Leon's Fine Poultry and Oysters in Charleston runs buttermilk-brined fried chicken and char-grilled oysters from a converted body shop on King Street.
Editorially verified May 18, 2026 by Elliot Marsh, TableJourney editor. Source.
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Experience the culinary treasures of Charleston's Upper King Street district with an expert guide. Taste samplings of delicious local food from some of the best restau...
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Discover a thriving, contemporary community of restaurants, bars, and coffee shops located north of the Historic District of Charleston. Enjoy a guided walking tour as...
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Experience Charleston's Upper King Street and surrounding neighborhood, showcasing modern Charleston cuisine at four local restaurants.
Address: 698 King St, Charleston, SC 29403
Xiao Bao Biscuit in Charleston runs pan-Asian cooking from a converted gas station on Rutledge Avenue since 2011. Located in Upper King. Priced at $$.
OrderThe okonomiyaki cabbage pancake and whatever daily noodle is up.
TipNo reservations. Lunch Mon-Fri only; weekday dinner is the easier seat.
Little Jack's Tavern in Charleston opened on King Street in 2015 with classic American tavern food. Located in Upper King. Booking recommended.
OrderThe Tavern Burger with American cheese, a glass of the daily red.
TipReservations on Resy. Walk-in bar seats serve the full menu till midnight.
Home Team BBQ in Charleston runs pulled pork, wings and brisket from a Williman Street smokehouse since 2006. Located in Upper King. Priced at $$.
OrderThe pulled pork plate with two sides, plus a half-pound of smoked wings.
TipOpen until midnight; full menu late. Live music nights draw a crowd.
Xiao Bao Biscuit in Charleston runs pan-Asian cooking from a converted gas station on Rutledge Avenue since 2011. Located in Upper King. Priced at $$.
OrderThe okonomiyaki cabbage pancake and whatever daily noodle is up.
TipNo reservations. Lunch Mon-Fri only; weekday dinner is the easier seat.
Little Jack's Tavern in Charleston opened on King Street in 2015 with classic American tavern food. Located in Upper King. Booking recommended.
OrderThe Tavern Burger with American cheese, a glass of the daily red.
TipReservations on Resy. Walk-in bar seats serve the full menu till midnight.
Page's Okra Grill in Mount Pleasant has run family-owned Southern cooking on Coleman Boulevard since 2008. Kitchen leans southern, lowcountry.
OrderAshleigh's shrimp and grits with andouille and tomato gravy.
TipNo reservations. Walk-ins only; cash and card both accepted.
Renzo in Charleston runs wood-fired pizzas and a natural-wine list from an industrial Huger Street storefront since 2018. Located in Upper Peninsula.
OrderWhatever chalkboard pizza is on, plus burrata with seasonal vegetables.
TipBook on Resy. Small room, books out by midweek for the weekend.
Home Team BBQ in Charleston runs pulled pork, wings and brisket from a Williman Street smokehouse since 2006. Located in Upper King. Priced at $$.
OrderThe pulled pork plate with two sides, plus a half-pound of smoked wings.
TipOpen until midnight; full menu late. Live music nights draw a crowd.
John Lewis's Lewis Barbecue in Charleston runs central-Texas-style brisket and hot-guts sausage from a Nassau Street smokehouse since 2016. Priced at $$.
OrderA quarter-pound of fatty brisket and a hot-guts link, plus the green chile corn pudding side.
TipOrder at the counter. Brisket runs out by 19:00 most nights; arrive earlier for the full menu.
