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Become A Foodstagrammer With These Insta-Worthy Dishes In Charleston

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Who hasn’t ordered a dish just becuase it would make a great IG pic that will cause a serious case of FOMO for all your followers? Don’t worry, us too. And since Charleston is a culinary destination and everyone lives by the cardinal rule of ‘Gramming before grubbing these days we’re picking out some of the most-insta worthy dishes around the Holy City.

King Street Dispensary

Order: The Dispensary Burger

If you haven’t tried this burger, you’re missing out! For only $6 on Wednesday, you’ll get two double bacon-crusted patties topped with melted cheese on a delicious bun and a side of truffle fries (that are quite possibly the most addicting fries you will ever eat) along with a pic that will qualify you as a major foodstagrammer. If your followers weren’t hungry before, they will be after they double-tap this pic.

 

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Saltwater Cowboys

Order: The Trashcan Nachos

Trying to up your game from a still image to a fire boomerang or drool-worthy Insta story? Head over to Saltwater Cowboys on Shem Creek and order the Trashcan Nachos. Make sure your phone is ready because when the server lifts the can and reveals the mouth-watering layers of tortilla chips, black beans, pico, sour cream and drizzled queso, you won’t want to miss a beat. 

 

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The Daily

Order: The Avocado Toast

Look up the definition of millennial and we’re pretty sure you’ll find the words Instagram and avocado toast somewhere. And, if you want Insta-worthy avocado toast, The Daily is where you need to go. They start with a slice of crunchy sourdough bread and top it with zesty avocado spread, then leave it up to you to add tomato, bacon, or an egg for a tasty Instsa snack. Tip: snap a pic from an above angle for optimal aesthetics.

 

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Leon’s Oyster Shop

Order: The Char-Grilled Oysters

Even if you’re not an oyster fan, these chargrilled oysters prepared with butter, parmesan cheese, lemon, and parsley are hard to pass up. They’ll have you flagging down your server for another order before you can even finish your first. The presentation of this dish is just as amazing as the oysters themselves.

 

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We know it’ll be hard to avoid taking a bite of any of these dishes before ‘gramming but don’t forget. ‘Gram before grub.

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dinner

Dinner You Just CAN’T Miss Out On In The Lowcountry

Featured Image Credit: Lewis Barbecue/ Facebook

Charleston is booming with dinner places and it is always SO hard to make a decision. We have made it easy for you by providing the top five dinner places according to the Taste app. These places range from high end, fine dining to some cheap, traditional soul food. Below is a list of dinner places that top the chart. We hope this will help you when looking for some amazing places to dine in Charleston.

#1 Lewis Barbecue

Nothing says southern like some of the best barbecue in the Lowcountry. That’s probably why Lewis Barbecue comes in at the number one spot to have dinner in Charleston, according to the Taste app. Their menu is pretty simple that allows you to choose from meats, sides, and sandwiches. If you are looking to indulge in one of the best barbecue places, look no further than Lewis’s.

#2 Hall’s Chophouse

This fine-dining restaurant comes in at number 2 on the Taste app for best dinner places. Hall’s is a bit pricey however, you’re going to get one of the best steaks you have ever eaten. This steak house tops the lists nationwide and there’s a good reason for that! Don’t miss out on their creamed corn and bread pudding, it’s some of the best you will ever have.

#3 Lola

A park circle favorite! This dinner place serves up ‘Low Country Louisiana Seafood.’ If you love seafood, you are going to love this place! Plating up anywhere from oysters on the half shell, to Carolina Gator Bites, you will see it all. It has a Louisiana kitchen taste with some Low Country accents.

#4 Xiao Bao Biscuit

Pronounced – (SEE OU! / BAOW / BISKIT) will knock your socks off. Unique Asian soul food that you won’t find many places in Charleston. The menu changes seasonally and incorporates dishes from China, Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. A fan favorite on the menu is the Japanese cabbage pancake!

#5 Leon’s Fine Poultry and Oysters

Fried chicken, oysters, cheap beer, and rosé on tap. SAY WHAT. If that doesn’t scream a great Charleston dinner, what does?! Located on Upper King in an old garage with an a la carte style menu, Leon’s is a perfect place to grab some drinks and dinner.

To find the top 25 best dinner restaurants in Charleston, or to vote on your favorite local places, download the Taste app for IOS.

Foodies love it and locals need it. Other apps leave you searching through reviews trying to find the best spots, while Taste gives you the top picks in your area from locals and their ONE favorite.

Check-in to local restaurants to increase your vote. Don’t waste time trying to find a great restaurant, go where the locals go. Click here to download the FREE app for iOS devices.