20 best affordable Charleston restaurants

20 best affordable Charleston restaurants

This list included 20 Restaurants in Charleston, South Carolina that provide affordable food without compromising the taste or quality of the foods provided. The Restaurants range from dessert shops to Pubs and Bars, from Soul cuisines to Vietnamese cuisine. The average price per person for each restaurant is provided based on reports made by customers on Google.

20. Bear E Patch Cafe West - Ashley River Rd

Bear E Patch Cafe's menu includes various items ranging from the popular Grits to burgers and even Quesadilla. So, this all-in-one park can meet a lot of your cravings. Coming to affordability, this restaurant in Charleston is said to have a relative price range of $10-20. For instance, they have a variety of Omelettes priced around $11-29.

19. Peace Pie Charleston - Meeting St

Now, if you are looking for a proper meal, this might not be the lace you are looking for, but if you want a quick treat, you can walk into Peace Pies and get their popular "Ice Cream Sandwich with a Layer of Pie Filling." The relative price range is reported to be $1-$10. Their popular pecan pie sandwich costs about

18. Tattooed Moose (Park Circle) - Chateau Ave

A pub/bar is described as a "watering hole" known to serve bar food and crafted beers. Though considered an affordable restaurant in Charleston, the relative price range is reported at $20-$30 (the highest in this list). One of the most famous dishes on Tattooed Moose's menu is the Duck Club Sandwich, which costs about $18.50. Meanwhile, the cheapest item is the super melty sandwich for $8.

17. Callie's Hot Little Biscuit - Multiple Locations

Callie's Hot Little Biscuit is available in multiple locations with a relative price range of $10-20.

16. Sweetwater Cafe - N Market St

Now, as much as one enjoys food, the interior and decor of a place also contribute a lot to how we feel about the place. Sweetwater Cafe brings in a cozy vibe with 50s photographs as its decor. Coming to affordability, this restaurant primarily serves southern cuisine. The relative price range is reported at $10-20. For instance, their popular grits are priced around $18, according to Yelp.

15. Ye Ole Fashioned Ice Cream & Sandwich Cafe - Multiple Locations

Ye Ole is available in multiple locations in Charleston, like Sam Rittenberg Blvd, Savannah Hwy, Rivers Ave, etc. With a relative price range of $10-20, Ye Ole serves its customers ice cream and shakes to sandwiches and sides. Classic items like Hamburgers, BLT, and banana Split are their most recommended items on the menu.

14. Gaulart & Maliclet Fast and French Inc. - Broad St

Staying True to its very long name, Gaulart & Malicet offers long service that lasts all day and offers its customers a long menu that consists of various sandwiches, salads, wines, etc. With a beautiful interior and cozy vibe, Gauart and Malicet is an affordable restaurant in Charleston that provides a fine dining experience.

13. The Griffon - Vendue Range

The Griffon's is an English pub that serves the English's own Fish 'n' Chips to one of America's favorite foods, Burger. This cozy and intimate pub offers a relative price range of $10-$20 per person. To be more precise, popular items at The Griffon, like the Famous Fish 'n Chips and Reuben, cost about $17.99 and $13.99, respectively.

12. Hannibal's Kitchen - Blake St

Hannibal's Kitchen is a soul food, family-owned restaurant in Charleston that is known to serve good quality southern seafood. Their menu featured a variety of items for affordable prices. The popular items are a Crab rice meal, which costs about $16.50, fried pork chops (coming around $14), etc.

11. Baguette Magic - Folly Rd

Baguette Magic is a French Bakery that serves "traditional bread, sandwiches, pastries & coffees." Their menu is considered affordable and tasty. For instance, their popular BEP served on croissant, praised for its flaky and flavorful croissant, costs around $12.

10. Early Bird Diner - Savannah Hwy

Early Bird Dinner is a "locally owned and operated diner with breakfast served all day," and is known especially for their Chicken & Waffles. Coming to the menu of Early Bird, their popular and famous Chicken and Waffles, often praised for its tender chicken and tasty sauce, is priced at $17.75. The relative price range is $10-20.

9. Bertha`s Kitchen - Meeting Street Rd

Bertha's Kitchen is a counter-serve restaurant in Charleston that promises its customers "unpretentious, homestyle Southern soul food." According to Google Reviews, Customers report the relative price range as $10-20. The most popular items at Bertha's are Baked Chicken, cornbread, lima beans, etc.

8. Queen Street Grocery - Queen St

Queen Street Grocery located, unironically, in Queen Street, Charleston, offers its customers everything from crepes to smoothies. The cafe menu is also said to be affordable, with the reported relative price range of $10-$20.

7. Boxcar Betty's - Savannah Hwy

Boxcar Betty's, in the restaurant's own words, "is a purveyor of fried chicken sandwiches in Charleston, South Carolina." With a relative price range, the cost is reported as $10-20, with popular items like fried chicken sandwiches, chicken and waffle sandwiches, etc.

6. Mama Kim's - King St

Mama Kim has been serving the Charleston community for about 35 years. Their menu sells popular Korean cuisine at affordable prices and is said to be in the relative price range of $10-20 per person. Their Beef Bulgogi dinner with Korean sides might not be the least expensive (costing a minimum of $22), but it is one of the most popular items at Mama Kim's.

5. D' Allesandro's Pizza - St Philip St

D' Allesandro (opened in Charleston in 2006) offers customers multiple options of toppings and sauces. It is considered an affordable restaurant to eat from. The relative price range is reported to be about $10- $20. The pizzeria also provides a fun and cool atmosphere to hang out.

4. Breizh Pan Crepes & Deli - George St

Breizh Pan is a place to get authentic French Crepes - savory and sweet. In their own words, it is a place where they blend "tradition with a modern twist." Coming to affordability, the relative price range at Breizh Pan is $10-20. The popular items are Banana Strawberry Crepes, salmon savory crepes, etc.

3. Brown Dog Deli - Calhoun St

Brown Dog Deli serves good food at an affordable price and has an 80s vibe. According to reports, Brown Dog Deli, the relative price range is $10-20. Their popular/ most recommended item, the apple-butter jeans, costs about $10, while their Fried Green Tomato BLT costs about $10.00.

2. Bitty & Beau's Coffee - Church St

No matter your cravings, whether a burrito or a sweet smoothie, chances are Bitty & Beau's got you covered, and that too without a bill that could kill. For instance, their Frappe is said to cost about $5, while you can also get a muffin for an even lower price, $2.50.

1. The Royal American - Morrison Dr

Please don't fret about the money because the restaurant has Royal in its name. This bar/concert venue offers quality food, drinks, and a vibe without ripping you off. For instance, their popular Patty melt costs about $12. The relative price range is reported at $10-20.

Great Dive Bar, with great bartenders.Make sure to give their food a try. Everything is a 10/10, especially the patty melts! Live music a few nights a week, usually with a $10 cover at the door. Thomas Pfeiler via Google.