The restaurant that put Charleston on the national culinary map — a 1893 Queen Anne house on Queen Street with a menu built entirely on Southern-sourced ingredients. James London now leads the kitchen, maintaining the rigorous local focus that made Husk famous.
Why It Belongs on the List
Husk was Sean Brock's declaration that the American South had its own culinary identity worth defending — every ingredient must come from the South, full stop. The restaurant has evolved since Brock's departure, with James London continuing the ethos in the historic Queen Anne house. Fried chicken on the porch, heirloom grain dishes, and a chalkboard menu that changes with the seasons. Still essential.
What Stands Out
- Landmark of Southern cuisine | 1893 Queen Anne house
- Southern-sourced ingredients only | Heirloom grains
- Historic porch dining | Menu changes daily