Southbound runs its kitchen entirely over live fire, built around wild meats rather than a standard grill setup. It's a Free Reign Restaurants concept set inside old walls on Cannon Street, pairing that cooking with a cocktail program and a wine list leaning toward lesser-known bottles.
Duck comes up often among what diners order, and the porch has become a favored spot to sit for the evening.
Southbound was named to StarChefs' Rising Stars class in 2022 and made Charleston City Paper's best-of list for 2026.
Duck comes up often among what diners order, and the porch has become a favored spot to sit for the evening.
Southbound was named to StarChefs' Rising Stars class in 2022 and made Charleston City Paper's best-of list for 2026.

