A lamb chop with bread pudding. — A feast at Iron Rose at the Mills House.

Christmas in Charleston: 12 Great Choices for Dining Out

Here’s what’s open on Christmas Day in Charleston

by Erin Perkins Updated Dec 12, 2023, 8:04am EST

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A feast at Iron Rose at the Mills House.

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by Erin Perkins Updated Dec 12, 2023, 8:04am EST

Just because it's Christmas Day doesn't mean settling for a frozen dinner or Chinese takeout. Charleston offers a few options for eating out on December 25. Selections run from super fancy spots with white-glove service to burgers. While everyone else is worrying about basting hams and turkeys, relax and let someone else do the work. Take a peek at the map to see what's open on the holiday.

Uptown Social

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Party-time sports bar Uptown Social will have football, so you can catch the the games with a crispy bar pie, wings, and truffle fries.

587 King St, Charleston, SC 29403

(843) 793-1837

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The Dewberry Charleston

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The Living Room at the Dewberry might be better known for its boozy drinks, but give the food menu a try — it serves one of the best burgers (and fries) in Charleston, as well oysters on the half shell, crab cakes, and steak frites.

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334 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29403

(843) 558-8000

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Gabrielle

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Hotel Bennett restaurant Gabrielle offers a $155 prix fixe meal for Christmas, full of indulgent selections, like caviar, oxtail consomme, wagyu beef, and a yule log.

404 King St, Charleston, SC 29403

(855) 577-7564

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Leyla Fine Lebanese Cuisine

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Skip the turkey and ham and go for Lebanese on Christmas at King Street eatery Leyla.

298 King St, Charleston, SC 29401

(843) 501-7500

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Little Palm

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Ryder Hotel bar LIttle Palm is decorated for the holidays and ready to welcome customers for a tropical drink, smash burger, or shrimp cocktail. You can also order from the Little Pine menu for more wintery treats, like a hot buttered rum or chocolate fondue.

237 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29401

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Big John's Tavern

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Looking for short rib nachos, a smash burger, or tons of craft beer for Christmas? Head to East Bay Street bar Big John’s Tavern for a dose of all three.

251 E Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401

(843) 641-7269

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The Watch Rooftop Kitchen and Spirits

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Enjoy Christmas high above the city at rooftop hotel restaurant the Watch. Linger in the sunset with a few drinks and friends. This year, the kitchen will offer a special $35 Christmas plate with prime rib, garlic potatoes, and honey roasted carrots.

75 Wentworth St, Charleston, SC 29401

(843) 518-5115

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Peninsula Grill

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The holidays are traditionally a sold-out event at Peninsula Grill, but give the reservation line a try. Better yet, slide into the champagne bar if there’s a free seat. If you get it, you’ll be dining on chestnut bisque, herb-crusted prime rib, and that famous coconut cake.

112 N Market St, Charleston, SC 29401

(843) 723-0700

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Revival

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Modern Southern restaurant Revival offers a three-course Christmas menu with choices like lobster bisque, braised short rib, and wild mushroom risotto.

162 E Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401

(843) 414-2335

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Poogan's Porch

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Poogan’s Porch will be open on Christmas to take care of you. The restaurant offers Southern favorites — including she-crab soup and mac and cheese.

72 Queen St, Charleston, SC 29401

(843) 577-2337

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Iron Rose

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The Mills House restaurant Iron Rose offers a “choose your own adventure” four-course prix fixe menu on Christmas with oysters, seared scallops, prime rib, Maine lobster, and more.