This year, we’re kicking it old school. That’s right, it’s time yet again — Best of Charleston 2024 is here, and we’re going to party like it’s 1989.
A heartfelt congratulations to all of our winners this year, from classic categories with new twists like Best Charleston (who isn’t Bill Murray or Darius Rucker) to plenty of new ones (38 new categories this year!) like Best Drag Queen, Best Locally Based Cannabis Product and Best Solar Panel Company. You’ll also notice some changes, namely the removal of our oh-so popular Politics, News and Media section, but don’t panic, its categories were moved to new homes elsewhere.
Whether you’re skimming through to look for your next favorite restaurant or turning page-by-page, we hope you remember to thank the local businesses and community leaders that keep the Holy City special. And as always, see you next year! — Skyler Baldwin
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Attractions and City Living
Culture, Arts and Entertainment
Drinking
Eating
Health and Beauty
Recreation and Outdoors
Services
Shops and Wares
Attractions and City Living
Charleston has no shortage of events, festivals and celebrations these days — sometimes it seems like there’s something to do every day of the week. From the Spoleto Festival and the Bridge Run to SEWE and Wine + Food, there’s something for everyone, but sometimes it can feel hard to pick which ones to mark on your calendar. That’s where we (with some help from our readers) come in, highlighting only the best of the best. Whether you’re looking to hit the farmers market (we recommend the Charleston Farmers Market) or the john (drop by The Charleston Place), we have them all in one place for your convenience. —Skyler Baldwin
Best Annual Outdoor Event
Southeastern Wildlife Exposition
Various locations each February
sewe.com
Runner-Up: Charleston Wine+Food Festival
Best Apartment Community
The Haven at Indigo Square
1800 Indigo Market Drive. Mount Pleasant
(843) 805-4552
havenindigosquare.com
Runner-up: The Jasper
Best Attraction
South Carolina Aquarium
100 Aquarium Wharf. Downtown
(843) 577-3474
scaquarium.org
Runner-up: City Jail Tour, Bulldog Tours
Best Bathroom (new)
Off the lobby of The Charleston Place
205 Meeting St. Downtown.
(800) 641-5545
Charlestonplace.com
Runner-up: The Dewberry
Best Bed & Breakfast
Post House Inn
101 Pitt St. Mount Pleasant.
(843) 203-7678
theposthouseinn.com
Runner-up: John Rutledge B&B
Best Charlestonian (who isn’t Bill Murray or Darius Rucker)
Rob Fowler
Runner-up: Joe Riley
Best Charter School
Charleston Charter School for Math and Science
1002 King St. Downtown.
(843)720-3085
charlestonmathscience.org
Runner Up: Oceanside Collegiate Academy
Best City Council Member
Robert Mitchell
Runner-up: Mike Seekings
Best City Paper Cover Story
Tie: Best of Charleston 2023
Tie: The Fentanyl Scourge: Overdoses are ripping apart lives
Best College
College of Charleston
66 George St. Downtown
(843) 805-5507
charleston.edu
Runner-up: Medical University of South Carolina
Best Conservative
U.S. Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C.
Runner-up: Former Gov. Nikki Haley
Best County Council Member
Jenny Honeycutt, James Island
Runner-up: Herb Sass, Mount Pleasant
Best Daycare
The Little Sage School
1002 Wappoo Road. West Ashley
(843) 576-4115
littlesageschool.com
Runner Up: Kids Garden
Best Do-Gooder/Activist (new?)
Rob Fowler
Runner-up: Warren Peper
Best Farmers Market
Charleston Farmers Market
329 Meeting St. Downtown
(843) 724-7305
charlestonfarmersmarket.com
Runner Up: Sunday Brunch Farmers Market at the Pour House
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
Charleston Animal Society Applause for Paws Gala
2455 Remount Road. North Charleston
(843) 747-4849
charlestonanimalsociety.org
Runner-up: LowVelo, MUSC Hollings Cancer Center
Best Hotel
Hotel Bennett
404 King St. Downtown.
(843) 203-0922
hotelbennett.com
Runner Up: The Charleston Place
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: Emanuel AME Church, Downtown
Best Place to Work
Bulldog Tours
18 Anson St. Downtown
(843) 722-8687
bulldogtours.com
Runner-up: South Carolina Aquarium
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: Park West Preschool and Learning Center
Best Private School
Bishop England High School
363 Seven Farms Drive. Daniel Island
(843) 849-9599
behs.com
Runner-Up: Porter Gaud School
Best Progressive
U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn, D-S.C.
Runner-up: Annie Andrews
Best Public School
Charleston County School of the Arts
5109-B West Enterprise St. North Charleston
(843) 529-4990
ccsdschools.com/soa
Runner-up: Academic Magnet High School
Best Public Space
Joe Riley Waterfront Park
Vendue Range and Concord St. Downtown
Runner-up: The Battery and White Point Gardens, Downtown.
Best S.C. Politician
U.S. Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C.
Runner-up: U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn, D-S.C.
Best Summer Camps
Charleston Animal Society BARK Camps
2455 Remount Road. North Charleston
(843) 747-4849
charlestonanimalsociety.org
Runner-up: Coastal Expeditions
Best Sunset Spot
Folly Beach
Runner-up: Pitt Street Bridge, Mount Pleasant.
Best Sustainable Business
SMART Recycling
3973 Ashley Phosphate Road, Suite 430. North Charleston
(888) 304-6912
smartrecyclingus.com
Runner-up: Wake Refill
Best Tour Company
Bulldog Tours
18 Anson St. Downtown
(843) 722-8687
bulldogtours.com
Runner-up: Old South Carriage Company
Culture, Arts and Entertainment
2023 was a remarkable year for the arts in Charleston: from new pop up art galleries to theatrical debuts — organizations and individuals boldly created more opportunities for creatives to make and show work. The performing arts continue to flourish, with drag nights offered at at least a dozen venues around town, regularly-occurring improv and sketch comedy from Theatre 99 and Rip City; and music venues like Charleston Pour House and The Commodore keep bringing us live music seven nights a week. Performers at PURE Theatre, Charleston Stage, The Void and more offered us theatrical works that inspired and ignited. And in June, the International African American Museum (IAAM) officially opened to the public after over 20 years of planning. With all this in mind, artists in Charleston have lots to celebrate at this year’s Best of Charleston party. —Chloe Hogan
Best Art Exhibit of 2023
Piccolo Spoleto Outdoor Art Exhibition
Runner Up: “Fun with Water and Such” by Sheryl Sabol
Best Art Gallery
Hagan Fine Art Gallery
125 Church St. Downtown
(843) 901-8124
haganfineart.com
Runner Up: Robert Lange Studios
Best Art Instruction
Dance Conservatory of Charleston
1632 Ashley Hall Road. West Ashley
(843) 607-6063
danceconservatorychs.com
Runner Up: Redux Contemporary Art Center
Best Cultural Event
Spoleto Festival USA
Various locations. Downtown
(843) 579-3100
spoletousa.org
Runner Up: MOJA Arts Festival
Best Drag Show
Dudley’s on Ann
42 Ann St. Downtown
(843) 577-6779
facebook.com/dudleysonann
Runner up: Edmund’s Oast Sunday Brunch
Best Drag Queen
Patti O’Furniture
allaboutpatti.com
Runner Up: Kylee Lovelee
Best Female Vocalist
Lauren Hall
laurenhallmusic.com
Runner up: Kanika Moore
Best House/Cover Band
The Midnight City Band
themidnightcityband.com
Runner up: Better On Wine
Best Jazz & Blues Club
Forte Jazz Lounge
477 King St. Downtown
(843) 637-4931
Runner up: Charleston Pour House
Best Karaoke Night
Bangkok Lounge
353 King St, second floor. Downtown
thebangkoklounge.com
Runner up: Tin Roof
Best Local Actor Who Performed in 2023
Ryan Pixler, The Prom (Charleston Stage)
Charlestonstage.com
Runner Up: Sam Daniel, Brighton Beach Memoirs (The Flowertown Players)
Best Local Actress Who Performed in 2023
Jhonika Wright, The Prom (Charleston Stage)
Charlestonstage.com
Runner Up: Camille Lowman (PURE Theatre)
Best Local Author
Jonathan ‘Mookie’ Morant
Runner Up: Angie Mizzell
Best Local Band
The Midnight City Band
themidnightcityband.com
Runner Up: Wildflower Station Band
Best Local Comedian
Josh Bates
@mrjoshbates
Runner Up: Sarah Hartmann
Best Local Instagram
Chucktown Memes
@chucktownmemes
Runner Up: Brooke Ryan
Best Local Podcast
Midnight Terrors
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/midnight-terror
Runner Up: FakeMad Podcast with Fuze B
Best Local Poet
Marcus Amaker
Runner Up: Joey Tucker, Mr. Enlightenment
Best Local Radio Personality
Brooke Ryan
Runner Up: Brittany Sparkle, 95SX
Best Local Radio Show
Two Girls and a Guy, Mix 95.9
Runner Up: TJ & Jessica in the Morning
Best Local Social Media Influencer
Christine England with Lowcountry Eat Out!
facebook.com/groups/LowcountryTakeoutMenu
Runner Up: Holy City Sinner
Best Local Theater Company
Theatre 99
(843) 853-6687
280 Meeting St., Suite B. Downtown
theatre99.com
Runner Up: Charleston Stage
Best Local TV Anchor
Ann McGill, Live 5 News
Runner Up: Carolyn Murray
Best Local TV Sports Anchor
Summer Huechtker, Live 5
Runner Up: Kevin Bilodeau, WCSC
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
Best Local Visual Artist
Scott Penegar
scottpenegarsculpture.com
Runner Up: Tate Nation
Best Local Website
Live5news.com
Runner Up: holycitysinner.com
Best Local X Feed
Holy City Sinner
@holycitysinner
Runner Up: @WCBD
Best Male Vocalist
Ronnie Johnson
facebook.com/ronniejohnsonmusic/
Runner Up: Mel Washington
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: The Charleston Museum
Best Music Concert of 2023
Chris Stapleton at Credit One Stadium
Credit One Stadium
7596, 161 Seven Farms Drive. Daniel Island
(843) 856-7900
Runner Up: Pitbull at Riverfront Park
Best Music Instruction
Clelia’s Guitar Studio
856 Dupont Road, Suite B. West Ashley
(843) 556-6765
cleliasguitar.com
Runner Up: John Daniel
Best Musician
Charlton Singleton
charltonsingleton.com
Runner Up: Louis Dixson, Louie D.
Best Non-Piccolo or Spoleto Play of 2023
Finding Freedom: The Journey of Robert Smalls
Charleston Gaillard Center
(843) 242-3099
gaillardcenter.org.
Runner Up: Clue (Charleston Stage)
Best Party of 2023
Charleston Animal Society Applause for Paws Gala
2455 Remount Road. North Charleston
(843) 747-4849
charlestonanimalsociety.org
Runner Up: Best of Charleston 2023
Best Performing Arts Group
Charleston Symphony
480 E Bay St., Suite F. Downtown
(843) 723-7528
charlestonsymphony.org
Runner Up: Charleston Stage
Best Piccolo or Spoleto Show of 2023
Piccolo Spoleto Outdoor Art Exhibition
Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs. Marion Square. Downtown
(843) 724-7305
piccolospoleto.com
Runner Up: Scottish Ballet: The Crucible
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. West Ashley
(843) 571-4343
charlestonpourhouse.com
Runner Up: Charleston Music Hall
Best Radio Station
105.5 The Bridge
Runner Up: 103.5 WEZL
Best Recording Studio
Coast Records
coast-records.com
info@coast-records.com
Runner Up: Soul Shine Studios
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 Company
1401 Sam Rittenberg Blvd. West Ashley
frothybeard.com
Runner Up: “Publik Education Trivia,” Two Blokes Brewing
Drinking
In the midst of Charleston’s vibrant neighborhoods, there’s a wide range of options available. 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. Craving a cold glass of beer? Edmund’s Oast (Best Beer Selection on Tap) has just the fix. Prefer wine? Head to Avondale Cheese & Wine (Best Wine Bar/ Wine Selection). Searching for a night-cap? Look no further than The Royal American (Best Late Night Bar). With endless options, it can be overwhelming to decide where to go. However, a list of City Paper readers’ top-rated spots can help guide you in the right direction. – Blakelyn Faia
Best Activity Bar
The Alley
131 Columbus St. Downtown
(843) 818-4080
thealleycharleston.com
Runner up: Top Golf
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: The Alley
Best Authentic Pub
Blind Tiger Pub
36-38 Broad St. Downtown
(843) 872-6700
blindtigerchs.com
Runner up: Madra Rua Irish Pub
Best Bar Staff
Holy City Brewing
1021 Aragon Ave. North Charleston
(843) 459-2948
holycitybrewing.com
Runner up: Low Tide Brewing
Best Bartender
Keegan Shelton, Frothy Beard Brewing
1401 Sam Rittenberg Blvd. West Ashley
(843) 892-5732
frothybeard.com
Runner up: Nick Toepperwein, The Commodore
Best Beer Retail Selection
Total Wine & More
1820 Ashley River Road. West Ashley
(843) 763-7034
1501 N. Hwy. 17. Mount Pleasant
(843) 375-8999
totalwine.com
Runner up: Bottles Beverage Superstore
Best Beer Selection on Tap
Edmund’s Oast
1081 Morrison Drive. Downtown
(843) 727-1145
Edmund’s Oast Brewing Co. & Taproom
1505 King St., Suite 115. Downtown
(843) 718-3224
edmundsoast.com
Runner up: Holy City Brewing
Best Bloody Mary
The Darling Oyster Bar
513 King St. Downtown
(843) 641-0821
thedarling.com
Runner up: Blind Tiger Pub
Best Bottled Beer
Gene’s Haufbrau
817 Savannah Highway. West Ashley
(843) 225-4363
genescharleston.com
Runner up: Charleston Sports Pub
Best Bouncers
TIE: Recovery Room Tavern
TIE: The Commodore
Recovery Room Tavern
685 King St. Downtown
(843) 727-0999
recoveryroomtavern.com
The Commodore
504 Meeting St. Downtown
thecommodorechs.com
Best Bubble/Boba Tea
Hi Boba Tea
5646 Rivers Ave. North Charleston
(843) 593-5312
hibobatea.com
Runner up: Hạ Long Café
Best Cheap Beer Deal
Recovery Room Tavern
685 King St. Downtown
(843) 727-0999
recoveryroomtavern.com
Runner up: A.C’s Bar & Grill
Best co*cktails
The co*cktail Club
479 King St. Downtown
(843) 724-9411
theco*cktailclubcharleston.com
Runner up: The Belmont
Best Coffee Roaster
Second State Coffee
Various locations
secondstatecoffee.com
Runner up: Charleston Coffee Roasters
Best Coffee Shop
Lodi Coffee
2210 Ashley Phosphate Road. North Charleston
1518 N. Hwy. 17. Mount Pleasant
1684 N. Main St. Summerville
lodi.coffee
Runner up: Kudu Coffee & Craft Beer
Best Cold Beer
Holy City Brewing
1021 Aragon Ave. North Charleston
(843) 459-2948
holycitybrewing.com
Runner up: Low Tide Brewing
Best College Bar
AC’s Bar & Grill
467 King St. Downtown
(843) 577-6742
acsbar.com
Runner up: Uptown Social
Best Dance Club
The Commodore
504 Meeting St. Downtown
thecommodorechs.com
Runner up: Uptown Social
Best Daniel Island Bar
The Kingstide
32 River Landing Drive. Daniel Island
(843) 216-3832
thekingstide.com
Runner up: New Realm Brewing Co.
Best Daniel Island Happy Hour
New Realm Brewing Co.
880 Island Park Drive. Daniel Island
(843) 471-1130
newrealmbrewing.com
Runner up: The Kingstide
Best Distillery
Firefly Distillery
4201 Spruill Ave. North Charleston
(843) 557-1405
fireflydistillery.com
Runner up: Nippitaty Distillery
Best Downtown Bar
Blind Tiger Pub
36-38 Broad St. Downtown
(843) 872-6700
blindtigerchs.com
Runner up: The Rooftop at The Vendue
Best Downtown Happy Hour
Recovery Room Tavern
685 King St. Downtown
(843) 727-0999
Runner up: Indaco
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: Taco Boy
Best Frozen Drinks
The Co-Op Frose & Eatery
Various locations
thecoopsi.com
Runner up: Home Team BBQ
Best Goose Creek Bar
Sapphire’s Bar & Grill
203-B N. Goose Creek Blvd. Goose Creek
sapphiresbarandgrill.com
Runner up: Charleston Sports Pub
Best Happy Hour
Pearlz Oyster Bar
9 Magnolia Road. West Ashley
(843) 573-2277
153 E. Bay St. Downtown
(843) 577-5755
pearlzoysterbar.com
Runner up: Recovery Room Tavern
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
Charleston Pour House
1977 Maybank Highway. James Island
(843) 571-4343
charlestonpourhouse.com
Runner up: Bohemian Bull
Best James Island Happy Hour
Bohemian Bull
1531 Folly Road. James Island
(843) 225-1817
bohemianbull.com
Runner up: Bar George
Best John’s Island Bar
Tattooed Moose
3328 Maybank Highway. John’s Island
(843) 952-7591
4845 Chateau Ave. North Charleston
(843) 277-2990
tattooedmoose.com
Runner up: Low Tide Brewing
Best John’s Island Happy Hour
Tattooed Moose
3328 Maybank Highway. John’s Island
(843) 952-7591
4845 Chateau Ave. North Charleston
(843) 277-2990
tattooedmoose.com
Runner up: Low Tide Brewing
Best Juice/Smoothie Bar
Huriyali Gardens/Huriyali Riverland
401 Huger St. Downtown
(843) 207-4436
2016 Wappoo Drive. James Island
(843) 573-7949
huriyali.com
Runner up: The Bomb Bar
Best Late Night Bar
The Royal American
970 Morrison Drive. Downtown
(843) 817-6925
theroyalamerican.com
Runner up: Recovery Room Tavern
Best Local Beer Can Design
Edmund’s Oast Brewing Co. & Taproom
1505 King St., Suite 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 co*cktail Mixer
Charleston Bloody Mary Mix
charlestonmix.com
Runner up: Natural Blonde Bloody Mary Mix
Best Local Spirit
Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka
4201 Spruill Ave. North Charleston
(843) 557-1405
fireflydistillery.com
Runner up: Sweet Grass Vodka
Best Locally Brewed Beer
Something Cold, Edmund’s Oast Brewing Co. & Taproom
1505 King St., Suite 115. Downtown
(843) 718-3224
edmundsoast.com
Runner up: Aloha Beaches, Low Tide Brewing
Best Locally Brewed Gose/Sour
Sparkly Princess, Holy City Brewing
1021 Aragon Ave. North Charleston
(843) 459-2948
holycitybrewing.com
Runner up: Keeping It Teal, SNAFU Brewing Company
Best Locally Brewed IPA
Overly Friendly, Holy City Brewing
1021 Aragon Ave. North Charleston
(843) 459-2948
holycitybrewing.com
Runner up: Sip Sip Pass, Frothy Beard Brewing Company
Best Locally Brewed Lager
Holy City Pilsner, Holy City Brewing
1021 Aragon Ave. North Charleston
(843) 459-2948
holycitybrewing.com
Runner up: Beer Flavored Beer, Low Tide Brewing
Best Locally Brewed Porter/Stout
Pluff Mud Porter, Holy City Brewing
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 Highway. 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: Felix co*cktails et Cuisine
Best Milkshake
Ye Ole Fashioned Ice Cream & Sandwich Cafe
Various locations
yeolefashioned.com
Runner up: Kaminsky’s Dessert Cafe
Best Moncks Corner Bar
Dog & Duck
2826 Hwy. 52. Moncks Corner
(843) 809-5358
dogandduckfamilypubs.com
Runner up: Dig 17A
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: Saltwater Cowboys
Best Neighborhood Bar
Gene’s Haufbrau
817 Savannah Highway. West Ashley
(843) 225-4363
genescharleston.com
Runner up: Holy City Brewing
Best New Bar
Pinky & Clyde’s Arcade Bar
1044 E. Montague Ave. North Charleston
(843) 471-2413
Runner up: Palace Hotel
Best No Frills Watering Hole
The Royal American
970 Morrison Drive. Downtown
(843) 817-6925
theroyalamerican.com
Runner up: Recovery Room Tavern
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: Paddock & Whiskey
Best North Charleston Happy Hour
Tattooed Moose
4845 Chateau Ave. North Charleston
(843) 277-2990
3328 Maybank Highway. John’s Island
(843) 952-7591
tattooedmoose.com
Runner up: Holy City Brewing
Best Pet Friendly Bar/Restaurant
Red’s Ice House
98 Church St. Mount Pleasant
(843) 388-0003
redsicehouse.com
Runner up: Saltwater Cowboys
Best Place for a Bachelor Party
Uptown Social
587 King St. Downtown
(843) 793-1837
uptownsocialchs.com
Runner up: Republic Garden & Lounge
Best Place for a Bachelorette Party
Republic Garden & Lounge
462 King St. Downtown
(843) 724-7400
republicreign.com
Runner up: The Rooftop at The Vendue
Best Rooftop Bar
The Rooftop at The Vendue
19 Vendue Range. Downtown
(843) 414-2337
rooftopcharleston.com
Runner up: Citrus Club
Best Sommelier
Femi Oyediran, Graft Wine Shop & Wine Bar
700 King St., Suite B. Downtown
(843) 718-3359
graftchs.com
Runner up: Jordan Hooker, Somm Wine Bar
Best Sports Bar
Home Team BBQ
Various locations
hometeambbq.com
Runner up: Charleston Sports Pub
Best Sullivan’s Island Bar
Home Team BBQ
2209 Middle St. Sullivan’s Island
(843) 225-7427
hometeambbq.com
Runner up: Dunleavy’s Pub
Best Sullivan’s Island Happy Hour
Dunleavy’s Pub
2213 Middle St. Sullivan’s Island
(843) 883-9646
dunleavysonsullivans.com
Runner up: Mex 1 Coastal Cantina
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
The Icehouse
104 E. Doty Ave. Summerville
(843) 261-0360
theicehousesc.com
Runner up: Montreux Bar and Grill
Best Upscale Bar
Halls Chophouse
434 King St. Downtown
(843) 727-0090
300 Nexton Square Drive. Summerville
(843) 900-6000
hallschophouse.com
Runner up: Bourbon N’ Bubbles
Best Waterfront Bar
Saltwater Cowboys
130 Mill St. Mount Pleasant
(843) 856-0700
saltwater-cowboys.com
Runner up: Red’s Ice House
Best West Ashley Bar
Gene’s Haufbrau
817 Savannah Highway. West Ashley
(843) 225-4363
genescharleston.com
Runner up: Frothy Beard Brewing Company
Best West Ashley Happy Hour
Gene’s Haufbrau
817 Savannah Highway. West Ashley
(843) 225-4363
genescharleston.com
Runner up: Frothy Beard Brewing Company
Best Wine Bar
Avondale Wine & Cheese
813 Savannah Highway, Suite B. West Ashley
(843) 769-5444
avondalechs.com
Runner up: SOMM Wine Bar
Best Wine Selection (Bar/Restaurant or Retail)
Avondale Wine & Cheese
813 Savannah Highway #B. West Ashley
(843) 769-5444
avondalechs.com
Runner up: Graft Wine Shop & Wine Bar
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. Whether you’re on the hunt for the best sandwich in town (here’s looking at you, Five Loaves Cafe) or a really nice steak (we see you, Halls), this city has got you covered. Our favorite thing about dining in Charleston right now is how expansive and abundant good food is in area suburbs. You no longer need to stick downtown for a nice night out. Head to Jackrabbit Filly (Best North Charleston Restaurant), Laura (Best Summerville Restaurant) or The Glass Onion (Best West Ashley Restaurant) to see what we mean. Happy eating folks. —Connelly Hardaway
Best Acai Bowls
Beech
Various Locations
beechrestaurants.com
Runner up: Huriyali
Best Appetizers
Wild Olive
2867 Maybank Hwy. Johns Island
(843) 737-4177
wildoliverestaurant.com
Runner up: Barsa Tapas Lounge & Bar
Best Asian Fusion
Jackrabbit Filly
4628 Spruill Ave. North Charleston
(843) 460-0037
jackrabbitfilly.com
Runner up: Zen Asian Fusion
Best Bagels
Ruby’s New York Style Bagels
280 W. Coleman Blvd. Mount Pleasant
5060 Dorchester Road. North Charleston
1836 Ashley River Road, Ste. 0. West Ashley
(843) 868 – 8188
3481 Park Avenue Blvd. Mount Pleasant
(854) 227-5866
rubysnybagels.com
Runner up: Bagel Nation
Best Bakery
Baguette Magic
792 Folly Road, Suite A. James Island
(843) 471-5941
baguettemagicchs.com
Runner up: Kudzu Bakery
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
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., Suite A. James Island
(843) 410-1553
millersallday.com
Runner up: Page’s Okra Grill
Best Brisket
Lewis Barbecue
464 N. Nassau St. Downtown
(843) 805-9500
lewisbarbecue.com
Runner up: Home Team BBQ
Best Buffet
Dukes Barbecue
331 Folly Road. James Island
(843) 789-4801
4428 Spruill Ave. Suite B. North Charleston
(843) 554-1110
Runner up: Los Reyes Mexican Restaurant
Best Burger
Poe’s Tavern
2210 Middle St. Sullivan’s Island
(843) 883-0083
poestavern.com
Runner up: Little Jack’s Tavern
Best Caterer
Cru Catering
1784 Harmon St. North Charleston
(843) 534-2433
crucatering.com
Runner up: Hamby 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 Cheap Meal
Santi’s Restaurante Mexicano
1302 Meeting St.
Downtown
(843) 722-2633
1471 Ben Sawyer Blvd. Mount Pleasant
(843) 388-3146
santisrestaurantemexicano.com
Runner up: Mozzo Deli
Best Cheesesteak
Yous Guys Sandwich Shop
827A Folly Road. James Island
(843) 779-0145
Runner up: Berkeley’s
Best Chicken Fingers
Boxcar Betty’s
1922 Savannah Highway. 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
4628 Spruill Ave. North Charleston
(843) 460-0037
jackrabbitfilly.com
Runner up: Kwei Fei
Best Chocolatier
Christophe Artisan Chocolatier
90 Society St. Downtown
(843) 297-8674
1901 Ashley River Road, Suite 2A. West Ashley
(843) 225-9133
christophechocolatier.com
Runner up: Remy Funfrock, La Pâtisserie
Best Daniel Island Brunch
The Kingstide
32 River Landing Dr. 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 and Dessert Bar
198 East Bay St., Suite100. 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
34 King St. Downtown
(843) 727-0090
300 Nexton Square Drive. Summerville
(843) 900-6000
hallschophouse.com
Runner up: Husk
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
Rita’s Seaside Grille
2 Center St. Folly Beach
(843) 588-2525
ritasseasidegrille.com
Runner up: Jack of Cups Saloon
Best Food Truck
Roti Rolls
(843) 822-5070
eatrotirolls.com
Runner up: Big Boned BBQ
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: The Royal American
Best Gelato
Carmella’s Cafe and Dessert Bar
198 East Bay St., Suite 100. Downtown
(843) 722-5893
carmellasdessertbar.com
Runner up: Beardcat’s Sweet Shop
Best Gourmet Sandwich
Five Loaves Cafe
1055 Johnnie Dodds Blvd., Suite 100. Mount Pleasant
(843) 849-1043
214 N. Cedar St. Summerville
(843) 804-9410
fiveloavescafe.com
Runner up: The Pass
Best Greek
Stella’s
114 St. Philip St. Downtown
(843) 400-0026
stellascharleston.com
Runner-up: Kairos Mediterranean
Best Grits
Grace & Grit
320 Wingo Way. Mount Pleasant
(843) 698-4748
gracegrit.com
Runner up: Page’s Okra Grill
Best Gyro
Kairos Mediterranean
975 Savannah Highway. West Ashley
(843) 376-2011
1100 Bowman Road. Mount Pleasant
(843) 606-9314
eatkairos.com
Runner up: Platia
Best Hot Dogs
Jack’s Cosmic Dogs
2805 N. Hwy 17. Mount Pleasant
(843) 884-7677
jackscosmicdogs.com
Runner up: Skoogies
Best Ice Cream
Ye Ole Fashioned
Various locations
yeolefashioned.com
Runner up: Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream
Best Indian/Pakistani
Ma’am Saab – Pakistani Restaurant
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., Suite A. James Island
(843) 410-1553
millersallday.com
Runner up: Bohemian Bull
Best James Island Restaurant
Bohemian Bull
1531 Folly Road. James Island
(843) 225-1817
2668 N. Hwy. 17. Mount Pleasant
(843) 654-9141
bohemianbull.com
Runner up: Mondo’s
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 Kid-Friendly Restaurant
Home Team BBQ
1205 Ashley River Road. West Ashley
126 Williman St. Downtown
2209 Middle St. Sullivan’s Island
3563 N. Hwy. 17. Mount Pleasant
(843) 225-7427
hometeambbq.com
Runner up: Coastal Crust
Best Late Night Menu
The Royal American
970 Morrison Drive. Downtown
(843) 817-6925
theroyalamerican.com
Runner up: A.C.’s Bar & Grill
Best Local Artisanal Food Product
Rio Bertolini’s Fresh Pasta
(843) 343-2418
riobertolinispasta.com
Runner up: Dalai Sofia
Best Mac and Cheese
Home Team BBQ
1205 Ashley River Road. West Ashley
126 Williman St. Downtown
2209 Middle St. Sullivan’s Island
3563 N. Hwy. 17. Mount Pleasant
(843) 225-7427
hometeambbq.com
Runner up: Lewis Barbecue
Best Meat & 3 Veggies
Lewis Barbecue
464 N. Nassau St. Downtown
(843) 805-9500
lewisbarbecue.com
Runner up: Page’s Okra Grill
Best Mexican Restaurant
Santi’s Restaurante Mexicano
1302 Meeting St. Downtown
(843) 722-2633
1471 Ben Sawyer Blvd. Mount Pleasant
(843) 388-3146
santisrestaurantemexicano.com
Runner up: Rancho Lewis
Best Moncks Corner Brunch
Gilligan’s Seafood Restaurant
582 Dock Road. Moncks Corner
(843) 761-2244
gilligans.net
Runner up: The Barony House
Best Moncks Corner Restaurant
Page’s Okra Grill
219 Carolina Ave. Moncks Corner
(843) 566-2135
pagesokragrill.com
Runner up: The Barony House
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
NICO Oysters + Seafood
201 Coleman Blvd. Mount Pleasant
(843) 352-7969
nicoshemcreek.com
Runner up: Page’s Okra Grill
Best Nachos
Home Team BBQ
1205 Ashley River Road. West Ashley
126 Williman St. Downtown
2209 Middle St. Sullivan’s Island
3563 N. Hwy. 17. Mount Pleasant
(843) 225-7427
hometeambbq.com
Runner up: Saltwater Cowboys
Best New Restaurant
Sorelle
88 Broad St. Downtown
(843) 974-1575
sorellecharleston.com
Runner up: The James
Best North Charleston Brunch
The Junction Kitchen & Provisions
4438 Spruill Ave. North Charleston
(843) 745-9189
thejunctionkitchen.com
Runner up: Jackrabbit Filly
Best North Charleston Restaurant
Jackrabbit Filly
4628 Spruill Ave. North Charleston
(843) 460-0037
jackrabbitfilly.com
Runner up: The CODfather, Proper Fish & Chips
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: Pearlz Oyster Bar
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: Indaco
Best Pizza – Traditional
D’Allesandro’s Pizza
229 St. Philip St. Downtown
(843) 853-6337
dalspizza.com
Runner-Up: Paisano’s
Best Place to Buy Local Seafood
Crosby’s Fish & Shrimp Co.
2223 Folly Road. James Island
(843) 577-3531
crosbysfishshrimp.com
Runner up: Mt. Pleasant Seafood
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: Beech
Best Pop-up Restaurant
Patty Daddy
@pattydaddy_chs
Runner-up: Weems Ramen
Best Private Chef
Brett McKee
(843) 814-0167
brettmckee.com
Runner up: Sarah Cooper, The Carolina Chef
Best Raw Bar
167 Raw Oyster Bar
193 King St. Downtown
(843) 579-4997
167raw.com/charleston
Runner up: Pearlz Oyster Bar
Best 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 Restaurant Chef
Nico Romo, NICO Oysters + Seafood, Bistronomy by Nico and Laura
Runner up: Kyle Kryske, The Royal Tern
Best Restaurant for Vegetarians
Five Loaves Cafe
1055 Johnnie Dodds Blvd., Suite 100. Mount Pleasant
(843) 849-1043
214 N. Cedar St. Summerville
(843) 804-9410
fiveloavescafe.com
Runner up: Neon Tiger
Best Ribs
Lewis Barbecue
464 N. Nassau St. Downtown
(843) 805-9500
lewisbarbecue.com
Runner up: Rodney Scott’s BBQ
Best Romantic Restaurant
82 Queen
82 Queen St. Downtown
(843) 723-7591
82queen.com
Runner up: Chez Nous
Best Salad
California Dreaming
1 Ashley Point Drive. West Ashley
(843) 766-1644
californiadreaming.rest
Runner up: Verde
Best Seafood
Hank’s Seafood Restaurant
10 Hayne St. Downtown
(843) 723-3474
hanksseafoodrestaurant.com
Runner up: Fleet Landing
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: Fleet Landing
Best Soul Food
Nigel’s Good Food
3760 Ashley Phosphate Road. North Charleston
(843) 552-0079
9616 Hwy. 78, Suite 11. Ladson
(843) 718-1759
7000 Bowen Pier Drive, Suite 2. Hanahan
nigelsgoodfood.com
Runner up: Bertha’s Soul Food
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
East Bay Deli
Various Locations
eastbaydeli.com
Runner up: Mozzo Deli
Best Sullivan’s Island Brunch
The Obstinate Daughter
2063 Middle St. Sullivan’s Island
(843) 416-5020
theobstinatedaughter.com
Runner up: Poe’s Tavern
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
Five Loaves Cafe
1055 Johnnie Dodds Blvd., Suite 100. Mount Pleasant
(843) 849-1043
214 N. Cedar St. Summerville
(843) 804-9410
fiveloavescafe.com
Runner up: Vicious Biscuit
Best Summerville Restaurant
Laura
101 N. Main St. Summerville
(843) 738-6988
laurasummerville.com
Runner up: Oscar’s
Best Sunday Brunch
Halls Chophouse
434 King St. Downtown
(843) 727-0090
300 Nexton Square Drive. Summerville
(843) 900-6000
hallschophouse.com
Runner up: Page’s Okra Grill
Best Sushi
Locals
1150 Queensborough Blvd. Mount Pleasant
(843) 388-5114
798 Folly Road, Suite A. James Island
(843) 297-8315
1680 Old Towne Road. West Ashley
(843) 763-3908
localssushi.com
Runner up: Shiki
Best Tacos
Taco Boy
217 Huger St. Downtown
(843) 789-3333
106 E. Ashley Ave. Folly Beach
(843) 588-9761
106 Front St. Summerville
(843) 851-8226
Runner up: El Molino
Best Tapas
Barsa Tapas Lounge & Bar
630 King St. Downtown
(843) 577-5393
barsacharleston.com
Runner up: Malagon
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
1205 Ashley River Road. West Ashley
126 Williman St. Downtown
2209 Middle St. Sullivan’s Island
(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: Phuong Vietnamese Restaurant
Best Wait Staff
Halls Chophouse
434 King St. Downtown
(843) 727-0090
300 Nexton Square Drive. Summerville
(843) 900-6000
hallschophouse.com
Runner up: The Royal Tern
Best Waterfront Dining
Fleet Landing Restaurant & Bar
186 Concord St. Downtown
(843) 722-8100
fleetlanding.net
Runner up: Tavern & Table
Best West Ashley Brunch
Early Bird Diner
1644 Savannah Highway. West Ashley
(843) 277-2353
earlybirddiner.com
Runner up: Ms. Rose’s Fine Food and co*cktails
Best West Ashley Restaurant
The Glass Onion
1219 Savannah Highway. West Ashley
(843) 225-1717
ilovetheglassonion.com
Runner up: Swig & Swine
Best Wings
Home Team BBQ
1205 Ashley River Road. West Ashley
126 Williman St. Downtown
2209 Middle St. Sullivan’s Island
3563 N. Hwy. 17. Mount Pleasant
(843) 225-7427
hometeambbq.com
Runner up: Swig & Swine
Health and Beauty
Charleston City Paper readers voted in more than 50 categories this year to determine Charleston’s best in health and beauty. We’ve compiled a list with winners in services of the self care variety — from day spas, facialists and nail artists — to the best in the city for essential healthcare — like OBGYN services and where to give birth. Whether you’re considering a new workout session at one of the best local gyms, yoga or pilates studios; or perhaps you’re looking to get a new piercing or tattoo, these local winners can cater to all your self-care needs. – Chloe Hogan
Best Acupuncture Practice
Clinic of Acupuncture
5 Daniel St. West Ashley
(843) 571-1047
clinicofacupuncture.com
Runner Up: Blue Heron Acupuncture & Apothecary
Best Acupuncturist
Dr. Zeyi Chen, Clinic of Acupuncture
5 Daniel St. West Ashley
(843) 571-1047
clinicofacupuncture.com
Runner Up: Dr. Lisa Abernathy, Blue Heron Acupuncture and Apothecary
Best Aesthetician
Stefanie Sudduth, Germain Dermatology
612 Seacoast Pkwy. Mount Pleasant
(843) 881-4440
germaindermatology.com
Runner Up: Kate Molleur, The Facial Room
Best Aesthetic Injector
Dr. Marguerite Germain, Germain Dermatology
612 Seacoast Pkwy. Mount Pleasant
(843) 881-4440
germaindermatology.com
Runner Up: Cameron Moskos, Cameo Facial Aesthetics
Best Assisted Living Community
Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Retirement Community
1 Bishop Gadsden Way. James Island
(843) 762-3300
bishopgadsden.org
Runner Up: Franke at Seaside
Best Barber Shop
Ed’s Barber Shop
1970 Ashley River Road, Suite D. West Ashley
(843) 556-9754
Runner Up: Barrelli’s
Best Barre Studio
Pure Barre Charleston
164-C, Market St. Downtown
(843) 732-1727
1300 Savannah Hwy. West Ashley
(843) 732-1749
purebarre.com
Runner Up: Barre South
Best Body Piercer
James Dunn, Piercing Perfection
3025 Ashley Phosphate Road, Suite A3. North Charleston
(843) 793-1708
Runner Up: Kate Burns – Exotic Impressions
Best Body Piercing Studio
Exotic Impressions
8780 Rivers Ave. North Charleston
(843) 797-2280
1042 East Montague Ave. North Charleston
(843) 797-2490
10150 Dorchester Road. Summerville
(843)419-6527
Runner Up: Museum of Living Arts
Best Child Psychologist
Dr. Emily Belknap, Bridgepoint Therapy
125D Wappoo Creek Drive. Mount Pleasant
(843) 350-5407
Runner Up: Marina Garofano, LISW
Best Chiropractor
Dr. Mark Luckie, West Ashley Wellness and Rehab
2 Carriage Lane. West Ashley.
(843) 571-3100
Runner Up: Dr. Stephen Khouri, Khouri Chiropractic
Best Cycling Studio
The Works Cycle
465 Meeting St., Suite 160. Downtown
1421 Shucker Circle. Mount Pleasant
(843) 718-3386
theworkschs.com
Runner Up: Jibe Cycling
Best Day Spa
Woodhouse Spa
10 Westedge St., Suite 150. Downtown
725 Johnnie Dodds Blvd. Mount Pleasant
(843) 203-1772
woodhousespas.com
Runner Up: Urban Nirvana
Best Dental Practice
James & Johns Island Dental Associates
113 Wappoo Creek Drive, Suite 5. James Island
(843) 536-4347
3201 Maybank Hwy. Johns Island
(843) 396-8983
smilesforcharleston.com
Runner Up: Coastal Kids Dental & Braces
Best Dentist
Dr. James Thomas, James & Johns Island Dental Associates
113 Wappoo Creek Drive, Suite 5. James Island
(843) 536-4347
3201 Maybank Hwy. Johns Island
(843) 396-8983
smilesforcharleston.com
Runner Up: Dr. Madison Culler, Shem Creek Dental
Best Dermatologist
Dr. Marguerite Germain, Germain Dermatology
612 Seacoast Pkwy. Mount Pleasant
(843) 881-4440
germaindermatology.com
Runner Up: Dr. McLean Sheperd, Sheperd Integrative Dermatology
Best Dermatology Practice
Germain Dermatology
612 Seacoast Pkwy. Mount Pleasant
(843) 881-4440
1814 Crowne Commons Way, Suite E7. Johns Island
(843) 881-4440
602 N. Main St. Summerville
(843) 881-4440
germaindermatology.com
Runner Up: Mt. Pleasant Dermatology
Best Exercise Studio
HYLO Fitness
466 Savannah Hwy. West Ashley.
(843) 606-5267
880 Allbritton Blvd. Mount Pleasant
(843) 606-2723
hylofitness.com
Runner Up: KOR4 ELITE FITNESS
Best Eye Doctor
Dr. Elyse Dewitt, Draisin Vision Group
1470 Tobias Gadson Blvd., Suite 115. West Ashley
(843) 556-2020
Runner Up: Dr. Marty Appel, Appel and Appel Vision
Best Eyelash/Eyebrow Salon
Anne Bonny’s Lash & Skin Boutique
829 Savannah Hwy. West Ashley
(843) 225-2054
annebonnystudio.com
Runner Up: The Look and Co.
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: PREG
Best Gym/Health Club
HYLO Fitness
880 Allbritton Blvd. Mount Pleasant
(843) 606-2723
466 Savannah Hwy., Suite A. West Ashley
(843) 606-5267
hylofitness.com
Runner Up: KOR4 ELITE FITNESS
Best Hair Salon
Moxie Park Salon
45 Romney St., Suite 200. Downtown
(843) 730-3102
moxieparksalon.com
Runner Up: Eden West Salon
Best Hair Stylist
Lindsey Donohue, Moxie Park Salon
45 Romney St., Suite 200. Downtown
vagaro.com/moxieparksalon
Runner Up: Stephanie White, Eden West Salon
Best Hospital
Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC)
171 Ashley Ave. Downtown
(843) 792-1414
muschealth.org
Runner Up: Roper St. Francis
Best In-Home Healthcare Company
Roper St. Francis Home Health
8536 Palmetto Commerce Pkwy., Suite 207A. Ladson
(843) 402-7000
rsfh.com
Runner Up: HouseCalls-MD
Best LASIK Provider
Dr. Kerry Solomon, Carolina Eyecare Physicians
1101 Clarity Road. Mount Pleasant
2060 Charlie Hall Blvd., Suite 201. West Ashley
(843) 881-3937
drkerrysolomon.com
Runner Up: Dr. George Waring, Waring Vision Institute
Best LGBTQ Counselor/Therapist
Barbara Melton
122 Alicia Drive. Summerville
(843) 834-7859
barbarameltonlpc.com
Runner Up: Ashley Burke-King
Best Local Pharmacy
Dottie’s Pharmacy
325 Folly Road, Suite 101. James Island
(843) 414-7453
dotspharmacy.com
Runner Up: Sweetgrass Pharmacy
Best Massage Therapist
Abigail Morrow, The Massage Room
171 Church St. Downtown.
themassageroomchs.com
Runner Up: Kelly DuPriest, Urban Nirvana
Best Medical Spa
Germain Dermatology
612 Seacoast Pkwy. Mount Pleasant
(843) 881-4440
germaindermatology.com
Runner Up: The Look & Co.
Best Nail Artist
Maria Quesada (@trueartistnails)
1809 Reynolds Ave., Suite B. North Charleston
(843) 310-2842
vagaro.com/trueartiststudio
Runner Up: Sara Heaps, Pink Polish Nail Lounge
Best Nail Salon
Pink Polish Nail Lounge
3863 West Ashley Circle, Suite 220. West Ashley
(843) 990-9888
pinkpolishnaillounge.com
Runner Up: The Nail Place of Charleston
Best OBGYN
Dr. Kenosha Gleaton, The EpiCentre/Roper St. Francis
2048 Charlie Hall Blvd. West Ashley
(843) 804-6010
Epicentrecharleston.com
Runner Up: Dr. Elizabeth Richardson, Charleston OB/GYN
Best Oral Surgeon
Dr. Daniel Leach, Exemplar Surgery
4986 Calvin St. North Charleston
(843) 408-4808
exemplarsurgery.com
Runner Up: Dr. Courtney Shelbourne, Shelbourne & Associates Oral and Facial Surgery
Best Orthodontics Practice
Coastal Kids Dental & Braces
Various locations
(843) 396-1191
coastalkidsdental.com
Runner Up: Vincent & Bullwinkel Orthodontics
Best Orthodontist
Dr. Katie Bullwinkel, Vincent & Bullwinkel Orthodontics
125 H Wappoo Creek Drive, Suite B. Downtown
(843) 762-2304
smilelowcountry.com
Runner Up: Dr. Michael W. Cox, Cox Orthodontics
Best Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Isabel Driggers, Coastal Kids Dental & Braces
Various locations
(843) 396-1191
coastalkidsdental.com
Runner Up: Dr. Laura Shapiro, Lowcountry Kids Pediatric Dentistry
Best Pediatrician
Dr. Arlene Shawinski, Coastal Pediatric Associates
2067 Charlie Hall Blvd. West Ashley
(843) 573-2535
776 Daniel Ellis Drive. James Island
(843) 795-8100
1952 Long Grove Drive, Suite 202. Mount Pleasant
(843) 971-2992
2015 2nd Ave. Suite 101. Summerville
(843) 737-9465
cpakids.com
Runner Up: Dr. Matthew Kornegay, MUSC Health Pediatrics & Internal Medicine
Best Personal Trainer
Chad Stroud, KOR4 Elite Fitness
1561 Sam Rittenberg Blvd. West Ashley
(843) 416-9080
kor4elite.com
Runner Up: Corey Skinner, HYLO
Best Physical Therapy
High Tide Pediatric Therapy
3909 Sawmill Court. Awendaw
(814) 282-7499
Runner Up: Break Free Pelvic Health & Wellness
Best Physician
Dr. Douglas Gleaton, Liberty Doctors
418 Folly Road, Suite A. James Island
(843) 795-5362
2175 Ashley Phosphate Road, Suite D. North Charleston
(843) 764-0770
Libertydoctors.com
Runner Up: Dr Jessica Hund, MUSC Health Primary Care
Best Piercing Studio
Exotic Impressions
8780 Rivers Ave. North Charleston
(843) 797-2280
1042 East Montague Ave. North Charleston
(843) 797-2490
10150 Dorchester Road. Summerville
(843) 419-6527
Runner Up: Museum of Living Arts
Best Pilates Studio
Pilates of Charleston
778 S. Shelmore Blvd., Suite 104. Mount Pleasant
(843) 608-8660
Runner Up: Momentum Movement Studio
Best Place to Give Birth
Roper St. Francis
Various locations
Runner Up: East Cooper Medical Center
Best Plastic Surgeon
Dr. Patrick O’Neill, O’Neill Plastic Surgery
245 Seven Farms Drive, Suite 210. Daniel Island
(843) 881-2130
oneillplasticsurgery.com
Runner Up: Dr. Clayton Crantford, Crantford Costa Plastic Surgery
Best Plastic Surgery Practice
Crantford Costa Plastic Surgery
247 Calhoun St. Downtown
(843) 722-5904
Runner Up: Patrick 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 at Cane Bay
Best Tanning Salon
Charleston Glow BlushPro Studio
1233 Ben Sawyer Blvd., Suite 200. Mount Pleasant
(843) 277-0924
412 Nexton Square Drive, Summerville
(843) 277-0924
charlestonglow.com
Runner Up: Totality Medispa
Best Tattoo Artist
J.J. Quick (Jacob Reiss), Blu Gorilla Goose Creek
105 Eagle Road, Suite C. Goose Creek
(843) 573-7341
@j.j.quick
Runner Up: Glenn Collins, Broken Lantern Studio
Best Tattoo Studio
Blu Gorilla Tattoo
1434 Meeting Street Road. Downtown
(843) 805-8071
105 Eagle Road, Suite C. Goose Creek
(843) 573-7341
Runner Up: Broken Lantern Tattoo
Best Therapist
Jay White, Charleston Therapy
217 Lucas St., Suite D1. Mount Pleasant
(843) 478-1776
Runner Up: Elise Richard, Avondale Therapy
Best Urgent Care
Roper St. Francis Express Care
Various locations
rsfh.com
Runner Up: Medcare Urgent Care
Best Veterinarian
Patrick Veterinary Clinic
667 Meeting St. Downtown
(843) 722-4470
patrickvet.com
Runner Up: Charleston Harbor Veterinarians
Best Waxing Salon
Brazilian Wax and Spa by Claudia
8410 Rivers Ave., Suite H. North Charleston
(843) 793-1118
Runner Up: WaxPoetic
Best Yoga Studio
The Works
465 Meeting St., Suite 160. Downtown
1421 Shucker Circle, Suite 1116. Mount Pleasant
(843) 718-3386
theworkschs.com
Runner Up: EveryBody Zen Yoga & Fitness
Recreation and Outdoors
If you haven’t stepped outside in a while to take in a full breath of fresh Charleston air, or paused for a moment to really look out over the scenic marshlands and beaches of the Lowcountry, you’re missing out. Charleston is chock-full of opportunities to get outside and get the most out of its picturesque backdrops, from the Best Fishing Charter (check out Redfin Charters) to the Best Place for Family Fun (drop by the S.C. Aquarium), we got our readers’ top picks listed below so you can be sure you don’t miss out on the scenic landscapes of Charleston all year long. —Skyler Baldwin
Best Bike Shop
Second Chance Bikes
3310 Rivers Ave. North Charleston
(843) 608-8383
scbikes.org
Runner Up: Mike’s Bikes
Best Bowling Alley
The Alley
131 Columbus St. Charleston
(843) 818-4080
thealleycharleston.com
Runner Up: Ashley Lanes
Best Dive Shop
Carolina Dive Locker
1303 Ben Sawyer Blvd., Suite 10.
Mount Pleasant
(843) 884-1500
calorinadivelockersc.com
Runner Up: One Last Chance Scuba
Best Fishing and Tackle Shop
Haddrell’s Point and Tackle
885 Ben Sawyer Blvd. Mount Pleasant
(843) 881-3644
haddrellspoint.com
Runner Up: Rivers & Glen Trading Co.
Best Fishing Charter
Redfin Charters
145 Lockwood Drive. Charleston
(843) 277-5255
inshorefishingcharters.com
Runner Up: Redfish Mafia – Capt. Jamie Hough
Best Golf Course
The Ocean Course, Kiawah Island
1000 Ocean Course Drive. Kiawah Island
kiawahresort.com/golf
(800) 654-2924
Runner Up: Charleston Municipal
Best Horseback Riding Lessons
Middleton Place Equestrian Center
4280 Ashley River Road. Charleston
middletonplaceequestriancenter.com
(843) 735-0709
Runner Up: Ramsman Equestrian
Best Kayak Company
Coastal Expeditions
514 Mill St. Mount Pleasant
coastalexpeditions.com
(843)-884-7684
Runner Up: Charleston Outdoor Adventures
Best Local Athlete
Kyle Busey
www.instagram.com/kyle.busey.7/
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
Bohicket Marina
1880 Andell Bluff Blvd. Johns Island
bohicket.com
(843) 768-1280
Runner Up: Charleston City Marina
Best Outdoor Outfitters
Half-Moon Outfitters
280 King Street
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: Waterfront Park
Best Place for Family Fun
South Carolina Aquarium
100 Aquarium Wharf. Charleston
scaquarium.org
(843) 577-3474
Runner Up: James Island County Park
Best Place for Kids to Play
Park Circle Playground
Park Circle, North Charleston
northcharleston.org/residents/parks-and-recreation/
(843) 740-5809
Runner Up: James Island County Park
Best Place for Kids to Splash
James Island County Park Splash Zone
871 Riverland Drive. James Island
ccprc.com/1659/Splash-Zone
(843) 795-4386
Runner Up: Whirlin Waters
Best Stand Up Paddleboard Company
Coastal Expeditions
514 Mill St. Mount Pleasant
coastalexpeditions.com
(843)-884-7684
Runner Up: Carolina Salt
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 Ultimate Frisbee Course
Trophy Lakes
trophylakesports.com
3050 Marlin Road. Johns Island
(843) 790-0615
Runner Up: Park Circle
Services
You’ve probably seen their billboards driving up and down Interstate 26 during your morning commutes, or had their commercials and online ads pop up before you can hit “next episode” on your favorite shows — but now’s your chance to really show your local providers some appreciation. Yes, from local attorneys and pet groomers to cleaning services and home builders, these guys and gals have your back when you need it most. Whether you’re looking for the Best Dry Cleaners (Sandy’s) in town, or the Best Swimming Lessons (Charleston Swim School), we (really, they) have you covered. —Skyler Baldwin
Best Alterations
Forget Me Knot Alterations & Design Studio
1316 Rutledge Ave., Suite 106. Downtown.
(843) 534-6172
forgetmeknotalterations.com
Runner Up: Your Alteration Shoppe
Best Attorney (Criminal Defense)
Andy Savage, Savage Law Firm
15 Prioleau St. Downtown
(843) 720-7470
savlaw.com
Runner Up: Joe Good, Joe Good, Attorney at Law
Best Attorney (DUI)
Andy Savage, Savage Law Firm
15 Prioleau St. Downtown
(843) 720-7470
savlaw.com
Runner Up: Joe Good, Joe Good, Attorney at Law
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 A. Turner
Best Attorney (Personal Injury)
Carson Parker, Parker Injury Law Firm
520 Folly Road, Suite 25. James Island
(843) 303-4300
Runner Up: Mark Peper, Peper Law Firm
Best Auto Body Shop
Ascue’s Auto Body & Paint Shop
1725 N. Hwy. 17. Mount Pleasant
(843) 884-6862
ascuesautobody.com
Runner Up: Fender Mender
Best Auto Service
Gerald’s Tires & Brakes
Various locations
geraldstires.net
Runner Up: Hendrick Toyota North Charleston
Best Cab Company
Charleston Black Cab Company
1529 Sam Rittenberg Blvd., Suite 2B. West Ashley
(843) 216-2627
charlestonblackcabcompany.com
Runner Up: Yellow Cab
Best Car Wash
In and Out Car Wash
477 St. Andrews Blvd. West Ashley
(843) 556-3560
inandoutcarwashcharleston.com
Runner Up: Fins Car Wash
Best Carpet Cleaning Company
ServiceMaster of Charleston
3228 Industry Drive. North Charleston
(843) 760-0404
servicemasterofcharleston.com
Runner Up: Stanley Steemer
Best Cell Phone Repair
1 Stop Repairs
5314 Smokey St. North Charleston
(843) 343-6310
Runner Up: iDoctor
Best Cleaning Service
Christi’s Cleaning Service
(843) 442-7276
christiscleaning.com
Runner Up: Southern Comfort Cleaning
Best Disaster Recovery Company
ServiceMaster of Charleston
3228 Industry Drive. North Charleston
(843) 760-0404
servicemasterofcharleston.com
Runner Up: SERVPRO of South & West Charleston
Best Doggie Day Care
Dog Tired Dog Enrichment Center
1233 Camp Road. James Island
(843) 633-1032
dogtiredsc.com
Runner Up: My Three Dogs
Best Door and Window Installation
Window World of the Lowcountry
273 Treeland Drive. Ladson
(843) 890-8967
windowworldlowcountry.com
Runner Up:New Beginnings Construction
Best Dry Cleaner
Sandy’s Dry Cleaners
Various Locations
sandyscleaners.com
Runner Up: Chris’ Dry Cleaning
Best Electrician/Company
Charleston Electric
1524 Shandon St. James Island
(843) 408-0245
charleston-electric.com
Runner Up: Amped Electric
Best Event Planner
Goldbug Events
(843) 303-4877
goldbugevents.com
Runner Up: Red Devil Events
Best Financial Institution
South Carolina Federal Credit Union
Various locations
(800) 845-0432
scfederal.org
Runner Up: REV Federal Credit Union
Best Financial Planner
Charlie Capasso, Capasso Planning Partners
635 E. Bay St., Suite C. Charleston
(843) 608-8487
capassoplanningpartners.com
Runner Up: Thomas Perez, Northwestern Mutual
Best Flooring Installation
Heritage Flooring Co.
420 Brandam Lane, Suite 104. Charleston
(843) 323-9123
heritageflooringco.com
Runner Up: Carpet Baggers Carpet One Floor & Home
Best Foundation Repair Company
Cantey Foundation Specialists
4225 Piggly Wiggly Drive. North Charleston
(843) 261-5651
canteycanfixit.com
Runner Up: Mount Valley Foundation Services
Best General Contractor
Carolina Construction of Charleston
(843) 516-3239
southcarolinaconstruction.com
Runner Up: New Beginnings Construction
Best Heating & Air Company
Morelli Heating & Air Conditioning
2470 Faber Road. North Charleston
(843) 554-8600
morelliair.com
Runner Up: Carolina Climate Control
Best Home Builder
New Leaf Builders
3421 Maybank Hwy. Johns Island
(843) 400-0280
newleafsc.com
Runner Up: Crescent Homes
Best Home Painter
Old Charleston Painting Company
4805 Shady Tree Lane. Summerville
(843) 906-2272
ocpcllc.com
Runner Up: Franco’s Painting
Best Home Remodeler
New Beginnings Construction
928 Savage Road. West Ashley
(843) 789-4604
newbeginningsconstructioninc.com
Runner Up: Tightlines Construction
Best Home Security Agency
Charleston Security Systems
4365 Dorchester Road, Suite 109. North Charleston
(843) 789-9994
charlestonsecuritysystems.net
Runner Up: Coastal Burglar Alarm
Best Insurance Agency
State Farm
Various Locations
statefarm.com
Runner Up: South Carolina Federal Insurance Solutions
Best Kids Birthday Party Place/Service
Stars and Strikes
4570 Ladson Road. Summerville
(678) 965-5707
starsandstrikes.com
Runner Up: Happy Little Glampers of the Lowcountry
Best Kitchen and Bath Design
Signature Kitchens & Baths of Charleston
1926 Savannah Hwy. West Ashley
(843) 571-5720
signaturekitchens.net
Runner Up: J&J Contracting
Best Landscaper/Lawn Care
New Leaf Landscape Construction
4144 Rivers Ave. North Charleston
(843) 452-3652
newleaflc.com
Runner Up: Hudson Bros Lawn Care
Best Law Firm
Peper Law Firm
548 Savannah Hwy. West Ashley
1050 E. Montague Ave., Suite D. North Charleston
(843) 225-2520
peperlawfirm.com
Runner Up: The Thumbs Up Guys (Miller, Dawson, Sigal & Ward)
Best Lawyer
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: Ken Harrell, Joye Law Firm
Best Limo/Party Bus Company
Charleston Black Cab Company
1529 Sam Rittenberg Blvd., Suite 2B. West Ashley
(843) 216-2627
charlestonblackcabcompany.com
partybuscharleston.com
Runner Up: Coastal Limo of Charleston
Best Marketing and PR Firm
Legacy Digital
11 Ewall St. Mount Pleasant
(843) 926-6295
legacydigital.com
Runner Up: Matchstick Social
Best Mortgage Company
South Carolina Federal Credit Union
Various locations
(800) 845-0432
scfederal.org
Runner Up: SweetGrass Capital
Best Moving Company
Two Men and a Truck
2410 Air Park Road. North Charleston
(843) 242-7444
twomenandatruck.com
Runner Up: MoveMo
Best Pest Control
Palmetto Exterminators
624 Orleans Road. West Ashley
(800) 585-8019
720 North Gum St. Summerville
(843) 873-7997
Runner Up: Orkin
Best Pet Groomer
Dog Tired Dog Enrichment Center
1233 Camp Road. James Island
(843) 633-1032
dogtiredsc.com
Runner Up: My Three Dogs
Best Pet Trainer
Poseidon K9 Dog Training
(843) 564-7698
poseidonk9dogtraining.com
Runner Up: Dog Daze
Best Photographer (Portrait)
Victoria Armstrong, Victorious Photography
1544 State Road. Summerville
(843) 693-8808
victoriousphoto.com
Runner Up: Simply Stefanee Photography
Best Photographer (Wedding)
Taylor Jordan, Taylor Jordan Photography
Cooper River Drive. Mount Pleasant
(561) 398-6801
taylorjordanphotography.com
Runner Up: Valeria & Ed Photography
Best Plumber/Company
Blitch Plumbing
407 Fleming Road. James Island
(843) 795-9674
blitchplumbing.com
Runner Up: Preferred Home Services
Best Pool Company
Sweetgrass Pools
2612 Larch Lane, Suite 106. Mount Pleasant
(843) 928-2117
sweetgrasspools.com
Runner Up: Blue Haven Pools
Best Property Management Company
Stay Duvet
125 Spring St. Downtown
(843) 628-5327
stayduvet.com
Runner Up: Tide Property Management
Best Property Management Company (Apartments)
Greystar
465 Meeting St., Suite #500. Downtown
(843) 579-9400
greystar.com
Runner Up: CREC Property Management
Runner Up: DuvetHomes
Best Realtor
Shana Rochelle Swain
(843) 224-8400
shanaswainrealtor.com
Runner Up: David Wertan
Best Realty Company
Carolina One Real Estate
Various locations
carolinaonerealestate.com
Runner Up: Rachel Urso Real Estate
Best Roofing Company
New Beginnings Construction
928 Savage Road. West Ashley
(843) 789-4604
newbeginningsconstructioninc.com
Runner Up: Ketchum Roofing and Windows
Best Shoe Repair Store
Peter & Sons Shoe Repair
42 Windermere Blvd. West Ashley
(843) 766-3277
peterandsons.com
Runner Up: Alex’s Shoe Repair & Sales
Best Solar Panel Company
Second Sunrise Solar
537 Long Point Road, Suite 203. Mount Pleasant
(843) 268-4284
secondsunrisesolar.com
Runner Up: SC Solar Energy
Best Storage
StoMo Mobile Self Storage
237 King St., Unit D. Downtown
(844) 439-7866
stomostorage.com
Runner Up: Extra Space Storage
Best Swim Lessons
Charleston Swim School
(843) 310-9069
charlestonswimlessons.com
Runner Up: LowCountry Swim School
Best Tree Care Company
Winthrop Tree Service
4217 Savannah Hwy. West Ashley
(843) 402-0588
winthroptreeservice.com
Runner Up: Cox Tree Service
Best Tutoring Service
Deb Nelson
Runner Up: Katie Reel
Best Videographer
Frankie Gilmore – Video + Photo
frankiegilmore.com
Runner Up: Vive Media
Best Wedding Venue
Lowndes Grove
266 St. Margaret St. Downtown
(843) 853-1810
pphgcharleston.com/venues/lowndes-grove
Runner Up: Boone Hall Plantation
Best Wedding Videographer
Palmetto Wedding Films
(843) 580-3636
palmettoweddingfilms.com
Runner Up: Bryce Gregory, Complete Weddings + Events
Shops and Wares
This year’s Best Of theme is likely to have you in the mood to shop ‘til you drop, and that’s where this category is going to come in handy, highlighting our readers’ top picks for the best shopping sprees across the Lowcountry. From collegiate stores and groceries to motorcycles and records, we have the best of everything all in one place. Whether you’re looking to get caught up on the latest super heroes (Captain’s Comics has your back) or new ways to spice up your love life (Guilty Pleasures has you covered), you’re sure to find anything you could need somewhere on this list. And the best part — so many of our winners are locals, so everybody wins! —Skyler Baldwin
Best Accessories Store
Palmetto Moon
Various Location
spalmettomoononline.com
Runner up: E. Blackhurst
Best Adult Toy Store
Guilty Pleasures
2992 Ashley Phosphate Road. North Charleston
(843) 767-0690
guiltypleasuressc.com
Runner up: Badd Kitty
Best Antique Store
Terrace Oaks Antique Mall
2037 Maybank Hwy. James Island
(843) 795-9689
terraceoaksantiques.com
Runner up: Mount Pleasant Mall
Best Art Supply Store
Artist and Craftsman Supply
981 King St. Downtown
(843) 937-5199
artistcraftsman.com
Runner up: Hobby Lobby
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 Bookstore
Buxton Books
160 King St. Downtown
(843) 723-1670
buxtonbooks.com
Runner up: Blue Bicycle Books
Best Boutique
Millie Lynn Boutique
336 King St. Downtown
(854) 222-3885
1608 Palmetto Grande Drive. Mount Pleasant
(843) 323-5123
millielynn.com
Runner up: Copper Penny
Best Bridal Store
Bridal House of Charleston
1055 Johnnie Dodds Blvd., Suite 20. Mount Pleasant
(843) 971-1477
bridalhouseofcharleston.com
Runner up: Bridals by Jodi
Best CBD Shop
Charleston Hemp Collective
473 King St. Downtown
(843) 305-4367
charlestonhempcollective.com
Runner up: I Heart CBD
Best Children’s Clothing Retailer
Southern Belles: A Children’s Clothier
280 W. Coleman Blvd. J, Mount Pleasant
(843) 881-1741
southernbelleschildren.com
Runner up: Shrimp & Grits Kids
Best Cigar Store
Cigars on Maybank
2817 Maybank Hwy., Suite 5. Johns Island
(843) 469-0121
cigarsofcharleston.com
Runner up: King Leaf Cigar Lounge
Best Collegiate Store
Palmetto Moon
Various Locations
palmettomoononline.com
Runner up: Cougar Corner 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: Mount Pleasant Mall
Best Consignment Store
Consign Charleston
1610 Sam Rittenberg Blvd. West Ashley
(843) 225-9055
consigncharleston.com
Runners up: Classic Consignment
Best Consignment (Children’s)
Once Upon a Child
946 Orleans Road, Suite F1. West Ashley
(843) 724-9160
7800 Rivers Ave #1440, North Charleston
(843) 824-1242
onceuponachild.com
Runner up: Tiny Tadpoles
Best Corner Store
Bert’s Market
202 E. Ashley Ave. Folly Beach
(843) 588-9449
bertsmarket.com
Runner up: Queen Street Grocery
Best Eyewear Boutique
SEE Eyewear
355 King St. Downtown
(843) 722-6101
seeeyewear.com
Runner up: Jackson Davenport Vision Center
Best Florist
Roadside Blooms
4491 Durant Ave. North Charleston
(843) 225-7277
roadsidebloomsshop.com
Runner up: Tiger Lily Florist
Best Frame Shop
Havens Fine Framing
1070 Johnnie Dodds Blvd. Mount Pleasant
(843) 881-1543
havensfineframing.com
Runner up: A Simple Tree Framing
Best Furniture Store
Celadon Home
1015 Johnnie Dodds Blvd. Mount Pleasant
(843) 884-7005
celadonathome.com
Runner up: Havens Furniture
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: Old Whaling Company
Best Grocery Store
Trader Joe’s
Various Locations
traderjoes.com
Runner up: Harris Teeter
Best Hardware Store
Lowcountry Ace Hardware
1411 Folly Road, Suite 204. Charleston
(843) 830-5231
lowcountryace.com
Runner up: Royall Ace Hardware
Best Home Accessories Store
Celadon Home
1015 Johnnie Dodds Blvd. Mount Pleasant
(843) 884-7005
celadonathome.com
Runner up: The Station 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
Guilty Pleasures
2992 Ashley Phosphate Road. North Charleston
(843) 767-0690
guiltypleasuressc.com
Runner up: Bits of Lace
Best Local Clothing Designer
Mimi Strilpin, The Tiny Tassel
46 Sprint St., Suite B. Downtown
(843) 813-9920
thetinytassel.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: Legare Farms
Best Local Formal Wear Shop
Berlin’s
114 King St. Downtown
(843) 722-1665
berlinsclothing.com
Runner up: Gwynn’s of Mount Pleasant
Best Local Gourmet Grocery Store
Mercantile & Mash
701 E. Bay St., Suite 101-1. Downtown
(843) 793-2636
mercandmash.com
Runner up: goat.sheep.cow
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: East Bay Wine & Spirits
Best Local Wine Shop
Bottles Beverage Superstore
610 Coleman Blvd. Mount Pleasant
(843) 849-9463
1110 N. Main St. Summerville
(843) 875-6666+
shopbottles.com
Runner up: Accent on Wine
Best Locally Based Cannabis Product
High Rise Seltzer, High Rise Beverage Company
5700 Dorchester Road. North Charleston
(843) 256-6507
highrisebev.com
Runner up: Levity Cannabis Spirit
Best Mall/Shopping Center
Mount Pleasant Towne Centre
1218 Belk Dr. Mount Pleasant
(843) 216-9900
mtpleasanttownecentre.com
Runner up: King Street Shopping District
Best Men’s Clothing Store
M. Dumas & Sons
294 King St. Downtown
(843) 723-8603
mdumasandsons.com
Runner up: The Ben Silver Collection
Best Motorcycle Shop
Low Country Harley-Davidson
4707 Dorchester Road. North Charleston
(843) 554-1847
lowcountryharley.com
Runner up: American Biker
Best Musical Instrument Store
Ye Olde Music Shop
1276 Yeamans Hall Road. Hanahan
(843) 747-0014
yeoldemusicshop.com
Runner up: Fox Music House
Best Paint Store
Sherwin-Williams
Various locations
sherwin-williams.com
Runner up: Spectrum Paint
Best Pawn Shop
Money Man Pawn
Various locations
facebook.com/BamTheMoneyMan
Runner up: Gene’s Jewelry & Pawn
Best Pet Store
Hairy Winston Pet Boutique & Grocery
1616 Palmetto Grande Drive. Mount Pleasant
(843) 881-0800
hairywinston.com
Runner up: Dolittle’s
Best Place to Buy A Boat
Hanckel Marine
2445 Savannah Hwy. West Ashley
(843) 556-2550
hanckelmarine.com
Runner up: Longshore Boats
Best Place to Buy a Golf Cart
Etto Leisure Cars
430 Savannah Hwy. West Ashley
(843) 225-4653
1374 Old Georgetown Road, Suite 105. Mount Pleasant
(843) 654-1522
ettocars.com
Runner up: Charleston Custom Golf Carts
Best Place to Buy a New Car
Hendrick Toyota North Charleston
7151 Rivers Ave. North Charleston
(843) 804-6648
hendricktoyotanorthcharleston.com
Runner up: Fred Anderson Toyota
Best Place to Buy a Used Car
Hendrick Toyota North Charleston
7151 Rivers Ave. North Charleston
(843) 804-6648
hendricktoyotanorthcharleston.com
Runner up: Automaxx
Best Place to Buy Local Produce
Charleston Farmers Market
329 Meeting St. Downtown
(843) 724-7305
charlestonfarmersmarket.com
Runner up: Boone Hall Farms
Best Pop-up Market
Charleston Vintage Market
1640 Meeting St. Downtown
facebook.com/chsvintagemarket
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: Copper Penny
Best Smoke Shop
Purple Haze Smoke Shop
1039 Johnnie Dodds Blvd., Suite 14. Mount Pleasant
(843) 654-9472
1698 Old Towne Road. West Ashley
(843) 974-5631
778 Folly Road, Suite 2. James Island
Runner up: Smoke ‘N Brew
Best Sporting Goods Store
Half-Moon Outfitters
Various Locations
halfmoonoutfitters.com
Runner up: Dick’s Sporting Goods
Best Stationery Store
The Scratch Pad
409 Mill St. Mount Pleasant
(843) 884-3433
facebook.com/scratchpadmp
Runner up: The Paper Company
Best Thrift/Resale shop
Sea Island Habitat for Humanity ReStore
3304 Maybank Hwy. Johns Island
(843) 559-4009
seaislandhabitat.org
Runner up: Goodwill
Best Tire Store
Gerald’s Tires & Brakes
1 Magnolia Road. West Ashley
(843) 566-1910
3900 Dorchester Road. North Charleston
(843) 747-4011
4900 Rivers Ave. North Charleston
(843) 744-3285
5646 Rivers Ave A. North Charleston
(843) 747-2433
geraldstires.net
Runner up: Hay Tire Pros
Best Tobacco Shop
Charlestowne Tobacco & Wine
561 King St. Downtown
(854) 999-3872
Runner up: Smoke ‘N Brew
Best Toy Store
Wonder Works
188 Meeting St. Downtown (City Market)
(843) 577-2422
624 Long Point Road. Mount Pleasant
(843) 849-6757
wonderworkstoys.com
Runner up: Hollipops Fine Toys and Gifts
Best Vape Shop
Avalon Vapor
1027 Folly Road, Suite 3937. James Island
(843) 934-0070
Runner up: Airavata Vapors
Best Vintage Clothing Store
Red Rose Vintage
(888) 250-9130
redrosevintage.com
Runner up: Uncle Kyle’s Sweater Emporium
Best Vintage Marketplace
The Station Park Circle
4610 Spruill Ave. North Charleston
(843) 225-1130
facebook.com/thestationparkcircle
Runner Up: Mount Pleasant Mall
Best Wellness Product
High Rise Seltzer, High Rise Beverage Company
5700 Dorchester Road. North Charleston
(843) 256-6507
highrisebev.com
Runner up: Elderlane Elderberry
Best Women’s Clothing Store
Gwynn’s of Mount Pleasant
916 Houston Northcutt Blvd. Mount Pleasant
(843) 884-9518
gwynns.com
Runner up: Copper Penny
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