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Best Restaurants in West Ashley

The neighborhood Charleston actually lives in

Strip-mall sleepers, neighborhood standbys, and the West Ashley spots downtown forgets about. Ranked by the people who eat here every week.

  1. 01
    Restaurants1940 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, Charleston

    Villa Cantina

    Villa Cantina

    Neighborhood Mexican cantina on Sam Rittenberg with margaritas, live music, and a reliable Cal-Mex menu.

    4.6 · 250
    4.6250 ratingsRead
  2. 02
    Restaurants874 Orleans Rd #7, Charleston

    Maguro Sushi Bar

    Maguro Sushi Bar

    Compact Japanese counter in West Ashley strip mall serving sushi with a tight menu and an unusually high local following.

    4.7 · 250
    4.7250 ratingsRead
  3. 03
    Restaurants1217 Savannah Hwy, Charleston

    Swig & Swine

    Swig & Swine

    House-smoked meats & creative sides served in a funky BBQ spot with outdoor seating, beer & bourbon.

    4.7 · 250
    4.7250 ratingsRead
  4. 04
    Restaurants1922 Savannah Hwy, Charleston

    Boxcar Betty's

    Boxcar Betty's

    Creative fried chicken sandwiches, plus fries, floats & pickles offered in retro counter-serve digs.

    4.7 · 250
    4.7250 ratingsRead
  5. 05
    Restaurants1662 Savannah Hwy Suite 105, Charleston

    Chef Loong Dim Sum & Soup Dumplings 笼师傅

    Chef Loong Dim Sum & Soup Dumplings 笼师傅

    Strip-mall dim sum spot on Savannah Highway doing hand-folded soup dumplings and a focused Cantonese menu.

    4.6 · 250
    4.6250 ratingsRead
  6. 06
    Restaurants835 Savannah Hwy, Charleston

    Poke Burri / Lifting Noodles Ramen

    Poke Burri / Lifting Noodles Ramen

    Dual-concept West Ashley strip mall spot serving build-your-own poke bowls and Japanese ramen under one roof.

    4.8 · 72
    4.872 ratingsRead
  7. 07
    Restaurants1750 Savannah Hwy, Charleston

    WildFlour Pastry

    WildFlour Pastry

    Neighborhood bakery-cafe on Savannah Highway slinging scratch pastries and coffee to the West Ashley morning crowd.

    4.7 · 70
    4.770 ratingsRead
  8. 08
    Restaurants1337 Ashley River Rd, Charleston

    R Kitchen

    R Kitchen

    New American tasting menus with wines, served in 2 nightly seatings at a 20-seat chef's counter.

    4.8 · 60
    4.860 ratingsRead
  9. 09
    Restaurants1734 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, Charleston

    King Claw - Juicy Seafood & Bar

    King Claw - Juicy Seafood & Bar

    Customizable seafood boils & fried baskets in a roomy space with elaborate nautical decor & TVs.

    4.6 · 250
    4.6250 ratingsRead
  10. 10
    Restaurants828 Savannah Hwy, Charleston

    Triangle Char & Bar

    Triangle Char & Bar

    Local chain serving cocktails, locally sourced burgers, tacos & more in a vibrant setting.

    4.6 · 250
    4.6250 ratingsRead
  11. 11
    Restaurants1644 Savannah Hwy, Charleston

    Early Bird Diner

    Early Bird Diner

    All-day breakfast & American diner classics served in a funky, art-filled setting.

    4.7 · 250
    4.7250 ratingsRead
  12. 12
    Restaurants688 Citadel Haven Dr, Charleston

    Hachiya Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar

    Hachiya Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar

    Relaxed, family-friendly Japanese restaurant offering a sushi menu, tempura & teppanyaki meals.

    4.7 · 250
    4.7250 ratingsRead

Last updated May 3, 2026