Charleston Food Diary | 7 Meals in 3 Days 🦪🦐🧊🍋

If you’re visiting Charleston, make reservations in advance! I booked all my wishlist spots a week ahead, and it made the trip so much smoother. Here’s my food journey: 📍 Pearlz Oyster Bar A casual seafood spot, but the oysters blew my mind — so fresh and sweet compared to inland options! 🦪 The seafood pasta was also generously loaded. 📍 Lewis Barbecue No. 1 Texas BBQ in town! 🥩 Must-try: Sliced brisket + Green Chili Corn Pudding (weirdly creamy and delicious!). 📍 Pink Bellies Award-winning Vietnamese fusion? 🍜 Lamb Dumplings: Tasted like spicy wontons — surprisingly good! OG Garlic Noodles: Heavy on hot sauce 🥵 Fried Chicken Ice Cream: Cute but overpriced at $7 for a tiny portion. 📍 Hyman’s Seafood A historic seafood joint — we sat at Pharrell Williams’ table! 🎶 Shrimp & Grits: Cheesy and rich (get the appetizer portion unless you love leftovers). Overhyped but fun for the vibe. 📍 Ruby Sunshine Solid brunch spot 🍳 St. Charles Chicken Biscuit: Crispy, tender chicken 🤤 Peach & Cream French Toast: Safe but sweet choice. Portions are… dainty. 📍 The Obstinate Daughter Hip fine dining on Sullivan’s Island 🏝️ Short Rib Ragu + The Old Danger Pizza — decent but not mind-blowing. Great ambiance, but food didn’t justify the hype. 📍 Fleet Landing Waterfront views + huge portions! 🌊 French Toast + Pulled Pork = 👍 She Crab Soup: Rich, creamy, and oh-so-Southern. 🥣 #100RestaurantsChallenge #Charleston #FoodDiary #SeafoodLover #SouthernEats #TravelEats #BigEater #LowCalFeast 📍🍽️