Pelato - Charleston
Neighborhood Italian on Morrison Drive serving wood-fired Neapolitan pizza and housemade pasta in a spare, no-fuss dining room.
The places locals actually book — from neighborhood lunch spots to tasting-menu nights.
Neighborhood Italian on Morrison Drive serving wood-fired Neapolitan pizza and housemade pasta in a spare, no-fuss dining room.
Counter-order deli on George Street slinging sandwiches and cold beer steps from the College of Charleston.
Neighborhood Italian on Yeamans Hall Road in Hanahan, serving wine and beer in a reservable dining room.
Texas-style brisket and hot guts in a big open-air pit yard on the upper peninsula.
Compact King Street Extension sushi counter serving omakase-style dinners with reservations and a short beer list.
Compact, unpretentious locale for sashimi, specialty sushi rolls & Japanese kitchen entrees.
Bustling tavern serving generous portions of smoked meat & Southern sides, plus frequent live music.
Counter sandwich shop on Folly Road where James Island locals queue for deli-built subs at lunch.
House-smoked meats & creative sides served in a funky BBQ spot with outdoor seating, beer & bourbon.
Casual Mexican kitchen on Rivers Avenue in North Charleston, serving wine alongside tacos and plates with free parking out front.
Compact East Bay sushi bar with a focused menu, sake list, and reliable omakase options in a spare, dimly lit room.
Generous portions of casual Southern-focused home cooking are served all day at this lively eatery.
Rustic-chic dining with a simple menu of artisanal Italian dishes & a sizable wine list.
Taco and beer spot on Reynolds Ave in North Charleston with live music nights and a loyal neighborhood following.
Dual-concept West Ashley strip mall spot serving build-your-own poke bowls and Japanese ramen under one roof.
Strip-mall Japanese on Savannah Highway serving sushi and cooked dishes, with beer and wine, to a loyal West Ashley crowd.
Trendy spot with brunch doling out Mexican standards, plus desserts & cocktails.
Neighborhood sushi counter on Folly Road that doubles as a sports bar, drawing James Island regulars for rolls and draft beer.
No-frills Folly Road pizza counter doing takeout and delivery for the James Island crowd.
Brick-oven pizzas & other Italian comfort fare from a cozy, low-key family-run Italian spot.
Relaxed, family-friendly Japanese restaurant offering a sushi menu, tempura & teppanyaki meals.
Tranquil eatery featuring sandwiches & charcuterie, classic Italian desserts, wine & cocktails.
Counter-service Mexican on Ashley Phosphate, built on a loyal North Charleston following and straightforward tacos that don't need explaining.
Neighborhood pizzeria offering lots of sauce & topping options, plus happy hour & lunch specials.
Classic pub fare & a long list of beers on draft at this lively tavern with pool & other games.
Tennessee whole-hog pit barbecue outfit on Highland Ave, with live music and cold beer to back it up.
Japanese-Mexican fusion restaurant on upper King Street, with sushi and tacos sharing a menu alongside cocktails and occasional live music.
Local diner chain serving classic American breakfast & lunch fare in a warm atmosphere.
Family-run Cuban-Mexican kitchen on Chuck Dawley, known for made-from-scratch plates and a loyal Mount Pleasant following.
Housemade pasta & Italian seafood dishes served in a light-filled eatery with a patio & ocean views.
Airy, modern pizzeria with counter seating serving brick-oven pies with classic salads & draft beer.
Trattoria offering traditional Italian dishes & a wine list in an intimate atmosphere.
Local chain serving ice cream & shakes, plus sandwiches & sides, in a low-key, retro space.
Colombian-inflected barbecue from pitmaster Hector Gaitan on Ashley River Road, where smoked meats meet South American spice.
Tucked-away sandwich shop on Wentworth Street serving lunch with outdoor seating and coffee.
Family-run Italian on North Main in Summerville, with a long-standing local following and a straightforward red-sauce menu.
Bustling tavern serving generous portions of smoked meat & Southern sides, plus frequent live music.
Thai kitchen and hot pot spot tucked into a Magwood Drive strip center, serving beer alongside build-your-own broth pots and Bangkok staples.
Laid-back, late-night hangout offering sushi, cocktails, beer & a roster of live entertainment.
Neighborhood Italian on upper King, built around handmade pasta and a concise wine list.
Bright counter-serve spot offering build-your-own banh mi sandwiches, tacos & salads.
Casual place with ornate, traditional decor offering classic Thai dishes as well as Japanese sushi.
Intimate Italian spot on Spring Street, built around handmade pasta and a short, rotating menu in a snug dining room.
Rustic eatery starring Italian fare & wood-fired pizzas, hand-crafted pasta, cured sausages & wines.
Breezy Sullivan's Island cantina serving tacos, coastal seafood, and margaritas a block from the beach.
Italian fine dining from the Indaco team, tucked into a historic Broad Street building with handmade pasta and an Italian wine list.
Traditional Italian fare in a casual atmosphere with outdoor patio, daily specials & a full bar.
Compact Japanese counter in West Ashley strip mall serving sushi with a tight menu and an unusually high local following.
Counter-service spot on President Street built around porchetta sandwiches, with coffee and rotating small plates.
Neighborhood hibachi grill & sushi specialist serving bento boxes, noodle bowls & wok-fried rice.
Neighborhood Italian on upper King serving red-sauce classics and hand-rolled pasta in a warm, low-lit room.
Counter-service burger and BBQ joint on St. Andrews Blvd, slinging smash burgers and smoked meats to West Ashley regulars.
Whole-hog pitmaster Rodney Scott's flagship. Wood-burned pork, white bread, hot sauce.
Hip restaurant serving sushi & Asian-fusion cuisine boasts a large bar with happy hour.
Japanese eatery serving creative rolls, hibachi & bento box entrees in a stylish space with a patio.
Mediterranean fare & an extensive wine selection are offered in a lofty, sophisticated setting.
Counter-service Italian spot on Ashley River Road, slinging takeout pasta and dinner plates to West Ashley locals.
Neapolitan pizza and espresso from a dog-friendly roadside café on SC-162 in Hollywood.
North Charleston catering operation specializing in Southern comfort food and barbecue for weddings and private events.
Chinese-run barbecue spot on Carver Avenue in North Charleston, pulling steady locals with smoked meat and a full bar.
Birria-focused Mexican counter on Dorchester Road serving consommé-dipped tacos with beer and wine in North Charleston.
Neighborhood Thai spot on Huger Street serving curries, noodles, and beer in a low-key strip mall setting.
Understated pizzeria with basic decor turning out New York–style pies & familiar Italian classics.
Sushi is served alongside familiar Japanese dishes & Chinese specialties at this informal eatery.
Straightforward restaurant offering traditional Thai cuisine, including chicken satay & dumplings.
Traditional Mexican dishes offered in a casual space with a bar mixing margaritas.
Bright & airy neighborhood osteria for thoughtfully sourced, reimagined Italian cuisine & cocktails.
Counter-service taqueria on Rivers Avenue serving North Charleston's working lunch crowd with straightforward Mexican plates.
Cash-only taqueria on Clements Ferry serving straightforward Mexican street food to the construction and warehouse crowd on the north peninsula.
Casual restaurant dishing up Southern barbecue classics at a buffet or via a drive-thru.
Relaxed Italian restaurant offering wood-fired pizzas & happy hours, plus homey decor & a courtyard.
Lively eatery dishing out Mexican favorites, including tacos and tortas, in hip, casual environs.
West Ashley craft brewery slinging pizza and wings alongside rotating house beers in a casual, family-friendly taproom.
Roadside SC-162 pit stop in Hollywood slinging barbecue with beer and wine on the side.
Neighborhood coffee shop and deli on Spring Street, pouring espresso and serving pastries alongside beer and wine.
Traditional Mexican dishes offered in a casual space with a bar mixing margaritas.
Neighborhood Italian on Rutledge Ave serving wine and pasta in a casual, no-fuss room.
Ford Fry's Tex-Mex outpost on upper King, slinging smoked meats, flour tortillas, and margaritas in a lively, wood-paneled room.
Easygoing Italian establishment with exposed-brick walls offering pasta, pizzas & desserts.
Folly Beach Italian spot dishing pasta and pies a block off the strip, with beer, wine, and free parking.
Neighborhood Italian spot in Mount Pleasant with a wine bar focus, live music, and a menu built around pasta and wood-fired dishes.
Classic pastas & other homestyle Italian dishes served in a comfortable setting with a full bar.
Ohio-based taco chain with build-your-own options and a full bar, planted in the Towne Centre shopping complex.
Sprawling neighborhood bar-and-grill on Ashley River Road with wings, live music, and a loyal local crowd.
Hand-tossed pies, sandwiches & salads served with beer & wine in a casual modern spot with a patio.
Happening Japanese eatery & lounge with trendy environs sporting exposed brick & high ceilings.
Tacos with innovative fillings & frozen cocktails in a funky, vibrant setting, plus outdoor seating.
Compact Japanese dining room on upper King serving izakaya-style plates with a focused sake and beer list.
Neighborhood Mexican cantina on Sam Rittenberg with margaritas, live music, and a reliable Cal-Mex menu.
Tucked into a cobblestone alley off John Street, this intimate steakhouse and seafood spot draws regulars with a compact, focused menu.
Neighborhood Mexican spot on Maybank Highway serving tacos and margaritas with beer on tap and a strip-mall patio.
Grilled hibachi fare, sushi & Pan-Asian plates served in an upscale lounge setting with bar.
Casual steakhouse chain known for grilled beef & other American dishes in a ranch-style space.
Counter-service spot on W Montague dishing grits bowls, burgers, and seafood in no-frills North Charleston digs.
Sleek Japanese venue serving creative sushi rolls, hibachi & Thai bites in modern digs with a patio.
Pit-smoked barbecue joint off SC-41 in Mount Pleasant, with beer, wine, and a loyal following of 873 reviewers.
Casual eatery offering BBQ beef, pork & veggies cooked on tabletop grills, plus sushi.
Family-run Oaxacan taqueria in a Mt. Pleasant strip mall, turning out tlayudas and mole alongside standard tacos.
Wood-fired Neapolitan pies and Italian wine on Maybank Highway, tucked into a James Island strip mall.
Traditional & contemporary Thai dishes like curries in a stylish small-chain outpost.
Tacos, burritos & other Mexican staples offered in an informal venue with bright tropical decor.
Italian catering and culinary consulting operation on Signal Point Road, handling weddings and private events out of a working kitchen.
Cuban-Mexican kitchen on Market Street serving ropa vieja and tacos in a compact, dog-friendly dining room.
Local deli chain doling out made-to-order sandwiches along with salads, baked potatoes & hot dogs.
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.
A collection of eclectic chandeliers light up the Mexican & Southwest food & frozen drinks.
Neighborhood strip-mall Thai and sushi spot on Coleman Boulevard, steady enough to earn loyal Mt. Pleasant regulars over the years.
Dog-friendly coffee stop on Maybank Highway serving Johns Island commuters and farm-road regulars.
Counter-service taco spot on upper Meeting Street pouring beer and wine alongside straightforward Mexican street food.
Neighborhood sushi spot on Wappoo Road serving rolls, hibachi, and all-you-can-eat buffet with beer on tap.
Counter-service Tex-Mex spot on Coleman Boulevard slinging loaded nachos and cheap beer since the '90s.
Funky, art-filled chain pizzeria featuring craft beer, calzones & creative stone-baked pizzas.
Fast-casual counter on King Street serving sushi burritos and poke bowls where Hawaiian and Japanese overlap.
Neighborhood pizza and Italian spot on James Island's Harbor View Road, pouring beer and wine alongside wood-fired pies.
Neighborhood sushi bar and sports pub on Old Towne Road, serving rolls alongside draft beer and wall-to-wall screens.
Neighborhood Italian spot in a Mount Pleasant strip mall, slinging pizza and pasta for dine-in or delivery.
Strip-mall Mexican in Mount Pleasant with margaritas, live music, and a loyal local following on Shoremeade Road.
Hibachi tables and sushi rolls on Folly Road, serving James Island's suburban strip with teppanyaki theatrics and standard Japanese fare.
Casual strip-mall taco spot in Summerville slinging Mexican staples with beer and a loyal local following.
Low-key Mexican kitchen producing a familiar menu of fajitas, quesadillas, tacos & margaritas.
Neighborhood Mexican spot on Foundation Street slinging tacos and an extensive tequila list in a casual, no-fuss setting.
Sophisticated eatery with wood grill, sleek bar & extensive wine list serves steak, seafood & sushi.
Local chain serving NY-style, stone-oven-baked pies, plus grinders & pasta, in a casual setting.
West Ashley strip-mall Italian with a full martini bar, wood-fired pies, and enough parking to bring the whole family.
Neighborhood Mexican spot on Folly Road serving margaritas and Tex-Mex standards to James Island regulars.
Calm, cozy eatery featuring creative takes on sushi, plus Japanese & Korean dishes.
Neighborhood pizza and coffee spot on Simmons Street in Mount Pleasant, slinging pies and espresso with beer on tap.
Goose Creek strip-mall taqueria serving burritos, tacos, and Latin plates with live music on weekends.
Casual Mexican spot on East Bay slinging tacos and tequila to the downtown lunch and late-night crowd.
Gourmet market & cafe offering a range of eats, including sandwiches, salads & pastries.
Casual taco-and-tequila spot on Daniel Island serving Mexican standards with a full bar.
Strip-mall taqueria on US-78 in Ladson serving birria-style red tacos with consistent ratings from a loyal local following.
Industrial-chic hot spot serving locally sourced, traditional Southern BBQ & stylish cocktails.
Family-friendly BBQ eatery serving ribs & other Southern dishes in casual, woodsy surrounds.
Strip-mall taco and tequila spot in Hanahan with a loyal local following and a full bar.
Wood-fired pizzas made with local produce are served in a room decked out with recycled Vespa tires.
Sleek venue featuring signature sushi rolls & hibachi entrees, plus a full bar & daily happy hour.
Casual quick-serve shop serving pizzas, subs & salads near the beach.
Family-run Italian market and deli on Scott Street serving imported goods, sandwiches, and wine in Mount Pleasant.
Pizza shop serving New York-style pies, catering to a late-night crowd till 3 AM Fridays/Saturdays.
Laid-back chain known for slow-cooked BBQ & cheese biscuits, plus burgers, salads & classic sides.
Chinese & Japanese dishes, plus creative maki, served in a simple dining area with a sushi bar.
Family-friendly BBQ eatery serving ribs & other Southern dishes in casual, woodsy surrounds.
Low-key, unfussy Mexican eatery featuring classic standards plus patio seating, margaritas & beers.
Low-key outlet for smoked meats & classic sides served in a rustic BBQ spot with beers & cocktails.
Smoked meats, local seafood & a robust drink menu in a sprawling locale directly on Shem Creek.
Colorful eatery & sports bar for Mexican-inspired bites & drinks, plus live music & patio seating.
Hip choice for contemporary twists on Southeast Asian staples like pho, banh mi & dumplings.
Health-conscious cafe chain featuring a menu of custom smoothies, sandwiches & wraps.
Casual, Brooklyn-based pizzeria chain serving brick-oven pies & calzones, plus wine & beer.
Neighborhood sports bar off Highway 17 with pizza, sandwiches, and dog-friendly patio in the Belle Hall corridor.
Neighborhood Italian on Johns Island's commercial strip, serving pizza and pasta with beer in a strip-mall setting.
Neighborhood cafe and market on McCarthy Street in North Charleston, pouring coffee and serving sandwiches alongside beer and wine.
Neighborhood strip-mall Japanese grill in West Ashley serving sushi and cooked plates with free parking and delivery options.
Neighborhood Mexican cantina on Coleman Boulevard serving margaritas and tacos in a casual, reservable dining room.
Health-conscious cafe chain featuring a menu of custom smoothies, sandwiches & wraps.
Family-friendly Japanese spot featuring sushi, hibachi cooking tables & a lengthy sake selection.
Serene hideaway offering refined Italian fare, a chef's tasting menu & patio dining in elegant digs.
Tacos with innovative fillings & frozen cocktails in a funky, vibrant setting, plus outdoor seating.
Traditional Italian dishes prepared in a charming atmosphere with red-&-white checkered tablecloths.
Sushi plus hibachi & tempura entrees served by chefs that combine classic & Western-inspired styles.
Haute hub at Kiawah Island Golf Resort with Southern BBQ meals, local craft beers & outdoor seating.
Easygoing, modern eatery offering self-serve Japanese staples, such as teppanyaki & sushi rolls.
Neighborhood Mexican spot on Savannah Highway serving tacos and cold beer in a no-frills West Ashley setting.
Landmark no-frills barbecue joint with meat slow-cooked in a wood-fire pit, plus outdoor seating.
Local chain serving a menu of sushi & Pan-Asian entrees in a contemporary, stylish space.
Casual beach-strip pizza and sandwich counter on the Isle of Palms, steps from the ocean, with beer and a dog-friendly patio.