene’s Haufbrau
817 Savannah Hwy. West Ashley
(843) 225-4363
genescharleston.com
Runner-up:
Tin Roof
Best West Ashley Happy Hour
Gene’s Haufbrau
817 Savannah Hwy. West Ashley
(843) 225-4363
genescharleston.com
Runner-up:
Tin Roof
Best Wine Bar
Avondale Wine & Cheese
813 Savannah Hwy., Ste. B. West Ashley
(843) 769-5444
avondalechs.com
Runner-up:
Graft
Best Wine Selection (Bar/Restaurant or Retail)
Avondale Wine & Cheese
813 Savannah Hwy., Ste. B. West Ashley
(843) 769-5444
avondalechs.com
Runner-up:
Marbled & Fin
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