Last Updated: 4/2/19
It seems not a day goes by without the Holy City being given another award. It's getting harder and harder to keep track of how amazing our city is, so I decided to compile a master list for quick and easy referencing. In a nod to Stephen Colbert, Charleston's favorite son, I've borrowed (ok, stole) the title of one of his popular Colbert Report segments for the title of this list. So, without further adieu, here is "Who's Honoring Us Now..."
You can see past year's awards, rankings, and more here: 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, and 2010-2013
Click on the accolade to read more details:
2019
- # 1 Best Hotel in U.S.: French Quarter Inn - Trip Advisor
- # 1 Most Romantic Restaurant in U.S.: Charleston Grill - Trip Advisor
- # 3 Best Hotel in U.S.: The Spectator Hotel - Trip Advisor
- # 4 Best Restaurant in The South: Husk - Southern Living
- # 5 Best Chef in The South: Kevin Johnson (The Grocery) - Southern Living
- # 6 Best Chef in The South: Mike Lata (FIG, The Ordinary) - Southern Living
- # 6 Best Hospitality & Tourism School: College of Charleston - Study.com
- # 6 U.S. City People are Relocating To - United Van Lines
- # 7 Best Hotel in The South: Belmond Charleston Place - Southern Living
- # 7 Best Restaurant in The South: Hominy Grill - Southern Living
- # 8 Best Bar in The South: The Bar at Husk - Southern Living
- # 8 Best Inn in The South's Best Inns: John Rutledge House Inn - Southern Living
- # 9 Best Resort in The South: The Sanctuary Hotel - Southern Living
- # 10 Best Beach Town in The South: Isle of Palms - Southern Living
- # 16 Best-Performing City of 2018 - Milken Institute
- # 17 Best City for Beer Drinks - SmartAsset
- # 18 Best U.S. Restaurant: Halls Chophouse - Yelp
- # 20 Best Online Bachelor’s Programs for Veterans: Charleston Southern University - U.S. News and World Report
- # 20 Happiest City in America - Wallethub
- # 22 Best Hotel in U.S.: The Harbourview Inn - Trip Advisor
- # 25 Best Online Bachelor’s Programs: Charleston Southern University - U.S. News and World Report
- 2019 Experts’ Choice Award: Wild Dunes Resort - TripExpert
- Best Place Live in South Carolina: Mt. Pleasant - HomeSnacks
- Best Popular Seafood Restaurant in South Carolina: The CODfather Proper Fish & Chips - MSN
- Coziest Restaurant in South Carolina: Harold's Cabin - Travel + Leisure
- The Most Educated Town in South Carolina: Sullivan's Island - Business Insider
- New Tiki Bars Around the United States to Escape to This Winter: Wiki Wiki Sandbar - AFAR
- One of America's 26 Best Food Trucks: Roti Rolls - Food Network
- One of America's Best Cities for Getting Away With the Girls - Travel + Leisure
- One of the Most Romantic Places in the World - CNN Travel
- One of The South's Best New Bars: babas on Cannon - Garden & Gun
- One of The World's Most Stunning Waterfront Bars: Tavern & Table - The Matador Network
- The South's Best City - Southern Living
- South Carolina's Best BBQ Joint: Rodney Scott BBQ - Southern Living
- South Carolina's Safest City: Charleston - The National Council for Home Safety and Security
Remember, you can see past year's awards, rankings, and more here: 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, and 2010-2013
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