Highest-rated Restaurants in Charleston, West Virginia by Diners

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Highest-rated restaurants in Charleston, West Virginia by diners

Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans said they rarely, if ever, try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, and 5% say they never do, according to a survey of more than 2,600 diners from TouchBistro.

But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—56% of Gen Zers and 47% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on online reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google or from social media. The TouchBistro survey found that 71% of Gen Zers and 72% of millennials have opted to try a new restaurant solely because of favorable reviews online.

Some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established spots that customers have been visiting for decades, but some may be brand new. More than 10,000 new restaurants opened in 2023, up 5.7% from 2022, according to a report from BentoBox. The states that saw the most new restaurants open up in 2023 were Florida, Texas, California, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania, but new locales are popping up all over the U.S.

To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Charleston, according to Yelp reviews from diners as of January 2024. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.

Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily reflect each restaurant listed.

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#30. The Grill

- Rating: 4.0/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 117 Washington St. West Charleston, West Virginia
- Categories: Beer Bar, Comfort Food, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

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#29. Plaza Maya

- Rating: 4.0/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3112 Chesterfield Ave. Charleston, West Virginia
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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#28. East End Pub

- Rating: 4.0/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 2445 Washington St. East Charleston, West Virginia
- Categories: Pubs, Salad, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. Nawab Fine Indian Cuisine

- Rating: 4.0/5 (53 reviews)
- Address: 200 35th St. Southeast Ste A Charleston, West Virginia
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp

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#26. The Olive Tree Cafe & Catering

- Rating: 4.0/5 (134 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 333 2nd Ave. Charleston, West Virginia
- Categories: Mediterranean, Sandwiches, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. Barkadas

- Rating: 4.0/5 (102 reviews)
- Address: 100 Cantley Drive Charleston, West Virginia
- Categories: Filipino, Salad, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. Pepperoni Grill

- Rating: 4.0/5 (86 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4002 Maccorkle Ave. Southeast Charleston, West Virginia
- Categories: Sandwiches, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. The Empty Glass

- Rating: 4.5/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 410 Elizabeth St. Charleston, West Virginia
- Categories: Music Venues, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. Los Amigos

- Rating: 4.5/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2911 7th Ave. Charleston, West Virginia
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. Barone Bros Pizza

- Rating: 4.5/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2777 Pennsylvania Ave. Charleston, West Virginia
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Fresh Seafood Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 800 Smith St. Charleston, West Virginia
- Categories: Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Ellen's Homemade Ice Cream

- Rating: 4.5/5 (131 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 225 Capitol St. Charleston, West Virginia
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Wraps
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Hale House

- Rating: 4.5/5 (107 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 212 Hale St. Charleston, West Virginia
- Categories: American, New American, Beer, Wine & Spirits
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Pies & Pints

- Rating: 4.5/5 (926 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 222 Capitol St. Charleston, West Virginia
- Categories: Pizza, Bars, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Lola's

- Rating: 4.5/5 (218 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1038 Bridge Road Charleston, West Virginia
- Categories: Pizza, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. First Watch

- Rating: 4.5/5 (272 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 164 Summers St. Charleston, West Virginia
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Swiftwater Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (78 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 405 Capitol St. Ste 105 Charleston, West Virginia
- Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Dem 2 Brothers And A Grill

- Rating: 4.5/5 (410 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 423 Virginia St. West Charleston, West Virginia
- Categories: Barbeque, Diners, Soul Food
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Noah's Restaurant and Lounge

- Rating: 4.5/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 129 Summers St. Charleston, West Virginia
- Categories: New American, Lounges
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. China One

- Rating: 4.5/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4218 Maccorkle Ave. Southeast Charleston, West Virginia
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Hawaiian Grille

- Rating: 4.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3000 Charleston Town Center Charleston Town Center Mall Charleston, West Virginia
- Categories: Hawaiian
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Laury's Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (91 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 350 MacCorkle Ave. Southeast Charleston, West Virginia
- Categories: Steakhouses, Seafood, New American
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. 1010 Bridge Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (78 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1010 Bridge Road Charleston, West Virginia
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Karubees Jamaican Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (39 reviews)
- Address: 714 Lee St. East Charleston, West Virginia
- Categories: Caribbean, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Taylor Books

- Rating: 4.5/5 (139 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 226 Capitol St. Charleston, West Virginia
- Categories: Art Galleries, Bookstores, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Chow Thai

- Rating: 4.5/5 (152 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 426 Shrewsbury St. Ste B Charleston, West Virginia
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Daily Dose Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 5206 1/2 McCorkle Ave. Southeast Charleston, West Virginia
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Coco's Kitchen and Cafe

- Rating: 5.0/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 233 Hale St. Charleston, West Virginia
- Categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, Salad, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp