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Merci

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Merci
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“Jewel Box. We might overuse this term, but it applies to Merci like no other. The design feels intentional because it is. The Helen Rice–designed interior in a 19th-century dwelling has tables close together and a bar where the plating happens. It all feels as if you're in the dressing room of a…”
— Condé Nast Traveler
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  • MerciRestaurantCoveted tables in a 19th-century building
  • Tutti PizzaRestaurantPizzas pair perfectly with wine from next door Graft
  • Marbled & FinRestaurantSteakhouse classics with prime beef tartare
  • Sullivan's Fish CampRestaurantSouthern fish camp tradition with fried seafood
  • Cane PazzoRestaurantWood-fired oven dominates space, serving pasta and pizza
  • XO BrasserieRestaurantCantonese and Sichuan classics, dim sum and dumplings
  • IndacoRestaurantBustling dining room with strong cocktails and Italian wines
  • HuskRestaurantMenu delivers seafood, steaks, and vegetables from garden
  • King BBQRestaurantBarbecue by the pound, poultry combo with five-spice chicken
  • Bintü AtelierRestaurantBintu Atelier is a West African restaurant with a splash of nomadic flavors.
  • LowlandRestaurantModern tavern with biscuit, Tavern burger, and celery salad
  • Babas on CannonCaféAll-day cafe serving overnight oats to caviar sandwiches
  • MaisonRestaurantThe best new French bistro restaurant in downtown Charleston, SC serving delicious seafood and french cuisine by Vandy…
  • TuttiRestaurantThis feels like a neighborhood joint, and that's because it is, with patrons mingling by the pick-up window even before…
  • Wild OliveRestaurantSeasonal tweaks with tender agnolotti and charred octopus
  • Vern'sRestaurantNeighborhood restaurant with advanced cooking techniques
  • The Obstinate DaughterRestaurantSister restaurant to Wild Olive with Italian inflection
  • Lewis BarbecueRestaurantTexas-style brisket and barbecue
  • Chez NousRestaurantCharming, charming, charming.
  • Slightly North of BroadRestaurantLowcountry cuisine with refined dishes
  • CostaRestaurantCosta* encompasses coastal Italian fare from Liguria to Amalfi and down to Sicily, standing as a vibrant testament to…
  • Palmira BarbecueRestaurantLocated in Pierpoint Shopping Center in Charleston 's West Ashley, you'll know you've arrived by the large mural on the…
  • Xiao Bao BiscuitRestaurantAsian soul food with steamed buns
  • The GroceryRestaurantA neighborhood gathering place featuring ingredients from our favorite farmers, fishermen, foragers and artisans.
  • KulturaRestaurantThe dining room's main feature is the bar, which the restaurant treats like a community table.
  • GraftRestaurant
  • Leon's Oyster ShopRestaurant
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