Restaurants We Love
Great Restaurants in the Charleston Area
This list of restaurants was compiled exclusively by our team of locals!
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Isle of Palms |
Seafood |
Great waterside dining. Casual top floor, more formal main floor. Sunday bloody mary bar. Often outdoor games and live music. |
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Isle of Palms |
Coffee & Southern |
Fantastic cafe with pastries and fresh espresso drinks. Separate restaurant with fresh food. |
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Isle of Palms |
Southern French |
Fresh seafood and delicious salads. |
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Folly Beach |
Seafood & Southern |
Great patio dining. |
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Folly Beach |
Seafood & Southern |
Outdoor deck & bar and frequent live music. |
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Folly Beach |
Seafood |
Oyster roasts! Great for waterside sunset drinks & bites. Finding it is part of the fun. |
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Folly Beach |
Southern |
Indoor & outdoor dining & dog-friendly. Great for breakfast. |
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Folly Beach |
Asian & Indian Fusion |
Gourmet food, menu changes daily | |
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Sullivan's Island |
American |
Great for people watching, burgers, and beers. Outdoor dining. |
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Sullivan's Island |
American, BBQ |
Excellent wings and “Game Changer’ frozen drinks. |
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Sullivan's Island |
Lowcountry |
Brick oven pizzas, local ingredients, and if you like bourbon… order a “Thunder & Friendship”. Reservations suggested. |
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Sullivan's Island |
Lowcountry, Seafood |
Great for a laid-back, local Sunday Brunch in a small, quaint and friendly atmosphere. |
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Sullivan's Island |
Coastal Cantina |
Baja peninsula inspired Mexican cuisine |
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Historic Downtown Charleston |
Steakhouse, Fine Dining |
Jazz & brunch and a great place for cocktails. |
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Historic Downtown Charleston |
Lowcountry, Fine Dining |
Excellent jazz & brunch on Sundays at the bar area. |
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Historic Downtown Charleston |
French |
Cafe. Excellent hidden gem for an authentic coffee and French fare. |
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Historic Downtown Charleston |
Asian |
The best sushi in town. | |
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Historic Downtown Charleston |
Italian |
Great atmosphere and wine selection. Nice patio. |
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Historic Downtown Charleston |
Italian |
Rustic Italian, house-made pasta, pizza, and sausage. |
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Historic Downtown Charleston |
Seafood |
Best waterfront dining in Downtown Charleston. Seafood and Southern Fare. |
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Upper Charleston Peninsula |
American Comfort Food |
Brunch, vegan & vegetarian-friendly. |
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Upper Charleston Peninsula |
Brewery |
Boisterous craft beer festivities |
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Upper Charleston Peninsula |
American |
Craft beers & creative plates. |
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Upper Charleston Peninsula |
Southern |
Amazing fried chicken and oysters |
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Mount Pleasant |
Southern |
Laid-back dining, large menu. | |
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Mount Pleasant |
Vietnamese |
Take out and vegetarian-friendly. |
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Mount Pleasant |
Cafe |
Locally sourced ingredients, fresh food. Vegetarian-friendly |
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Mount Pleasant |
Seafood |
Waterfront dining. Excellent happy hour spot. |
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Mount Pleasant |
Refined Southwestern |
Casual but proper & bustling space with an upbeat bar & regular live music |
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Mount Pleasant |
Fine Dining |
Amazing charcuterie and cheese platters |
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James Island |
French |
French bakery offering fresh, fast breakfast & lunch |
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James Island |
BBQ |
Good BBQ and 40+ beers on tap | |
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John’s Island |
American |
Famous Duck Club |
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John’s Island |
French Lowcountry |
Indoor & outdoor dining. Great brunch. |
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John’s Island |
Italian | House-made pasta, locally sourced ingredients. Low-key fine-dining. | |
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West Ashley |
BBQ |
The BEST BBQ in West Ashley. | |
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West Ashley |
American |
Great for Sunday brunch & mimosas |
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West Ashley |
Coastal Cantina |
Baja peninsula inspired Mexican cuisine | |
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West Ashley |
Diner |
Chicken & waffles… and featured on the TV show Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives |
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Daniel Island |
Southern |
Charming locale with a courtyard serving Southern favorites, craft beer & wine, and gifts. |
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North Charleston |
British |
Authentic fish & chips at a little hole in the wall. |
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Food Truck |
Lobster! |
The most delicious lobster roll in theLowcountry. |
