The Blind Tiger Pub provides a delightfully upscale experience while offering a selection of wines and beers from around the globe. The pub is in a building that dates back to 1803, and was the site of a pub during the Prohibition. This is a place where you'll be able to get both a nice Chardonnay and an Oatmeal Stout. There is live music most nights. If you get hungry, sample their menu, or consider The Four Corners Café next door, which the pub is connected to.

Dine amidst historic charm and traditional Charleston decor at Anson. Located at Old City Market, this southern eatery is graced with understated elegance: lovely floral wallpaper, topiaries, lots of windows and a full, wood-paneled bar. The décor is complemented by the hospitality, as Anson prides itself with offering attentive professional service with a friendly Southern flair. Start off with the Roasted Sweet Potato Ravioli, which comes with Sage cream, Virginia ham and spiced walnuts. Or sample the Charleston Bouillabaisse, fragrant and fairly teeming with local seafood. Anson also features an extensive wine list. The bar opens at 4p.

More contemporary than its sister restaurant, Magnolias, this exciting and active club-style restaurant with exhibition kitchen and beautiful walled courtyard offers fine American cuisine with an Italian flair. The main dining room is stylish and simply appointed. An oak burning oven and onsite bakery allow the chefs to create wonderful baked goods and oven-fired specialties. Start with Poached Mussels with White Wine and indulge in an entrée of Spinach and Mushroom Cannelloni with Pesto Cream Sauce or Risotto with Italian Sausage. Accompany it all with a fine wine selection.

Al Di La offers classy Italian cuisine in an inviting atmosphere. Excellent service and a friendly vibe has made this restaurant a favorite option among the locals. The seasonal menu has a lot of traditional Italian choices that the regulars would vouch for. Asparagus and Scallop Risotto, and Prosciutto-wrapped Chicken are two such crowd favorites, which can be paired with a good choice of wine from the restaurant's extensive list. Call ahead for more information.

Serving delicious Greek and Mediterranean cuisine in a fun atmosphere the whole family can enjoy, Manny's Neighborhood Grille is the place to head to for a casual dining experience. It is easy to gauge the popularity of the restaurant simply by taking a peek inside; it is perpetually bustling with families, seniors, sports fans and pretty much anyone else from the neighborhood you can think of! The menu features some Greek specialties like Spanakopita and the Greek style lamb shank and pasta, which is Manny's signature dish. The Sunday brunch, served between 11a and 2p includes a complimentary Bellini or Mimosa. You can enjoy Team Trivia on Thursdays and Sundays, as well as wine tasting events on the last Tuesday of every month. A neighborhood restaurant in the true sense.

Serving traditional fare with a continental touch, this casual, family-friendly restaurant on the west side of the Cooper River also offers fresh seafood dishes such as calamari, crab cakes, she crab soup and seafood pasta. There's a large selection of craft beer and a full service bar where diners can opt to eat. House specials, live music and cigar smoking on the porch draw loyal patrons and visitors alike. -Natasha Lawrence  

Sticky Fingers Smokehouse is a unique concept specializing in fresh, high quality smoked meats and comfort food offered in a relaxed, full service restaurant. Since opening their first restaurant in 1992, they've established a reputation for serving award winning barbecue in the Southeast - home of the best barbecue in America! They take great pride in smoking their ribs, wings, pulled pork barbecue, brisket and other meats on-site over hickory wood in their pits everyday, all day. Their menu also features southern sides, burgers, huge salads and five award-winning barbecue sauces.

Soak up the warm countryside air, while you feast on some barbecued delights at this Fiery Ron's Home Team BBQ venue in South Carolina. Besides the scrumptious food, this place also boasts of a well-equipped bar and excellent live country, indie, folk, and pop music performances. Check website for event timings and additional information.

California Dreaming is situated at the mouth of the Ashley River, and therefore patrons can enjoy a dazzling view of the water as they dine on thick slabs of prime rib or the catch of the day. The building itself is designed to resemble a fort from the Civil War era, made out of brick with ceiling-high, arched windows. The fact that every single table has an excellent view of the Charleston Harbor keeps people coming back, as well as the delicious food. The expertly prepared prime rib, broiled steaks, seafood, salads, baby back ribs, sandwiches and burgers are enough to make your mouth water.

If you're craving Indian food, head over to West Ashley and dine at A Taste of India. The chef and owner, Naresh Bhalla, is a native of Northern India, and therefore the dishes served here are authentic. Chicken Tandoori, vegetable and lamb samosas, and a whole host of curry dishes are a few of the delicious items that can be found on the menu. The most popular time to come is during the daily lunch buffet, where you can sample variety of dishes for a low price. During the Sunday brunch, some Southern Indian dishes are featured, such as masala dosa--a fried crepe filled with potatoes, onions, and spices. Closed on Tuesday.