With its ocean-fresh seafood, Southern comfort classics, and soulful Gullah cuisine, Charleston has been called one of the finest food cities in the nation by Food & Wine magazine, Southern Living, and TripAdvisor. At Mills House Charleston, Curio Collection by Hilton, three unique dining venues bring the city’s rich culinary heritage directly to guests, whether with a quick sandwich or pastry for breakfast or lunch, elevated twists on South Carolina favorites for brunch or dinner, or refreshing cocktails and light bites served poolside.

Iron Rose Bar & Restaurant
Walking along the cobblestone streets of Charleston, visitors may notice hidden gardens secluded away behind wrought iron railings blanketed with cascades of flowers, oasis-like remnants of the Victorian era. Iron Rose pays homage to these urban Edens, as well as the generations of skilled blacksmiths who forged the ornate metal gates that envelop them. Here, diners can indulge in a succulent spread of elevated, Southern-inspired fare while taking in the moody, dark interior and graceful floral accents of the dining room or enjoying the tinkling fountain and glowing bistro lights of the courtyard. Open for breakfast, weekend brunch, lunch, and dinner, this signature eatery specializes in the coastal cuisine of the Lowcountry, with dishes like pimento cheese, crispy chicken thighs brined in sweet tea and served with hot honey and peach compote, blue crab fritters, and local shrimp with house-made andouille sausage.

The Black Door Café
Open all day for simple but spectacular sandwiches, fresh grab-and-go salads, or sweet pastries and gelato, The Black Door Café is a convenient one-stop shop for a casual breakfast, lunch, or dinner. There are also a variety of rejuvenating beverage options, from healthy smoothies to coffee drinks to boozy tipples like cocktails and wine, to help power guests through the day. Plus, with its comfortable seating and speedy internet, this stylish coffee bar is the perfect place to shoot off a quick email, knock out some work, or share a few travel photos on social media. For a true taste of South Carolina, be sure to try the Southern Chicken Biscuit with creamy pimento cheese and sweet-meets-spicy pepper jelly.

The Terrace
There is no better way to escape the summer sun than with a dip in a pool or an icy beverage. Fortunately, The Terrace can accommodate both. Nestled right next to Mills House’s rooftop pool, this open-air bar and lounge serves up refreshing cocktails with a photogenic background courtesy of the effortlessly chic pool terrace, which features iron archways, brownstone bricks, and colorful pops of florals against the hotel’s pastel pink exterior.