Lewis Barbecue
Texas-style brisket and hot guts in a big open-air pit yard on the upper peninsula.
The places locals actually book — from neighborhood lunch spots to tasting-menu nights.
Texas-style brisket and hot guts in a big open-air pit yard on the upper peninsula.
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.
Bustling tavern serving generous portions of smoked meat & Southern sides, plus frequent live music.
House-smoked meats & creative sides served in a funky BBQ spot with outdoor seating, beer & bourbon.
Compact East Bay sushi bar with a focused menu, sake list, and reliable omakase options in a spare, dimly lit room.
Generous portions of casual Southern-focused home cooking are served all day at this lively eatery.
Dual-concept West Ashley strip mall spot serving build-your-own poke bowls and Japanese ramen under one roof.
Strip-mall Japanese on Savannah Highway serving sushi and cooked dishes, with beer and wine, to a loyal West Ashley crowd.
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.
Tennessee whole-hog pit barbecue outfit on Highland Ave, with live music and cold beer to back it up.
Japanese-Mexican fusion restaurant on upper King Street, with sushi and tacos sharing a menu alongside cocktails and occasional live music.
Counter-service Vietnamese on upper King, built around pho, banh mi, and rice bowls with a tight beer list.
Whole-hog pitmaster Rodney Scott's flagship. Wood-burned pork, white bread, hot sauce.
Colombian-inflected barbecue from pitmaster Hector Gaitan on Ashley River Road, where smoked meats meet South American spice.
Bustling tavern serving generous portions of smoked meat & Southern sides, plus frequent live music.
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.
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.
Counter-service burger and BBQ joint on St. Andrews Blvd, slinging smash burgers and smoked meats to West Ashley regulars.
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.
North Charleston catering operation specializing in Southern comfort food and barbecue for weddings and private events.
Chinese-run barbecue spot on Carver Avenue in North Charleston, pulling steady locals with smoked meat and a full bar.
Sushi is served alongside familiar Japanese dishes & Chinese specialties at this informal eatery.
Casual restaurant dishing up Southern barbecue classics at a buffet or via a drive-thru.
Roadside SC-162 pit stop in Hollywood slinging barbecue with beer and wine on the side.
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.
Compact Japanese dining room on upper King serving izakaya-style plates with a focused sake and beer list.
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.
Pit-smoked barbecue joint off SC-41 in Mount Pleasant, with beer, wine, and a loyal following of 873 reviewers.
Casual eatery offering BBQ beef, pork & veggies cooked on tabletop grills, plus sushi.
Neighborhood strip-mall Thai and sushi spot on Coleman Boulevard, steady enough to earn loyal Mt. Pleasant regulars over the years.
Neighborhood sushi spot on Wappoo Road serving rolls, hibachi, and all-you-can-eat buffet with beer on tap.
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.
Hibachi tables and sushi rolls on Folly Road, serving James Island's suburban strip with teppanyaki theatrics and standard Japanese fare.
Sophisticated eatery with wood grill, sleek bar & extensive wine list serves steak, seafood & sushi.
Calm, cozy eatery featuring creative takes on sushi, plus Japanese & Korean dishes.
Industrial-chic hot spot serving locally sourced, traditional Southern BBQ & stylish cocktails.
Family-friendly BBQ eatery serving ribs & other Southern dishes in casual, woodsy surrounds.
Sleek venue featuring signature sushi rolls & hibachi entrees, plus a full bar & daily happy hour.
Laid-back chain known for slow-cooked BBQ & cheese biscuits, plus burgers, salads & classic sides.
Chinese & Japanese dishes, plus creative maki, served in a simple dining area with a sushi bar.
Family-friendly BBQ eatery serving ribs & other Southern dishes in casual, woodsy surrounds.
Low-key outlet for smoked meats & classic sides served in a rustic BBQ spot with beers & cocktails.
Smoked meats, local seafood & a robust drink menu in a sprawling locale directly on Shem Creek.
Hip choice for contemporary twists on Southeast Asian staples like pho, banh mi & dumplings.
Neighborhood strip-mall Japanese grill in West Ashley serving sushi and cooked plates with free parking and delivery options.
Family-friendly Japanese spot featuring sushi, hibachi cooking tables & a lengthy sake selection.
Sushi plus hibachi & tempura entrees served by chefs that combine classic & Western-inspired styles.
Haute hub at Kiawah Island Golf Resort with Southern BBQ meals, local craft beers & outdoor seating.
Easygoing, modern eatery offering self-serve Japanese staples, such as teppanyaki & sushi rolls.
Landmark no-frills barbecue joint with meat slow-cooked in a wood-fire pit, plus outdoor seating.
Local chain serving a menu of sushi & Pan-Asian entrees in a contemporary, stylish space.