Modern European
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3 modern european places in Charleston we have eaten in, sorted by editor score. All cuisines in Charleston | Modern European across every city.

Modern European cooking in Charleston shows up in a few small, chef-driven rooms that pair continental technique with the local pantry. Chez Nous, on Payne Court in Upper King, keeps a daily-changing bistro menu, while Sorghum & Salt works a seasonal modern European line on St Philip Street nearby.

Chez Nous ★ 4.7

$$$European BistroUpper King

Chez Nous in Charleston runs a two-protein, two-pasta, two-starter handwritten menu daily out of a cottage on Payne Court since 2014. Located in Upper King.

OrderWhatever pasta is on the day's chalkboard; it's always the strongest plate.

TipBook on Resy weeks ahead. The room is tiny and tables turn slowly.

Chez Nous ★ 4.7

$$$$European BistroUpper King

Chez Nous in Charleston runs a daily handwritten menu of six dishes out of a six-table cottage on Payne Court since 2014. Located in Upper King.

OrderWhatever the daily pasta is; it's the kitchen's strongest run.

TipBook on Resy weeks ahead. Lunch service is the easier seat Booking ahead is essential.

Sorghum & Salt ★ 4.5

$$Modern EuropeanUpper King

Sorghum & Salt in Charleston runs farm- and sea-to-fork plates from the St Philip and Cannon corner. Housemade ricotta, gnocchi with local mushrooms.

OrderHousemade ricotta, mushroom gnocchi, daily vegetable plate

TipVegan and vegetarian options are the core, not a side menu. Reservations on Resy; small room, walk-in odds slim.

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