Highest-rated Fine Dining Restaurants in the Charleston, West Virginia Area by Diners

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Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in the Charleston, West Virginia area by diners

Fine dining in the United States isn't what it used to be. Many customers are no longer interested in classic white tablecloths and 16-ounce New York strips; these days, it's all about cutting-edge culinary experiences.

Although steakhouses have defined fine dining in America since the 19th century, that started to change in the mid-1990s. Elite chefs like Thomas Keller and his three-Michelin-starred restaurant, French Laundry, unearthed a whole different kind of tasting experience (with 40 courses), and a new age of fine dining was born. Soon, prix fixe meals—a French style of serving with a set menu—became the norm for fine dining in the U.S.

Between the rise of chefs' tasting menus and consumers' continued desire to have diverse culinary experiences, the restaurants that grace the pages of top-tier restaurant reviewers like Zagat or the Michelin Guide look very different today than they did 30 years ago. Restaurant goers aren't just looking for high-quality food. They want the type of menu that will tell a story. They want creative ingredients they've never tried before. They want to be transported into a whole new world.

With so many innovative menus and restaurant experiences popping up across America, it can be challenging to choose where to go for a special evening. Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated fine dining restaurants in the Charleston area using data from Yelp. Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself.

Only businesses with at least five reviews and at least level 2 pricing (i.e., $$ to $$$$) were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with five or more locations nationally (based on Yelp data) were not included. Restaurants in certain lower-cost categories (like "diners," "buffets," and "food trucks") were excluded. Data is as of June 25, 2025.

Read on to find a potential restaurant for your next special meal out!

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#14. Hibachi

- Rating: 2.8/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 48 Rhl Blvd. South Charleston, West Virginia
- Categories: Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

#13. Happy Day Cafe

- Rating: 3.3/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 247 West Oxford St. A South Charleston, West Virginia
- Categories: Burgers, Sandwiches, Hot Dogs
- Read more on Yelp

#12. Bricks & Barrels

- Rating: 3.3/5 (197 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1214 Smith St. Charleston, West Virginia
- Categories: Seafood, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp

#11. Fazio's

- Rating: 3.6/5 (148 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1008 Bullitt St. Charleston, West Virginia
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

#10. Soho's

- Rating: 3.6/5 (183 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 800 Smith St. Charleston, West Virginia
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Rio De Grill

- Rating: 3.7/5 (68 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 3600 Maccorkle Ave. Southeast Charleston, West Virginia
- Categories: Buffets, Steakhouses, Brazilian
- Read more on Yelp

#8. Black Sheep Burrito and Brews

- Rating: 3.9/5 (742 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 702 Quarrier St. Charleston, West Virginia
- Categories: Mexican, Gastropubs, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

#7. The Olive Tree Cafe & Catering

- Rating: 4.1/5 (171 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 333 2nd Ave. Charleston, West Virginia
- Categories: Mediterranean, Sandwiches, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp

#6. Kita Modern Japanese

- Rating: 4.2/5 (100 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2815 Mountaineer Blvd. Charleston, West Virginia
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

#5. Pies & Pints

- Rating: 4.4/5 (1011 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 222 Capitol St. Charleston, West Virginia
- Categories: Pizza, Bars, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Hale House

- Rating: 4.4/5 (155 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 212 Hale St. Charleston, West Virginia
- Categories: American, New American, Beer, Wine & Spirits
- Read more on Yelp

#3. Laury's Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (108 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 350 MacCorkle Ave. Southeast Charleston, West Virginia
- Categories: Steakhouses, Seafood, New American
- Read more on Yelp