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Showing 33 of 593 in James Island · June 18, 2026

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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.
4.8690 ratings
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James Island39 Outdoor seating416 Brunch232 Cheap eats83 Late night8 Downtown230 West Ashley70 Mount Pleasant55 Seafood85 Takeout525 Pizza54 Reservations310

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AreaDowntown230 West Ashley70 Mount Pleasant55 North Charleston49 James Island39 Folly Beach23 Isle of Palms20 Shem Creek20 Hanahan17 Daniel Island14 Sullivan's Island10 Old Village10 Summerville9 Johns Island7 Kiawah Island6 I’On4 Seabrook Island4 Goose Creek4 Wadmalaw Island2 Clear

CuisineItalian45 Sushi35 Mexican39 BBQ25 Seafood85 Steakhouse17 Vietnamese3 Thai8 Pizza

778 1/2, 792 Folly Rd Unit A, CharlestonTrending

Baguette Magic Folly Rd

This bright, casual French bakery carries traditional breads, sandwiches, pastries & salads.

4.7★·860 ratings

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Edison James Island

1014 Fort Johnson Rd, Charleston

Edison James Island

Cozy suburban bistro for creative sandwiches, local beers & eclectic international entrees.

4.7★·689 ratings

Locals Sushi & Sports Pub - James Island

798 Folly Rd Unit A, CharlestonTrending

Locals Sushi & Sports Pub - James Island

Neighborhood sushi counter on Folly Road that doubles as a sports bar, drawing James Island regulars for rolls and draft beer.

4.7★·728 ratings

CudaCo. Seafood House

765 Folly Rd, Charleston

CudaCo. Seafood House

Casual seafood and oyster bar on Folly Road, pulling in locals with raw bar staples and cold beer.

4.6★·444 ratings

Millers All Day - James Island

Terrace Plaza, 1956 Maybank Hwy Unit A, Charleston

Millers All Day - James Island

All-day neighborhood cafe on Maybank Highway serving breakfast, lunch, beer, and wine in a strip mall off James Island.

4.6★·469 ratings

Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint

1622 Highland Ave, CharlestonTrending

Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint

Tennessee whole-hog pit barbecue outfit on Highland Ave, with live music and cold beer to back it up.

4.6★·1.2k ratings

Alvin Ord's Sandwich Shop - James Island

1291 Folly Rd #119, CharlestonTrending

Alvin Ord's Sandwich Shop - James Island

Counter sandwich shop on Folly Road where James Island locals queue for deli-built subs at lunch.

4.8★·400 ratings

El Pollo Guapo

1130 Folly Rd, Charleston

El Pollo Guapo

Folly Road counter-service spot serving rotisserie chicken and Latin sides to beach-bound locals and James Island regulars.

4.7★·345 ratings

The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill - Charleston, SC

1417 Folly Rd #410, Charleston

The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill - Charleston, SC

Fast-casual Greek chain outpost on Folly Road serving gyros, bowls, and baklava in a strip mall off James Island.

4.5★·700 ratings

Workmen's Cafe

1837 N, 1717N Grimball Rd, Charleston

Workmen's Cafe

No-frills soul food counter on Grimball Road, drawing steady locals with plate lunches and Southern staples.

4.6★·258 ratings

Bohemian Bull

1531 Folly Rd, Charleston

Bohemian Bull

Upscale bar food, including brisket burgers, join craft beer & bourbon in a funky, plank-walled pub.

4.4★·2.2k ratings

Ellis Creek Fish Camp

1243 Harbor View Rd, CharlestonTrending

Ellis Creek Fish Camp

Visitors can eat indoors or on the terrace with countryside views at this casual seafood option.

4.5★·2.3k ratings

Sweatman’s Garden

90 Folly Rd Blvd, Charleston

Sweatman’s Garden

Folly Road barbecue joint with live music, cold beer, and a loyal local following built on slow-smoked meat.

4.7★·118 ratings

Dukes Barbecue

331 Folly Rd, Charleston

Dukes Barbecue

Casual restaurant dishing up Southern barbecue classics at a buffet or via a drive-thru.

4.5★·1.2k ratings

Maybank Public House

1970 Maybank Hwy, Charleston

Maybank Public House

Rustic-chic gastropub serving lunch, dinner & brunch with tap beers amid reclaimed wood & art.

4.5★·1.3k ratings

Three Little Birds Cafe

65 Windermere Blvd, Charleston

Three Little Birds Cafe

Petite stop with a hopping Sunday brunch serving all-day breakfast plus lunch items.

4.5★·1.2k ratings

Mondo's Italian Restaurant

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

Crust Wood Fired Pizza

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

Rio Chico

520 Folly Rd #105, Charleston

Rio Chico

Traditional Mexican dishes offered in a casual space with a bar mixing margaritas.

4.5★·598 ratings

Fam's Brewing Co. featuring Famulari's Pizzeria

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

Grumpy Goat Seafood Cantina

1023 Harbor View Rd, Charleston

Grumpy Goat Seafood Cantina

Mexican fare & seafood plus weekend brunch at a casual local hangout with ample TVs & a patio.

4.5★·492 ratings

The James

1939a Maybank Hwy, CharlestonTrending

The James

Neighborhood bistro on Maybank Highway serving James Island with a focused menu, local wine list, and room to linger.

4.6★·617 ratings

Point Break Coffee & Drive Thru

520 Folly Rd, Charleston

Point Break Coffee & Drive Thru

Drive-thru coffee and acai spot on Folly Road, with dog-friendly seating and occasional live music.

4.5★·193 ratings

Paisano's Pizza Grill

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

Charleston Crab House

145 Wappoo Creek Dr, Charleston

Charleston Crab House

Casual eatery with a convivial atmosphere, serving a crab-heavy menu of classic seafood.

4.3★·5k ratings

Garage 75

1175 Folly Rd # G, Charleston

Garage 75

Easygoing eatery offering hearty pub grub classics alongside drinks, billiards & sports on TV.

4.3★·1.5k ratings

Odyssey Bottle Shop

987 Harbor View Rd, Charleston

Odyssey Bottle Shop

Neighborhood bottle shop and bar on Harbor View Road pouring local drafts and curated wine alongside retail shelves.

4.5★·60 ratings

Casa Fiesta

808 Folly Rd, Charleston

Casa Fiesta

Neighborhood Mexican spot on Folly Road serving margaritas and Tex-Mex standards to James Island regulars.

4.3★·429 ratings

Azul Mexicano James Island

1989 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.

4.5★·677 ratings

Coastal Crust James Island

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.

4.4★·533 ratings

Melvin's BBQ - James Island

538 Folly Rd, Charleston

Melvin's BBQ - James Island

Family-friendly BBQ eatery serving ribs & other Southern dishes in casual, woodsy surrounds.

4.3★·1.6k ratings

Bagel Nation

520 Folly Rd #60, Charleston

Bagel Nation

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

4.0★·507 ratings

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VibeDate night25 Brunch232 Cheap eats83 Outdoor seating416 Late night8 Clear

AmenitiesReservations310 Takeout525 Delivery300