Hyman's Seafood
Vast seafood spot & deli spread over most of a city block in buildings that date back to the 1890s.
The places locals actually book — from neighborhood lunch spots to tasting-menu nights.
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.
Huge filets of fish ’n’ chips constitute the entire menu at this unassuming British specialist.
This bright, casual French bakery carries traditional breads, sandwiches, pastries & salads.
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.
Creatively flavored grits accompany the surf 'n' turf at this area-sourced Southern specialist.
Relaxed, family-friendly Japanese restaurant offering a sushi menu, tempura & teppanyaki meals.
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.
New York-style pizza shop on Bees Ferry Road, slinging pies by the slice alongside bagels out of a strip mall.
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.
Vegan bakery and coffee cafe on Ashley River Road, built around house-made cookies and plant-based cafe staples.
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.
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.
Bright counter-serve spot offering build-your-own banh mi sandwiches, tacos & salads.
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.
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.
Whole-hog pitmaster Rodney Scott's flagship. Wood-burned pork, white bread, hot sauce.
Relaxed, light-filled eatery with outdoor seating serving classic seafood, raw bites & burgers.
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.
Straightforward restaurant offering traditional Thai cuisine, including chicken satay & dumplings.
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.
Crêpes, tartines, quiches & elegant French-style pastries offered in a bright, modern space.
Counter-service spot on W Montague dishing grits bowls, burgers, and seafood in no-frills North Charleston digs.
Pit-smoked barbecue joint off SC-41 in Mount Pleasant, with beer, wine, and a loyal following of 873 reviewers.
Wood-fired Neapolitan pies and Italian wine on Maybank Highway, tucked into a James Island strip mall.
Local deli chain doling out made-to-order sandwiches along with salads, baked potatoes & hot dogs.
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.
French-inflected cafe tucked into the WestEdge development, serving coffee and breakfast with a global pantry.
Casual surf-themed seafood spot on Sullivan's Island serving oysters, brunch, and cold beer steps from the beach.
Nothing-fancy, family-friendly spot combining Irish pub with Lowcountry seafood & live music.
New York-style bagels and coffee on Ashley River Road, with a loyal West Ashley following.
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.
Casual quick-serve shop serving pizzas, subs & salads near the beach.
Hand-rolled bagels and counter coffee on the Isle of Palms, drawing a steady beach-town breakfast crowd.
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.
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.
Quaint, cool restaurant whipping up sweet & savory biscuits & hand pies, plus coffee.
Health-conscious cafe chain featuring a menu of custom smoothies, sandwiches & wraps.
Easygoing restaurant offering handcut steaks, Southern-style rib platters & other classic dishes.
Neighborhood sports bar off Highway 17 with pizza, sandwiches, and dog-friendly patio in the Belle Hall corridor.
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.
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.
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.