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Pelato - Charleston
Neighborhood Italian on Morrison Drive serving wood-fired Neapolitan pizza and housemade pasta in a spare, no-fuss dining room.
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- 4.7 · 2502215 Meeting St, CharlestonTrending
Hyman's Seafood
Vast seafood spot & deli spread over most of a city block in buildings that date back to the 1890s.
4.948k 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 - 4.7 · 2504167 E Bay St, CharlestonTrending
Galpão Gaucho Brazilian Steakhouse
Serves Brazilian-style grilled meats and gourmet salads in a cozy ambience.
4.72.6k ratingsOpen - 4.6 · 2505320 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 · 21861262 Remount Rd, North CharlestonTrending
Dashi
Trendy spot with brunch doling out Mexican standards, plus desserts & cocktails.
4.71.7k ratingsOpen - 4.9 · 3771041 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 · 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 - 4.7 · 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 - 4.7 · 22110229 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 · 25011701 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 · 17712570 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 · 25013153 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 · 250141734 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 · 4815Patriots 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 · 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 - 4.9 · 2217121 Spring St, Charleston
Three Girls on Spring
Intimate Italian spot on Spring Street, built around handmade pasta and a short, rotating menu in a snug dining room.
4.7168 ratingsOpen - 4.6 · 175182205 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 · 1021999 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 - 4.6 · 7820109 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 · 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 - 4.7 · 30232578 Ashley River Rd j, Charleston
Fabio's Italian TAKE-OUT
Counter-service Italian spot on Ashley River Road, slinging takeout pasta and dinner plates to West Ashley locals.
4.5233 ratingsOpen - 4.5 · 5824765 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 · 18258440 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 · 177261130 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 · 250273786 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 - 4.6 · 25028200 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 · 218291975 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 - 4.5 · 2503015 Beaufain St, Charleston
Le Farfalle
Bright & airy neighborhood osteria for thoughtfully sourced, reimagined Italian cuisine & cocktails.
4.624k ratingsOpen - 4.6 · 37312410 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 · 24332817 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 · 7833520 Folly Rd #105, Charleston
Rio Chico
Traditional Mexican dishes offered in a casual space with a bar mixing margaritas.
4.5598 ratingsOpen - 4.5 · 250341503 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 - 4.4 · 15035487 King St, Charleston
Mario's Italian Ristorante
Easygoing Italian establishment with exposed-brick walls offering pasta, pizzas & desserts.
4.51.1k ratingsOpen - 4.5 · 250361324 Theater Dr, Mt Pleasant
SAVI Cucina + Wine Bar
Neighborhood Italian spot in Mount Pleasant with a wine bar focus, live music, and a menu built around pasta and wood-fired dishes.
4.68.4k ratingsOpen - 4.5 · 120371161 Basketweave Dr, Mt Pleasant
Bricco Bracco
Classic pastas & other homestyle Italian dishes served in a comfortable setting with a full bar.
4.4918 ratingsOpen - 4.5 · 112381712 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 · 128391055 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 · 25040217 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 · 250411989 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 - 4.2 · 215423438 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 · 2743Wando 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 - 4.4 · 12144Terrace 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 · 224457089 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 - 5.0 · 8461740 Signal Point Rd, Charleston
Chow Bella Kitchen & Culinary
Italian catering and culinary consulting operation on Signal Point Road, handling weddings and private events out of a working kitchen.
4.562 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 - 4.5 · 88481300 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 - 4.3 · 250495041 International Blvd, North Charleston
Bonefish Grill
Contemporary grill chain offering a seafood-centric menu, plus steaks & cocktails.
4.44k ratingsOpen - 4.3 · 250501302 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 · 2751320 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 · 7752616 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 · 131531119 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 · 250541120 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 · 17555410 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 - 4.5 · 25056979 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 - 4.6 · 16571948 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 · 82582213-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 · 139591711 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 - 4.2 · 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 - 4.4 · 86631975 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 · 8664219 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 · 12365933 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 · 21466159 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 · 3867630 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 · 9468864 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 · 13691000 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 · 15470504 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 - 4.2 · 1987140 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 - 4.3 · 250721 Ashley Point Dr, Charleston
California Dreaming
Relaxed restaurant & bar chain serving steak & seafood, plus signature nachos, sandwiches & pasta.
4.17.8k ratingsOpen - 4.2 · 14373885 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 · 19874439 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 - 4.0 · 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 · 189761244 Belk Dr, Mt Pleasant
Grimaldi's Pizzeria
Casual, Brooklyn-based pizzeria chain serving brick-oven pies & calzones, plus wine & beer.
4.21.5k ratingsOpen - 4.1 · 39771803 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 · 250784952 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 · 250791407 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 · 6180901 Island Park Dr, Charleston
Ristorante LIDI
Traditional Italian dishes prepared in a charming atmosphere with red-&-white checkered tablecloths.
4.0470 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 - 3.8 · 2508311 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 · 5084301 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
