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Lewis Barbecue
Texas-style brisket and hot guts in a big open-air pit yard on the upper peninsula.
4.715k ratingsbbq · brisket · outdoor
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- 21503 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 - 3334 E Bay St Suite E, CharlestonTrending
SHIKI
Compact, unpretentious locale for sashimi, specialty sushi rolls & Japanese kitchen entrees.
4.96.1k ratingsOpen - 4289 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 - 5570 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 - 6595 King St Ste 1, CharlestonTrending
Pink Bellies
Counter-service Vietnamese on upper King, built around pho, banh mi, and rice bowls with a tight beer list.
4.62.1k ratingsOpen - 7162 Spring St, Charleston
Bon Banh Mi Southeast Asian Kitchen
Bright counter-serve spot offering build-your-own banh mi sandwiches, tacos & salads.
4.6577 ratingsOpen - 81011 King St, Charleston
Rodney Scott's BBQ
Whole-hog pitmaster Rodney Scott's flagship. Wood-burned pork, white bread, hot sauce.
4.57.9k ratingsbbq · casual · takeoutOpen - 91503 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 - 10463 King St, Charleston
O-Ku
Happening Japanese eatery & lounge with trendy environs sporting exposed brick & high ceilings.
4.51.4k ratingsOpen - 11217 Huger St, Charleston
Taco Boy Charleston
Tacos with innovative fillings & frozen cocktails in a funky, vibrant setting, plus outdoor seating.
4.43.3k ratingsOpen - 12479B 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 - 132 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 - 141302 Meeting St, Charleston
Santi’s Restaurante Mexicano
A collection of eclectic chandeliers light up the Mexican & Southwest food & frozen drinks.
4.42.1k ratingsOpen - 15320 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 - 16616 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 - 17410 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 - 18347 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 - 19159 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 - 20188 E Bay St, Charleston
Poogan's Smokehouse
Industrial-chic hot spot serving locally sourced, traditional Southern BBQ & stylish cocktails.
4.27.1k ratingsOpen - 21Patriots 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 - 22130 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 - 23439 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 - 24340 King St, Charleston
CO Restaurant
Hip choice for contemporary twists on Southeast Asian staples like pho, banh mi & dumplings.
4.21.2k ratingsOpen - 25320 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
