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Lewis Barbecue
Texas-style brisket and hot guts in a big open-air pit yard on the upper peninsula.
4.715k ratingsbbq · brisket · outdoor
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- 4.8 · 25024254 Spruill Ave, North CharlestonTrending
The CODfather, Proper Fish & Chips
Huge filets of fish ’n’ chips constitute the entire menu at this unassuming British specialist.
4.74.8k ratingsOpen - 4.8 · 24932209 Middle St, Sullivan's IslandTrending
Home Team BBQ
Bustling tavern serving generous portions of smoked meat & Southern sides, plus frequent live music.
4.71.9k ratingsOpen - 4.7 · 25041217 Savannah Hwy, CharlestonTrending
Swig & Swine
House-smoked meats & creative sides served in a funky BBQ spot with outdoor seating, beer & bourbon.
4.73.8k ratingsOpen - 4.7 · 2505302 Coleman Blvd, Mt PleasantTrending
Page's Okra Grill
Generous portions of casual Southern-focused home cooking are served all day at this lively eatery.
4.712k ratingsOpen - 4.7 · 11961028 E Montague Ave, CharlestonTrending
Park Pizza Co
Classic pizza, subs & salads get a modern twist at this simple spot focused on takeout & delivery.
4.7915 ratingsOpen - 4.6 · 2507320 Wingo Way #100, Mt PleasantTrending
Grace & Grit
Creatively flavored grits accompany the surf 'n' turf at this area-sourced Southern specialist.
4.717k ratingsOpen - 4.7 · 1198976 Houston Northcutt Blvd, Mt PleasantTrending
La Pizzeria
Brick-oven pizzas & other Italian comfort fare from a cozy, low-key family-run Italian spot.
4.7910 ratingsOpen - 4.6 · 2509701 E Bay St No. 110, CharlestonTrending
Rappahannock Oyster Bar
Expansive, lively destination for oysters & hearty entrees, with a copper bar for cocktails & wine.
4.74.1k ratingsOpen - 4.7 · 162101622 Highland Ave, CharlestonTrending
Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint
Tennessee whole-hog pit barbecue outfit on Highland Ave, with live music and cold beer to back it up.
4.61.2k ratingsOpen - 4.6 · 25011153 E Bay St, CharlestonTrending
Pearlz Oyster Bar
Relaxed, light-filled eatery with outdoor seating serving classic seafood, raw bites & burgers.
4.62.9k ratingsOpen - 4.6 · 250121734 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, Charleston
King Claw - Juicy Seafood & Bar
Customizable seafood boils & fried baskets in a roomy space with elaborate nautical decor & TVs.
4.64.5k ratingsOpen - 4.7 · 4813Patriots Plaza Shopping Center, 909 Houston Northcutt Blvd, Mt Pleasant
Philosophia
Greek-owned coffee shop and café in a Mount Pleasant strip mall, pulling espresso alongside Mediterranean plates.
4.6371 ratingsOpen - 4.8 · 3214451 King St, Charleston
Toasted Crust
Counter-order pizza and wings spot on upper King, where craft pies and cold beer keep a loyal neighborhood crowd coming back.
4.6242 ratingsOpen - 4.5 · 250151011 King St, CharlestonFeatured
Rodney Scott's BBQ
Whole-hog pitmaster Rodney Scott's flagship. Wood-burned pork, white bread, hot sauce.
4.57.9k ratingsbbq · casual · takeoutOpen - 4.6 · 250161243 Harbor View Rd, CharlestonTrending
Ellis Creek Fish Camp
Visitors can eat indoors or on the terrace with countryside views at this casual seafood option.
4.66.9k ratingsOpen - 4.6 · 250171205 Ashley River Rd, CharlestonTrending
Home Team BBQ
Bustling tavern serving generous portions of smoked meat & Southern sides, plus frequent live music.
4.54.9k ratingsOpen - 4.7 · 250181035 Johnnie Dodds Blvd Ste B6, Mt PleasantTrending
Pizza Pazzo
Neighborhood pizza counter on Johnnie Dodds serving pies with beer and wine in a strip mall off the Mount Pleasant corridor.
4.82k ratingsOpen - 4.6 · 175192205 Middle St, Sullivan's IslandTrending
Mex 1 Coastal Cantina
Breezy Sullivan's Island cantina serving tacos, coastal seafood, and margaritas a block from the beach.
4.51.3k ratingsOpen - 4.6 · 1022099 S Market St Suite 5, Charleston
Port of Call - Food & Brew
Nautical-themed Market Street spot serving seafood, brunch, and craft beer with live music in the heart of the tourist corridor.
4.6782 ratingsOpen - 4.5 · 25021205 E Bay St, Charleston
Amen Street Fish & Raw Bar
Bustling spot for refined seafood dishes, served in clubby, brick-walled environs, with a bar.
4.62.5k ratingsOpen - 4.6 · 250229 Magnolia Rd, Charleston
Pearlz Oyster Bar
Relaxed, light-filled eatery with outdoor seating serving classic seafood, raw bites & burgers.
4.52.1k ratingsOpen - 4.6 · 25023384 Huger St #4126, CharlestonTrending
Renzo
Wood-fired Neopolitan pizza, pasta & an extensive wine list in an upscale neighborhood trattoria.
4.73.3k ratingsOpen - 4.6 · 72241291 Folly Rd, Charleston
Fam's Brewing Co. featuring Famulari's Pizzeria
Family-run brewery and pizzeria on Folly Road pairing wood-fired pies with house-brewed beers in a laid-back, sports-bar setting.
4.5554 ratingsOpen - 4.5 · 5825765 Folly Rd, Charleston
CudaCo. Seafood House
Casual seafood and oyster bar on Folly Road, pulling in locals with raw bar staples and cold beer.
4.6444 ratingsOpen - 4.6 · 91262029 Carver Ave, North Charleston
King BBQ
Chinese-run barbecue spot on Carver Avenue in North Charleston, pulling steady locals with smoked meat and a full bar.
4.5695 ratingsOpen - 4.5 · 177271130 Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms
Lawrence's Seafood Company
Casual seafood counter steps from the Isle of Palms strand, serving fried platters and low country staples with live music on the back deck.
4.51.4k ratingsOpen - 4.5 · 16228331 Folly Rd, Charleston
Dukes Barbecue
Casual restaurant dishing up Southern barbecue classics at a buffet or via a drive-thru.
4.51.2k ratingsOpen - 4.5 · 24329817 St Andrews Blvd, Charleston
Mex 1 Coastal Cantina
Lively eatery dishing out Mexican favorites, including tacos and tortas, in hip, casual environs.
4.41.9k ratingsOpen - 4.5 · 128301055 SC-41 Unit 100, Mt Pleasant
Migliori's Pizzeria
Hand-tossed pies, sandwiches & salads served with beer & wine in a casual modern spot with a patio.
4.4978 ratingsOpen - 4.5 · 9831433 W Coleman Blvd, Mt Pleasant
Benny Palmetto's, Pizza
Industrial-style counter-serve pizzeria dishing out ample slices & pies in a quick fashion.
4.4752 ratingsOpen - 4.7 · 1732741 Meeting St Ste 102, Charleston
Timber Pizza Co.
Wood-fired pizza spot on Meeting Street, hauling its DC roots into the NoMo corridor.
4.5128 ratingsOpen - 4.4 · 12233151 Calhoun St, Charleston
Sabatinos Authentic New York City Pizza
Casual counter-serve pit stop from a Bronx native selling thin-crust pies & slices, subs & starters.
4.4936 ratingsOpen - 4.2 · 215343438 W Montague Ave, North Charleston
The Grit Counter - North Charleston
Counter-service spot on W Montague dishing grits bowls, burgers, and seafood in no-frills North Charleston digs.
4.51.6k ratingsOpen - 4.4 · 131352379 SC-41, Mt Pleasant
Swig & Swine Mount Pleasant
Pit-smoked barbecue joint off SC-41 in Mount Pleasant, with beer, wine, and a loyal following of 873 reviewers.
4.41k ratingsOpen - 4.4 · 12136Terrace Plaza, 1956 Maybank Hwy B, Charleston
Crust Wood Fired Pizza
Wood-fired Neapolitan pies and Italian wine on Maybank Highway, tucked into a James Island strip mall.
4.4930 ratingsOpen - 4.5 · 4037778 S Shelmore Blvd #102, Mt Pleasant
Wood & Grain
Relaxed, modern setting for locally sourced seafood & creative pizzas prepared in a wood-fired oven.
4.4305 ratingsOpen - 4.4 · 151381246 Camp Rd, Charleston
Paisano's Pizza Grill
Down-to-earth pizzeria with a neighborhood vibe also offering sandwiches, wings & salads.
4.41.2k ratingsOpen - 4.3 · 250395041 International Blvd, North Charleston
Bonefish Grill
Contemporary grill chain offering a seafood-centric menu, plus steaks & cocktails.
4.44k ratingsOpen - 4.4 · 70401151 Queensborough Blvd Ste 100, Mt Pleasant
Paisano's Pizza Grill
Neighborhood strip-mall pizza joint in Mount Pleasant slinging pies and beer to a loyal local crowd since the '90s.
4.4535 ratingsOpen - 4.4 · 250411120 Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms
Coconut Joe's
Guests look out on the ocean from the deck & rooftop bar, while dining on island-inspired dishes.
4.35.3k ratingsOpen - 4.4 · 2074219 Magnolia Rd, Charleston
Mellow Mushroom Charleston - West Ashley
Funky, art-filled chain pizzeria featuring craft beer, calzones & creative stone-baked pizzas.
4.31.6k ratingsOpen - 4.5 · 25043979 Harbor View Rd, Charleston
Coastal Crust James Island
Neighborhood pizza and Italian spot on James Island's Harbor View Road, pouring beer and wine alongside wood-fired pies.
4.78.9k ratingsOpen - 4.4 · 167441798 Ashley River Rd, Charleston
Paisano's Pizza Grill
Down-to-earth pizzeria with a neighborhood vibe also offering sandwiches, wings & salads.
4.31.3k ratingsOpen - 4.6 · 16451948 Long Grove Dr suite 1, Mt Pleasant
Anjo’s Pizza & Pasta
Neighborhood Italian spot in a Mount Pleasant strip mall, slinging pizza and pasta for dine-in or delivery.
4.4124 ratingsOpen - 4.3 · 82462213-B Middle St, Sullivan's Island
The Longboard
Casual surf-themed seafood spot on Sullivan's Island serving oysters, brunch, and cold beer steps from the beach.
4.4628 ratingsOpen - 4.2 · 25047160 Church St, Charleston
Tommy Condon's Irish Pub & Restaurant
Nothing-fancy, family-friendly spot combining Irish pub with Lowcountry seafood & live music.
4.43.2k ratingsOpen - 4.3 · 8648219 Simmons St, Mt Pleasant
Coastal Crust
Neighborhood pizza and coffee spot on Simmons Street in Mount Pleasant, slinging pies and espresso with beer on tap.
4.3656 ratingssource:cwm · wedding-caterersOpen - 4.2 · 25049188 E Bay St, Charleston
Poogan's Smokehouse
Industrial-chic hot spot serving locally sourced, traditional Southern BBQ & stylish cocktails.
4.27.1k ratingsOpen - 4.3 · 25050538 Folly Rd, Charleston
Melvin's BBQ - James Island
Family-friendly BBQ eatery serving ribs & other Southern dishes in casual, woodsy surrounds.
4.69.9k ratingsOpen - 4.3 · 15451504 Mill St, Mt Pleasant
The Mill Street Tavern
Tavern serving updated American food in a wood dominated interior or on the riverside terrace.
4.21.2k ratingsOpen - 4.5 · 251521990 Old Trolley Rd, Summerville
Swig & Swine
4.53.2k ratingsOpen - 4.1 · 2125339 Center St, Folly Beach
Woody's Pizza
Casual quick-serve shop serving pizzas, subs & salads near the beach.
4.31.6k ratingsOpen - 4.3 · 48541701 Shoremeade Rd Suite 620, Mt Pleasant
Woodhaven Pizza MP
Neighborhood pizza spot in a Mount Pleasant strip mall, slinging pies with beer on tap and a dog-friendly patio.
4.3365 ratingsOpen - 4.3 · 250554964 Centre Pointe Dr, North Charleston
Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q
Laid-back chain known for slow-cooked BBQ & cheese biscuits, plus burgers, salads & classic sides.
4.24k ratingsOpen - 4.3 · 250561 Ashley Point Dr, Charleston
California Dreaming
Relaxed restaurant & bar chain serving steak & seafood, plus signature nachos, sandwiches & pasta.
4.17.8k ratingsOpen - 4.3 · 44571721 Clements Ferry Rd, Charleston
Famulari's Pizzeria: Cainhoy
Neighborhood pizza joint off Clements Ferry, slinging pies with beer and wine for the Cainhoy corridor.
4.2339 ratingsOpen - 4.2 · 25058Patriots Plaza Shopping Center, 925 Houston Northcutt Blvd, Mt Pleasant
Melvin's BBQ - Mt Pleasant
Family-friendly BBQ eatery serving ribs & other Southern dishes in casual, woodsy surrounds.
4.22.7k ratingsOpen - 4.1 · 250592544 Savannah Hwy, Charleston
Southern Roots Smokehouse
Low-key outlet for smoked meats & classic sides served in a rustic BBQ spot with beers & cocktails.
4.15.5k ratingsOpen - 4.2 · 11060880 Island Park Dr, Charleston
New Realm Brewing Co.
Brisket, burgers & veggie-driven seasonal fare in a lively, expansive brewery & live music venue.
4.2844 ratingsOpen - 4.0 · 243611668 Old Towne Rd, Charleston
TBonz Gill & Grill
Easygoing restaurant offering handcut steaks, Southern-style rib platters & other classic dishes.
4.11.9k ratingsOpen - 4.1 · 189621244 Belk Dr, Mt Pleasant
Grimaldi's Pizzeria
Casual, Brooklyn-based pizzeria chain serving brick-oven pies & calzones, plus wine & beer.
4.21.5k ratingsOpen - 4.4 · 3963545 Belle Station Blvd, Mt Pleasant
Belle Station Sports Bar & Grill
Neighborhood sports bar off Highway 17 with pizza, sandwiches, and dog-friendly patio in the Belle Hall corridor.
4.2302 ratingsOpen - 4.1 · 39641803 Crowne Commons Way Suite A-3, Johns Island
Tolli’s Trattoria
Neighborhood Italian on Johns Island's commercial strip, serving pizza and pasta with beer in a strip-mall setting.
4.1301 ratingsOpen - 4.0 · 250654952 Centre Pointe Dr #112, North Charleston
Sake House Japanese Sushi & Hibachi Restaurant
Family-friendly Japanese spot featuring sushi, hibachi cooking tables & a lengthy sake selection.
4.13.9k ratingsOpen - 4.0 · 250661407 Shrimp Boat Ln, Mt Pleasant
Water's Edge
Sophisticated operation serving freshly caught fish, with outdoor seating & a casual downstairs bar.
4.28.1k ratingsOpen - 4.1 · 3167200 Grand Pavilion Blvd, Isle of Palms
Coastal Provisions
Refined eatery at Wild Dunes Resort offering locavore seafood & drinks in a terrace-enhanced space.
4.0240 ratingsOpen - 3.9 · 250681602 Savannah Hwy, Charleston
Bessinger's BBQ
Landmark no-frills barbecue joint with meat slow-cooked in a wood-fire pit, plus outdoor seating.
4.13k ratingsOpen - 4.3 · 250695802 Palmetto Dr, Isle of Palms
Coastal Crust at Wild Dunes
Casual pizza spot inside the Wild Dunes resort on Isle of Palms, serving beer and wine alongside pies to vacationers and locals alike.
4.62.9k ratingsOpen - 3.6 · 277016B Center St, Folly Beach
Slice of Folly
Counter-order pizza spot steps from the Folly Beach strip, serving slices and pies for the beach crowd.
3.9208 ratingsOpen - 3.8 · 2507111 Center St, Folly Beach
Coconut Joe's
Beachside bar and grill on Folly serving fried seafood and cold drinks a block from the water.
3.81.9k ratingsOpen
