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39 Rue de Jean *(39 John St.) Classic French restaurant next door to Music Hall; excellent burger and French onion soup as well as mussels

Virginia’s on King* (412 King St.) Brunch daily and Lowcountry cuisine

Swamp Fox Room * (387 King St., within the Francis Marion Hotel, corner of King and Calhoun) Known for she-crab soup and delicious seafood (especially the salmon)

The Rarebit (474 King St.) Gastropub with good sandwiches and daily specials

Callie’s Hot Little Biscuit (476 ½ King St.) Famous for savory and sweet biscuits

Verde (433 King Street) Local chain for build-your-own salads and wraps

Bodega (23 Ann St., just off King St.) Excellent N.Y.-style breakfast and lunch sandwiches

Mama Kim’s (349 King St.) Korean and Asian bowls

Juanita Greenberg’s (439 King St.) Wide variety of good “Mexican-ish” food

Kudu Coffee and Craft Beer (4 Vanderhorst St., just off King St.) Great coffee, light meals, stuffed croissants

Stella’s * (114 St. Philip St., one block off King St.) Hearty Greek cuisine

CO Restaurant (340 King St.) Tasty Vietnamese fare with pho, banh mi, and noodle dishes

Caviar and Bananas (51 George St., one block off King St.) Gourmet sandwiches and salads to eat in or take out

Basic Kitchen* (82 Wentworth, one block off King St.) Unique sandwiches and bowls featuring seasonal, local produce.

Big Bad Breakfast (456 Meeting St.) Great variety of Southern breakfast specialties for breakfast or lunch

 *reservations are strongly recommended for both lunch and dinner on Friday at any full-service dining restaurants.