CO Restaurant

CO Restaurant is a modern Asian restaurant in Charleston, SC, specializing in a creative fusion of traditional Southeast Asian cuisine with innovative, bold flavors. Located on Lower King Street in historic downtown Charleston, the restaurant offers a diverse menu featuring dishes such as pork & ginger gyoza, spicy crab rangoon, fresh summer rolls, curried shrimp, and signature tacos like short rib bulgogi and spicy pulled pork. With gluten-free and vegan options available, CO welcomes diners seeking both familiar favorites and adventurous new tastes. The restaurant serves lunch and dinner daily, with reservations available through Resy, and offers pickup and delivery services. It holds a 4.2-star rating based on 1,015 customer reviews, reflecting strong satisfaction among its patrons.

At the heart of CO’s offerings is Chef Masanori Shiraishi, known as Chef Masa, who brings over 25 years of culinary experience and Japanese heritage to the kitchen. His approach blends time-honored techniques with modern creativity, emphasizing fresh, high-quality ingredients and sustainable sourcing from local purveyors. The menu highlights seasonal and regional flavors, from handcrafted cocktails to small plates like tuna tataki and ahi poke stacks, all designed to complement one another. The restaurant’s space, housed in a historic downtown building, is crafted to be a welcoming place for gatherings, where food and community intersect.

CO Restaurant is situated on King Street, approximately a short walk from several notable landmarks. It lies just 66 meters from the Sottile Theater, about 100 meters from the Obey public artwork, and within 140 meters of Barnet Courtyard and the John M. Rivers Communications Museum. The TD Arena is also within a tenth of a mile, and Calhoun Street runs nearby, making the location central to Charleston’s cultural and historic district.

The restaurant stands among the strongest in its category locally and maintains a solid reputation among the customers it has served. Its consistent quality, inventive menu, and welcoming atmosphere have made it a trusted dining destination in Charleston. With a strong local following and a commitment to flavor and craftsmanship, CO Restaurant is a standout in the city’s vibrant Asian dining scene.