Best Tapas Restaurants in Downtown Charleston

Bar Copa is a little gem on Johns Island. This was our 4th visit and each time the food, drinks and service have been outstanding. The crudo and tuna tartar are so fresh and tasty. The octopus, crab dip, spicy Caesar salad....yum. The burrata on pear conserva is inspired and marvelous. Crab dip, mushrooms, and shrimp a la plancha are truly delicious. We will return again and again. So happy Bar Copa opened in our neighborhood!

Service was top tier and helpful in the selection of menu items (it was my family and I’s first time there). Food service was quick and the preparation of all of our meals was perfection.

Fun local place, lots of very good veg options. Warm service. I had the cauliflower with peanut and green curry sauce and the little gem salad. Cauliflower could have been a little more al dente, but flavor of that was good. Loved the tahini and pistachios with the salad. All food was fresh, seasonal and well presented without feeling fussy. The staff all seemed like they enjoyed working there with each other.

Oysters were delicious- both raw and fried. Our server Kali was very attentive and personable. Such a nice evening