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.
Vast seafood spot & deli spread over most of a city block in buildings that date back to the 1890s.
Neighborhood coffee shop and gathering spot on James Island's Harbor View Road, with live music and a dog-friendly patio.
Southern coastal cuisine is prepared at this bustling, no-frills beach grill with a full bar & deck.
Homey locale in a historic house serving seafood specialties & a raw bar, plus wine & cocktails.
Spacious, refined eatery featuring Lowcountry fare cooked using ingredients from nearby farms.
A refined take on traditional Southern cooking, served in a warm, sophisticated environment.
Cajun- & Creole-style seafood doled out in hip digs with garage door windows, a full bar & patio.
Tucked into a Mount Pleasant strip, this neighborhood café pours espresso drinks alongside pastries, beer, and wine.
Creatively flavored grits accompany the surf 'n' turf at this area-sourced Southern specialist.
Neighborhood coffee shop in a Johns Island strip mall serving bagels, pastries, and beer and wine alongside the usual espresso drinks.
Neighborhood bakery-cafe on Savannah Highway slinging scratch pastries and coffee to the West Ashley morning crowd.
Tranquil eatery featuring sandwiches & charcuterie, classic Italian desserts, wine & cocktails.
Down-home restaurant with porch dining, offering daily specials for lunch & dinner, plus happy hour.
Vegan bakery and coffee cafe on Ashley River Road, built around house-made cookies and plant-based cafe staples.
Quaint bistro with full bar has a seafood-centric menu plus beef, chicken & handmade pasta options.
Stylish spot with vintage appeal for creative seafood dishes, fry baskets & raw oysters.
Greek-owned coffee shop and café in a Mount Pleasant strip mall, pulling espresso alongside Mediterranean plates.
Cozy, rustic bar/eatery with a country vibe & seafood plates, plus happy hours & outdoor seating.
Southern seafood staples like crab soup, oysters, and more served in a sleek spot, with a waterfront patio.
Family-run Italian on North Main in Summerville, with a long-standing local following and a straightforward red-sauce menu.
Visitors can eat indoors or on the terrace with countryside views at this casual seafood option.
Neighborhood Italian on upper King, built around handmade pasta and a concise wine list.
A swanky bar and intimate courtyard help make this refined Southern spot a special occasion favorite.
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.
Nautical-themed Market Street spot serving seafood, brunch, and craft beer with live music in the heart of the tourist corridor.
Bustling spot for refined seafood dishes, served in clubby, brick-walled environs, with a bar.
Upscale roadside seafood brasserie for oysters, cocktails & market-fresh, imaginative French fare.
Quaint eatery where generous portions of seafood & other casual fare come in a bustling setting.
Parisian-inspired cafe serving coffee during the day, with wine, tapas, poetry & music at night.
Neapolitan pizza and espresso from a dog-friendly roadside café on SC-162 in Hollywood.
Sprawling setup combining grocery, whiskey bar, coffee, wine & butcher shops, plus dining & games.
Casual seafood counter steps from the Isle of Palms strand, serving fried platters and low country staples with live music on the back deck.
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.
Unpretentious eatery serving up familiar Southern fare such as fried chicken, seafood & BBQ.
Neighborhood coffee shop and deli on Spring Street, pouring espresso and serving pastries alongside beer and wine.
Folly Beach Italian spot dishing pasta and pies a block off the strip, with beer, wine, and free parking.
Classic pastas & other homestyle Italian dishes served in a comfortable setting with a full bar.
Crêpes, tartines, quiches & elegant French-style pastries offered in a bright, modern space.
Unfussy, wood-lined eatery offering Southern seafood specialties & sides plus beer & wine.
Counter-service spot on W Montague dishing grits bowls, burgers, and seafood in no-frills North Charleston digs.
Waterfront restaurant with terraces offering seafood specialties amid stylish surroundings.
Unpretentious Coleman Boulevard neighborhood bar slinging burgers, seafood, and cold beer to Mount Pleasant regulars since the 1970s.
Bright, modern eatery with coffee, bagels & Wi-Fi by day, cocktails & New American fare by night.
Southern seafood favorites served in a simple setting, with scenic views, a bar & outdoor seating.
Contemporary grill chain offering a seafood-centric menu, plus steaks & cocktails.
Guests look out on the ocean from the deck & rooftop bar, while dining on island-inspired dishes.
French-inflected cafe tucked into the WestEdge development, serving coffee and breakfast with a global pantry.
Casual surf-themed seafood spot on Sullivan's Island serving oysters, brunch, and cold beer steps from the beach.
Nothing-fancy, family-friendly spot combining Irish pub with Lowcountry seafood & live music.
Sophisticated eatery with wood grill, sleek bar & extensive wine list serves steak, seafood & sushi.
Casual eatery with a convivial atmosphere, serving a crab-heavy menu of classic seafood.
Laid-back waterfront fish house on Isle of Palms serving raw bar staples and fried seafood with cold beer and occasional live music.
Tavern serving updated American food in a wood dominated interior or on the riverside terrace.
Shellfish can be eaten by the bucketful at this relaxed joint serving seafood with a Southern twist.
Relaxed restaurant & bar chain serving steak & seafood, plus signature nachos, sandwiches & pasta.
Smoked meats, local seafood & a robust drink menu in a sprawling locale directly on Shem Creek.
Waterfront bar-and-grill on the Wando River serving fried seafood and cold beer with a dock and occasional live music.
Quaint, cool restaurant whipping up sweet & savory biscuits & hand pies, plus coffee.
Daytime coffee shop and evening cocktail bar from the Peninsula Grill team, tucked into the Market Street corridor.
Neighborhood cafe and market on McCarthy Street in North Charleston, pouring coffee and serving sandwiches alongside beer and wine.
Casual eatery that offers multiple varieties of bagels to go as well as stacked bagel sandwiches.
Sophisticated operation serving freshly caught fish, with outdoor seating & a casual downstairs bar.
Refined eatery at Wild Dunes Resort offering locavore seafood & drinks in a terrace-enhanced space.
Beachside bar and grill on Folly serving fried seafood and cold drinks a block from the water.
Airy top-floor bistro & bar at the Holiday Inn offering American fare & cocktails, plus river views.
Stylish area-sourced seafood spot in Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina, with a deck & rooftop bar.