Christmas In Charleston

Happy holidays! Are you and your family planning to visit the Lowcountry this holiday season? To help make your vacation stress-free, we've put together a list of everything you need to know from where to eat, to where to shop, and what festive events are happening around town! If you have any questions about local restaurants, events, or other things to do during your stay feel free to contact our friendly concierge at 843-886-8144.

Restaurants

These are restaurants open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Please be advised that these restaurants may not be open on both days and may require advanced reservations.
 

Name	Contact	Description
39 Rue de Jean	(843) 722-8881 39 John St, Charleston, SC 29403	French Classics
5Church Charleston	(843) 937-8666 32B N Market St, Charleston, SC 29401	New American
82 Queen	(843) 723-7591 82 Queen St, Charleston, SC 29401	Southern Cuisine
Anson Restaurant	(843) 577-0551 12 Anson St, Charleston, SC 29401	Coastal Southern Cuisine
Barbadoes Room at The Mills House	(843) 805-1054 115 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29401	Elegant American Cuisine
Basic Kitchen	(843) 789-4568 82 Wentworth St, Charleston, SC 29401	Local Healthy Cuisine
Blossom	(843) 722-9200 171 E Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401	Lowcountry Seafood Restaurant
Butcher & Bee	(843) 619-0202 1085 Morrison Dr, Charleston, SC 29403	Modern Local Southern Cuisine
Charleston Grill	(843) 577-4522 224 King St, Charleston, SC 29401	Upscale Southern French Restaurant
Crave Kitchen & Cocktails	(843) 884-1177 1968 Riviera Dr, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464	American Comfort Food
Drawing Room at The Vendue	(843) 577-7970 19 Vendue Range, Charleston, SC 29401	Share Plates and Cocktails
Eli's Table	(843) 405-5115 129 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29401	Local Southern Cuisine
Fleet Landing	(843) 722-8100 186 Concord St, Charleston, SC 29401	Southern Seafood Restaurant
Fuji Sushi Bar & Grill	(843) 856-5798 644 Long Point Rd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464	Sushi and Hibachi Restaurant
Hank's Seafood Restaurant	(843) 723-3474 10 Hayne St, Charleston, SC 29401	Upscale Lowcountry Seafood Restaurant
Henrietta's in The Dewberry	(843) 872-9065 The Dewberry, 334 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29403	Upscale Southern French Restaurant
Leyla Fine Lebanese Cuisine	(843) 501-7500 298 King St, Charleston, SC 29401	Upscale Lebanese Cuisine
Magnolias	(843) 321-9333 185 E Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401	Fine Southern Dining
Poogan's Porch	(843) 577-2337 72 Queen St, Charleston, SC 29401	Traditional Southern Restaurant
Poogan's Smokehouse	(843) 577-5665 188 E Bay St #201, Charleston, SC 29401	Traditional Southern BBQ
Shem Creek Bar and Grill	(843) 884-8102 508 Mill St, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464	Coastal Southern Cuisine
SOL (Mount Pleasant & Summerville)	(843) 388-4302 1101 Stockade Ln, Mt Pleasant, SC 29466	Mexican Restaurant
Spring Rolls Asian Cuisine	(843) 720-8816 375 King St, Charleston, SC 29401	Asian Cuisine
Tavern & Table	(843) 352-9510 100 Church St, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464	Casual American Restaurant
The Watch at The Restoration	(843) 518-5115 79 Wentworth St, Charleston, SC 29401	New Southern Restaurant
Toast (Downtown & Mt. Pleasant)	(843) 800-3042 1150 Hungry Neck Blvd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464	Casual Southern Restaurant
Uptown Social	(843) 793-1837 587 King St, Charleston, SC 29403	Upscale Pub Fare
Virginia's on King	(843) 735-5800 412 King St, Charleston, SC 29403	Upscale Southern Comfort Food
Wasabi (Mount Pleasant & Daniel Island)	(843) 284-8337 1121 Oakland Market Rd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29466	Modern Japanese Restaurant
Yamato Japanese Steakhouse	(843) 881-1190 1993 Riviera Dr #7401, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464	Japanese Steakhouse

 

Holiday Markets

Here are some holiday markets happening throughout Mount Pleasant and Downtown. To see other markets please visit CHS Today.

Mount Pleasant

That Holiday Book Sale | Sat., Dec. 7 | 9 a.m.-4:00 p.m. | Mount Pleasant Regional Library, 1133 Mathis Ferry Rd., Mount Pleasant | Free to attend

Old Village Holiday Streetfest | Thurs., Dec. 5 | 5-8 p.m. | Ooh! Events and Out of Hand, 113 Pitt St., Mount Pleasant | Free to attend

Eagle Merry Mart | Thurs., Dec. 5 | 5-8 p.m. | Palmetto Christian Academy, 361 Egypt Rd., Mount Pleasant | Free admission

Downtown

Cannonborough/Elliotborough Holiday Sip N'Stroll | Fri., Dec. 6 | 5-8 p.m. | Free to attend

Charleston Fashion Week: Holiday Shopping Extravaganza | Sat., Dec. 7 | Shopping 10 a.m.-6 p.m., after party 6-8 p.m. | Belmond Charleston Place | Free to attend

Crafty Bastards Arts + Crafts Fair | Sat., Dec. 7 | 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. | Joe Riley Park | Free to attend

Holy City Vintage Market | Sun., Dec. 8 | 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. | Park Cafe, 730 Rutledge Ave. | Free to attend

Charleston Holiday Market | Dec. 7, 8, 14, 15, 21 + 22 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | Marion Square | Free to attend

Biergarten's German Christmas Market | Sat., Dec. 7 + Sun., Dec. 8 | 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. | Bay Street Biergarten, 549 East Bay St. | Free to attend

Second Sunday on King | Sun., Dec. 8 | 1-5 p.m. | King St. | Free to attend

Holiday Market – Open Studios | Thurs., Dec. 12 | 5-8 p.m. | Redux Contemporary Art Center | Free to attend

December Night Bazaar | Sat., Dec. 21 | 4-9 p.m. | Edmund's Oast Brewing Co., 1505 King St. Ext. | Free to attend

Christmas Warm-Up Block Party | Sat., Dec. 21 | 12-4 p.m. | Baker and Brewer, 94 Stuart St. | $30

Christmas Lights and Events

Check out these great family-friendly events to get you in the holiday spirit!

30th Annual Holiday Festival of Lights in James Island
11/15/2019 - 12/31/2019
James Island County Park
871 Riverland Drive
Charleston's most popular holiday features millions of vibrant dazzling lights throughout the park. There will also be other family activities, shopping, and dining.

Holiday Festival of Lights Bus Tour
11/15/2019 - 12/31/2019
Charleston Visitor's Center
375 Meeting Street
Join Adventure Sightseeing on a magnificent journey through over 700 light displays around Charleston from the comfort of a guided bus tour.

38th Annual Holiday Parade of Boats
12/14/2019
5:00pm
Charleston Harbor
Experience the beloved Charleston tradition as a display of festive boats sail through the Charleston Harbor.

The Sound Of Charleston - Special Holiday Edition
11/29/2019 - 12/30/2019
Circular Congregational Church
150 Meeting Street
Travel through Charleston's history by listening to music from gospel, to the Civil War, to jazz classics, and holiday favorites performed by some of Charleston's most talented musicians.

Elf the Musical
12/04/2019 - 12/22/2019
Dock Street Theatre
135 Church Street
See everyone's favorite holiday movie "Elf" performed live as a musical at the historic Dock Street Theatre!

Children's Holiday Village
December 7-8, 14-15, 21-22
Magnolia Plantation
3550 Ashley River Road
Climb aboard the Holiday Express and travel through Magnolia Plantation's Holiday Village! There will be holiday treats, activities, and a special appearance by Santa, Mrs. Clause, and their elf friends.

Lights of Magnolia
Nomber 15 - March 15
Magnolia Plantation
3550 Ashley River Road
Celebrate the Festival of Lights with the first ever Lights of Magnolia. Explore the 9 acres of amazing laterns presented in 23 beautiful themed displays. This event is fun for the whole family!

Holidays on The Harbor Jazz Dinner Cruise
December 6, 13, 21, 28
Safe Harbor - Charleston City Marina
17 Lockwood Drive, Charleston, SC 29401
Set sail on the Charleston Princess to celebrate the holiday season with a delicious buffet and jazzy holiday classics performed by the Ten Cap Jazz Band!