Lewis Barbecue
Texas-style brisket and hot guts in a big open-air pit yard on the upper peninsula.
The places locals actually book — from neighborhood lunch spots to tasting-menu nights.
Texas-style brisket and hot guts in a big open-air pit yard on the upper peninsula.
Cash-friendly Mt Pleasant pizza spot on Mathis Ferry Road serving New York-style pies with beer and wine.
Compact King Street bakery turning out pastries and coffee from a small-format shop with outdoor seating.
Neighborhood pizza and beer spot on Windermere Boulevard with live music and a loyal West Ashley following.
Brick-oven pizzas & other Italian comfort fare from a cozy, low-key family-run Italian spot.
Tranquil eatery featuring sandwiches & charcuterie, classic Italian desserts, wine & cocktails.
Neighborhood pizzeria offering lots of sauce & topping options, plus happy hour & lunch specials.
Counter-order pizza and wings spot on upper King, where craft pies and cold beer keep a loyal neighborhood crowd coming back.
Neapolitan-style pizza spot on lower King, pouring local beers and wine alongside wood-fired pies.
Rustic eatery starring Italian fare & wood-fired pizzas, hand-crafted pasta, cured sausages & wines.
Whole-hog pitmaster Rodney Scott's flagship. Wood-burned pork, white bread, hot sauce.
Wood-fired Neopolitan pizza, pasta & an extensive wine list in an upscale neighborhood trattoria.
Sprawling setup combining grocery, whiskey bar, coffee, wine & butcher shops, plus dining & games.
Neighborhood Thai spot on Huger Street serving curries, noodles, and beer in a low-key strip mall setting.
Straightforward restaurant offering traditional Thai cuisine, including chicken satay & dumplings.
Neighborhood coffee shop and deli on Spring Street, pouring espresso and serving pastries alongside beer and wine.
Industrial-style counter-serve pizzeria dishing out ample slices & pies in a quick fashion.
Wood-fired pizza spot on Meeting Street, hauling its DC roots into the NoMo corridor.
Casual counter-serve pit stop from a Bronx native selling thin-crust pies & slices, subs & starters.
Neighborhood strip-mall Thai and sushi spot on Coleman Boulevard, steady enough to earn loyal Mt. Pleasant regulars over the years.
French-inflected cafe tucked into the WestEdge development, serving coffee and breakfast with a global pantry.
Fast-casual counter on King Street serving sushi burritos and poke bowls where Hawaiian and Japanese overlap.
Industrial-chic hot spot serving locally sourced, traditional Southern BBQ & stylish cocktails.
Casual slice & pie shop with rustic interiors, high-top seating & colorful wall murals.
New York-style bagels and coffee on Coleman Boulevard, covering breakfast and takeout in Mount Pleasant.
Pizza shop serving New York-style pies, catering to a late-night crowd till 3 AM Fridays/Saturdays.
Family-friendly BBQ eatery serving ribs & other Southern dishes in casual, woodsy surrounds.
Smoked meats, local seafood & a robust drink menu in a sprawling locale directly on Shem Creek.
Quaint, cool restaurant whipping up sweet & savory biscuits & hand pies, plus coffee.
Hip choice for contemporary twists on Southeast Asian staples like pho, banh mi & dumplings.
Daytime coffee shop and evening cocktail bar from the Peninsula Grill team, tucked into the Market Street corridor.
Pizza, calzones, chicken sandwiches & subs served with Irish style in a diner atmosphere.