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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.

Showing 15 of 590 in West Ashley · May 6, 2026

West Ashley70 Sushi35 BBQ25 Downtown240 Mount Pleasant57 Seafood85 Outdoor seating416 Takeout524 Pizza54

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1217 Savannah Hwy, CharlestonTrending
Swig & Swine
House-smoked meats & creative sides served in a funky BBQ spot with outdoor seating, beer & bourbon.
4.73.8k ratings
Open
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Seabrook Island4

Wadmalaw Island2

CuisineItalian45 Sushi35 Mexican39 BBQ25 Seafood85 Steakhouse17 Vietnamese3 Thai8 Pizza54 Sandwich25 Bakery21 Clear

VibeDate night25 Brunch232 Cheap eats83 Outdoor seating416 Late night8

AmenitiesReservations310 Takeout524 Delivery300

Poke Burri / Lifting Noodles Ramen

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

Open

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

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

Palmira Barbecue

2366 Ashley River Rd Building 1, CharlestonTrending

Palmira Barbecue

Colombian-inflected barbecue from pitmaster Hector Gaitan on Ashley River Road, where smoked meats meet South American spice.

4.5★·1.4k ratings

Home Team BBQ

1205 Ashley River Rd, CharlestonTrending

Home Team BBQ

Bustling tavern serving generous portions of smoked meat & Southern sides, plus frequent live music.

4.5★·4.9k 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.

4.8★·2.9k ratings

Hugh-Baby's BBQ & Burger Shop

1028 St Andrews Blvd, Charleston

Hugh-Baby's BBQ & Burger Shop

Counter-service burger and BBQ joint on St. Andrews Blvd, slinging smash burgers and smoked meats to West Ashley regulars.

4.6★·802 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

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

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

Southern Roots Smokehouse

2544 Savannah Hwy, Charleston

Southern Roots Smokehouse

Low-key outlet for smoked meats & classic sides served in a rustic BBQ spot with beers & cocktails.

4.1★·5.5k 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.

4.2★·454 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

Bessinger's BBQ

1602 Savannah Hwy, Charleston

Bessinger's BBQ

Landmark no-frills barbecue joint with meat slow-cooked in a wood-fire pit, plus outdoor seating.

4.1★·3k ratings