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Best Restaurants in Charleston — Ranked by Locals · CharlestonRanked

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Best restaurants in Charleston

The places locals actually book — from neighborhood lunch spots to tasting-menu nights.

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778 1/2, 792 Folly Rd Unit A, CharlestonTrending
Baguette Magic Folly Rd
This bright, casual French bakery carries traditional breads, sandwiches, pastries & salads.
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James Island39 Pizza54 Italian45 Bakery21 Thai8 Vietnamese3 Downtown240 West Ashley70 Mount Pleasant57 Seafood85 Outdoor seating416 Takeout525 Brunch232

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AreaDowntown240 West Ashley70 Mount Pleasant57 North Charleston49 James Island39 Sullivan's Island29 Folly Beach23 Isle of Palms20 Hanahan17 Daniel Island14 Summerville9 Johns Island7 Kiawah Island6 Goose Creek4 Seabrook Island4 Wadmalaw Island2 Clear

CuisineItalian45 Sushi35 Mexican39 BBQ25 Seafood85 Steakhouse17 Vietnamese3 Thai8 Pizza54

1041 Folly Rd, Charleston

Ray's Pizza

No-frills Folly Road pizza counter doing takeout and delivery for the James Island crowd.

4.7★·286 ratings

Open

915 Folly Rd, CharlestonTrending

Thai Elephants Restaurant (James Island)

Casual place with ornate, traditional decor offering classic Thai dishes as well as Japanese sushi.

4.8★·8.9k ratings

Open

915 Folly Rd, CharlestonTrending

Mondo's Italian Restaurant

Traditional Italian fare in a casual atmosphere with outdoor patio, daily specials & a full bar.

4.5★·883 ratings

Open

1291 Folly Rd, Charleston

Fam's Brewing Co. featuring Famulari's Pizzeria

Family-run brewery and pizzeria on Folly Road pairing wood-fired pies with house-brewed beers in a laid-back, sports-bar setting.

4.5★·554 ratings

Open

Terrace Plaza, 1956 Maybank Hwy B, Charleston

Crust Wood Fired Pizza

Wood-fired Neapolitan pies and Italian wine on Maybank Highway, tucked into a James Island strip mall.

4.4★·930 ratings

Open

1740 Signal Point Rd, Charleston

Chow Bella Kitchen & Culinary

Italian catering and culinary consulting operation on Signal Point Road, handling weddings and private events out of a working kitchen.

4.5★·62 ratings

Open

1246 Camp Rd, Charleston

Paisano's Pizza Grill

Down-to-earth pizzeria with a neighborhood vibe also offering sandwiches, wings & salads.

4.4★·1.2k ratings

Open

979 Harbor View Rd, Charleston

Coastal Crust James Island

Neighborhood pizza and Italian spot on James Island's Harbor View Road, pouring beer and wine alongside wood-fired pies.

4.7★·8.9k ratings

Open

520 Folly Rd #60, Charleston

Bagel Nation

Casual eatery that offers multiple varieties of bagels to go as well as stacked bagel sandwiches.

VibeDate night25 Brunch232 Cheap eats83 Outdoor seating416 Late night8

AmenitiesReservations310 Takeout525 Delivery300

Best restaurants in Charleston

Baguette Magic Folly Rd

Ray's Pizza

Thai Elephants Restaurant (James Island)

Mondo's Italian Restaurant

Fam's Brewing Co. featuring Famulari's Pizzeria

Crust Wood Fired Pizza

Chow Bella Kitchen & Culinary

Paisano's Pizza Grill

Coastal Crust James Island

Bagel Nation