Charleston, SC
For Burgers in Charleston, the local food press points to Little Jack's Tavern, The Tattooed Moose, and Moe's Crosstown Tavern. Picks from Post and Courier and Explore Charleston, updated July 2026.
Editor’s picks
Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in Post and Courier and Explore Charleston. Updated July 2026.
Little Jack's Tavern · Upper King
The Tavern Burger was Bon Appetit's 2017 Burger of the Year — a retro-tavern classic.
The Tattooed Moose · Downtown
A 'Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives' favorite — the double-patty Moose burger with duck-fat fries.
Moe's Crosstown Tavern · Westside
A laid-back tavern famous for the bacon-cheddar-fried-egg Eye-Opener Burger.
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