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1015 Harbor View Rd, Charleston
The Harlow
Neighborhood coffee shop and gathering spot on James Island's Harbor View Road, with live music and a dog-friendly patio.
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- 4.8 · 250210 Hayne St, CharlestonTrending
Hank's Seafood Restaurant
Bustling eatery & bar serving up seafood, including raw-bar items, in a grand, classic setting.
4.825k ratingsOpen - 4.8 · 250331 J C Long Blvd, Isle of PalmsTrending
Acme Lowcountry Kitchen
Southern coastal cuisine is prepared at this bustling, no-frills beach grill with a full bar & deck.
4.818k ratingsOpen - 4.9 · 25043005 Maybank Hwy, Johns IslandTrending
The Royal Tern
Laid-back Johns Island seafood spot on Maybank Highway, serving local fish and cold drinks to island regulars.
4.922k ratingsOpen - 4.8 · 2515115 Calhoun St, CharlestonTrending
Delaney Oyster House
Homey locale in a historic house serving seafood specialties & a raw bar, plus wine & cocktails.
4.88.1k ratingsOpen - 4.8 · 2506199 E Bay St, CharlestonTrending
High Cotton Charleston Restaurant
Spacious, refined eatery featuring Lowcountry fare cooked using ingredients from nearby farms.
4.722k ratingsOpen - 4.8 · 2507185 E Bay St #200, CharlestonTrending
Magnolias
A refined take on traditional Southern cooking, served in a warm, sophisticated environment.
4.752k ratingsOpen - 4.8 · 25084830 O'Hear Ave, North CharlestonTrending
LoLA
Cajun- & Creole-style seafood doled out in hip digs with garage door windows, a full bar & patio.
4.76.8k ratingsOpen - 5.0 · 2893225 Rivers Ave, North Charleston
Maya Del Sol Kitchen
Casual Mexican kitchen on Rivers Avenue in North Charleston, serving wine alongside tacos and plates with free parking out front.
4.8215 ratingsOpen - 4.8 · 25010544 King St, CharlestonTrending
The Ordinary
This 1920s bank now houses an upscale seafood restaurant with high ceilings, large windows & a bar.
4.823k ratingsOpen - 4.7 · 1971114 N Market St, CharlestonTrending
Burwell's Stone Fire Grill - Prime Steak & Fresh Seafood
Refined American & steakhouse fare offered in elegant, contemporary accommodations.
4.71.5k ratingsOpen - 4.6 · 25012320 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 · 1021328 Broad St, CharlestonTrending
The Establishment
Stylish seafood restaurant offering classic Southern dishes alongside beer, wine & bourbon drinks.
4.7784 ratingsOpen - 4.7 · 218141262 Remount Rd, North CharlestonTrending
Dashi
Trendy spot with brunch doling out Mexican standards, plus desserts & cocktails.
4.71.7k ratingsOpen - 4.7 · 1311512 Anson St, CharlestonTrending
Anson Restaurant
Stylish Southern coastal fixture with a full bar & wine list uses carefully sourced ingredients.
4.71k ratingsOpen - 4.7 · 25016688 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 · 25017207 W 5th N St, SummervilleTrending
Oscar's of Summerville
Down-home restaurant with porch dining, offering daily specials for lunch & dinner, plus happy hour.
4.620k ratingsOpen - 4.6 · 25018701 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 · 17719570 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 · 25020153 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 · 158211515 Palm Blvd suite a, Isle of PalmsTrending
Long Island Cafe
Quaint bistro with full bar has a seafood-centric menu plus beef, chicken & handmade pasta options.
4.61.2k ratingsOpen - 4.8 · 250221130 Ocean Blvd, Isle of PalmsTrending
Coda Del Pesce
Housemade pasta & Italian seafood dishes served in a light-filled eatery with a patio & ocean views.
4.89.6k ratingsOpen - 4.6 · 250231734 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 - 4.6 · 25024513 King St, Charleston
The Darling Oyster Bar
Stylish spot with vintage appeal for creative seafood dishes, fry baskets & raw oysters.
4.75.5k ratingsOpen - 4.7 · 4825Patriots 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 - 4.5 · 25026186 Concord St, Charleston
Fleet Landing Restaurant & Raw Bar
Southern seafood staples like crab soup, oysters, and more served in a sleek spot, with a waterfront patio.
4.612k ratingsOpen - 4.6 · 250271243 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 · 227282293 Folly Rd, CharlestonTrending
LoLo's
Casual beachside seafood counter on Folly Road serving fried fish and cold beer steps from the shore.
4.51.7k ratingsOpen - 4.6 · 2502982 Queen St, CharlestonTrending
82 Queen
A swanky bar and intimate courtyard help make this refined Southern spot a special occasion favorite.
4.639k ratingsOpen - 4.6 · 250305 Fulton St, CharlestonTrending
Bar167
Compact Mediterranean seafood spot tucked on Fulton Street, drawing steady locals with a focused menu and a well-curated wine list.
4.75.3k ratingsOpen - 4.6 · 175312205 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 · 1023299 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 · 2503341 S Market St, Charleston
Charleston Crab House
Casual eatery with a convivial atmosphere, serving a crab-heavy menu of classic seafood.
4.55.4k ratingsOpen - 4.5 · 25034205 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 - 4.5 · 2503535 S Market St, Charleston
Oyster House Seafood & O-Bar
Industrial seafood fixture in a former warehouse with a raw bar, craft cocktails & an outdoor patio.
4.65.7k ratingsOpen - 4.6 · 250369 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 · 21637201 Coleman Blvd, Mt Pleasant
NICO | Oysters + Seafood
Upscale roadside seafood brasserie for oysters, cocktails & market-fresh, imaginative French fare.
4.51.7k ratingsOpen - 4.6 · 250382019 Middle St Unit A, Sullivan's IslandTrending
Sullivan's Fish Camp
Quaint eatery where generous portions of seafood & other casual fare come in a bustling setting.
4.66.1k ratingsOpen - 4.6 · 1223932 N Market St Suite C, Charleston
Tempest Charleston
Elegant destination offering seasonal, locally sourced seafood delicacies & a robust wine list.
4.5936 ratingsOpen - 4.6 · 10240160 E Bay St, Charleston
East Bay Meeting House
Parisian-inspired cafe serving coffee during the day, with wine, tapas, poetry & music at night.
4.5781 ratingsOpen - 4.6 · 170416613 N Kings Hwy Unit D, Myrtle Beach
The Library Restaurant
Select dishes are prepared tableside at this formal mainstay with robust wine list & tuxedoed staff.
4.61.3k ratingsOpen - 4.7 · 25042275 Gardners Cir, Johns IslandTrending
Hege's Restaurant
This restaurant presents French cooking without pretension in a homey, curtain-framed dining room.
4.87.3k ratingsOpen - 4.5 · 177431130 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 - 4.6 · 25044200 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 · 25045162 E Bay St, Charleston
Revival
Sleek, modern eatery at the Vendue Hotel focusing on Lowcountry staples with heritage ingredients.
4.58.1k ratingsOpen - 4.5 · 218461975 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 · 39471 Sanctuary Beach Dr, Kiawah Island
The Ocean Room
High-end steakhouse & sushi lounge in an oceanside setting in the Sanctuary at Kiawah Island resort.
4.5302 ratingsOpen - 4.5 · 24348817 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 · 81492487 Ashley River Rd, Charleston
The Mason Jar By Fatboys
Unpretentious eatery serving up familiar Southern fare such as fried chicken, seafood & BBQ.
4.5623 ratingsOpen - 4.5 · 7850520 Folly Rd #105, Charleston
Rio Chico
Traditional Mexican dishes offered in a casual space with a bar mixing margaritas.
4.5598 ratingsOpen - 4.5 · 250511503 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 · 112521712 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 · 25053217 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 · 250541940 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, CharlestonTrending
Villa Cantina
Neighborhood Mexican cantina on Sam Rittenberg with margaritas, live music, and a reliable Cal-Mex menu.
4.88.2k ratingsOpen - 4.6 · 250551989 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 · 1175632 River Landing Dr, Daniel Island
The Kingstide
Waterfront restaurant with terraces offering seafood specialties amid stylish surroundings.
4.4897 ratingsOpen - 4.5 · 130572388 Ashley River Rd, Charleston
Easterby's Family Grille
Laid-back, family-run joint offering Southern & American classics, such as burgers, BBQ & seafood.
4.4999 ratingsOpen - 4.4 · 162581517 Palm Blvd suite a, Isle of Palms
The Refuge
Bright, modern eatery with coffee, bagels & Wi-Fi by day, cocktails & New American fare by night.
4.41.2k ratingsOpen - 4.5 · 25059508 Mill St, Mt Pleasant
Shem Creek Crab House
Southern seafood favorites served in a simple setting, with scenic views, a bar & outdoor seating.
4.418k ratingsOpen - 4.3 · 250605041 International Blvd, North Charleston
Bonefish Grill
Contemporary grill chain offering a seafood-centric menu, plus steaks & cocktails.
4.44k ratingsOpen - 4.4 · 2761320 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 - 4.3 · 131621119 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 · 250631120 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 · 82642213-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 · 140651711 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 · 25066160 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 · 20767802 Bay St STE C, Beaufort
Saltus River Grill
Sophisticated eatery with wood grill, sleek bar & extensive wine list serves steak, seafood & sushi.
4.31.6k ratingsOpen - 4.4 · 2506839D John Street, Hutson Alley, Charleston
Coast
Relaxed eatery tucked in a former warehouse, with outdoor seating & a menu of locally sourced fish.
4.23.3k ratingsOpen - 4.3 · 25069145 Wappoo Creek Dr, Charleston
Charleston Crab House
Casual eatery with a convivial atmosphere, serving a crab-heavy menu of classic seafood.
4.35k ratingsOpen - 4.4 · 5670808 Folly Rd, Charleston
Casa Fiesta
Neighborhood Mexican spot on Folly Road serving margaritas and Tex-Mex standards to James Island regulars.
4.3429 ratingsOpen - 4.3 · 2507180 41st Ave, Isle of Palms
Islander 71 Fish House and Raw Bar
Laid-back waterfront fish house on Isle of Palms serving raw bar staples and fried seafood with cold beer and occasional live music.
4.34.5k ratingsOpen - 4.3 · 3872630 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 - 4.3 · 15473504 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 · 24774101 Palm Blvd, Isle of Palms
The Boathouse at Breach Inlet
Vintage rowboats adorn the ceiling of this Southern restaurant with a diverse local seafood menu.
4.21.9k ratingsOpen - 4.3 · 250751 Ashley Point Dr, Charleston
California Dreaming
Relaxed restaurant & bar chain serving steak & seafood, plus signature nachos, sandwiches & pasta.
4.17.8k ratingsOpen - 4.2 · 14376885 Island Park Dr, Charleston
Agaves Cantina
Low-key, unfussy Mexican eatery featuring classic standards plus patio seating, margaritas & beers.
4.21.1k ratingsOpen - 4.0 · 243771668 Old Towne Rd, Charleston
TBonz Gill & Grill
Easygoing restaurant offering handcut steaks, Southern-style rib platters & other classic dishes.
4.11.9k ratingsOpen - 3.9 · 3378320 W Coleman Blvd unit p, Mt Pleasant
Agaves Cantina Coleman Blvd
Neighborhood Mexican cantina on Coleman Boulevard serving margaritas and tacos in a casual, reservable dining room.
4.2251 ratingsOpen - 4.0 · 250794952 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 - 3.9 · 25080106 E Ashley Ave, Folly Beach
Taco Boy Folly Beach
Tacos with innovative fillings & frozen cocktails in a funky, vibrant setting, plus outdoor seating.
4.13.4k ratingsOpen - 4.0 · 250811407 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 · 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 - 3.8 · 2508532 Patriots Point Rd, Mt Pleasant
Charleston Harbor Fish House - Southern Fare from the Land and Sea
Stylish area-sourced seafood spot in Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina, with a deck & rooftop bar.
3.83.1k ratingsOpen
