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41-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 ratings
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- 21291 Folly Rd #119, CharlestonTrending
Alvin Ord's Sandwich Shop - James Island
Counter sandwich shop on Folly Road where James Island locals queue for deli-built subs at lunch.
4.88.7k ratingsOpen - 33225 Rivers Ave, North Charleston
Maya Del Sol Kitchen
Casual Mexican kitchen on Rivers Avenue in North Charleston, serving wine alongside tacos and plates with free parking out front.
4.8215 ratingsOpen - 41809 Reynolds Ave, North CharlestonTrending
Rebel Taqueria
Taco and beer spot on Reynolds Ave in North Charleston with live music nights and a loyal neighborhood following.
4.71k ratingsOpen - 58636 Dorchester Rd, North Charleston
Antonio's Pizzeria
No-frills North Charleston pizza counter on Dorchester Road, drawing steady locals since the neighborhood long predates the city's restaurant boom.
4.7703 ratingsOpen - 61262 Remount Rd, North CharlestonTrending
Dashi
Trendy spot with brunch doling out Mexican standards, plus desserts & cocktails.
4.71.7k ratingsOpen - 7198 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 - 82790 Ashley Phosphate Rd, North Charleston
La Taqueria Express
Counter-service Mexican on Ashley Phosphate, built on a loyal North Charleston following and straightforward tacos that don't need explaining.
4.7423 ratingsOpen - 9229 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 - 10817 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 - 11Westwood 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 - 12295 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 - 131502 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 - 14451 King St, Charleston
Toasted Crust
Counter-order pizza and wings spot on upper King, where craft pies and cold beer keep a loyal neighborhood crowd coming back.
4.6242 ratingsOpen - 1585 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 - 16162 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 - 17526 King St, Charleston
Indaco
Rustic eatery starring Italian fare & wood-fired pizzas, hand-crafted pasta, cured sausages & wines.
4.61.7k ratingsOpen - 182205 Middle St, Sullivan's IslandTrending
Mex 1 Coastal Cantina
Breezy Sullivan's Island cantina serving tacos, coastal seafood, and margaritas a block from the beach.
4.51.3k ratingsOpen - 196231a 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 - 203786 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 - 211975 Magwood Dr Suite B, Charleston
Rio Chico Mexican Restaurant - West Ashley
Traditional Mexican dishes offered in a casual space with a bar mixing margaritas.
4.51.7k ratingsOpen - 222410 Clements Ferry Rd, Charleston
Tacos El Pariente
Cash-only taqueria on Clements Ferry serving straightforward Mexican street food to the construction and warehouse crowd on the north peninsula.
4.5283 ratingsOpen - 23817 St Andrews Blvd, Charleston
Mex 1 Coastal Cantina
Lively eatery dishing out Mexican favorites, including tacos and tortas, in hip, casual environs.
4.41.9k ratingsOpen - 24132 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 - 251503 King St, Charleston
Rancho Lewis
Ford Fry's Tex-Mex outpost on upper King, slinging smoked meats, flour tortillas, and margaritas in a lively, wood-paneled room.
4.68.2k ratingsOpen - 26433 W Coleman Blvd, Mt Pleasant
Benny Palmetto's, Pizza
Industrial-style counter-serve pizzeria dishing out ample slices & pies in a quick fashion.
4.4752 ratingsOpen - 27151 Calhoun St, Charleston
Sabatinos Authentic New York City Pizza
Casual counter-serve pit stop from a Bronx native selling thin-crust pies & slices, subs & starters.
4.4936 ratingsOpen - 283438 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 - 29Wando Crossing, Mt Pleasant
MI LINDO OAXACA TAQUERIA
Family-run Oaxacan taqueria in a Mt. Pleasant strip mall, turning out tlayudas and mole alongside standard tacos.
4.5210 ratingsOpen - 307089 Rivers Ave Ste A, North Charleston
Tiki Taco
Tacos, burritos & other Mexican staples offered in an informal venue with bright tropical decor.
4.41.7k ratingsOpen - 312 N Market St, Charleston
Cachita's Kitchen Downtown
Cuban-Mexican kitchen on Market Street serving ropa vieja and tacos in a compact, dog-friendly dining room.
4.3194 ratingsOpen - 321300 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 - 33616 Meeting St ste b, Charleston
El PinchoTaco
Counter-service taco spot on upper Meeting Street pouring beer and wine alongside straightforward Mexican street food.
4.4591 ratingsOpen - 34410 W Coleman Blvd, Mt Pleasant
Juanita Greenberg's Nacho Royale
Counter-service Tex-Mex spot on Coleman Boulevard slinging loaded nachos and cheap beer since the '90s.
4.41.3k ratingsOpen - 351131 College Park Rd, Summerville
Tiki Taco
Casual strip-mall taco spot in Summerville slinging Mexican staples with beer and a loyal local following.
4.31.5k ratingsOpen - 361836 Ashley River Rd Ste A, Charleston
Señor Tequila
Low-key Mexican kitchen producing a familiar menu of fajitas, quesadillas, tacos & margaritas.
4.32k ratingsOpen - 37933 Red Bank Rd, Goose Creek
Lucy's Deliveries y Mas
Goose Creek strip-mall taqueria serving burritos, tacos, and Latin plates with live music on weekends.
4.3945 ratingsOpen - 38159 E Bay St, Charleston
Ru Ru's Tacos & Tequila
Casual Mexican spot on East Bay slinging tacos and tequila to the downtown lunch and late-night crowd.
4.31.6k ratingsOpen - 39George 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 - 40864 Island Park Dr Suite #105, Charleston
Viva Tacos & Tequila
Casual taco-and-tequila spot on Daniel Island serving Mexican standards with a full bar.
4.2723 ratingsOpen - 41520 King St, Charleston
Benny Ravello's
Casual slice & pie shop with rustic interiors, high-top seating & colorful wall murals.
4.2803 ratingsOpen - 421079 E Montague Ave Suite 100, North Charleston
Benny Rinaldi's
Counter-order pizza spot on East Montague serving New York-style pies with beer and wine in a North Charleston strip mall.
4.3197 ratingsOpen - 4339 Center St, Folly Beach
Woody's Pizza
Casual quick-serve shop serving pizzas, subs & salads near the beach.
4.31.6k ratingsOpen - 4440 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 - 45439 King St, Charleston
Juanita Greenberg's Nacho Royale
Colorful eatery & sports bar for Mexican-inspired bites & drinks, plus live music & patio seating.
4.21.5k ratingsOpen - 46880 Island Park Dr, Charleston
New Realm Brewing Co.
Brisket, burgers & veggie-driven seasonal fare in a lively, expansive brewery & live music venue.
4.2844 ratingsOpen - 47767 Coleman Blvd Suite 1, Mt Pleasant
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Health-conscious cafe chain featuring a menu of custom smoothies, sandwiches & wraps.
4.2127 ratingsOpen - 48545 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 - 494399 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 - 50Westwood 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 - 511660 Savannah Hwy, Charleston
Santi’s West Ashley
Neighborhood Mexican spot on Savannah Highway serving tacos and cold beer in a no-frills West Ashley setting.
4.1501 ratingsOpen - 525802 Palmetto Dr, Isle of Palms
Coastal Crust at Wild Dunes
Casual pizza spot inside the Wild Dunes resort on Isle of Palms, serving beer and wine alongside pies to vacationers and locals alike.
4.62.9k ratingsOpen - 5316B Center St, Folly Beach
Slice of Folly
Counter-order pizza spot steps from the Folly Beach strip, serving slices and pies for the beach crowd.
3.9208 ratingsOpen
