restaurant week

Charleston’s Restaurant Week Has Begun

South Carolina’s annual restaurant week has officially begun. Each year the South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association hosts a week-long celebration of local restaurants in various cities across the state, where participating restaurants provide special menus and pricing on some of their most popular items.

This year’s event will last from January 7th to January 17th. Foodies can find either lunch or dinner menus ranging in price from $10 to $55 depending on the number of courses and chosen restaurant.

Some of this year’s participating restaurants include 5 Church, Grace and Grit, High Cotton, Slightly North of Broad and Vicious Biscuit. Each restaurant has fully customized their restaurant week menu to create a tailored and indulgent experience for restaurant-goers.

It’s no secret the restaurant industry has suffered immensely during the course of the past year so we encourage people to support some of Charleston’s local hotspots during this year’s restaurant week.

Hungry to help out? Click here for a full list of participating restaurants and their restaurant week menus.

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Charleston Restaurant Week at Lowcountry Bistro

Bang for Your Buck: Best Charleston Restaurant Week Menus

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Twice a year in Charleston locals and visitors get the opportunity to dine at top spots for less cash. The January edition of Charleston Restaurant Week 2018 is going to be one for the books. Lasting from January 10th – January 21st, all the best restaurants in town will have special menus with great flavors. No matter what kind of cuisine you’re interested in, there’s a Charleston Restaurant Week menu just right for you.

Lowcountry Bistro

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At this Market Street spot, you’ll get delicious southern fare (and good mimosa deals). Choose from the lunch offering of two courses for $15 or the dinner offering of three courses for $30. Choose from appetizers like Flaming Oysters, Fried Green Tomatoes, or Crawfish Corn Dip among others. Entrees include Shrimp & Grits, Shaved NY Strip Sandwich, Chicken Purlough, Shrimp Étouffée and Warm Kale salad. Their famous Chicken and Waffles are available during dinner.

SOL Southwest Kitchen and Tequila Bar

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At SOL Downtown, Mt. Pleasant or Summerville, you can get a two-course lunch for $12, or a three-course dinner for $20. The appetizer menu includes Posole with Chicken and Tomatillos, Grilled Romaine Salad, or the Salsa Duo (choose two from house red, habanero hot, roasted tomatillo, charred corn & black bean, or grilled pineapple) served with corn tortilla chips. Entrees include Pork Carnitas Tacos, Rice Bowl with Chicken & Roasted Tomatillo Salsa, Tuna Tacos, or Spinach & Wild Mushroom Quesadilla. You can also take advantage of sangria specials.

39 Rue de Jean

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This John Street favorite has french influenced dishes sure to please your taste buds. During Charleston Restaurant Week you can get three courses for $40 at dinner. Choose from Filet En Croute, Carrot Giner Soup, or the Spicy Combo Roll for the first course. Second-course choices include the Pork Duo, Trout Provençal, and Boeuf Bourguignon. For dessert, you can try Pork and Citrus Poached Pear or Chocolate Pâté.

5 Church

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At 5 Church on Market Street, they have a three-course prix fixe menu for $40. The eclectic fare includes Tuna Tataki, Hose Ramen, or Local Green Salad for starters. The main course options are the Lamb Burger, Cobia, Lamb Tagliatelle or Farro Risotto. For a small extra charge, you can also get the Prime ’60 Second’ NY Strip, the CAB Filet Mignon, or the Halibut. For dessert try S’mores made with trifle brownies, Cardamom Doughnuts, or the Chef’s selection of sorbet.

Basil

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Another great King Street spot to enjoy a Charleston Restaurant Week deal is Basil. With locations Downtown and Mount Pleasant, you can get amazing Thai food no matter what part of town you’re in. Most of the regular menu is on offer for their three courses for $22 deal. Appetizers include Fresh Basil Rolls, Egg Rolls, Lamb, Nam Sod, or Fried Wontons. For the soup or salad, course choose from Tom Kha Gai Soup, or the Yum Yai Salad. Entrees include the signature Pad Thai, Curries, and Noodles and Rice dishes along with chicken, pork, shrimp or tofu entrees.

Indaco

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This Italian hot spot on King Street is offering three courses for $35. And a large portion of the regular menu is included so the choices are plentiful. For the first course, you can get Fried Artichokes, Pork Terrine, Marinated Olives, Steak Tartare, a Caesar Salad, Margherita Pizza, and many other delicious options. The second-course choices include Beef Cheek Ravioli, Cappelletti with Rabbit, Braised Short Rib, Roasted Half Chicken, Keegan Filion Farms Pork, or the 20 oz. Cab Dry-aged Ribeye (for an upcharge). Desert options are available when you are dining.

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Where To Snag Some Pretty Awesome Restaurant Week Deals

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With some of THE BEST food in the entire nation; us Charlestonians look forward to this week all year long. Charleston Restaurant Week, that is! From brunches and lunches to dinners, here are some of the best restaurant deals downtown this week, taking place through September 17.

Due to Hurricane Irma, please be sure to call ahead to make sure these establishments are open if you decide to venture out!

Brunch

Le Farfalle offers a (2 for $20) deal that is only on Sunday. They have the go-to Chicken & Waffles, Banana Waffles, Vegetable Frittata, and Slow Roasted Pork Hash. They offer a few different options on their menu and also a dessert or drink with your meal for only $20!

East Bay Meeting House is offering something similar with a (3 for $20) meal. They have a larger variety of options with more breakfast items such as eggs, bacon, sausage, croissants, and potatoes!

Lunch

SOL, the new restaurant downtown has a (2 for $13) that offers an appetizer and entrée. They have a cool patio and a new space that can be a nice atmosphere for lunch this week! Be aware that they do not serve lunch on the weekend.

82 Queen is one of the most popular restaurants in Charleston. They have great food with an unbelievable outdoor courtyard. Their lunch deal is a (2 for $15) with their award winning she crab soup as an appetizer option.

Eleve on top of the Grand Bohemian is a little more upscale at (2 for $20) but worth splurging for the view. Their options are very limited but the ambiance makes up for it. Check out this spot for a cheaper meal than usual!

Dinner

One that tops our list is Zero George at (3 for $49) while this is one of the pricier options, their food does not disappoint. Quality products are used for their food such as grass-fed lamb. This is without a doubt one of the best deals this week.

Halls Chophouse is offering their typical restaurant week special (3 for $45). As we all know, Hall’s is one of the best Steakhouses in Charleston. If you have never been, you should definitely try it out this week.

Amen St has some of the best seafood in the low country and has a deal of (3 for $35). They are offering a few different options including snapper, steak, and pasta to accommodate all likings.

Basil is offering a large menu for only (3 for $22). If you like Thai food, this is the week to go. This is definitely the best bang for your buck this restaurant week! You definitely won’t leave Basil hungry on restaurant week.