Highest-rated brunch restaurants in Charleston, South Carolina

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October 1, 2025
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Highest-rated brunch restaurants in Charleston, South Carolina

The word brunch first appeared in a 1895 issue of "Hunter's Weekly," according to the Smithsonian Magazine. In the article, which was titled "Brunch: A Plea," author Guy Beringer suggested swapping out heavy, post-church meals for lighter spreads served later in the morning.

"Brunch… is cheerful, sociable, and inciting," Beringer wrote. "It is talk-compelling. It puts you in a good temper; it makes you satisfied with yourself and your fellow beings. It sweeps away the worries and cobwebs of the week." As a post-script to the piece, he writes that at brunch, "Beer and whiskey are admitted as substitutes for tea and coffee."

Fast forward 130 years, and brunch is now one of the most popular meals in the U.S. According to a 2025 industry report from Bar & Restaurant News, brunch is the #1 meal for both Gen Zers and parents: 39% of the former go out to eat during that time, and 47% of the latter.

Many brunch locations offer the same type of spread Beringer promoted in his article—pastries and marmalade, coffee and tea (or beer and whiskey), and main courses that include fish or other meats. However, a host of other trends like internationally inspired cuisines, pizza, and mimosa flights have come along to add a little variety.

Whether your preference is for a classic brunch or something with a little more spice, Stacker compiled a ranking of the highest-rated brunch restaurants in Charleston using data from Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor ranks places using a combination of metrics, including overall rating, reviews, and number of page views. As a result, a restaurant with a 5 out of 5 overall rating might rank lower than one with a 4 out of 5. Most chain restaurants were excluded from the ranking. Data is as of Sept. 16, 2025.

Read on to find out if your favorite local spot made our list!

#29. Caviar & Bananas

- Rating: 4.3/5 (464 reviews)
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#28. Sweetwater Cafe

- Rating: 4.1/5 (657 reviews)
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#27. Charleston Crab House-James Island

- Rating: 4.2/5 (1355 reviews)
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#26. Virginia's on King

- Rating: 4/5 (1501 reviews)
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#25. Frannie & The Fox

- Rating: 4.4/5 (159 reviews)
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#24. Leon's Fine Poultry & Oysters

- Rating: 4.3/5 (966 reviews)
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#23. Blind Tiger Pub

- Rating: 4.1/5 (819 reviews)
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#22. Gaulart & Maliclet French Cafe

- Rating: 4.3/5 (781 reviews)
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#21. East Bay Meeting House Bar & Cafe

- Rating: 4.4/5 (444 reviews)
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#20. Husk Restaurant

- Rating: 4.3/5 (5233 reviews)
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#19. Prohibition

- Rating: 4.3/5 (695 reviews)
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#18. Another Broken Egg Cafe

- Rating: 4.3/5 (1259 reviews)
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#17. Toast! All Day Meeting Street

- Rating: 4.3/5 (7410 reviews)
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#16. The Grocery

- Rating: 4.4/5 (714 reviews)
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#15. Eli's Table

- Rating: 4.5/5 (3440 reviews)
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#14. Charleston Crab House-Market Street

- Rating: 4.3/5 (3512 reviews)
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#13. Stella's

- Rating: 4.5/5 (331 reviews)
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#12. High Cotton Charleston

- Rating: 4.5/5 (2948 reviews)
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#11. Early Bird Diner

- Rating: 4.5/5 (1250 reviews)
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#10. The Palmetto Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (458 reviews)
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#9. Millers All Day

- Rating: 4.5/5 (482 reviews)
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#8. The Darling Oyster Bar

- Rating: 4.5/5 (731 reviews)
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#7. The Glass Onion

- Rating: 4.5/5 (943 reviews)
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#6. Magnolias

- Rating: 4.6/5 (8144 reviews)
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#5. Halls Chophouse Charleston

- Rating: 4.8/5 (6941 reviews)
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#4. Breizh Pan Crepes & Deli

- Rating: 4.6/5 (362 reviews)
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#3. Brown Dog Deli

- Rating: 4.6/5 (1797 reviews)
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#2. Swamp Fox Restaurant

- Rating: 4.4/5 (1234 reviews)
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#1. Toast! All Day West Ashley

- Rating: 4.6/5 (640 reviews)
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