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Legend Deli
Counter-order deli on George Street slinging sandwiches and cold beer steps from the College of Charleston.
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- 4.9 · 11821795 N Hwy 17 APT 1, Mt PleasantTrending
Toni's Detroit Style Pizza
Detroit-style square pies with crispy, lacey cheese edges, served out of a strip mall on Highway 17 in Mount Pleasant.
4.8904 ratingsOpen - 4.9 · 2503334 E Bay St Suite E, CharlestonTrending
SHIKI
Compact, unpretentious locale for sashimi, specialty sushi rolls & Japanese kitchen entrees.
4.96.1k ratingsOpen - 4.9 · 25041291 Folly Rd #119, CharlestonTrending
Alvin Ord's Sandwich Shop - James Island
Counter sandwich shop on Folly Road where James Island locals queue for deli-built subs at lunch.
4.88.7k ratingsOpen - 4.7 · 11951028 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 - 4.8 · 726835 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 · 9278636 Dorchester Rd, North Charleston
Antonio's Pizzeria
No-frills North Charleston pizza counter on Dorchester Road, drawing steady locals since the neighborhood long predates the city's restaurant boom.
4.7703 ratingsOpen - 4.8 · 628975 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 - 4.7 · 2509798 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 - 4.8 · 51101220 Ben Sawyer Blvd Suite H, Mt Pleasant
Iggy’s Pizza Shop
Neighborhood pizza shop on Ben Sawyer with beer, wine, and a 4.8-star following from Mount Pleasant regulars.
4.7389 ratingsOpen - 4.9 · 37111041 Folly Rd, Charleston
Ray's Pizza
No-frills Folly Road pizza counter doing takeout and delivery for the James Island crowd.
4.7286 ratingsOpen - 4.7 · 11912976 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 - 4.7 · 25013688 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 - 4.7 · 22114229 St Philip St, CharlestonTrending
D'Allesandro's Pizza
Neighborhood pizzeria offering lots of sauce & topping options, plus happy hour & lunch specials.
4.61.7k ratingsOpen - 4.6 · 17715570 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 - 4.7 · 85163125 Bees Ferry Rd, Charleston
Pizza a Modo Mio (New York Pizzeria)
New York-style pizza shop on Bees Ferry Road, slinging pies by the slice alongside bagels out of a strip mall.
4.6649 ratingsOpen - 4.6 · 25017Westwood Plaza Shopping Center, 1808 Sam Rittenberg Blvd Suite 1, CharlestonTrending
Metro Diner
Local diner chain serving classic American breakfast & lunch fare in a warm atmosphere.
4.62.5k ratingsOpen - 4.7 · 250181502 N Hwy 17, Mt PleasantTrending
Ye Ole Fashioned Ice Cream & Sandwich Cafe- Mt. Pleasant
Local chain serving ice cream & shakes, plus sandwiches & sides, in a low-key, retro space.
4.52.3k ratingsOpen - 4.8 · 3219451 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 - 4.8 · 512085 1/2, 85 Wentworth St, Charleston
Circe's Grotto
Tucked-away sandwich shop on Wentworth Street serving lunch with outdoor seating and coffee.
4.6389 ratingsOpen - 4.7 · 182211150 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 - 4.6 · 7522162 Spring St, Charleston
Bon Banh Mi Southeast Asian Kitchen
Bright counter-serve spot offering build-your-own banh mi sandwiches, tacos & salads.
4.6577 ratingsOpen - 4.7 · 250231035 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 - 4.7 · 25024874 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 - 4.6 · 7825109 President St, Charleston
Porchetta Shop
Counter-service spot on President Street built around porchetta sandwiches, with coffee and rotating small plates.
4.6598 ratingsOpen - 4.5 · 250262037 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 · 100271171 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 - 4.6 · 25028384 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 · 72291291 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 · 250303786 Ladson Rd Suite 201, Ladson
King's Pizza by: Italian Bistro
Understated pizzeria with basic decor turning out New York–style pies & familiar Italian classics.
4.52.2k ratingsOpen - 4.5 · 102311501 N Hwy 17 B, Mt Pleasant
Tokyo Bistro
Sushi is served alongside familiar Japanese dishes & Chinese specialties at this informal eatery.
4.5781 ratingsOpen - 4.5 · 138321401 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, Charleston
Frothy Beard Brewing Company
West Ashley craft brewery slinging pizza and wings alongside rotating house beers in a casual, family-friendly taproom.
4.51.1k ratingsOpen - 4.5 · 128331055 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 · 9834433 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 · 1735741 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 · 12236151 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 - 4.4 · 250371716 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 · 215383438 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 · 20639194 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 · 250406601 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 - 4.4 · 12141Terrace 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 - 4.4 · 130422408 Ashley River Rd, Charleston
Famulari's Pizzeria: West Ashley
Casual pizza restaurant serving stone oven-baked pies in a relaxed atmosphere.
4.4994 ratingsOpen - 4.5 · 4043778 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 · 20044858 Savannah Hwy, Charleston
East Bay Deli - West Ashley
Local deli chain doling out made-to-order sandwiches along with salads, baked potatoes & hot dogs.
4.41.5k ratingsOpen - 4.4 · 151451246 Camp Rd, Charleston
Paisano's Pizza Grill
Down-to-earth pizzeria with a neighborhood vibe also offering sandwiches, wings & salads.
4.41.2k ratingsOpen - 4.5 · 88461300 Savannah Hwy #4, Charleston
Mario's Italian Grill
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.
4.3676 ratingsOpen - 4.4 · 2747320 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 · 70481151 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 - 4.3 · 131491119 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 · 2075019 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 - 4.3 · 4151347 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 - 4.5 · 25052979 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 - 4.3 · 176531680 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 - 4.4 · 167541798 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 · 16551948 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 - 4.5 · 250561411 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 - 4.4 · 86571975 Magwood Dr P, Charleston
Baroni's New York Pizza
Local chain serving NY-style, stone-oven-baked pies, plus grinders & pasta, in a casual setting.
4.3660 ratingsOpen - 4.3 · 8658219 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 - 4.3 · 7959George Street Apartments, 51 George St, Charleston
Caviar & Bananas - Gourmet Market & Cafe
Gourmet market & cafe offering a range of eats, including sandwiches, salads & pastries.
4.3604 ratingsOpen - 4.4 · 10560520 King St, Charleston
Benny Ravello's
Casual slice & pie shop with rustic interiors, high-top seating & colorful wall murals.
4.2803 ratingsOpen - 4.4 · 26611079 E Montague Ave Suite 100, North Charleston
Benny Rinaldi's
Counter-order pizza spot on East Montague serving New York-style pies with beer and wine in a North Charleston strip mall.
4.3197 ratingsOpen - 4.3 · 14462644 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 - 4.1 · 2126339 Center St, Folly Beach
Woody's Pizza
Casual quick-serve shop serving pizzas, subs & salads near the beach.
4.31.6k ratingsOpen - 4.3 · 48641701 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 - 4.2 · 1986540 N Market St, Charleston
Pizzeria Di Giovanni
Pizza shop serving New York-style pies, catering to a late-night crowd till 3 AM Fridays/Saturdays.
4.21.5k ratingsOpen - 4.2 · 6266100 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 - 4.3 · 44671721 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 · 11068880 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 - 4.1 · 15669340 King St, Charleston
CO Restaurant
Hip choice for contemporary twists on Southeast Asian staples like pho, banh mi & dumplings.
4.21.2k ratingsOpen - 4.4 · 1770767 Coleman Blvd Suite 1, Mt Pleasant
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Health-conscious cafe chain featuring a menu of custom smoothies, sandwiches & wraps.
4.2127 ratingsOpen - 4.1 · 189711244 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 · 3972545 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 · 39731803 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 - 4.1 · 5974946 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 - 4.1 · 4775Westwood Plaza Shopping Center, 1808 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, Charleston
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Health-conscious cafe chain featuring a menu of custom smoothies, sandwiches & wraps.
4.1363 ratingsOpen - 4.0 · 250764952 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 - 4.1 · 66771975 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 · 145783032 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 - 3.9 · 250791602 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 · 250805802 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 - 4.0 · 136811909 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 - 4.0 · 11682353 King St, Charleston
Gilroy's Pizza Pub
Pizza, calzones, chicken sandwiches & subs served with Irish style in a diner atmosphere.
4.0886 ratingsOpen - 3.6 · 278316B 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
