Pelato - Charleston
Neighborhood Italian on Morrison Drive serving wood-fired Neapolitan pizza and housemade pasta in a spare, no-fuss dining room.
The places locals actually book — from neighborhood lunch spots to tasting-menu nights.
Neighborhood Italian on Morrison Drive serving wood-fired Neapolitan pizza and housemade pasta in a spare, no-fuss dining room.
Vast seafood spot & deli spread over most of a city block in buildings that date back to the 1890s.
Counter-order deli on George Street slinging sandwiches and cold beer steps from the College of Charleston.
Texas-style brisket and hot guts in a big open-air pit yard on the upper peninsula.
Compact, unpretentious locale for sashimi, specialty sushi rolls & Japanese kitchen entrees.
Huge filets of fish ’n’ chips constitute the entire menu at this unassuming British specialist.
Bustling tavern serving generous portions of smoked meat & Southern sides, plus frequent live music.
Counter sandwich shop on Folly Road where James Island locals queue for deli-built subs at lunch.
House-smoked meats & creative sides served in a funky BBQ spot with outdoor seating, beer & bourbon.
Generous portions of casual Southern-focused home cooking are served all day at this lively eatery.
Dual-concept West Ashley strip mall spot serving build-your-own poke bowls and Japanese ramen under one roof.
Strip-mall Japanese on Savannah Highway serving sushi and cooked dishes, with beer and wine, to a loyal West Ashley crowd.
Creatively flavored grits accompany the surf 'n' turf at this area-sourced Southern specialist.
Neighborhood sushi counter on Folly Road that doubles as a sports bar, drawing James Island regulars for rolls and draft beer.
No-frills Folly Road pizza counter doing takeout and delivery for the James Island crowd.
Brick-oven pizzas & other Italian comfort fare from a cozy, low-key family-run Italian spot.
Relaxed, family-friendly Japanese restaurant offering a sushi menu, tempura & teppanyaki meals.
Neighborhood pizzeria offering lots of sauce & topping options, plus happy hour & lunch specials.
Expansive, lively destination for oysters & hearty entrees, with a copper bar for cocktails & wine.
Tennessee whole-hog pit barbecue outfit on Highland Ave, with live music and cold beer to back it up.
Japanese-Mexican fusion restaurant on upper King Street, with sushi and tacos sharing a menu alongside cocktails and occasional live music.
Local diner chain serving classic American breakfast & lunch fare in a warm atmosphere.
Relaxed, light-filled eatery with outdoor seating serving classic seafood, raw bites & burgers.
Customizable seafood boils & fried baskets in a roomy space with elaborate nautical decor & TVs.
Greek-owned coffee shop and café in a Mount Pleasant strip mall, pulling espresso alongside Mediterranean plates.
Local chain serving ice cream & shakes, plus sandwiches & sides, in a low-key, retro space.
Whole-hog pitmaster Rodney Scott's flagship. Wood-burned pork, white bread, hot sauce.
Tucked-away sandwich shop on Wentworth Street serving lunch with outdoor seating and coffee.
Visitors can eat indoors or on the terrace with countryside views at this casual seafood option.
Bustling tavern serving generous portions of smoked meat & Southern sides, plus frequent live music.
Laid-back, late-night hangout offering sushi, cocktails, beer & a roster of live entertainment.
Bright counter-serve spot offering build-your-own banh mi sandwiches, tacos & salads.
Intimate Italian spot on Spring Street, built around handmade pasta and a short, rotating menu in a snug dining room.
Breezy Sullivan's Island cantina serving tacos, coastal seafood, and margaritas a block from the beach.
Nautical-themed Market Street spot serving seafood, brunch, and craft beer with live music in the heart of the tourist corridor.
Compact Japanese counter in West Ashley strip mall serving sushi with a tight menu and an unusually high local following.
Counter-service spot on President Street built around porchetta sandwiches, with coffee and rotating small plates.
Bustling spot for refined seafood dishes, served in clubby, brick-walled environs, with a bar.
Counter-service burger and BBQ joint on St. Andrews Blvd, slinging smash burgers and smoked meats to West Ashley regulars.
Relaxed, light-filled eatery with outdoor seating serving classic seafood, raw bites & burgers.
Hip restaurant serving sushi & Asian-fusion cuisine boasts a large bar with happy hour.
Japanese eatery serving creative rolls, hibachi & bento box entrees in a stylish space with a patio.
Counter-service Italian spot on Ashley River Road, slinging takeout pasta and dinner plates to West Ashley locals.
Casual seafood and oyster bar on Folly Road, pulling in locals with raw bar staples and cold beer.
North Charleston catering operation specializing in Southern comfort food and barbecue for weddings and private events.
Chinese-run barbecue spot on Carver Avenue in North Charleston, pulling steady locals with smoked meat and a full bar.
Casual seafood counter steps from the Isle of Palms strand, serving fried platters and low country staples with live music on the back deck.
Understated pizzeria with basic decor turning out New York–style pies & familiar Italian classics.
Sushi is served alongside familiar Japanese dishes & Chinese specialties at this informal eatery.
Straightforward restaurant offering traditional Thai cuisine, including chicken satay & dumplings.
Bright & airy neighborhood osteria for thoughtfully sourced, reimagined Italian cuisine & cocktails.
Casual restaurant dishing up Southern barbecue classics at a buffet or via a drive-thru.
Lively eatery dishing out Mexican favorites, including tacos and tortas, in hip, casual environs.
West Ashley craft brewery slinging pizza and wings alongside rotating house beers in a casual, family-friendly taproom.
Easygoing Italian establishment with exposed-brick walls offering pasta, pizzas & desserts.
Neighborhood Italian spot in Mount Pleasant with a wine bar focus, live music, and a menu built around pasta and wood-fired dishes.
Classic pastas & other homestyle Italian dishes served in a comfortable setting with a full bar.
Hand-tossed pies, sandwiches & salads served with beer & wine in a casual modern spot with a patio.
Grilled hibachi fare, sushi & Pan-Asian plates served in an upscale lounge setting with bar.
Counter-service spot on W Montague dishing grits bowls, burgers, and seafood in no-frills North Charleston digs.
Sleek Japanese venue serving creative sushi rolls, hibachi & Thai bites in modern digs with a patio.
Pit-smoked barbecue joint off SC-41 in Mount Pleasant, with beer, wine, and a loyal following of 873 reviewers.
Casual eatery offering BBQ beef, pork & veggies cooked on tabletop grills, plus sushi.
Wood-fired Neapolitan pies and Italian wine on Maybank Highway, tucked into a James Island strip mall.
Italian catering and culinary consulting operation on Signal Point Road, handling weddings and private events out of a working kitchen.
Local deli chain doling out made-to-order sandwiches along with salads, baked potatoes & hot dogs.
Neighborhood Italian-pizza standby on Savannah Highway, doing dine-in, delivery, and gyros out of a strip mall since the West Ashley crowd figured it out.
Contemporary grill chain offering a seafood-centric menu, plus steaks & cocktails.
Neighborhood strip-mall Thai and sushi spot on Coleman Boulevard, steady enough to earn loyal Mt. Pleasant regulars over the years.
Neighborhood sushi spot on Wappoo Road serving rolls, hibachi, and all-you-can-eat buffet with beer on tap.
Guests look out on the ocean from the deck & rooftop bar, while dining on island-inspired dishes.
Funky, art-filled chain pizzeria featuring craft beer, calzones & creative stone-baked pizzas.
Fast-casual counter on King Street serving sushi burritos and poke bowls where Hawaiian and Japanese overlap.
Neighborhood pizza and Italian spot on James Island's Harbor View Road, pouring beer and wine alongside wood-fired pies.
Neighborhood sushi bar and sports pub on Old Towne Road, serving rolls alongside draft beer and wall-to-wall screens.
Neighborhood Italian spot in a Mount Pleasant strip mall, slinging pizza and pasta for dine-in or delivery.
Casual surf-themed seafood spot on Sullivan's Island serving oysters, brunch, and cold beer steps from the beach.
Hibachi tables and sushi rolls on Folly Road, serving James Island's suburban strip with teppanyaki theatrics and standard Japanese fare.
Nothing-fancy, family-friendly spot combining Irish pub with Lowcountry seafood & live music.
Local chain serving NY-style, stone-oven-baked pies, plus grinders & pasta, in a casual setting.
Neighborhood pizza and coffee spot on Simmons Street in Mount Pleasant, slinging pies and espresso with beer on tap.
Casual counter-service spot on Skylark Drive slinging fried seafood and chicken out of a strip mall suite.
Gourmet market & cafe offering a range of eats, including sandwiches, salads & pastries.
Industrial-chic hot spot serving locally sourced, traditional Southern BBQ & stylish cocktails.
Family-friendly BBQ eatery serving ribs & other Southern dishes in casual, woodsy surrounds.
Tavern serving updated American food in a wood dominated interior or on the riverside terrace.
Sleek venue featuring signature sushi rolls & hibachi entrees, plus a full bar & daily happy hour.
Casual quick-serve shop serving pizzas, subs & salads near the beach.
Pizza shop serving New York-style pies, catering to a late-night crowd till 3 AM Fridays/Saturdays.
Laid-back chain known for slow-cooked BBQ & cheese biscuits, plus burgers, salads & classic sides.
Relaxed restaurant & bar chain serving steak & seafood, plus signature nachos, sandwiches & pasta.
Chinese & Japanese dishes, plus creative maki, served in a simple dining area with a sushi bar.
Family-friendly BBQ eatery serving ribs & other Southern dishes in casual, woodsy surrounds.
Low-key outlet for smoked meats & classic sides served in a rustic BBQ spot with beers & cocktails.
Hip choice for contemporary twists on Southeast Asian staples like pho, banh mi & dumplings.
Health-conscious cafe chain featuring a menu of custom smoothies, sandwiches & wraps.
Easygoing restaurant offering handcut steaks, Southern-style rib platters & other classic dishes.
Casual, Brooklyn-based pizzeria chain serving brick-oven pies & calzones, plus wine & beer.
Neighborhood sports bar off Highway 17 with pizza, sandwiches, and dog-friendly patio in the Belle Hall corridor.
Neighborhood Italian on Johns Island's commercial strip, serving pizza and pasta with beer in a strip-mall setting.
Neighborhood strip-mall Japanese grill in West Ashley serving sushi and cooked plates with free parking and delivery options.
Health-conscious cafe chain featuring a menu of custom smoothies, sandwiches & wraps.
Family-friendly Japanese spot featuring sushi, hibachi cooking tables & a lengthy sake selection.
Sophisticated operation serving freshly caught fish, with outdoor seating & a casual downstairs bar.
Traditional Italian dishes prepared in a charming atmosphere with red-&-white checkered tablecloths.
Sushi plus hibachi & tempura entrees served by chefs that combine classic & Western-inspired styles.
Easygoing, modern eatery offering self-serve Japanese staples, such as teppanyaki & sushi rolls.
Refined eatery at Wild Dunes Resort offering locavore seafood & drinks in a terrace-enhanced space.
Landmark no-frills barbecue joint with meat slow-cooked in a wood-fire pit, plus outdoor seating.
Local chain serving a menu of sushi & Pan-Asian entrees in a contemporary, stylish space.
Beachside bar and grill on Folly serving fried seafood and cold drinks a block from the water.
Airy top-floor bistro & bar at the Holiday Inn offering American fare & cocktails, plus river views.