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1085 Morrison Dr, CharlestonTrending
Pelato - Charleston
Neighborhood Italian on Morrison Drive serving wood-fired Neapolitan pizza and housemade pasta in a spare, no-fuss dining room.
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- 4.8 · 2502464 N Nassau St, CharlestonTrending
Lewis Barbecue
Texas-style brisket and hot guts in a big open-air pit yard on the upper peninsula.
4.715k ratingsbbq · brisket · outdoorOpen - 4.9 · 25031276 Yeamans Hall Rd, HanahanTrending
Cane Pazzo
Neighborhood Italian on Yeamans Hall Road in Hanahan, serving wine and beer in a reservable dining room.
4.92.1k ratingsOpen - 4.8 · 24942209 Middle St, Sullivan's IslandTrending
Home Team BBQ
Bustling tavern serving generous portions of smoked meat & Southern sides, plus frequent live music.
4.71.9k ratingsOpen - 4.7 · 25051217 Savannah Hwy, CharlestonTrending
Swig & Swine
House-smoked meats & creative sides served in a funky BBQ spot with outdoor seating, beer & bourbon.
4.73.8k ratingsOpen - 4.7 · 2506302 Coleman Blvd, Mt PleasantTrending
Page's Okra Grill
Generous portions of casual Southern-focused home cooking are served all day at this lively eatery.
4.712k ratingsOpen - 4.7 · 25072867 Maybank Hwy, Johns IslandTrending
Wild Olive Restaurant - Johns Island, SC
Rustic-chic dining with a simple menu of artisanal Italian dishes & a sizable wine list.
4.64.4k ratingsOpen - 4.9 · 3781041 Folly Rd, Charleston
Ray's Pizza
No-frills Folly Road pizza counter doing takeout and delivery for the James Island crowd.
4.7286 ratingsOpen - 4.7 · 1199976 Houston Northcutt Blvd, Mt PleasantTrending
La Pizzeria
Brick-oven pizzas & other Italian comfort fare from a cozy, low-key family-run Italian spot.
4.7910 ratingsOpen - 4.7 · 22110229 St Philip St, CharlestonTrending
D'Allesandro's Pizza
Neighborhood pizzeria offering lots of sauce & topping options, plus happy hour & lunch specials.
4.61.7k ratingsOpen - 4.7 · 162111622 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.
4.61.2k ratingsOpen - 4.8 · 250121130 Ocean Blvd, Isle of PalmsTrending
Coda Del Pesce
Housemade pasta & Italian seafood dishes served in a light-filled eatery with a patio & ocean views.
4.89.6k ratingsOpen - 4.7 · 11513295 Seven Farms Drive, CharlestonTrending
Orlando's Brick Oven Pizza
Airy, modern pizzeria with counter seating serving brick-oven pies with classic salads & draft beer.
4.6881 ratingsOpen - 4.6 · 250141035 Johnnie Dodds Blvd C-10, Mt PleasantTrending
Cuoco Pazzo Trattoria
Trattoria offering traditional Italian dishes & a wine list in an intimate atmosphere.
4.82.5k ratingsOpen - 4.5 · 250151011 King St, CharlestonFeatured
Rodney Scott's BBQ
Whole-hog pitmaster Rodney Scott's flagship. Wood-burned pork, white bread, hot sauce.
4.57.9k ratingsbbq · casual · takeoutOpen - 4.7 · 182162366 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.
4.51.4k ratingsOpen - 4.6 · 25017101 N Main St, SummervilleTrending
Laura Summerville
Family-run Italian on North Main in Summerville, with a long-standing local following and a straightforward red-sauce menu.
4.618k ratingsOpen - 4.6 · 250181205 Ashley River Rd, CharlestonTrending
Home Team BBQ
Bustling tavern serving generous portions of smoked meat & Southern sides, plus frequent live music.
4.54.9k ratingsOpen - 4.6 · 25019492 King St, CharlestonTrending
Legami
Neighborhood Italian on upper King, built around handmade pasta and a concise wine list.
4.52.3k ratingsOpen - 4.9 · 2220121 Spring St, Charleston
Three Girls on Spring
Intimate Italian spot on Spring Street, built around handmade pasta and a short, rotating menu in a snug dining room.
4.7168 ratingsOpen - 4.5 · 22721526 King St, Charleston
Indaco
Rustic eatery starring Italian fare & wood-fired pizzas, hand-crafted pasta, cured sausages & wines.
4.61.7k ratingsOpen - 4.6 · 2282288 Broad St, CharlestonTrending
Sorelle
Italian fine dining from the Indaco team, tucked into a historic Broad Street building with handmade pasta and an Italian wine list.
4.61.7k ratingsOpen - 4.7 · 11523915 Folly Rd, CharlestonTrending
Mondo's Italian Restaurant
Traditional Italian fare in a casual atmosphere with outdoor patio, daily specials & a full bar.
4.5883 ratingsOpen - 4.6 · 7824109 President St, Charleston
Porchetta Shop
Counter-service spot on President Street built around porchetta sandwiches, with coffee and rotating small plates.
4.6598 ratingsOpen - 4.6 · 25025721 King St, CharlestonTrending
Melfi's
Neighborhood Italian on upper King serving red-sauce classics and hand-rolled pasta in a warm, low-lit room.
4.717k ratingsOpen - 4.5 · 105261028 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.
4.6802 ratingsOpen - 4.6 · 250271960 Riviera Dr, Mt Pleasant
Opal Restaurant & Bar
Mediterranean fare & an extensive wine selection are offered in a lofty, sophisticated setting.
4.76.9k ratingsOpen - 4.7 · 30282578 Ashley River Rd j, Charleston
Fabio's Italian TAKE-OUT
Counter-service Italian spot on Ashley River Road, slinging takeout pasta and dinner plates to West Ashley locals.
4.5233 ratingsOpen - 4.6 · 39296231a SC-162, Hollywood
Pizza A Modo Mio and Cafe
Neapolitan pizza and espresso from a dog-friendly roadside café on SC-162 in Hollywood.
4.6296 ratingsOpen - 4.9 · 12302597 S Allen Dr a, North Charleston
By the Grace of GRITS Catering
North Charleston catering operation specializing in Southern comfort food and barbecue for weddings and private events.
4.790 ratingsOpen - 4.6 · 91312029 Carver Ave, North Charleston
King BBQ
Chinese-run barbecue spot on Carver Avenue in North Charleston, pulling steady locals with smoked meat and a full bar.
4.5695 ratingsOpen - 4.5 · 250323786 Ladson Rd Suite 201, Ladson
King's Pizza by: Italian Bistro
Understated pizzeria with basic decor turning out New York–style pies & familiar Italian classics.
4.52.2k ratingsOpen - 4.5 · 2503315 Beaufain St, Charleston
Le Farfalle
Bright & airy neighborhood osteria for thoughtfully sourced, reimagined Italian cuisine & cocktails.
4.624k ratingsOpen - 4.5 · 16234331 Folly Rd, Charleston
Dukes Barbecue
Casual restaurant dishing up Southern barbecue classics at a buffet or via a drive-thru.
4.51.2k ratingsOpen - 4.5 · 25035181 Church St, Charleston
Frannie & The Fox
Relaxed Italian restaurant offering wood-fired pizzas & happy hours, plus homey decor & a courtyard.
4.610k ratingsOpen - 4.7 · 17366270 SC-162, Hollywood
Easton Barbecue Co.
Roadside SC-162 pit stop in Hollywood slinging barbecue with beer and wine on the side.
4.6131 ratingsOpen - 4.7 · 16137161 Rutledge Ave c, CharlestonTrending
Volpe's
Neighborhood Italian on Rutledge Ave serving wine and pasta in a casual, no-fuss room.
4.71.2k ratingsOpen - 4.4 · 15038487 King St, Charleston
Mario's Italian Ristorante
Easygoing Italian establishment with exposed-brick walls offering pasta, pizzas & desserts.
4.51.1k ratingsOpen - 4.4 · 9839106 W Hudson Ave, Folly Beach
Alfredo's On Folly
Folly Beach Italian spot dishing pasta and pies a block off the strip, with beer, wine, and free parking.
4.5750 ratingsOpen - 4.5 · 250401324 Theater Dr, Mt Pleasant
SAVI Cucina + Wine Bar
Neighborhood Italian spot in Mount Pleasant with a wine bar focus, live music, and a menu built around pasta and wood-fired dishes.
4.68.4k ratingsOpen - 4.5 · 120411161 Basketweave Dr, Mt Pleasant
Bricco Bracco
Classic pastas & other homestyle Italian dishes served in a comfortable setting with a full bar.
4.4918 ratingsOpen - 4.5 · 128421055 SC-41 Unit 100, Mt Pleasant
Migliori's Pizzeria
Hand-tossed pies, sandwiches & salads served with beer & wine in a casual modern spot with a patio.
4.4978 ratingsOpen - 4.8 · 154339C-G, John St, Charleston
Hutson Alley
Tucked into a cobblestone alley off John Street, this intimate steakhouse and seafood spot draws regulars with a compact, focused menu.
4.5112 ratingsOpen - 4.4 · 250441845 N Hwy 17, Mt Pleasant
LongHorn Steakhouse
Casual steakhouse chain known for grilled beef & other American dishes in a ranch-style space.
4.42.1k ratingsOpen - 4.4 · 131452379 SC-41, Mt Pleasant
Swig & Swine Mount Pleasant
Pit-smoked barbecue joint off SC-41 in Mount Pleasant, with beer, wine, and a loyal following of 873 reviewers.
4.41k ratingsOpen - 4.4 · 12146Terrace 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.
4.4930 ratingsOpen - 5.0 · 8471740 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.
4.562 ratingsOpen - 4.5 · 88481300 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.
4.3676 ratingsOpen - 4.5 · 25049979 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.
4.78.9k ratingsOpen - 4.6 · 16501948 Long Grove Dr suite 1, Mt Pleasant
Anjo’s Pizza & Pasta
Neighborhood Italian spot in a Mount Pleasant strip mall, slinging pizza and pasta for dine-in or delivery.
4.4124 ratingsOpen - 4.4 · 86511975 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.
4.3660 ratingsOpen - 4.5 · 31521759 Savannah Hwy, Charleston
Ciao Bella Restaurant, Pizzeria, Martini Bar Charlston SC
West Ashley strip-mall Italian with a full martini bar, wood-fired pies, and enough parking to bring the whole family.
4.3237 ratingsOpen - 4.3 · 8653219 Simmons St, Mt Pleasant
Coastal Crust
Neighborhood pizza and coffee spot on Simmons Street in Mount Pleasant, slinging pies and espresso with beer on tap.
4.3656 ratingssource:cwm · wedding-caterersOpen - 4.2 · 25054188 E Bay St, Charleston
Poogan's Smokehouse
Industrial-chic hot spot serving locally sourced, traditional Southern BBQ & stylish cocktails.
4.27.1k ratingsOpen - 4.3 · 25055538 Folly Rd, Charleston
Melvin's BBQ - James Island
Family-friendly BBQ eatery serving ribs & other Southern dishes in casual, woodsy surrounds.
4.69.9k ratingsOpen - 4.3 · 7856224 Seven Farms Drive #101, Daniel Island
Vespa Pizzeria
Wood-fired pizzas made with local produce are served in a room decked out with recycled Vespa tires.
4.3595 ratingsOpen - 4.5 · 251571990 Old Trolley Rd, Summerville
Swig & Swine
4.53.2k ratingsOpen - 4.2 · 1985840 N Market St, Charleston
Pizzeria Di Giovanni
Pizza shop serving New York-style pies, catering to a late-night crowd till 3 AM Fridays/Saturdays.
4.21.5k ratingsOpen - 4.3 · 250594964 Centre Pointe Dr, North Charleston
Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q
Laid-back chain known for slow-cooked BBQ & cheese biscuits, plus burgers, salads & classic sides.
4.24k ratingsOpen - 4.2 · 25060Patriots Plaza Shopping Center, 925 Houston Northcutt Blvd, Mt Pleasant
Melvin's BBQ - Mt Pleasant
Family-friendly BBQ eatery serving ribs & other Southern dishes in casual, woodsy surrounds.
4.22.7k ratingsOpen - 4.1 · 250612544 Savannah Hwy, Charleston
Southern Roots Smokehouse
Low-key outlet for smoked meats & classic sides served in a rustic BBQ spot with beers & cocktails.
4.15.5k ratingsOpen - 4.2 · 25062130 Mill St, Mt Pleasant
Saltwater Cowboys
Smoked meats, local seafood & a robust drink menu in a sprawling locale directly on Shem Creek.
4.25.3k ratingsOpen - 4.3 · 79633563 US-17, Mt Pleasant
Home Team BBQ
4.4605 ratingsOpen - 4.1 · 189641244 Belk Dr, Mt Pleasant
Grimaldi's Pizzeria
Casual, Brooklyn-based pizzeria chain serving brick-oven pies & calzones, plus wine & beer.
4.21.5k ratingsOpen - 4.1 · 39651803 Crowne Commons Way Suite A-3, Johns Island
Tolli’s Trattoria
Neighborhood Italian on Johns Island's commercial strip, serving pizza and pasta with beer in a strip-mall setting.
4.1301 ratingsOpen - 4.2 · 7066Hutson Alley, 39G John St, Charleston
Vincent Chiccos
Serene hideaway offering refined Italian fare, a chef's tasting menu & patio dining in elegant digs.
4.1539 ratingsOpen - 4.1 · 6167901 Island Park Dr, Charleston
Ristorante LIDI
Traditional Italian dishes prepared in a charming atmosphere with red-&-white checkered tablecloths.
4.0470 ratingsOpen - 4.0 · 7268700 Governors Dr, Kiawah Island
Cherrywood BBQ & Ale House
Haute hub at Kiawah Island Golf Resort with Southern BBQ meals, local craft beers & outdoor seating.
4.1550 ratingsOpen - 3.9 · 250691602 Savannah Hwy, Charleston
Bessinger's BBQ
Landmark no-frills barbecue joint with meat slow-cooked in a wood-fire pit, plus outdoor seating.
4.13k ratingsOpen - 3.7 · 23701101 Ocean Blvd Unit-C, Isle of Palms
IOPizza Co
Casual beach-strip pizza and sandwich counter on the Isle of Palms, steps from the ocean, with beer and a dog-friendly patio.
3.9177 ratingsOpen
