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The Royal Tern
3005 Maybank Hwy, Johns Island
Laid-back Johns Island seafood spot on Maybank Highway, serving local fish and cold drinks to island regulars.
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6 restaurants in Johns Island, ranked by Charleston locals — community votes blended with Google ratings, updated daily. Charleston's largest sea island — farms, the Angel Oak, and a stretch of Maybank Highway that's quietly become one of the most exciting restaurant rows in the Lowcountry.
Laid-back Johns Island seafood spot on Maybank Highway, serving local fish and cold drinks to island regulars.
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Locals rank The Royal Tern as the best restaurant in Johns Island (4.9★ across 21,736 reviews), with Lost Isle and KISS Cafe rounding out the podium. Tap any card above for photos, hours, and what locals say.