Charleston’s best local businesses

The 368 spots we’ve checked and stand behind — the ones we’d send a neighbor to. No stars, no pay-to-play.

BaseLocal's Best

● Updated Sep 18

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368 businesses across 14 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants125 places · newest: Heavy's Barburger, Aug 2
• 02Beauty24 places · newest: Charleston Permanent Makeup, Aug 2
• 03Shopping21 places · newest: Carolina Girls Personalized Jewelry & Gifts, Aug 2
• 04Entertainment25 places · newest: RiverTowne Country Club, Aug 2
• 05Nightlife37 places · newest: Babylon, Aug 2
• 06Bakeries & Sweets25 places · newest: BKeDSHoP, Aug 2
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage26 places · newest: Architectural Antiques & Design, Aug 2
• 08Health & Wellness9 places · newest: Renew Cryotherapy Spa, Aug 2
• 09Arts & Culture26 places · newest: Caliente Ballroom, Aug 2
• 10Home & Garden18 places · newest: Celadon Home, Aug 2
• 11Hobbies, Books, & Crafts11 places · newest: Fox Music House Inc., Aug 2
• 12Sporting Goods8 places · newest: Haddrell's Point Tackle - Mount Pleasant, Aug 2
• 13Parks & Outdoors5 places · newest: Mount Pleasant Pier, Jul 21
• 14Cafes4 places · newest: The Front Porch Coffeehouse and Creamery, Aug 2

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More spots

Businesses in categories too small for their own page — yet.

• Belle Hall Shopping Center

  Other

  Open-air mall featuring specialty shops, restaurants, a pet store, and a grocery store.

  600 Long Point Rd (Mt Pleasant) · shopbellehall.com ↗

• Mount Pleasant Towne Centre

  Other

  A mix of chains & boutiques, many dog-friendly, plus a movie theater & eateries (several outdoor).

  1218 Belk Dr (Mt Pleasant) · mtpleasanttownecentre.com ↗

• The Market at Oakland

  Other

  Shopping center featuring a variety of retail options, some of which are mentioned in reviews as selling clothing and phones.

  1164 Oakland Market Rd (Mt Pleasant) · marketatoakland.com ↗

• Restaurant Depot

  Services

  Members-only chain selling wholesale food, beverages, equipment & supplies for restaurants & bars.

  3600 Meeting Street Rd (North Charleston) · restaurantdepot.com ↗

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