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Halls Chophouse
Sizable cuts of beef & seafood served in elegant surrounds, also known for its Sunday gospel brunch.
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- 4.8 · 25021085 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.
4.83.2k ratingsOpen - 5.0 · 57341-A George St, Charleston
Legend Deli
Counter-order deli on George Street slinging sandwiches and cold beer steps from the College of Charleston.
4.9436 ratingsOpen - 4.9 · 25041276 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 · 2505300 Nexton Square Dr, SummervilleTrending
Halls Chophouse Nexton (Summerville)
Suburban outpost of the Charleston steakhouse institution, serving prime cuts and live music in Summerville's Nexton development.
4.720k ratingsOpen - 4.6 · 2506320 Wingo Way #100, Mt PleasantTrending
Grace & Grit
Creatively flavored grits accompany the surf 'n' turf at this area-sourced Southern specialist.
4.717k ratingsOpen - 4.7 · 1197976 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 - 4.6 · 2508198 E Bay St STE 100, Charleston
Carmella's Cafe and Dessert Bar
Tranquil eatery featuring sandwiches & charcuterie, classic Italian desserts, wine & cocktails.
4.72.9k ratingsOpen - 4.7 · 2509207 W 5th N St, SummervilleTrending
Oscar's of Summerville
Down-home restaurant with porch dining, offering daily specials for lunch & dinner, plus happy hour.
4.620k ratingsOpen - 4.7 · 13410817 Savannah Hwy, CharlestonTrending
Gene's Haufbrau
Classic pub fare & a long list of beers on draft at this lively tavern with pool & other games.
4.61k ratingsOpen - 4.6 · 25011Westwood Plaza Shopping Center, 1808 Sam Rittenberg Blvd Suite 1, CharlestonTrending
Metro Diner
Local diner chain serving classic American breakfast & lunch fare in a warm atmosphere.
4.62.5k 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 - 4.7 · 250151502 N Hwy 17, Mt PleasantTrending
Ye Ole Fashioned Ice Cream & Sandwich Cafe- Mt. Pleasant
Local chain serving ice cream & shakes, plus sandwiches & sides, in a low-key, retro space.
4.52.3k ratingsOpen - 4.8 · 511685 1/2, 85 Wentworth St, Charleston
Circe's Grotto
Tucked-away sandwich shop on Wentworth Street serving lunch with outdoor seating and coffee.
4.6389 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 · 25018492 King St, CharlestonTrending
Legami
Neighborhood Italian on upper King, built around handmade pasta and a concise wine list.
4.52.3k ratingsOpen - 4.6 · 7519162 Spring St, Charleston
Bon Banh Mi Southeast Asian Kitchen
Bright counter-serve spot offering build-your-own banh mi sandwiches, tacos & salads.
4.6577 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 · 25024721 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 - 4.6 · 39256231a 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 - 4.5 · 2502615 Beaufain St, Charleston
Le Farfalle
Bright & airy neighborhood osteria for thoughtfully sourced, reimagined Italian cuisine & cocktails.
4.624k ratingsOpen - 4.5 · 25027181 Church St, Charleston
Frannie & The Fox
Relaxed Italian restaurant offering wood-fired pizzas & happy hours, plus homey decor & a courtyard.
4.610k ratingsOpen - 4.8 · 1628132 Spring St, Charleston
Daniela's Downtown
Neighborhood coffee shop and deli on Spring Street, pouring espresso and serving pastries alongside beer and wine.
4.6121 ratingsOpen - 4.4 · 9829106 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 · 250301324 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 · 120311161 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 · 128321055 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 - 4.2 · 215333438 W Montague Ave, North Charleston
The Grit Counter - North Charleston
Counter-service spot on W Montague dishing grits bowls, burgers, and seafood in no-frills North Charleston digs.
4.51.6k ratingsOpen - 4.4 · 12134Terrace 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 - 4.4 · 162351517 Palm Blvd suite a, Isle of Palms
The Refuge
Bright, modern eatery with coffee, bagels & Wi-Fi by day, cocktails & New American fare by night.
4.41.2k ratingsOpen - 4.4 · 56362812 Maybank Hwy, Johns Island
Southern Brews Coffee
Dog-friendly coffee stop on Maybank Highway serving Johns Island commuters and farm-road regulars.
4.4428 ratingsOpen - 4.4 · 2073719 Magnolia Rd, Charleston
Mellow Mushroom Charleston - West Ashley
Funky, art-filled chain pizzeria featuring craft beer, calzones & creative stone-baked pizzas.
4.31.6k ratingsOpen - 4.5 · 25038979 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 · 16391948 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 - 4.3 · 8640219 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 - 4.3 · 7941George Street Apartments, 51 George St, Charleston
Caviar & Bananas - Gourmet Market & Cafe
Gourmet market & cafe offering a range of eats, including sandwiches, salads & pastries.
4.3604 ratingsOpen - 4.3 · 7842224 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 - 4.1 · 2124339 Center St, Folly Beach
Woody's Pizza
Casual quick-serve shop serving pizzas, subs & salads near the beach.
4.31.6k ratingsOpen - 4.3 · 24744101 Palm Blvd, Isle of Palms
The Boathouse at Breach Inlet
Vintage rowboats adorn the ceiling of this Southern restaurant with a diverse local seafood menu.
4.21.9k ratingsOpen - 4.0 · 243451668 Old Towne Rd, Charleston
TBonz Gill & Grill
Easygoing restaurant offering handcut steaks, Southern-style rib platters & other classic dishes.
4.11.9k ratingsOpen - 4.1 · 189461244 Belk Dr, Mt Pleasant
Grimaldi's Pizzeria
Casual, Brooklyn-based pizzeria chain serving brick-oven pies & calzones, plus wine & beer.
4.21.5k ratingsOpen - 4.4 · 3947545 Belle Station Blvd, Mt Pleasant
Belle Station Sports Bar & Grill
Neighborhood sports bar off Highway 17 with pizza, sandwiches, and dog-friendly patio in the Belle Hall corridor.
4.2302 ratingsOpen - 4.1 · 39481803 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 - 4.3 · 6494399 McCarthy Street, North Charleston
The Market @ Paradiso
Neighborhood cafe and market on McCarthy Street in North Charleston, pouring coffee and serving sandwiches alongside beer and wine.
4.248 ratingsOpen - 4.1 · 4750Westwood Plaza Shopping Center, 1808 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, Charleston
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Health-conscious cafe chain featuring a menu of custom smoothies, sandwiches & wraps.
4.1363 ratingsOpen - 4.0 · 250514952 Centre Pointe Dr #112, North Charleston
Sake House Japanese Sushi & Hibachi Restaurant
Family-friendly Japanese spot featuring sushi, hibachi cooking tables & a lengthy sake selection.
4.13.9k ratingsOpen - 4.1 · 6152901 Island Park Dr, Charleston
Ristorante LIDI
Traditional Italian dishes prepared in a charming atmosphere with red-&-white checkered tablecloths.
4.0470 ratingsOpen - 3.9 · 250531602 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 · 23541101 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
