7 new american rooms in Charleston we have eaten in, sorted by editor score. All cuisines in Charleston | New American across every city.
New American is the broadest band of Charleston's modern dining, marked by seasonal menus, an open hand with Southern ingredients and a relaxed tavern-to-tasting range. Upper King is the center of gravity, with Vern's on Bogard Street, Sorghum & Salt on St Philip Street and Little Jack's Tavern on King Street, alongside A.C.'s Bar & Grill and Recovery Room Tavern.
Vern's ★ 4.7
upper-king · 41 Bogard Street, Charleston, SC 29403
Dano Heinze and Bethany Heinze's Vern's in Charleston runs a 30-seat tasting room on Bogard Street since 2022, picked up a Michelin Guide nod in 2024.
Little Jack's Tavern ★ 4.4
upper-king · 710 King St, Charleston, SC 29403
Little Jack's Tavern in Charleston opened on King Street in 2015 with classic-American tavern food and the city's most-discussed burger. Priced at $$.
Sorghum & Salt ★ 4.5
upper-king · 186 St Philip St, Charleston, SC 29403
Tres Jackson and Brooks Reitz's Sorghum & Salt in Charleston runs vegetable-forward small plates from a renovated St. Philip Street spot since 2017.
Little Jack's Tavern ★ 4.4
upper-king · 710 King St, Charleston, SC 29403
Little Jack's Tavern in Charleston opened on King Street in 2015 with classic American tavern food. Located in Upper King. Booking recommended.
Vern's ★ 4.7
upper-king · 41 Bogard Street, Charleston, SC 29403
Vern's in Charleston runs a 30-seat tasting-style menu from a Bogard Street storefront since 2022. Led by chef Dano Heinze and Bethany Heinze.
Recovery Room Tavern ★ 4.2
upper-king · 685 King Street, Charleston, SC 29403
Recovery Room Tavern on upper King Street has run as Charleston's late-night dive since 2003. Gourmet tater tots, Tater Tachos, chicken tenders.
A.C.'s Bar & Grill ★ 4.0
upper-king · 467 King Street, Charleston, SC 29403
A.C.'s Bar & Grill on King Street keeps the kitchen running till 01:30 in Charleston, the late-night burger after the upper King Street bars close.