Best Restaurants Right Now

Vast seafood spot & deli spread over most of a city block in buildings that date back to the 1890s.

Compact King Street Extension sushi counter serving omakase-style dinners with reservations and a short beer list.

Laid-back Johns Island seafood spot on Maybank Highway, serving local fish and cold drinks to island regulars.

Housemade pasta & Italian seafood dishes served in a light-filled eatery with a patio & ocean views.

Compact neighborhood bistro on Bogard Street serving carefully sourced American fare with a short, rotating menu and natural wine list.

Compact, unpretentious locale for sashimi, specialty sushi rolls & Japanese kitchen entrees.

Sizable cuts of beef & seafood served in elegant surrounds, also known for its Sunday gospel brunch.

Mike Lata's seasonal, ingredient-driven mainstay on Meeting Street. Reservations are the hardest part.

Modern Southern & Lowcountry cuisine served in an airy, 18th-century warehouse.

Cozy wine bar with a raw bar & daily changing menu of salads, cheeses, sandwiches & small plates.

Bustling eatery & bar serving up seafood, including raw-bar items, in a grand, classic setting.

Neighborhood Italian on Yeamans Hall Road in Hanahan, serving wine and beer in a reservable dining room.

Southern coastal cuisine is prepared at this bustling, no-frills beach grill with a full bar & deck.

Neighborhood Italian on upper King serving red-sauce classics and hand-rolled pasta in a warm, low-lit room.

Pint-sized neighborhood spot with elevated food & wine from France & around Europe in a cozy space.

Walking tour company leading small groups through the lesser-known alleys, graveyards, and back streets of the peninsula.

Contemporary dining room for refined takes on classic Southern food & an acclaimed wine list.

Neighborhood sushi counter on Folly Road that doubles as a sports bar, drawing James Island regulars for rolls and draft beer.