Bridge Road Bistro, in the leafy South Hills neighbourhood on the south side of the Kanawha, is the long-standing benchmark for upmarket eating in Charleston. The menu is locally rooted New American — pan-seared trout from Allegheny waters, hanger steak with bourbon sauce, seasonal vegetable plates — and the wine list is among the city's best.
The dining room is a comfortable two-storey space with a covered patio. Sunday brunch is a local institution. Booking advised.