02/04/2026
6 Small Black-Owned Restaurants in Downtown Charleston, South Carolina
1. Hannibal’s Kitchen
• Owner: Safiya Grant & Felicity Huger (family-owned legacy restaurant)
• Address: 16 Blake St, Charleston, SC 29403
• Website: http://hannibalkitchen.com
• Known for: Classic Lowcountry soul food, cafeteria-style, neighborhood staple
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2. East Side Soul Food
• Owner: Black-owned (owner not publicly promoted)
• Address: 46 America St, Charleston, SC 29403
• Website: No official website
• Known for: Fried chicken, mac & cheese, collards, ribs
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3. Rodney Scott’s BBQ
• Owner: Rodney Scott (James Beard Award–winning pitmaster)
• Address: 1011 King St, Charleston, SC 29403
• Website: https://rodneyscottsbbq.com
• Known for: Whole-hog barbecue, vinegar sauce, national acclaim with local roots
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4. Bintü Atelier
• Owner / Chef: Bintou N’Daw Young
• Address: 8 Line St, Suite D, Charleston, SC 29403
• Website: http://www.bintuatelier.com
• Known for: African-inspired fine dining with Gullah Geechee influence
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5. Nana’s Seafood & Soul
• Owner: Toni Washington
• Address: 8 Line St, Charleston, SC 29403
• Website: https://www.nanasseafood.com
• Known for: Seafood platters, crab legs, soul food sides, casual neighborhood vibe
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6. Nigel’s Good Food (Downtown location / pop-ups)
• Owner: Nigel’s Good Food (Black-owned Charleston staple)
• Address: Downtown Charleston (locations & pop-ups vary)
• Website: https://www.nigelsgoodfood.com
• Known for: Okra soup, fried fish, traditional Gullah-inspired soul food
