Best Restaurants in James Island

Italian catering and culinary consulting operation on Signal Point Road, handling weddings and private events out of a working kitchen.

Folly Road barbecue joint with live music, cold beer, and a loyal local following built on slow-smoked meat.

Counter sandwich shop on Folly Road where James Island locals queue for deli-built subs at lunch.

Folly Road counter-service spot serving rotisserie chicken and Latin sides to beach-bound locals and James Island regulars.

No-frills Folly Road pizza counter doing takeout and delivery for the James Island crowd.

This bright, casual French bakery carries traditional breads, sandwiches, pastries & salads.

Neighborhood coffee shop and gathering spot on James Island's Harbor View Road, with live music and a dog-friendly patio.

Cozy suburban bistro for creative sandwiches, local beers & eclectic international entrees.

Casual place with ornate, traditional decor offering classic Thai dishes as well as Japanese sushi.

Neighborhood bistro on Maybank Highway serving James Island with a focused menu, local wine list, and room to linger.

Neighborhood sushi counter on Folly Road that doubles as a sports bar, drawing James Island regulars for rolls and draft beer.

No-frills soul food counter on Grimball Road, drawing steady locals with plate lunches and Southern staples.

Traditional Italian fare in a casual atmosphere with outdoor patio, daily specials & a full bar.

Tennessee whole-hog pit barbecue outfit on Highland Ave, with live music and cold beer to back it up.

Neighborhood hibachi grill & sushi specialist serving bento boxes, noodle bowls & wok-fried rice.

Visitors can eat indoors or on the terrace with countryside views at this casual seafood option.

All-day neighborhood cafe on Maybank Highway serving breakfast, lunch, beer, and wine in a strip mall off James Island.

Neighborhood Mexican spot on Maybank Highway serving tacos and margaritas with beer on tap and a strip-mall patio.

Mexican fare & seafood plus weekend brunch at a casual local hangout with ample TVs & a patio.

Petite stop with a hopping Sunday brunch serving all-day breakfast plus lunch items.

Hibachi tables and sushi rolls on Folly Road, serving James Island's suburban strip with teppanyaki theatrics and standard Japanese fare.

Rustic-chic gastropub serving lunch, dinner & brunch with tap beers amid reclaimed wood & art.

Traditional Mexican dishes offered in a casual space with a bar mixing margaritas.

Fast-casual Greek chain outpost on Folly Road serving gyros, bowls, and baklava in a strip mall off James Island.

Neighborhood pizza and Italian spot on James Island's Harbor View Road, pouring beer and wine alongside wood-fired pies.

Casual restaurant dishing up Southern barbecue classics at a buffet or via a drive-thru.

Casual seafood and oyster bar on Folly Road, pulling in locals with raw bar staples and cold beer.

Drive-thru coffee and acai spot on Folly Road, with dog-friendly seating and occasional live music.

Neighborhood Mexican spot on Folly Road serving margaritas and Tex-Mex standards to James Island regulars.

Easygoing eatery offering hearty pub grub classics alongside drinks, billiards & sports on TV.

Down-to-earth pizzeria with a neighborhood vibe also offering sandwiches, wings & salads.

Wood-fired Neapolitan pies and Italian wine on Maybank Highway, tucked into a James Island strip mall.

Upscale bar food, including brisket burgers, join craft beer & bourbon in a funky, plank-walled pub.

Family-friendly BBQ eatery serving ribs & other Southern dishes in casual, woodsy surrounds.

Casual eatery with a convivial atmosphere, serving a crab-heavy menu of classic seafood.

Chinese & Japanese dishes, plus creative maki, served in a simple dining area with a sushi bar.

Casual eatery that offers multiple varieties of bagels to go as well as stacked bagel sandwiches.