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Lewis Barbecue
Texas-style brisket and hot guts in a big open-air pit yard on the upper peninsula.
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- 4.8 · 1312230 Mathis Ferry Rd, Mt PleasantTrending
Orlando's Pizza Mt Pleasant
Cash-friendly Mt Pleasant pizza spot on Mathis Ferry Road serving New York-style pies with beer and wine.
4.81k ratingsOpen - 4.9 · 25031503 King St Ext, CharlestonTrending
Sushi-Wa
Compact King Street Extension sushi counter serving omakase-style dinners with reservations and a short beer list.
5.02.6k ratingsOpen - 4.9 · 2504334 E Bay St Suite E, CharlestonTrending
SHIKI
Compact, unpretentious locale for sashimi, specialty sushi rolls & Japanese kitchen entrees.
4.96.1k ratingsOpen - 4.9 · 2505289 E Bay St, CharlestonTrending
167 Sushi Bar
Compact East Bay sushi bar with a focused menu, sake list, and reliable omakase options in a spare, dimly lit room.
4.83k ratingsOpen - 4.8 · 25066 Windermere Blvd, CharlestonTrending
Baker's Bar
Neighborhood pizza and beer spot on Windermere Boulevard with live music and a loyal West Ashley following.
4.83.1k ratingsOpen - 4.7 · 1197976 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 · 2218229 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 · 1779570 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 - 4.8 · 3210451 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 - 4.5 · 250111011 King St, CharlestonFeatured
Rodney Scott's BBQ
Whole-hog pitmaster Rodney Scott's flagship. Wood-burned pork, white bread, hot sauce.
4.57.9k ratingsbbq · casual · takeoutOpen - 4.8 · 2412700 King St suite a, Charleston
Tutti Pizza
Neapolitan-style pizza spot on lower King, pouring local beers and wine alongside wood-fired pies.
4.7182 ratingsOpen - 4.5 · 22713526 King St, Charleston
Indaco
Rustic eatery starring Italian fare & wood-fired pizzas, hand-crafted pasta, cured sausages & wines.
4.61.7k ratingsOpen - 4.6 · 25014384 Huger St #4126, CharlestonTrending
Renzo
Wood-fired Neopolitan pizza, pasta & an extensive wine list in an upscale neighborhood trattoria.
4.73.3k ratingsOpen - 4.5 · 250151503 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 · 18916463 King St, Charleston
O-Ku
Happening Japanese eatery & lounge with trendy environs sporting exposed brick & high ceilings.
4.51.4k ratingsOpen - 4.5 · 25017217 Huger St, Charleston
Taco Boy Charleston
Tacos with innovative fillings & frozen cocktails in a funky, vibrant setting, plus outdoor seating.
4.43.3k ratingsOpen - 4.5 · 9818433 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 - 4.8 · 1519479B King St, Charleston
Shokudô
Compact Japanese dining room on upper King serving izakaya-style plates with a focused sake and beer list.
4.5114 ratingsOpen - 4.7 · 1720741 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 · 12221151 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 - 4.5 · 25222 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 - 4.3 · 250231302 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 · 2724320 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 · 7725616 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 · 17526410 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 - 4.3 · 4127347 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 - 4.3 · 21428159 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 - 4.2 · 25029188 E Bay St, Charleston
Poogan's Smokehouse
Industrial-chic hot spot serving locally sourced, traditional Southern BBQ & stylish cocktails.
4.27.1k ratingsOpen - 4.4 · 10530520 King St, Charleston
Benny Ravello's
Casual slice & pie shop with rustic interiors, high-top seating & colorful wall murals.
4.2803 ratingsOpen - 4.2 · 1983140 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 · 25032Patriots Plaza Shopping Center, 925 Houston Northcutt Blvd, Mt Pleasant
Melvin's BBQ - Mt Pleasant
Family-friendly BBQ eatery serving ribs & other Southern dishes in casual, woodsy surrounds.
4.22.7k ratingsOpen - 4.2 · 25033130 Mill St, Mt Pleasant
Saltwater Cowboys
Smoked meats, local seafood & a robust drink menu in a sprawling locale directly on Shem Creek.
4.25.3k ratingsOpen - 4.2 · 19834439 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 - 4.1 · 15635340 King St, Charleston
CO Restaurant
Hip choice for contemporary twists on Southeast Asian staples like pho, banh mi & dumplings.
4.21.2k ratingsOpen - 3.9 · 3336320 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 · 11637353 King St, Charleston
Gilroy's Pizza Pub
Pizza, calzones, chicken sandwiches & subs served with Irish style in a diner atmosphere.
4.0886 ratingsOpen
