Strip-mall sleepers, neighborhood standbys, and the West Ashley spots downtown forgets about. Ranked by the people who eat here every week.
Neighborhood Mexican cantina on Sam Rittenberg with margaritas, live music, and a reliable Cal-Mex menu.
Compact Japanese counter in West Ashley strip mall serving sushi with a tight menu and an unusually high local following.
House-smoked meats & creative sides served in a funky BBQ spot with outdoor seating, beer & bourbon.
Creative fried chicken sandwiches, plus fries, floats & pickles offered in retro counter-serve digs.
Strip-mall dim sum spot on Savannah Highway doing hand-folded soup dumplings and a focused Cantonese menu.
Dual-concept West Ashley strip mall spot serving build-your-own poke bowls and Japanese ramen under one roof.
Neighborhood bakery-cafe on Savannah Highway slinging scratch pastries and coffee to the West Ashley morning crowd.
New American tasting menus with wines, served in 2 nightly seatings at a 20-seat chef's counter.
Customizable seafood boils & fried baskets in a roomy space with elaborate nautical decor & TVs.
Local chain serving cocktails, locally sourced burgers, tacos & more in a vibrant setting.
All-day breakfast & American diner classics served in a funky, art-filled setting.
Relaxed, family-friendly Japanese restaurant offering a sushi menu, tempura & teppanyaki meals.