Wow. We couldn’t be happier about the recent 2018 Reader’s Choice Awards from TripAdvisor.com! The list features the Top 25 Fine Dining Restaurants in the U.S. – and five of them are in South Carolina. That’s right, America… we love to eat and have awesome taste! Take a peek below at the five eateries that you’ll want to try asap, if you haven’t already:

Number 4: Circa 1886

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TripAdvisor/Chasity B Nestled behind the Wentworth Mansion in Charleston’s historic district, Circa 1886’s classic fine lines and perfect lighting offer an ideal spot of a romantic dinner. The menu features Southern cuisine and Lowcountry favorites. It’s located at 149 Wentworth St., Charleston, SC 29401.

Number 6: Halls Chophouse - Charleston

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Facebook/Halls Chophouse Attention meat lovers: the mouthwatering goodness at Halls Chophouse is a sensational delight. With locations in Charleston, Columbia, and Greenville, you can’t be too far from your next awesome steak. This family steakhouse belongs on everyone’s bucket list. We especially love the Sunday brunch. The Charleston location is the number 6 fine dining restaurant in America! Find it at 434 King St., Charleston, SC 29403.

Number 8: Charleston Grill - Charleston

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Facebook/Charleston Gril Southern cuisine with contemporary flair marks the best of the best in this refined warm and cozy restaurant found within the Belmond Charleston Place hotel. You’ll love the ambiance of the space as much as the beautiful and delicious food. Charleston Grill is located at 224 King St., Charleston, SC 29401.

Number 15: Peninsula Grill - Charleston

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Facebook/Peninsula Grill The award-winning food at Peninsula Grill is only a part of the unforgettable meal you’ll have at this long-running restaurant in The Holy City. Weather permitting, ask to be seated in the enchanting outdoor garden and enjoy the twinkling lights and hand-lit candles in the glow of a Charleston evening. It’s located at 112 N Market St., Charleston, SC 29401.

Number 17: Grill 225 - Charleston

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Google Maps/Amanda Kubista Dine in elegance in the Market Pavilion Hotel at Grill 225 while overlooking East Bay Street and the U.S. Customs House. This fine dining chophouse features one of the best wine lists in the city. Discover the goodness at 225 E Bay St., Charleston, SC 29401.

Were you surprised that all five of them are in Charleston? We’d love to know your favorite place to have an unforgettable fine dining experience in South Carolina. Feel free to make suggestions in our comments!

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Nestled behind the Wentworth Mansion in Charleston’s historic district, Circa 1886’s classic fine lines and perfect lighting offer an ideal spot of a romantic dinner. The menu features Southern cuisine and Lowcountry favorites. It’s located at 149 Wentworth St., Charleston, SC 29401.

Google Maps/Halls Chophouse

Facebook/Halls Chophouse

Attention meat lovers: the mouthwatering goodness at Halls Chophouse is a sensational delight. With locations in Charleston, Columbia, and Greenville, you can’t be too far from your next awesome steak. This family steakhouse belongs on everyone’s bucket list. We especially love the Sunday brunch. The Charleston location is the number 6 fine dining restaurant in America! Find it at 434 King St., Charleston, SC 29403.

Facebook/Charleston Grill

Facebook/Charleston Gril

Southern cuisine with contemporary flair marks the best of the best in this refined warm and cozy restaurant found within the Belmond Charleston Place hotel. You’ll love the ambiance of the space as much as the beautiful and delicious food. Charleston Grill is located at 224 King St., Charleston, SC 29401.

Facebook/Peninsula Grill

The award-winning food at Peninsula Grill is only a part of the unforgettable meal you’ll have at this long-running restaurant in The Holy City. Weather permitting, ask to be seated in the enchanting outdoor garden and enjoy the twinkling lights and hand-lit candles in the glow of a Charleston evening. It’s located at 112 N Market St., Charleston, SC 29401.

Google Maps/Grill 225

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Google Maps/Amanda Kubista

Dine in elegance in the Market Pavilion Hotel at Grill 225 while overlooking East Bay Street and the U.S. Customs House. This fine dining chophouse features one of the best wine lists in the city. Discover the goodness at 225 E Bay St., Charleston, SC 29401.

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