Your votes are in. Congratulations to all of the CHStoday’s Best nominees. We’re excited to announce our roundup of local winners who truly shine and make Charleston a better place to live. From high-level dining experiences and accommodations to places to hang with your friends — here are your top choices in each of our categories.

🍸 Adult Crowd (21+)

Amazing drinks, delicious food options, a vibrant social atmosphere — all of these make for a great place for locals to have a good time.

First place: Felix Cocktails et Cuisine
Runners Up: Frannie & The Fox and The Royal American

🧸 Kid-Friendly Activities/Venues

Charleston is a fun hub for the littles in your family to explore, engage, and make childhood memories.

First place: South Carolina Aquarium
Runners Up: Charleston County Parks and Bee City Zoo & Honey Bee Farm

🎉 Venues for Family

Ditch staying at home for something new. Across Charleston, there are plenty of fantastic activities to take your whole family for a fun outing with light bites and nature walks.

First place: Charleston County Parks
Runners Up: South Carolina Aquarium and Charleston Battery

🐾 Pet-Friendly Places

Did some-pawdy say bon-a-pet-treat? Charleston has purr-fect hot spots for you to bring your BFFs — best furry friends — to stroll around + enjoy.

First place: Chico Feo
Runners Up: Estuary Beans & Barley and Mount Pleasant Towne Centre

🥞 Brunch

When you’re ready for the avocado toast and mimosas, Charleston’s variety of brunch spots are ever-growing with delicious cuisine options + morning libations.

First place: Millers All Day
Runners Up: Felix Cocktails et Cuisine and 82 Queen

🍽️ Outdoor Dining

Between historic, waterfront patios and seafood in the countryside, our illustrious town adds a charming twist to going out to eat.

First place: Fleet Landing Restaurant & Bar
Runners Up: Ellis Creek Fish Camp and MOMO riverfront park

🎵 Music/Event Venues

Supporting local music has never been easier with Charleston’s music halls and event spaces.

First place: Charleston Music Hall
Runners Up: The Windjammer and Credit One Stadium

🍻 Brewery/Distillery

Ale you need is love? More like a fresh pint. CHS is home to some of the most creative distilleries and historic breweries in the area.

First place: Edmund's Oast Brewing Co.
Runners Up: Holy City Brewing and Firefly Distillery

☕ Coffee Shop

Full steam ahead: The coffee shops in Charleston are not your average joes.

First place: blūm
Runners Up: La Pâtisserie and Lodi Coffee

⛳ Golf Course

You spilled the tee to us and let us know there’s quite a few incredible courses to check out locally for an afternoon of golf.

First place: The Ocean Course
Runners Up: Topgolf Charleston and Links At Stono Ferry

🏠 Apartment Complex

From amenities like pools and tennis courts to varying floor plans, where you live is so important.

First place: The Jasper Apartments
Runners Up: 10 WestEdge and The Reserve at Wescott

🏋️ Fitness Center/Gym

Beyond the yoga classes and CrossFit gyms, fitness is all about the community you find, paired with your favorite workout styles.

First place: HYLO Fitness Charleston
Runners Up: The Works and MUSC Wellness Center

🍲 Restaurant

Charleston knows how to eat. From smoky barbecue to Parisian inspired dishes, the restaurant scene is known for quality and memorable ambiance.

First place: Lewis Barbecue Charleston
Runners Up: Felix Cocktails et Cuisine and Fleet Landing Restaurant & Bar

📍 Staycation Location

Time to relax and recharge? Charleston’s list of fun accommodations are worth booking for your next local vacation.

First place: Hotel Bennett
Runners Up: The Dewberry and Kiawah Island Golf Resort

🖥️ Home Service Provider

Whether it be plumbing, tree care, HVAC, car repair — you name it — CHS has some of the best and most reliable service providers.

First place: Blanton & Sons - Heating, Cooling and Plumbing
Runners Up: Preferred Home Services and Forget Me Knot Alterations & Design Studio

💅 Salon/Spa/Wellness

Putting the ahhh in spa day, Charleston’s most relaxing spots include salons, spas, and wellness centers that give you access to some of the best quality experiences.

First place: Woodhouse Spa - Mount Pleasant
Runners Up: The Spa at Hotel Bennett and Wild Hearts Salon

🏠 Real Estate Agent/Group

It’s all about location, location, location — in the Best City in the South. Your local realty groups are ready to connect you to your dream home, and you let us know who's the best at matching you to the perfect property.

First place: Coastal Island Properties
Runners Up: Carolina One Real Estate Downtown and Lauren Cox

🧒 Childcare

While raising your family in and around CHS, you can’t do it without the help of your amazing local childcare providers.

First place: Ashley Hall
Runners Up: La Petite Academy of James Island and Sundrops Montessori School - Bridge Campus

🛣️ Road Trip Destination

Whether you’re looking for a picture-worthy spot or your next adventurous experience, Charleston’s road trip destinations create vibrant memories for your local vacay.

First place: Cypress Gardens
Runners Up: Brookgreen Gardens and Mepkin Abbey

🧑‍💼 Coworking Location

It’s always fun when you get to work with other professionals in a coworking space, and Charleston has the best spots for you to knock out your projects.

First place: Mercantile & Mash
Runners Up: Harbour Club at WestEdge and Clerks Coffee Company

♻️ Community Impact Brand

Lending a helping hand to others and providing things like nourishing meals for impoverished families is a great way to give back to your community. There are amazing organizations throughout CHS that provide you with these opportunities.

First place: South Carolina Aquarium
Runners Up: Historic Charleston Foundation and Warrior Surf Foundation