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Hyman's Seafood
Vast seafood spot & deli spread over most of a city block in buildings that date back to the 1890s.
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- 4.9 · 2502334 E Bay St Suite E, CharlestonTrending
SHIKI
Compact, unpretentious locale for sashimi, specialty sushi rolls & Japanese kitchen entrees.
4.96.1k ratingsOpen - 4.8 · 25034254 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 · 724835 Savannah Hwy, Charleston
Poke Burri / Lifting Noodles Ramen
Dual-concept West Ashley strip mall spot serving build-your-own poke bowls and Japanese ramen under one roof.
4.7554 ratingsOpen - 4.8 · 625975 Savannah Hwy Suite 129, Charleston
Konnichiwa
Strip-mall Japanese on Savannah Highway serving sushi and cooked dishes, with beer and wine, to a loyal West Ashley crowd.
4.7472 ratingsOpen - 4.6 · 2506320 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 · 21871262 Remount Rd, North CharlestonTrending
Dashi
Trendy spot with brunch doling out Mexican standards, plus desserts & cocktails.
4.71.7k ratingsOpen - 4.7 · 2508798 Folly Rd Unit A, CharlestonTrending
Locals Sushi & Sports Pub - James Island
Neighborhood sushi counter on Folly Road that doubles as a sports bar, drawing James Island regulars for rolls and draft beer.
4.89.1k ratingsOpen - 4.7 · 2509688 Citadel Haven Dr, CharlestonTrending
Hachiya Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar
Relaxed, family-friendly Japanese restaurant offering a sushi menu, tempura & teppanyaki meals.
4.62.5k ratingsOpen - 4.6 · 25010701 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 - 4.6 · 17711570 King St, CharlestonTrending
MESU
Japanese-Mexican fusion restaurant on upper King Street, with sushi and tacos sharing a menu alongside cocktails and occasional live music.
4.61.4k ratingsOpen - 4.6 · 25012153 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 · 250131734 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 · 4814Patriots 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 - 4.6 · 250151243 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 - 4.7 · 93161975 Magwood Dr Unit T, Charleston
Thailicious Thai Cuisine and Hotpot
Thai kitchen and hot pot spot tucked into a Magwood Drive strip center, serving beer alongside build-your-own broth pots and Bangkok staples.
4.6712 ratingsOpen - 4.7 · 182171150 Queensborough Blvd Suite B, Mt PleasantTrending
Locals Sushi & Sports Pub - Mt Pleasant
Laid-back, late-night hangout offering sushi, cocktails, beer & a roster of live entertainment.
4.51.4k ratingsOpen - 4.7 · 25018915 Folly Rd, CharlestonTrending
Thai Elephants Restaurant (James Island)
Casual place with ornate, traditional decor offering classic Thai dishes as well as Japanese sushi.
4.88.9k 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 - 4.7 · 25021874 Orleans Rd #7, CharlestonTrending
Maguro Sushi Bar
Compact Japanese counter in West Ashley strip mall serving sushi with a tight menu and an unusually high local following.
4.82.9k ratingsOpen - 4.5 · 25022205 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 · 250239 Magnolia Rd, Charleston
Pearlz Oyster Bar
Relaxed, light-filled eatery with outdoor seating serving classic seafood, raw bites & burgers.
4.52.1k ratingsOpen - 4.5 · 250242037 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, Charleston
Zen Asian Fusion
Hip restaurant serving sushi & Asian-fusion cuisine boasts a large bar with happy hour.
4.52.3k ratingsOpen - 4.6 · 100251171 Basketweave Dr, Mt PleasantTrending
Sushi Taro Japanese Restaurant
Japanese eatery serving creative rolls, hibachi & bento box entrees in a stylish space with a patio.
4.5768 ratingsOpen - 4.5 · 5826765 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 - 4.8 · 18278440 Dorchester Rd ste 1, North Charleston
Toro Birria
Birria-focused Mexican counter on Dorchester Road serving consommé-dipped tacos with beer and wine in North Charleston.
4.6140 ratingsOpen - 4.5 · 6128396 Huger St Suite 110, Charleston
Mango Tree Thai Cafe
Neighborhood Thai spot on Huger Street serving curries, noodles, and beer in a low-key strip mall setting.
4.5468 ratingsOpen - 4.5 · 177291130 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 · 102301501 N Hwy 17 B, Mt Pleasant
Tokyo Bistro
Sushi is served alongside familiar Japanese dishes & Chinese specialties at this informal eatery.
4.5781 ratingsOpen - 4.6 · 25031200 Meeting St Unit 2, CharlestonTrending
ThaiZapp Restaurant and bar
Straightforward restaurant offering traditional Thai cuisine, including chicken satay & dumplings.
4.73.2k ratingsOpen - 4.5 · 218321975 Magwood Dr Suite B, Charleston
Rio Chico Mexican Restaurant - West Ashley
Traditional Mexican dishes offered in a casual space with a bar mixing margaritas.
4.51.7k ratingsOpen - 4.6 · 37332410 Clements Ferry Rd, Charleston
Tacos El Pariente
Cash-only taqueria on Clements Ferry serving straightforward Mexican street food to the construction and warehouse crowd on the north peninsula.
4.5283 ratingsOpen - 4.5 · 24334817 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 · 7835520 Folly Rd #105, Charleston
Rio Chico
Traditional Mexican dishes offered in a casual space with a bar mixing margaritas.
4.5598 ratingsOpen - 4.5 · 250361503 King St, Charleston
Rancho Lewis
Ford Fry's Tex-Mex outpost on upper King, slinging smoked meats, flour tortillas, and margaritas in a lively, wood-paneled room.
4.68.2k ratingsOpen - 4.5 · 112371712 Towne Centre Way Space B-1, Mt Pleasant
Condado Tacos
Ohio-based taco chain with build-your-own options and a full bar, planted in the Towne Centre shopping complex.
4.4857 ratingsOpen - 4.5 · 25038217 Huger St, Charleston
Taco Boy Charleston
Tacos with innovative fillings & frozen cocktails in a funky, vibrant setting, plus outdoor seating.
4.43.3k ratingsOpen - 4.6 · 250391989 Maybank Hwy Unit 101, Charleston
Azul Mexicano James Island
Neighborhood Mexican spot on Maybank Highway serving tacos and margaritas with beer on tap and a strip-mall patio.
4.79k ratingsOpen - 4.4 · 250401716 Old Towne Rd, Charleston
Ichiban Steak House & Asian Fusion
Grilled hibachi fare, sushi & Pan-Asian plates served in an upscale lounge setting with bar.
4.42k ratingsOpen - 4.2 · 215413438 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 - 4.5 · 20642194 Seven Farms Drive, Charleston
Wasabi of Daniel Island
Sleek Japanese venue serving creative sushi rolls, hibachi & Thai bites in modern digs with a patio.
4.51.6k ratingsOpen - 4.4 · 250436601 Rivers Ave, North Charleston
843 Korean BBQ & Sushi House
Casual eatery offering BBQ beef, pork & veggies cooked on tabletop grills, plus sushi.
4.42.4k ratingsOpen - 4.5 · 2744Wando Crossing, Mt Pleasant
MI LINDO OAXACA TAQUERIA
Family-run Oaxacan taqueria in a Mt. Pleasant strip mall, turning out tlayudas and mole alongside standard tacos.
4.5210 ratingsOpen - 4.5 · 250451070 E Montague Ave A, North Charleston
Basil Park Circle
Traditional & contemporary Thai dishes like curries in a stylish small-chain outpost.
4.73.1k ratingsOpen - 4.4 · 224467089 Rivers Ave Ste A, North Charleston
Tiki Taco
Tacos, burritos & other Mexican staples offered in an informal venue with bright tropical decor.
4.41.7k ratingsOpen - 4.5 · 25472 N Market St, Charleston
Cachita's Kitchen Downtown
Cuban-Mexican kitchen on Market Street serving ropa vieja and tacos in a compact, dog-friendly dining room.
4.3194 ratingsOpen - 4.3 · 250485041 International Blvd, North Charleston
Bonefish Grill
Contemporary grill chain offering a seafood-centric menu, plus steaks & cocktails.
4.44k ratingsOpen - 4.3 · 250491302 Meeting St, Charleston
Santi’s Restaurante Mexicano
A collection of eclectic chandeliers light up the Mexican & Southwest food & frozen drinks.
4.42.1k ratingsOpen - 4.4 · 2750320 W Coleman Blvd, Mt Pleasant
Tasty Thai & Sushi
Neighborhood strip-mall Thai and sushi spot on Coleman Boulevard, steady enough to earn loyal Mt. Pleasant regulars over the years.
4.5207 ratingsOpen - 4.4 · 7751616 Meeting St ste b, Charleston
El PinchoTaco
Counter-service taco spot on upper Meeting Street pouring beer and wine alongside straightforward Mexican street food.
4.4591 ratingsOpen - 4.3 · 131521119 Wappoo Rd # H, Charleston
Kings Sushi
Neighborhood sushi spot on Wappoo Road serving rolls, hibachi, and all-you-can-eat buffet with beer on tap.
4.41k ratingsOpen - 4.4 · 250531120 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 - 4.3 · 17554410 W Coleman Blvd, Mt Pleasant
Juanita Greenberg's Nacho Royale
Counter-service Tex-Mex spot on Coleman Boulevard slinging loaded nachos and cheap beer since the '90s.
4.41.3k ratingsOpen - 4.3 · 4155347 King St, Charleston
KING STREET FOODS
Fast-casual counter on King Street serving sushi burritos and poke bowls where Hawaiian and Japanese overlap.
4.4315 ratingsOpen - 4.3 · 176561680 Old Towne Rd, Charleston
Locals Sushi & Sports Pub - West Ashley
Neighborhood sushi bar and sports pub on Old Towne Road, serving rolls alongside draft beer and wall-to-wall screens.
4.41.3k ratingsOpen - 4.3 · 82572213-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 - 4.3 · 139581711 Shoremeade Rd Suite 110, Mt Pleasant
San Miguel Mexican grill & bar
Strip-mall Mexican in Mount Pleasant with margaritas, live music, and a loyal local following on Shoremeade Road.
4.41.1k ratingsOpen - 4.5 · 250591411 Folly Rd, Charleston
James Island Fire Grill hibachi sushi
Hibachi tables and sushi rolls on Folly Road, serving James Island's suburban strip with teppanyaki theatrics and standard Japanese fare.
4.78.7k ratingsOpen - 4.2 · 25060160 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 · 250611836 Ashley River Rd Ste A, Charleston
Señor Tequila
Low-key Mexican kitchen producing a familiar menu of fajitas, quesadillas, tacos & margaritas.
4.32k ratingsOpen - 4.4 · 2762834 Foundation St #101, Charleston
Catrina's Tacos & Tequila
Neighborhood Mexican spot on Foundation Street slinging tacos and an extensive tequila list in a casual, no-fuss setting.
4.4204 ratingsOpen - 4.3 · 12363933 Red Bank Rd, Goose Creek
Lucy's Deliveries y Mas
Goose Creek strip-mall taqueria serving burritos, tacos, and Latin plates with live music on weekends.
4.3945 ratingsOpen - 4.3 · 21464159 E Bay St, Charleston
Ru Ru's Tacos & Tequila
Casual Mexican spot on East Bay slinging tacos and tequila to the downtown lunch and late-night crowd.
4.31.6k ratingsOpen - 4.3 · 3865630 Skylark Dr Suite I, Charleston
Cod Tail Seafood & Chicken
Casual counter-service spot on Skylark Drive slinging fried seafood and chicken out of a strip mall suite.
4.3293 ratingsOpen - 4.4 · 9466864 Island Park Dr Suite #105, Charleston
Viva Tacos & Tequila
Casual taco-and-tequila spot on Daniel Island serving Mexican standards with a full bar.
4.2723 ratingsOpen - 4.4 · 13671000 Tanner Ford Blvd Unit 280, Hanahan
Salud Tacos + Tequila
Strip-mall taco and tequila spot in Hanahan with a loyal local following and a full bar.
4.4100 ratingsOpen - 4.3 · 15468504 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 - 4.3 · 14469644 Long Point Rd, Mt Pleasant
Fuji Sushi Bar & Grill
Sleek venue featuring signature sushi rolls & hibachi entrees, plus a full bar & daily happy hour.
4.31.1k ratingsOpen - 4.3 · 250701 Ashley Point Dr, Charleston
California Dreaming
Relaxed restaurant & bar chain serving steak & seafood, plus signature nachos, sandwiches & pasta.
4.17.8k ratingsOpen - 4.2 · 6271100 Folly Rd Blvd, Charleston
Osaka Asian Bistro
Chinese & Japanese dishes, plus creative maki, served in a simple dining area with a sushi bar.
4.2476 ratingsOpen - 4.2 · 14372885 Island Park Dr, Charleston
Agaves Cantina
Low-key, unfussy Mexican eatery featuring classic standards plus patio seating, margaritas & beers.
4.21.1k ratingsOpen - 4.2 · 19873439 King St, Charleston
Juanita Greenberg's Nacho Royale
Colorful eatery & sports bar for Mexican-inspired bites & drinks, plus live music & patio seating.
4.21.5k ratingsOpen - 4.1 · 15674340 King St, Charleston
CO Restaurant
Hip choice for contemporary twists on Southeast Asian staples like pho, banh mi & dumplings.
4.21.2k ratingsOpen - 4.0 · 243751668 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 · 5976946 Orleans Rd # G1, Charleston
Ginza Japanese Grill - West Ashley
Neighborhood strip-mall Japanese grill in West Ashley serving sushi and cooked plates with free parking and delivery options.
4.2454 ratingsOpen - 4.0 · 250774952 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 · 250781407 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 · 66791975 Magwood Dr V, Charleston
Bushido Sushi & Hibachi Charleston
Sushi plus hibachi & tempura entrees served by chefs that combine classic & Western-inspired styles.
4.0505 ratingsOpen - 4.1 · 145803032 W Montague Ave #204, North Charleston
Taste Of Tokyo
Easygoing, modern eatery offering self-serve Japanese staples, such as teppanyaki & sushi rolls.
4.01.1k ratingsOpen - 4.1 · 65811660 Savannah Hwy, Charleston
Santi’s West Ashley
Neighborhood Mexican spot on Savannah Highway serving tacos and cold beer in a no-frills West Ashley setting.
4.1501 ratingsOpen - 4.1 · 3182200 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 - 4.0 · 136831909 US-17 Ste K, Mt Pleasant
Tsunami Japanese Restaurant
Local chain serving a menu of sushi & Pan-Asian entrees in a contemporary, stylish space.
4.01k ratingsOpen - 3.8 · 2508411 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 - 3.7 · 5085301 Savannah Hwy, Charleston
Harborview Restaurant & Lounge
Airy top-floor bistro & bar at the Holiday Inn offering American fare & cocktails, plus river views.
3.8382 ratingsOpen
