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Do you have a date lined up and have no idea where to eat? Well, head downtown to one of the best date night restaurants in Charleston. With ambiance and great food, these restaurants will impress your date and satisfy your appetite. There are so many places to choose from, so we’ve narrowed it down to eight.

Chez Nous

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One of the best hidden gem restaurants in Charleston is Chez Nous. It’s also perfect for a romantic date. The menu changes daily, so follow them on social media to find out what’s in store. The atmosphere is intimate and the food is delicious, how can you go wrong?

Halls Chophouse

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If you want to have a fine dining experience with excellent food choices, then look no further than Halls Chophouse. Steak lovers will be in paradise, but their pasta, seafood, and chicken dishes also delight. There is also live piano, perfect for a romantic night out.

82 Queen

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82 Queen is the perfect date spot for warmer months. Their historic Charleston courtyard is intimate and enchanting. The service is impeccable and the food is southern dining at its best. So if you’re a lover of all things southern, then 82 Queen is the place for you.

Magnolias

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Another place for great takes on southern fare is Magnolias. One of our top picks for shrimp and grits, it’s also a perfect spot for a date downtown Charleston. The food is on point and the white tablecloths present a refined atmosphere ideal for a date.

Circa 1886 Restaurant

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Circa 1886 Restaurant is on the grounds of the historic Wentworth Mansion, on our list of best places to stay on your wedding night.The restaurant is actually the original carriage house. The menu features southern fare as well as dishes inspired by cuisine all over the world.

Oak Steakhouse

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Here’s another one for the meat eater in your life. The steaks are the stars here but there are other dishes who don’t crave beef. Fresh seafood, house-made pasta, and a vegetarian plate are available and are all excellent choices. The steakhouse is located in a historic bank building that has three floors and five distinct dining areas. No matter which one you’re seated in, it’s the perfect place for romance.

Peninsula Grill

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Peninsula Grill is another fantastic place for a date when the weather is nice. Their courtyard, with its lanterns and winding brick pathways, is the ideal spot for an intimate dinner. And the food is divine as well. From steaks and chops to fresh seafood, everything has lots of flavor with a southern twist. And don’t forget to save room for a slice of their Ultimate Coconut Cake.

Five Loaves Cafe

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Five loaves is a lovely little spot for those looking to dine in a sustainable and healthy way. But don’t let the word “healthy” throw you. The dishes here are to die for. Five Loaves works with local farms to serve the best fruits, vegetables, and poultry. They also serve seafood, beef, and pork dishes that will delight. And the staff here are able to accommodate any allergies or intolerance. The atmosphere is great for a date, but if you can’t make it at night, stop by any of their three locations at lunch.

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Thinking about “popping the question” to that special someone in your life? Or maybe just looking for a romantic date idea? Well, if you are, you are the perfect place. There are so many options in Charleston to choose when it comes to taking your special someone to a romantic spot. Below is the perfect guide from everything from a day at the beach, soaking up the sun, to walking through acres upon acres of beautiful flowers and everything in between that will build up to that perfect moment.

Places to go…

Fort Sumter
Fort Sumter is an island located in the Charleston Harbor and is mainly known for the spot where the first shots of the Civil War were fired off. Accessible by water, ride the ferry and enjoy all of the Civil War history around the historical place.

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Magnolia Plantation
Known as having “America’s most beautiful gardens” along with America’s largest large scale romantic style garden, bridges, overhanging trees, and many flowers, Magnolia Plantation would be the perfect place for you and your loved one to go!

Folly Beach
Located on Historical Folly Island and known as “The Edge of America,” Folly Beach is a wonderful place to sit back, relax and soak up from sun! Folly Beach also offers amazing beach front rentals for you and your loved one to stay in!

Water Tours
Charleston Water Tours is a fun, but yet relaxing experience. Whether you’re taking the Water Tour as a fun trip on a beautiful Charleston day, or if you want it to be apart of your romantic evening, the Water Tours of Charleston won’t let you down!

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Carolina Queen Riverboat
Carolina Queen Riverboat Special Events are hosted on Charleston’s only paddle-wheel river boat. Check out their special events, including “Signature Blues and BBQ Cruises,” “Jazz Brunch cruises,” and many more.

City Market
Historic Charleston City Market is the perfect place for you and your loved one to walk around and get a taste of Charleston…. literally! Extending four blocks with over 100 vendors, there are plenty of things to see, do and eat. Never worry about missing anything in City Market because it’s open 7 days a week!

Battery Park
Battery Park is located on a great waterfront spot with Southern Mansions, Cannons, Cannon Balls, old oak trees, and many more. This park is also a great view to see Fort Sumter, Castle Pinckney, and the Sullivan Lighthouse.

Rainbow Row
Rainbow Row is apart of Historic Charleston. Located near the riverfront, take a walk and experience 14 homes that are painted bright pastel colors. Asking yourself why these homes are painted in those bright colors? Many people think that they’re painted those bright colors for the drunk soldiers that might not have made it home. Others think that it was simply to lower the temperature of the property. But whatever the reasoning might be, it turned into a beautiful sight for Charleston!

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Morris Island Lighthouse Trail
Located 10 minutes from Downtown, Morris Island Lighthouse Trail is the perfect place to get out and walk around to enjoy a much needed walk with views of the beach, Morris Island Lighthouse, and the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge.

Boone Plantation and Gardens
Boone Plantation and Gardens has been open to the public since 1956 and is one of America’s oldest working farms. Located 8 miles from Downtown Charleston, come and visit the popular farm of pecans, cotton, strawberries, peaches and many more beautiful produce.

Now that you have all of these fun and exciting places to go and visit, it’s time to pick restaurants to eat at all around the Charleston area!

Places to eat…

Husk
Looking for a variety of Southern Food? Well, if you are, you’re in luck! Husk is the perfect place to get a dose of Soulful Southern Food! The saying around the restaurant is “If it doesn’t come from the South, it’s not coming through the door.” So, you’re in for the best southern meal anyone could ever experience in Charleston

McCrady’s Tavern
McCrady’s is a perfect place for you and your special someone to have a relax and fun evening together. Used as a local meeting spot back in the late 1770s, the atmosphere of this Tavern keeps its fun and sociable atmosphere.

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Hominy Grill
Hominy Grill is a restaurant located in historical downtown Charleston. Serving all three meals- breakfast, lunch and dinner, you don’t have to worry about missing any of the Grill’s delicious meals.

Coast Bar and Grill
Coast Bar and Grill is your place to go if you are on the hunt for fresh and local product. Chefs of Coast Bar and Grill meet daily with local fisherman to get the freshest fish around. Local favorites include wood-grilled fish, Seared Rare Tuna and Fish Tacos!

Oak Steakhouse
Located on Broad Street in historic Charleston, Oak Steakhouse is the perfect and classic American Steakhouse. Serving their certified Angus Beef steaks, Oak Steakhouse is the right place to go if you’re in the mood for a juicy steak. While you experience the amazing steaks, also enjoy the 200 bottles of wine along with the 20 glasses of wine the Oak Steakhouse has to offer.