One of the best ways to celebrate the season is with holiday events and dining in Charleston SC. With downtown Charleston beautifully decorated for the holidays and a full calendar of festivities planned throughout the city, ’tis the season to enjoy holiday dining with family and friends at Stars Restaurant Rooftop and Grill Room.
Visiting Charleston with the family is special any time of the year, but without a doubt the weeks between Thanksgiving and New Years are magical. King Street offers fantastic shopping for finding those perfect Charleston gifts for everyone on your list. From the Christmas tree lighting in Marion Square to parades and holiday concerts, Charleston fully embraces the holiday season.
While you are downtown shopping and enjoying holiday festivities, we welcome you to relax and dine at Stars Restaurant. We have just decorated for the holidays and our restaurant is abuzz with holiday excitement! Our warm and inviting dining room easily accommodates families and large groups. Take a ride on our elevator to the third floor Rooftop Bar to sip delicious cocktails while enjoying a panoramic view of the holiday lights beautifully displayed throughout the Holy City. Our dinner menu features fresh local seafood, signature Southern dishes and specialty steak, seafood and poultry dishes prepared on our live wood grill.
For reservations, please call 843-577-0100 or reserve your table online.
Here are some special holiday events happening in downtown Charleston that you won’t want to miss:
December 1st, Charleston Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony – Just a few blocks away from Stars Restaurant in Marion Square, Mayor Joseph P. Riley, Jr. and Santa Claus will be lighting the magnificent 60-foot Tree of Lights, the official City of Charleston Christmas Tree. The event is from 4:30-6:00 p.m.
December 1st, Parade of Boats – A display of lighted and festive boats proceeds from the Cooper River, through the Charleston Harbor and into the Ashley River, culminating in a brilliant fireworks display over the harbor. Viewing from the peninsula begins at 6:30pm; Fireworks begin at approximately 6:45pm.
December 2, Charleston Christmas Parade – The holiday tradition is better than ever as bands, floats, marchers and performers parade through downtown Charleston. The parade begins at the intersection of Calhoun and Meeting Streets, proceeds down King Street to Broad Street to Lockwood Blvd., 2- 5 p.m.
December 2, University Chorus Concert – The College of Charleston department of music. Recital Hall, 54 St. Phillip St. 4 p.m. Free. 843-953-6527
Ongoing, The Sound of Charleston, Special Holiday Edition – Concerts are staged at the beautiful and historic Circular Church at 150 Meeting Street. All concerts are from 7:00 – 8:15 pm. Come experience the sounds that define Charleston and its rich musical heritage, from gospel to Gershwin, including selected holiday songs of the period. For more information, call 843-270-4903
December 14 and 15th, Holiday Pops! – All of your holiday favorites performed by the Charleston Symphony Orchestra at the Sottile Theater, 44 George Street. Call 843-723-7528 for more information.
Happy Holidays from Stars Rooftop & Grill Room!
