6 Wonderful Jewish-Owned Restaurants & Businesses in the Charleston, South Carolina Area

6 restaurants/caterers in the Lowcountry owned and operated by Jewish small business owners

1. Dining In Inc (Kosher Catering)

Website: https://diningininc.com

Location: 1645 Raoul Wallenberg Blvd, Charleston, SC 29407

Bio:

Founded in 1989 by Chef Marcie Rosenberg, Dining In Inc is Charleston’s premier kosher catering company and a cornerstone of the local Jewish community. They specialize in weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, holidays, and corporate events, offering traditional Jewish cuisine alongside modern menus under kosher supervision.

2. Hyman’s Seafood

Website: https://www.hymanseafood.com

Location: 215 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC 29401

Bio:

A Charleston institution and fifth-generation Jewish-owned family business, Hyman’s Seafood traces its roots back to 1890 when Jewish immigrant Wolf Maier Karesh opened a dry goods store. Today, it remains family-run and deeply tied to Charleston’s Jewish merchant history.

3. Aaron’s Deli (at Hyman’s)

Website: https://www.hymanseafood.com

Location: 213 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC 29401

Bio:

Aaron’s Deli operates alongside Hyman’s Seafood and shares the same Jewish family ownership. Serving deli-style sandwiches and casual fare, it reflects Jewish deli traditions while continuing the Hyman family’s long-standing presence in downtown Charleston.

4. Mazal

Website: https://mazaleat.com

Location: 1901 Ashley River Rd, Charleston, SC 29407

Bio:

Opened by brothers Gal and Tal Alhadeff, Mazal is a Jewish-owned Israeli-inspired restaurant celebrating family recipes and Mediterranean flavors. Named for their grandmother, the restaurant brings authentic shawarma, falafel, and mezze to the Charleston food scene.

5. Marty’s Place

Website: https://charleston.edu/campus-services/

Location: Charleston, SC – College of Charleston Campus

Bio:

Marty’s Place is a kosher, vegetarian, and vegan restaurant at the College of Charleston, located in the Jewish Studies Center, that serves as a popular campus dining spot and community gathering place. It offers a rotating menu with daily specials, accepts campus meal plans (Meal Taps, Dining Dollars, Cougar Cash), and is open to the public, providing a casual atmosphere with options like burgers, mac ‘n cheese, and fresh salads. 

6. Charleston Bakery & Delicatessen (Summerville)

Website: http://www.charlestonbakeryanddeli.com

Location: 10597 Dorchester Rd, Summerville, SC 29485

Bio:

A destination for traditional Jewish comfort food, Charleston Bakery & Delicatessen is Jewish-owned and known for authentic bagels, knishes, latkes, brisket, babka, and rye sandwiches. Owned by Randy Jarvis, who grew up in a Jewish bakery family, it brings true Jewish deli culture to the Lowcountry.

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