Posted on 12/5/2019 by Angie Schnell

Christmas In Charleston

Happy holidays! Are you and your family planning to visit the Lowcountry this holiday season? To help make your vacation stress-free, we've put together a list of everything you need to know from where to eat, to where to shop, and what festive events are happening around town! If you have any questions about local restaurants, events, or other things to do during your stay feel free to contact our friendly concierge at 843-886-8144.

Restaurants

These are restaurants open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Please be advised that these restaurants may not be open on both days and may require advanced reservations.
 

 Name

 Contact

 Description

39 Rue de Jean

(843) 722-8881

39 John St, Charleston, SC 29403

French Classics

5Church Charleston

(843) 937-8666

32B N Market St, Charleston, SC 29401

New American

82 Queen

(843) 723-7591

82 Queen St, Charleston, SC 29401

Southern Cuisine

Anson Restaurant

(843) 577-0551

12 Anson St, Charleston, SC 29401

Coastal Southern Cuisine

Barbadoes Room at

The Mills House

 

(843) 805-1054

115 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29401

Elegant American Cuisine

Basic Kitchen

(843) 789-4568

82 Wentworth St, Charleston, SC 29401

Local Healthy Cuisine

Blossom

(843) 722-9200

171 E Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401

Lowcountry Seafood Restaurant

Butcher & Bee

(843) 619-0202

1085 Morrison Dr, Charleston, SC 29403

Modern Local Southern Cuisine

Charleston Grill

(843) 577-4522

224 King St, Charleston, SC 29401

Upscale Southern French Restaurant

Crave Kitchen & Cocktails

(843) 884-1177

1968 Riviera Dr, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464

 

American Comfort Food

Drawing Room at The Vendue

(843) 577-7970

19 Vendue Range, Charleston, SC 29401

Share Plates and Cocktails

Eli's Table

(843) 405-5115

129 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29401

Local Southern Cuisine

Fleet Landing

(843) 722-8100

186 Concord St, Charleston, SC 29401

Southern Seafood Restaurant

Fuji Sushi Bar & Grill

(843) 856-5798

644 Long Point Rd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464

Sushi and Hibachi Restaurant

Hank's Seafood Restaurant

(843) 723-3474

10 Hayne St, Charleston, SC 29401

Upscale Lowcountry Seafood Restaurant

Henrietta's in The Dewberry

(843) 872-9065

The Dewberry, 334 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29403

 

Upscale Southern French Restaurant

Leyla Fine Lebanese Cuisine

(843) 501-7500

298 King St, Charleston, SC 29401

 

Upscale Lebanese Cuisine

Magnolias

(843) 321-9333

185 E Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401

 

Fine Southern Dining

Poogan's Porch

(843) 577-2337

72 Queen St, Charleston, SC 29401

Traditional Southern Restaurant

Poogan's Smokehouse

(843) 577-5665

188 E Bay St #201, Charleston, SC 29401

Traditional Southern BBQ

Shem Creek Bar and Grill

(843) 884-8102

508 Mill St, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464

 

Coastal Southern Cuisine

SOL

(Mount Pleasant & Summerville)

(843) 388-4302

1101 Stockade Ln, Mt Pleasant, SC 29466

Mexican Restaurant

Spring Rolls Asian Cuisine

(843) 720-8816

375 King St, Charleston, SC 29401

 

Asian Cuisine

Tavern & Table

(843) 352-9510

100 Church St, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464

 

Casual American Restaurant

The Watch at The Restoration

(843) 518-5115

79 Wentworth St, Charleston, SC 29401

New Southern Restaurant

Toast

(Downtown & Mt. Pleasant)

(843) 800-3042

1150 Hungry Neck Blvd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464

Casual Southern Restaurant

Uptown Social

(843) 793-1837

587 King St, Charleston, SC 29403

Upscale Pub Fare

Virginia's on King

(843) 735-5800

412 King St, Charleston, SC 29403

Upscale Southern Comfort Food

Wasabi

(Mount Pleasant & Daniel Island)

(843) 284-8337

1121 Oakland Market Rd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29466

Modern Japanese Restaurant

Yamato Japanese Steakhouse

(843) 881-1190

1993 Riviera Dr #7401, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464

 

Japanese Steakhouse

 

Holiday Markets

Here are some holiday markets happening throughout Mount Pleasant and Downtown. To see other markets please visit CHS Today.

Mount Pleasant

That Holiday Book Sale | Sat., Dec. 7 | 9 a.m.-4:00 p.m. | Mount Pleasant Regional Library, 1133 Mathis Ferry Rd., Mount Pleasant | Free to attend

Old Village Holiday Streetfest | Thurs., Dec. 5 | 5-8 p.m. | Ooh! Events and Out of Hand, 113 Pitt St., Mount Pleasant | Free to attend

Eagle Merry Mart | Thurs., Dec. 5 | 5-8 p.m. | Palmetto Christian Academy, 361 Egypt Rd., Mount Pleasant | Free admission

Downtown

Cannonborough/Elliotborough Holiday Sip N'Stroll | Fri., Dec. 6 | 5-8 p.m. | Free to attend

Charleston Fashion Week: Holiday Shopping Extravaganza | Sat., Dec. 7 | Shopping 10 a.m.-6 p.m., after party 6-8 p.m. | Belmond Charleston Place | Free to attend

Crafty Bastards Arts + Crafts Fair | Sat., Dec. 7 | 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. | Joe Riley Park | Free to attend

Holy City Vintage Market | Sun., Dec. 8 | 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. | Park Cafe, 730 Rutledge Ave. | Free to attend

Charleston Holiday Market | Dec. 7, 8, 14, 15, 21 + 22 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | Marion Square | Free to attend

Biergarten's German Christmas Market | Sat., Dec. 7 + Sun., Dec. 8 | 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. | Bay Street Biergarten, 549 East Bay St. | Free to attend

Second Sunday on King | Sun., Dec. 8 | 1-5 p.m. | King St. | Free to attend

Holiday Market – Open Studios | Thurs., Dec. 12 | 5-8 p.m. | Redux Contemporary Art Center | Free to attend

December Night Bazaar | Sat., Dec. 21 | 4-9 p.m. | Edmund's Oast Brewing Co., 1505 King St. Ext. | Free to attend

Christmas Warm-Up Block Party | Sat., Dec. 21 | 12-4 p.m. | Baker and Brewer, 94 Stuart St. | $30

Christmas Lights and Events

Check out these great family-friendly events to get you in the holiday spirit!

30th Annual Holiday Festival of Lights in James Island
11/15/2019 - 12/31/2019
James Island County Park
871 Riverland Drive
Charleston's most popular holiday features millions of vibrant dazzling lights throughout the park. There will also be other family activities, shopping, and dining.

Holiday Festival of Lights Bus Tour
11/15/2019 - 12/31/2019
Charleston Visitor's Center
375 Meeting Street
Join Adventure Sightseeing on a magnificent journey through over 700 light displays around Charleston from the comfort of a guided bus tour.

38th Annual Holiday Parade of Boats
12/14/2019
5:00pm
Charleston Harbor
Experience the beloved Charleston tradition as a display of festive boats sail through the Charleston Harbor.

The Sound Of Charleston - Special Holiday Edition
11/29/2019 - 12/30/2019
Circular Congregational Church
150 Meeting Street
Travel through Charleston's history by listening to music from gospel, to the Civil War, to jazz classics, and holiday favorites performed by some of Charleston's most talented musicians.

Elf the Musical
12/04/2019 - 12/22/2019
Dock Street Theatre
135 Church Street
See everyone's favorite holiday movie "Elf" performed live as a musical at the historic Dock Street Theatre!

Children's Holiday Village
December 7-8, 14-15, 21-22
Magnolia Plantation
3550 Ashley River Road
Climb aboard the Holiday Express and travel through Magnolia Plantation's Holiday Village! There will be holiday treats, activities, and a special appearance by Santa, Mrs. Clause, and their elf friends.

Lights of Magnolia
Nomber 15 - March 15
Magnolia Plantation
3550 Ashley River Road
Celebrate the Festival of Lights with the first ever Lights of Magnolia. Explore the 9 acres of amazing laterns presented in 23 beautiful themed displays. This event is fun for the whole family!

Holidays on The Harbor Jazz Dinner Cruise
December 6, 13, 21, 28
Safe Harbor - Charleston City Marina
17 Lockwood Drive, Charleston, SC 29401
Set sail on the Charleston Princess to celebrate the holiday season with a delicious buffet and jazzy holiday classics performed by the Ten Cap Jazz Band!

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