Halls Chophouse
Sizable cuts of beef & seafood served in elegant surrounds, also known for its Sunday gospel brunch.
The places locals actually book — from neighborhood lunch spots to tasting-menu nights.
Sizable cuts of beef & seafood served in elegant surrounds, also known for its Sunday gospel brunch.
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.
Compact King Street bakery turning out pastries and coffee from a small-format shop with outdoor seating.
This bright, casual French bakery carries traditional breads, sandwiches, pastries & salads.
Serves Brazilian-style grilled meats and gourmet salads in a cozy ambience.
Casual Mexican kitchen on Rivers Avenue in North Charleston, serving wine alongside tacos and plates with free parking out front.
Suburban outpost of the Charleston steakhouse institution, serving prime cuts and live music in Summerville's Nexton development.
Compact East Bay sushi bar with a focused menu, sake list, and reliable omakase options in a spare, dimly lit room.
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.
Refined American & steakhouse fare offered in elegant, contemporary accommodations.
Strip-mall Japanese on Savannah Highway serving sushi and cooked dishes, with beer and wine, to a loyal West Ashley crowd.
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.
Trendy spot with brunch doling out Mexican standards, plus desserts & cocktails.
Neighborhood coffee shop in a Johns Island strip mall serving bagels, pastries, and beer and wine alongside the usual espresso drinks.
Neighborhood sushi counter on Folly Road that doubles as a sports bar, drawing James Island regulars for rolls and draft beer.
Relaxed, family-friendly Japanese restaurant offering a sushi menu, tempura & teppanyaki meals.
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.
Counter-service Mexican on Ashley Phosphate, built on a loyal North Charleston following and straightforward tacos that don't need explaining.
Down-home restaurant with porch dining, offering daily specials for lunch & dinner, plus happy hour.
Japanese-Mexican fusion restaurant on upper King Street, with sushi and tacos sharing a menu alongside cocktails and occasional live music.
New York-style pizza shop on Bees Ferry Road, slinging pies by the slice alongside bagels out of a strip mall.
Vegan bakery and coffee cafe on Ashley River Road, built around house-made cookies and plant-based cafe staples.
Counter-service Vietnamese on upper King, built around pho, banh mi, and rice bowls with a tight beer list.
Family-run Cuban-Mexican kitchen on Chuck Dawley, known for made-from-scratch plates and a loyal Mount Pleasant following.
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.
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.
Breezy Sullivan's Island cantina serving tacos, coastal seafood, and margaritas a block from the beach.
Compact Japanese counter in West Ashley strip mall serving sushi with a tight menu and an unusually high local following.
Neighborhood hibachi grill & sushi specialist serving bento boxes, noodle bowls & wok-fried rice.
Locally sourced beef & sustainable seafood in an elegantly renovated historic bank building.
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.
Select dishes are prepared tableside at this formal mainstay with robust wine list & tuxedoed staff.
Neapolitan pizza and espresso from a dog-friendly roadside café on SC-162 in Hollywood.
Birria-focused Mexican counter on Dorchester Road serving consommé-dipped tacos with beer and wine in North Charleston.
Sprawling setup combining grocery, whiskey bar, coffee, wine & butcher shops, plus dining & games.
Neighborhood Thai spot on Huger Street serving curries, noodles, and beer in a low-key strip mall setting.
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.
High-end steakhouse & sushi lounge in an oceanside setting in the Sanctuary at Kiawah Island resort.
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.
Fine-dining chophouse in the Market Pavilion Hotel featuring handpicked cuts & a big wine list.
Lively eatery dishing out Mexican favorites, including tacos and tortas, in hip, casual environs.
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.
Ford Fry's Tex-Mex outpost on upper King, slinging smoked meats, flour tortillas, and margaritas in a lively, wood-paneled room.
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.
Happening Japanese eatery & lounge with trendy environs sporting exposed brick & high ceilings.
Crêpes, tartines, quiches & elegant French-style pastries offered in a bright, modern space.
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.
Sleek Japanese venue serving creative sushi rolls, hibachi & Thai bites in modern digs with a patio.
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.
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.
Bright, modern eatery with coffee, bagels & Wi-Fi by day, cocktails & New American fare by night.
Cuban-Mexican kitchen on Market Street serving ropa vieja and tacos in a compact, dog-friendly dining room.
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.
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.
French-inflected cafe tucked into the WestEdge development, serving coffee and breakfast with a global pantry.
Fast-casual counter on King Street serving sushi burritos and poke bowls where Hawaiian and Japanese overlap.
Neighborhood sushi bar and sports pub on Old Towne Road, serving rolls alongside draft beer and wall-to-wall screens.
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.
New York-style bagels and coffee on Ashley River Road, with a loyal West Ashley following.
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.
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.
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.
Strip-mall taco and tequila spot in Hanahan with a loyal local following and a full bar.
Sleek venue featuring signature sushi rolls & hibachi entrees, plus a full bar & daily happy hour.
Hand-rolled bagels and counter coffee on the Isle of Palms, drawing a steady beach-town breakfast crowd.
New York-style bagels and coffee on Coleman Boulevard, covering breakfast and takeout in Mount Pleasant.
Vintage rowboats adorn the ceiling of this Southern restaurant with a diverse local seafood menu.
Chinese & Japanese dishes, plus creative maki, served in a simple dining area with a sushi bar.
Low-key, unfussy Mexican eatery featuring classic standards plus patio seating, margaritas & beers.
Neighborhood bagel shop on Magwood Drive serving breakfast sandwiches and coffee to West Ashley regulars.
Colorful eatery & sports bar for Mexican-inspired bites & drinks, plus live music & patio seating.
Quaint, cool restaurant whipping up sweet & savory biscuits & hand pies, plus coffee.
Hip choice for contemporary twists on Southeast Asian staples like pho, banh mi & dumplings.
Easygoing restaurant offering handcut steaks, Southern-style rib platters & other classic dishes.
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.
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.
Family-friendly Japanese spot featuring sushi, hibachi cooking tables & a lengthy sake selection.
Casual eatery that offers multiple varieties of bagels to go as well as stacked bagel sandwiches.
Tacos with innovative fillings & frozen cocktails in a funky, vibrant setting, plus outdoor seating.
Sushi plus hibachi & tempura entrees served by chefs that combine classic & Western-inspired styles.
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.
Local chain serving a menu of sushi & Pan-Asian entrees in a contemporary, stylish space.