Legend Deli
Counter-order deli on George Street slinging sandwiches and cold beer steps from the College of Charleston.
The places locals actually book — from neighborhood lunch spots to tasting-menu nights.
Counter-order deli on George Street slinging sandwiches and cold beer steps from the College of Charleston.
Huge filets of fish ’n’ chips constitute the entire menu at this unassuming British specialist.
Counter sandwich shop on Folly Road where James Island locals queue for deli-built subs at lunch.
No-frills North Charleston pizza counter on Dorchester Road, drawing steady locals since the neighborhood long predates the city's restaurant boom.
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.
Airy, modern pizzeria with counter seating serving brick-oven pies with classic salads & draft beer.
Local chain serving ice cream & shakes, plus sandwiches & sides, in a low-key, retro space.
Counter-order pizza and wings spot on upper King, where craft pies and cold beer keep a loyal neighborhood crowd coming back.
Tucked-away sandwich shop on Wentworth Street serving lunch with outdoor seating and coffee.
Bright counter-serve spot offering build-your-own banh mi sandwiches, tacos & salads.
Understated pizzeria with basic decor turning out New York–style pies & familiar Italian classics.
Traditional Mexican dishes offered in a casual space with a bar mixing margaritas.
Cash-only taqueria on Clements Ferry serving straightforward Mexican street food to the construction and warehouse crowd on the north peninsula.
Unpretentious eatery serving up familiar Southern fare such as fried chicken, seafood & BBQ.
Industrial-style counter-serve pizzeria dishing out ample slices & pies in a quick fashion.
Casual counter-serve pit stop from a Bronx native selling thin-crust pies & slices, subs & starters.
Unpretentious Coleman Boulevard neighborhood bar slinging burgers, seafood, and cold beer to Mount Pleasant regulars since the 1970s.
Family-run Oaxacan taqueria in a Mt. Pleasant strip mall, turning out tlayudas and mole alongside standard tacos.
Laid-back, family-run joint offering Southern & American classics, such as burgers, BBQ & seafood.
Tacos, burritos & other Mexican staples offered in an informal venue with bright tropical decor.
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.
Counter-service taco spot on upper Meeting Street pouring beer and wine alongside straightforward Mexican street food.
Counter-service Tex-Mex spot on Coleman Boulevard slinging loaded nachos and cheap beer since the '90s.
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.
Goose Creek strip-mall taqueria serving burritos, tacos, and Latin plates with live music on weekends.
Casual slice & pie shop with rustic interiors, high-top seating & colorful wall murals.
Counter-order pizza spot on East Montague serving New York-style pies with beer and wine in a North Charleston strip mall.
Casual quick-serve shop serving pizzas, subs & salads near the beach.
Pizza shop serving New York-style pies, catering to a late-night crowd till 3 AM Fridays/Saturdays.
Colorful eatery & sports bar for Mexican-inspired bites & drinks, plus live music & patio seating.
Health-conscious cafe chain featuring a menu of custom smoothies, sandwiches & wraps.
Health-conscious cafe chain featuring a menu of custom smoothies, sandwiches & wraps.
Neighborhood Mexican spot on Savannah Highway serving tacos and cold beer in a no-frills West Ashley setting.
Counter-order pizza spot steps from the Folly Beach strip, serving slices and pies for the beach crowd.