Best restaurants in Charleston

Burtons Grill & Bar

Upscale bar & grill chain featuring an extensive menu of American fare in a stylish dining room.

Sena Cafe

Tucked into a Mount Pleasant strip, this neighborhood café pours espresso drinks alongside pastries, beer, and wine.

Five Loaves Cafe

A mini-chain with soup, salad, sandwiches & entrees from as many housemade ingredients as possible.

Cachita’s Kitchen

Family-run Cuban-Mexican kitchen on Chuck Dawley, known for made-from-scratch plates and a loyal Mount Pleasant following.

The Reserve Tavern and Market

Upscale tavern and bottle shop on Johnnie Dodds where craft cocktails and a curated market share the same Mt. Pleasant strip-mall address.

Cuoco Pazzo Trattoria

Trattoria offering traditional Italian dishes & a wine list in an intimate atmosphere.

The Shellmore

Cozy wine bar with a raw bar & daily changing menu of salads, cheeses, sandwiches & small plates.

Boxcar Betty's

Counter-service burger spot in a Mount Pleasant strip mall, known for smash patties and house-made sauces.

Sunrise Bistro Mount Pleasant

Strip-mall breakfast and coffee spot on Johnnie Dodds, pulling consistent Mount Pleasant crowds for morning plates and lunch.

Playa Bowls

Acai and smoothie bowl chain outpost in a Mount Pleasant strip mall, handling the post-beach crowd on Shelmore.

Just Love Coffee Cafe- Mt Pleasant

Franchise breakfast-and-coffee cafe off Highway 17 in Mount Pleasant, serving espresso drinks and all-day breakfast in a family-friendly strip mall setting.

Locals Sushi & Sports Pub - Mt Pleasant

Laid-back, late-night hangout offering sushi, cocktails, beer & a roster of live entertainment.

Sushi Taro Japanese Restaurant

Japanese eatery serving creative rolls, hibachi & bento box entrees in a stylish space with a patio.

The Library Restaurant

Select dishes are prepared tableside at this formal mainstay with robust wine list & tuxedoed staff.

Ardoa Wine Bar

Low-key spot offering global wines from self-service dispensers, plus gourmet cheeses & meats.

Abbracci Italian Cuisine & Cocktails

Neighborhood Italian spot in a Mount Pleasant strip mall, serving pasta and cocktails with a loyal local following.

Pizza Pazzo

Neighborhood pizza counter on Johnnie Dodds serving pies with beer and wine in a strip mall off the Mount Pleasant corridor.

Opal Restaurant & Bar

Mediterranean fare & an extensive wine selection are offered in a lofty, sophisticated setting.

LongHorn Steakhouse

Casual steakhouse chain known for grilled beef & other American dishes in a ranch-style space.

Sesame Burgers & Beer

Gourmet burgers with a long list of available toppings plus gluten-free, vegetarian & vegan options.

SOL Mt. Pleasant

Mexican plates with Southwest flair & margaritas are the draw at this stylish outpost with a patio.

San Miguel Mexican grill & bar

Strip-mall Mexican in Mount Pleasant with margaritas, live music, and a loyal local following on Shoremeade Road.

Migliori's Pizzeria

Hand-tossed pies, sandwiches & salads served with beer & wine in a casual modern spot with a patio.

Wood & Grain

Relaxed, modern setting for locally sourced seafood & creative pizzas prepared in a wood-fired oven.

Dog and Duck

Neighborhood pub on Long Point Road with live music, dog-friendly patio, and straightforward American bar food.

Bricco Bracco

Classic pastas & other homestyle Italian dishes served in a comfortable setting with a full bar.

Condado Tacos

Ohio-based taco chain with build-your-own options and a full bar, planted in the Towne Centre shopping complex.

Saveurs du Monde Cafe

Crêpes, tartines, quiches & elegant French-style pastries offered in a bright, modern space.

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.

O'Brion's Pub & Grille

Neighborhood Irish pub in I'On Village with wings, drafts, and enough TVs to catch whatever game you need.

Paisano's Pizza Grill

Neighborhood strip-mall pizza joint in Mount Pleasant slinging pies and beer to a loyal local crowd since the '90s.

Crave Kitchen & Cocktails

Inventive interpretations of American comfort food, served in artful, upscale environs, with a bar.

Tru Blues House of Wings

A casual wing-focused menu is served in this upbeat bar with a heated deck, karaoke & TV sports.

Anjo’s Pizza & Pasta

Neighborhood Italian spot in a Mount Pleasant strip mall, slinging pizza and pasta for dine-in or delivery.

Lola Rose

Neighborhood Mediterranean spot in a Mount Pleasant strip mall, doing shareable plates with wine and beer on Park Ave Boulevard.

Second State Coffee

Specialty coffee shop in the Shelmore Village retail strip, serving Mount Pleasant's I'On-adjacent crowd with precision-brewed drinks.

Fuji Sushi Bar & Grill

Sleek venue featuring signature sushi rolls & hibachi entrees, plus a full bar & daily happy hour.

Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe - Indigo Square (Mount Pleasant)

Fast-casual Mediterranean chain outpost in a Mount Pleasant strip mall, serving gyros, salads, and hummus at lunch.

Woodhaven Pizza MP

Neighborhood pizza spot in a Mount Pleasant strip mall, slinging pies with beer on tap and a dog-friendly patio.

Community Table

Neighborhood bistro on Civitas Street serving straightforward American fare with occasional live music in a casual Mount Pleasant dining room.

Kanpai Japanese Restaurant

Calm, cozy eatery featuring creative takes on sushi, plus Japanese & Korean dishes.

Grimaldi's Pizzeria

Casual, Brooklyn-based pizzeria chain serving brick-oven pies & calzones, plus wine & beer.

King Street Grille

Sports bar offering a big menu of pub-grub favorites, plus plenty of games on multiple screens.

Woodward Tavern

Neighborhood tavern off Riviera Drive in Mount Pleasant, with live music, a full bar, and straightforward pub food.

Bohemian Bull - Mt. Pleasant, SC

Laid-back American roadhouse on Highway 17 with live music, cold beer, and the kind of menu that doesn't require a second look.

Manhattan's Food and Spirits

Neighborhood bar and grill off Morgans Point Road in Mount Pleasant, with cold beer, cocktails, and game-day TVs.

Tsunami Japanese Restaurant

Local chain serving a menu of sushi & Pan-Asian entrees in a contemporary, stylish space.

Toast! All Day

Home Team BBQ

Belle Station Sports Bar & Grill

Neighborhood sports bar off Highway 17 with pizza, sandwiches, and dog-friendly patio in the Belle Hall corridor.