Charleston, South Carolina, has long been a place of interest to outdoor enthusiasts on the U.S. east coast. Not only is the city ripe with history and culture, the area's golf courses will not disappoint. In fact, the 68th Senior PGA Championship, played at Kiawah--called "The Ocean Course," because of the view of Charleston's coastline--is one of many world class golf tournaments played in Charleston. If you would like to keep the ocean in sight at all times during your vacation, there is no shortage of both fine and casual dining on Charleston's waterfront.
Fleet Landing Restaurant
Fleet Landing Restaurant, in Charleston's downtown waterfront area, is a newer addition to the dining landscape, but is actually housed in a 1940s retired naval building. According to the proprietor, the restaurant is "encased in a hurricane proof, 6,000 square foot concrete maritime structure." The restaurant also has windows that offer an unobstructed view of the harbor. Although brunch, lunch and drinks are also available, dinner may be the main event at Fleet Landing. Try the "Fried Green Tomato Stack" to start, check out the "Grilled Local Swordfish over Basil and Sun-Dried Tomato," for the main course, and finish off the night with one of the fine white wines.
Fleet Landing Restaurant
186 Concord St.
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 722-8100
fleetlanding.net
Rooftop Restaurant and Bar
The Rooftop Restaurant and Bar offers at Charleston's Vendue Inn offers, arguably, the best view of any dining experience in Charleston. Views include the harbor, Waterfront Park, Cooper River Bridge and Fort Sumter. Come try the casual, yet traditionally tasty savory fare, as well as a wealth of specialty cocktails. As far as live music goes, visitors may be treated with live entertainment on most weekend nights. If you are around during the week, you're not out of luck, as the bar and restaurant's happy hour offers inexpensive and delicious drinks from 5 to 7 p.m. every Monday through Friday.
Rooftop Restaurant and Bar at Vendue Inn
23 Vendue Range
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 577-7970
vendueinn.com
Carolina's
Carolina's: The Original Southern Bistro, is a landmark in both the waterfront landscape and history of Charleston. Carolina's is less than 100 feet from the bank of the river, and offers one of the finest dining experiences in the city. Besides an elaborate seasonal tasting menu, entrees include a southern mixture of French, Italian and New American dishes, mainly surrounding the area's fresh seafood. Carolina's is open daily for dinner, weekdays for lunch, and weekends for brunch.
Carolina's Restaurant
10 Exchange St.
Charleston, SC 29401-2554
(843) 724-3800
carolinasrestaurant.com
About The Author
Cam Middour has an M.F.A. in writing from Columbia University, and has worked for "The New Yorker," "Narrative Magazine," and the Poetry Society of America. Her work is forthcoming, or has appeared in "New England Review," "Western Humanities Review," "Sarah Lawrence Review" and others. She has been writing professionally for seven years.
