Restaurant Guide for Charleston, South Carolina

This Charleston seafood eatery opened in 1978, and has since consistently served some of the best seafood dishes from its home in the Market area. A.W. Shucks offers a number of appetizers, including stuffed shrimp, fried green tomatoes or seafood nachos. There is a raw bar that has shrimp cocktail, steamed shrimp, oysters on the half shell and steam pots of crab legs, sausage, potatoes and corn. Shuck's is open for both lunch and dinner.

Peninsula Grill at Planters Inn has been named "Charleston's Best Restaurant" for nine years, and offers fine country and traditional American cuisine in a historic, sophisticated eatery. In addition, the coconut cake has won rave reviews in both "The New York Times" and "Bon Appetit" and can be ordered online for those who just cannot make it into the restaurant every time they want a taste of this historic dessert recipe. Peninsula Grill's dinner menu includes an expansive wine list and entrees like pan-seared Muscovy duck breast and fine cuts of steak, such as Angus filet and prime rib eye.

You don't have to go any further South than Charleston to find quality Mexican cuisine. Señor Tequila Mexican Restaurant and Cantina offers a variety of Mexican appetizers, side dishes, drinks, salads and meals. The menu selections also include light fare and a children's menu. Good choices are quesadillas, which come with everything from spinach to several kinds of beef or chicken and a variety of fajitas. Those looking for special libations with their hot and spicy dishes can choose from a variety of domestic and important beers as well as strawberry, peach and mango margaritas.

Those looking for a fresh and raw seafood adventure along with cooked Japanese fare during their trip to Charleston may find a new home at Sushi Hiro. This Japanese restaurant has served a variety of cooked and raw appetizers and entrees for more than 14 years. For those brave enough to have raw fish, Sushi Hiro does not disappoint with its selection. Sushi choices include tuna, salmon and octopus. Those seeking Japanese seafood without the exotic flavor of raw fish can try popular specialties, such as teriyaki salmon and fried tempura shrimp. Diners looking for something other than fish can enjoy tempura vegetables, soups and teriyaki beef and chicken.