1. THE ORDINARY
{Triple Shellfish Tower, $125}
There’s nothing ordinary about three tiers of pickled shrimp, octopus crudo, stone and blue crabs, lobster, clams, and two-dozen oysters. 544 King St., www.eattheordinary.com (opens in a new tab)
2. CHARLESTON GRILL
{Butter-Poached Lobster & Black River Caviar, $216}
If lobster equals decadence, lobster and caviar define gluttony. We’re okay with that. 224 King St., www.charlestongrill.com (opens in a new tab)
3. PENINSULA GRILL
{Bordeaux Château Cheval Blanc, 2000, $1,500}
Saint-Émilion is one of only four vineyards to receive the rank of Premier Grand Cru Classé—French for “really, really good.” 112 North Market St., www.peninsulagrill.com (opens in a new tab)
4. GRILL 225
{Truffled Potato Chips, $12}
With these truffle oil and blue cheese-topped chips, double dipping is encouraged. 225 E. Bay St., www.grill225.com (opens in a new tab)
5. McCRADY’S
{Pavé of Chocolate, $9}
Pavé of chocolate with meringue pineapple is the ultimate happy ending. 2 Unity Alley, www.mccradysrestaurant.com (opens in a new tab)
6. OAK STEAKHOUSE
{Dry-Aged Prime Bone-In Rib-eye, Market Price}
This rib-eye is just one of the many reasons The Daily Meal named Oak one of the best steakhouses in America. 17 Broad St., www.oaksteakhouserestaurant.com (opens in a new tab)
7. THE GROCERY
{Whole Fish, Market Price}
Chef Kevin Johnson makes this whole fish dish—be it beeliner or black sea bass—a work of art. Even better? It’s big enough to share. 4 Cannon St., www.thegrocerycharleston.com (opens in a new tab)
8. TRISTAN
{Foie Gras Torchon, $20}
Carolina peach mostarda, lavendar, semolina shortbread, and foie gras? Done. 10 Linguard St., www.tristandining.com (opens in a new tab)