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Showing 27 of 593 in West Ashley · June 18, 2026

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1734 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, Charleston
King Claw - Juicy Seafood & Bar
Customizable seafood boils & fried baskets in a roomy space with elaborate nautical decor & TVs.
4.64.3k ratings
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West Ashley70 Seafood85 Pizza54 Sushi35 Bakery21 Thai8 Vietnamese3 Downtown230 Mount Pleasant55 Outdoor seating416 Takeout525 Brunch232 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 Pizza54

835 Savannah Hwy, Charleston

Poke Burri / Lifting Noodles Ramen

Dual-concept West Ashley strip mall spot serving build-your-own poke bowls and Japanese ramen under one roof.

4.7★·554 ratings

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WildFlour Pastry

1750 Savannah Hwy, Charleston

WildFlour Pastry

Neighborhood bakery-cafe on Savannah Highway slinging scratch pastries and coffee to the West Ashley morning crowd.

4.7★·536 ratings

Hachiya Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar

688 Citadel Haven Dr, CharlestonTrending

Hachiya Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar

Relaxed, family-friendly Japanese restaurant offering a sushi menu, tempura & teppanyaki meals.

4.6★·2.5k ratings

Konnichiwa

975 Savannah Hwy Suite 129, Charleston

Konnichiwa

Strip-mall Japanese on Savannah Highway serving sushi and cooked dishes, with beer and wine, to a loyal West Ashley crowd.

4.7★·472 ratings

Annie O' Love's Cookie Cafe

1901 Ashley River Rd, Charleston

Annie O' Love's Cookie Cafe

Vegan bakery and coffee cafe on Ashley River Road, built around house-made cookies and plant-based cafe staples.

4.6★·438 ratings

Pizza a Modo Mio (New York Pizzeria)

3125 Bees Ferry Rd, Charleston

Pizza a Modo Mio (New York Pizzeria)

New York-style pizza shop on Bees Ferry Road, slinging pies by the slice alongside bagels out of a strip mall.

4.6★·649 ratings

Thailicious Thai Cuisine and Hotpot

1975 Magwood Dr Unit T, Charleston

Thailicious Thai Cuisine and Hotpot

Thai kitchen and hot pot spot tucked into a Magwood Drive strip center, serving beer alongside build-your-own broth pots and Bangkok staples.

4.6★·712 ratings

Zen Asian Fusion

2037 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, Charleston

Zen Asian Fusion

Hip restaurant serving sushi & Asian-fusion cuisine boasts a large bar with happy hour.

4.5★·2.3k ratings

Pearlz Oyster Bar

9 Magnolia Rd, Charleston

Pearlz Oyster Bar

Relaxed, light-filled eatery with outdoor seating serving classic seafood, raw bites & burgers.

4.5★·1.3k ratings

Frothy Beard Brewing Company

1401 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, Charleston

Frothy Beard Brewing Company

West Ashley craft brewery slinging pizza and wings alongside rotating house beers in a casual, family-friendly taproom.

4.5★·1.1k ratings

The Mason Jar By Fatboys

2487 Ashley River Rd, Charleston

The Mason Jar By Fatboys

Unpretentious eatery serving up familiar Southern fare such as fried chicken, seafood & BBQ.

4.5★·623 ratings

Mex 1 Coastal Cantina

817 St Andrews Blvd, Charleston

Mex 1 Coastal Cantina

Lively eatery dishing out Mexican favorites, including tacos and tortas, in hip, casual environs.

4.4★·1.8k ratings

Kings Sushi

1119 Wappoo Rd # H, Charleston

Kings Sushi

Neighborhood sushi spot on Wappoo Road serving rolls, hibachi, and all-you-can-eat buffet with beer on tap.

4.4★·1k ratings

Maguro Sushi Bar

874 Orleans Rd #7, CharlestonTrending

Maguro Sushi Bar

Compact Japanese counter in West Ashley strip mall serving sushi with a tight menu and an unusually high local following.

4.7★·331 ratings

Famulari's Pizzeria: West Ashley

2408 Ashley River Rd, Charleston

Famulari's Pizzeria: West Ashley

Casual pizza restaurant serving stone oven-baked pies in a relaxed atmosphere.

4.4★·825 ratings

Cedar Creek Tavern Charleston

2578 Ashley River Rd, Charleston

Cedar Creek Tavern Charleston

Sprawling neighborhood bar-and-grill on Ashley River Road with wings, live music, and a loyal local crowd.

4.5★·245 ratings

Ruby’s New York Style Bagels

1836 Ashley River Rd suite 0, Charleston

Ruby’s New York Style Bagels

New York-style bagels and coffee on Ashley River Road, with a loyal West Ashley following.

4.4★·171 ratings

Cod Tail Seafood & Chicken

630 Skylark Dr Suite I, Charleston

Cod Tail Seafood & Chicken

Casual counter-service spot on Skylark Drive slinging fried seafood and chicken out of a strip mall suite.

4.3★·293 ratings

Mellow Mushroom Charleston - West Ashley

19 Magnolia Rd, Charleston

Mellow Mushroom Charleston - West Ashley

Funky, art-filled chain pizzeria featuring craft beer, calzones & creative stone-baked pizzas.

4.3★·1.4k ratings

Paisano's Pizza Grill

1798 Ashley River Rd, Charleston

Paisano's Pizza Grill

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

4.3★·1.3k ratings

Easterby's Family Grille

2388 Ashley River Rd, Charleston

Easterby's Family Grille

Laid-back, family-run joint offering Southern & American classics, such as burgers, BBQ & seafood.

4.4★·999 ratings

Baroni's New York Pizza

1975 Magwood Dr P, Charleston

Baroni's New York Pizza

Local chain serving NY-style, stone-oven-baked pies, plus grinders & pasta, in a casual setting.

4.3★·660 ratings

Mario's Italian Grill

1300 Savannah Hwy #4, Charleston

Mario's Italian Grill

Neighborhood Italian-pizza standby on Savannah Highway, doing dine-in, delivery, and gyros out of a strip mall since the West Ashley crowd figured it out.

4.3★·676 ratings

Bagel Nation

1975 Magwood Dr, Charleston

Bagel Nation

Neighborhood bagel shop on Magwood Drive serving breakfast sandwiches and coffee to West Ashley regulars.

4.2★·626 ratings

Ginza Japanese Grill - West Ashley

946 Orleans Rd # G1, Charleston

Ginza Japanese Grill - West Ashley

Neighborhood strip-mall Japanese grill in West Ashley serving sushi and cooked plates with free parking and delivery options.

4.1★·285 ratings

Bushido Sushi & Hibachi Charleston

1975 Magwood Dr V, Charleston

Bushido Sushi & Hibachi Charleston

Sushi plus hibachi & tempura entrees served by chefs that combine classic & Western-inspired styles.

4.0★·505 ratings

VibeDate night25 Brunch232 Cheap eats83 Outdoor seating416 Late night8

AmenitiesReservations310 Takeout525 Delivery300