Best restaurants in Charleston

Five Loaves Cafe

A mini-chain with soup, salad, sandwiches & entrees from as many housemade ingredients as possible.

Boxcar Betty's

Counter-service burger spot in a Mount Pleasant strip mall, known for smash patties and house-made sauces.

Sunrise Bistro Mount Pleasant

Strip-mall breakfast and coffee spot on Johnnie Dodds, pulling consistent Mount Pleasant crowds for morning plates and lunch.

Playa Bowls

Acai and smoothie bowl chain outpost in a Mount Pleasant strip mall, handling the post-beach crowd on Shelmore.

Just Love Coffee Cafe- Mt Pleasant

Franchise breakfast-and-coffee cafe off Highway 17 in Mount Pleasant, serving espresso drinks and all-day breakfast in a family-friendly strip mall setting.

Locals Sushi & Sports Pub - Mt Pleasant

Laid-back, late-night hangout offering sushi, cocktails, beer & a roster of live entertainment.

Sushi Taro Japanese Restaurant

Japanese eatery serving creative rolls, hibachi & bento box entrees in a stylish space with a patio.

Pizza Pazzo

Neighborhood pizza counter on Johnnie Dodds serving pies with beer and wine in a strip mall off the Mount Pleasant corridor.

Sesame Burgers & Beer

Gourmet burgers with a long list of available toppings plus gluten-free, vegetarian & vegan options.

SOL Mt. Pleasant

Mexican plates with Southwest flair & margaritas are the draw at this stylish outpost with a patio.

San Miguel Mexican grill & bar

Strip-mall Mexican in Mount Pleasant with margaritas, live music, and a loyal local following on Shoremeade Road.

Migliori's Pizzeria

Hand-tossed pies, sandwiches & salads served with beer & wine in a casual modern spot with a patio.

Wood & Grain

Relaxed, modern setting for locally sourced seafood & creative pizzas prepared in a wood-fired oven.

Bricco Bracco

Classic pastas & other homestyle Italian dishes served in a comfortable setting with a full bar.

Condado Tacos

Ohio-based taco chain with build-your-own options and a full bar, planted in the Towne Centre shopping complex.

Saveurs du Monde Cafe

Crêpes, tartines, quiches & elegant French-style pastries offered in a bright, modern space.

SAVI Cucina + Wine Bar

Neighborhood Italian spot in Mount Pleasant with a wine bar focus, live music, and a menu built around pasta and wood-fired dishes.

O'Brion's Pub & Grille

Neighborhood Irish pub in I'On Village with wings, drafts, and enough TVs to catch whatever game you need.

Paisano's Pizza Grill

Neighborhood strip-mall pizza joint in Mount Pleasant slinging pies and beer to a loyal local crowd since the '90s.

Crave Kitchen & Cocktails

Inventive interpretations of American comfort food, served in artful, upscale environs, with a bar.

Anjo’s Pizza & Pasta

Neighborhood Italian spot in a Mount Pleasant strip mall, slinging pizza and pasta for dine-in or delivery.

Fuji Sushi Bar & Grill

Sleek venue featuring signature sushi rolls & hibachi entrees, plus a full bar & daily happy hour.

Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe - Indigo Square (Mount Pleasant)

Fast-casual Mediterranean chain outpost in a Mount Pleasant strip mall, serving gyros, salads, and hummus at lunch.

Woodhaven Pizza MP

Neighborhood pizza spot in a Mount Pleasant strip mall, slinging pies with beer on tap and a dog-friendly patio.

Grimaldi's Pizzeria

Casual, Brooklyn-based pizzeria chain serving brick-oven pies & calzones, plus wine & beer.

King Street Grille

Sports bar offering a big menu of pub-grub favorites, plus plenty of games on multiple screens.

Woodward Tavern

Neighborhood tavern off Riviera Drive in Mount Pleasant, with live music, a full bar, and straightforward pub food.

Bohemian Bull - Mt. Pleasant, SC

Laid-back American roadhouse on Highway 17 with live music, cold beer, and the kind of menu that doesn't require a second look.

Tsunami Japanese Restaurant

Local chain serving a menu of sushi & Pan-Asian entrees in a contemporary, stylish space.

Toast! All Day

Belle Station Sports Bar & Grill

Neighborhood sports bar off Highway 17 with pizza, sandwiches, and dog-friendly patio in the Belle Hall corridor.