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 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.
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.
Generous portions of casual Southern-focused home cooking are served all day at this lively eatery.
Tucked into a Mount Pleasant strip, this neighborhood café pours espresso drinks alongside pastries, beer, and wine.
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.
Tennessee whole-hog pit barbecue outfit on Highland Ave, with live music and cold beer to back it up.
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.
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.
Thai kitchen and hot pot spot tucked into a Magwood Drive strip center, serving beer alongside build-your-own broth pots and Bangkok staples.
Casual place with ornate, traditional decor offering classic Thai dishes as well as Japanese sushi.
Counter-service burger and BBQ joint on St. Andrews Blvd, slinging smash burgers and smoked meats to West Ashley regulars.
Neapolitan pizza and espresso from a dog-friendly roadside café on SC-162 in Hollywood.
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.
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.
Straightforward restaurant offering traditional Thai cuisine, including chicken satay & dumplings.
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.
Neighborhood coffee shop and deli on Spring Street, pouring espresso and serving pastries alongside beer and wine.
Crêpes, tartines, quiches & elegant French-style pastries offered in a bright, modern space.
Casual steakhouse chain known for grilled beef & other American dishes in a ranch-style space.
Pit-smoked barbecue joint off SC-41 in Mount Pleasant, with beer, wine, and a loyal following of 873 reviewers.
Traditional & contemporary Thai dishes like curries in a stylish small-chain outpost.
Neighborhood strip-mall Thai and sushi spot on Coleman Boulevard, steady enough to earn loyal Mt. Pleasant regulars over the years.
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.
New York-style bagels and coffee on Ashley River Road, with a loyal West Ashley following.
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.
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.
Laid-back chain known for slow-cooked BBQ & cheese biscuits, plus burgers, salads & classic sides.
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.
Neighborhood bagel shop on Magwood Drive serving breakfast sandwiches and coffee to West Ashley regulars.
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.
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.
Haute hub at Kiawah Island Golf Resort with Southern BBQ meals, local craft beers & outdoor seating.
Landmark no-frills barbecue joint with meat slow-cooked in a wood-fire pit, plus outdoor seating.