Charleston's Culinary Scene Evolves with New Restaurant Openings in 2024

Fresh Local Seafood Takes Center Stage as City's Dining Scene Becomes More Cosmopolitan

Charleston's culinary scene continues to evolve, with a variety of new restaurants opening in 2024, including Allora, Cleats, Palmira Barbecue, Makan, and Marbled & Fin.
Charleston's dining scene is becoming more cosmopolitan, with fresh local seafood becoming a defining culinary feature.
Highly anticipated restaurant openings include Allora, which will offer dishes inspired by Italy’s Amalfi Coast, and Cleats, a sandwich-centric restaurant and bar for sports enthusiasts.
Palmira Barbecue, a Puerto Rican-born chef's restaurant, is expected to join the list of Charleston's top barbecue spots.
Charleston's dining radius has expanded, with fine dining and bold international flavors flourishing far from the downtown restaurant rows.