Fantastic dining abounds in Charleston! Check out our short-list of favorites by location... Bon Appetit!
*RESTAURANTS*
Mount Pleasant
Walkable = W, Nearby = NB, Kid-Friendly = KF, Outdoor Seating = O, Casual = C, R= Romantic, Upscale = US
- Red Drum (brunch, dinner) - W, NB, O, R, US - Southwest & Southern cuisine. Tip: Cozy bar. In the winter, request to sit by the fire.
- Vintage (breakfast, lunch) - W, NB, KF, O, C - Healthy breakfast and lunch place. Tip: Enjoy adult food and coffee while the kids cut loose in the outdoor play area.
- Coastal Crust (weekend lunch, dinner) - W, NB, KF, O, C - Brick fire pizzas and salads. Shares the same outdoor space as Vintage.
- Nico's (weekend brunch, dinner) - W, NB, O, R, US - French oyster + seafood house.
- Graze (Sunday brunch, lunch, happy hour, dinner) - NB, O, C) - Tucked away in the Whole Foods strip mall. Fantastic menu. Our favorite spot for a happy-hour/small-plate picnic dinner sort of experience. Tip: Perogies, green-apple, cauliflower soup, any salad and lobster mac n cheese.
- Post House Inn (brunch, lunch, dinner) W, NB, O, R, US - Upscale establish ideal for date night. Reservations needed.
- Coleman Public House (lunch, dinner) - NB, KF, C - If you can get past the strip mall setting, the food here is fantastic. There is something for everyone. Very popular among locals.
- Pickled Palate (lunch) - W, NB, KF, O, C, R - Quaint little soup, salad, sandwich spot that oozes old MP charm. Tip: Don't miss the store in the yard shed.
- Five Loaves (brunch, lunch, dinner) - NB, KF, O, C - Fantastic homemade soups, salads and sandwiches and combos of. Tip: Hot Ham & Brie.
- Mozzo's Deli (breakfast, lunch) - W, NB, KF, O, C - Local fast-casual fixture for breakfast items, sandwiches, salads & more. Tip: Call in a beach lunch order.
- Joey Tomatoes (lunch) - W, NB, KF, O, C - Authentic Jersey-style sandwiches. Delicious if you can handle the wait. Tip: Call in your order and take it to go.
- Pitt St Pharmacy (lunch/snack) - W, NB, KF, C - Walk back in time to this neighborhood fixture that is still relevant today. Kid-friendly counter service. Tip: Chicken salad.
- Page's Okra Grill (brunch, lunch, dinner) - W, NB, KF, O, C - Owned by the former mayor; known for enormous Southern comfort foods. A brunch favorite. Come hungry.
Sullivan's Island
Nearby = NB, Kid-Friendly = KF, Outdoor Seating = O, Casual = C, R= Romantic, Upscale = US
- Mex1 Coastal Cantina (lunch, dinner) - NB, KF, O, C - Mexican with specialty margs. Tip: Bangin' Shrimp Bowl.
- Poe's (lunch, dinner) - NB, KF, O, C - Something for everyone. Known especially for burgers and brews. Equally chill indoor and outdoor seating.
- Home Town BBQ (lunch, dinner) - NB, KF, O, C - Beautiful slabs of meat with excellent sides. Personal favorite: Nachos
- Coop's (breakfast, lunch) - NB, KF, O, C - Fast-casual, beach sandwich, salad & coffee shop that [wait for it] serves tap Frose. Tip: Follow on the gram for daily belly laughs.
Charleston
Kid-Friendly = KF, Outdoor Seating = O, Casual = C, R= Romantic, Upscale = US
- Raw 167 (lunch, dinner) - C, US - A MUST! So much more than a raw bar. Tip: Lobster roll. Reservations not accepted. Go at off times to avoid long waits (i.e., 3:00pm Wed)
- Slightly North of Broad (brunch, lunch, dinner) - R, US - Southern fine dining. Tip: Check out the cocktail menu. Make reservations.
- Lewis BBQ (lunch, dinner) - KF, O, C - Legendary, fast-casual BBQ. Personal favorite: Beef brisket. Save room for sides.
- Queen 82 (brunch, lunch, dinner) - O, R, US - Understated fine dining establishment specializing in refined Low Country cuisine. Make reservations. Tip: Pay in cash to avoid credit card fees.
*DRINKS*
Mount Pleasant
W =Walkable, NB= Nearby, Kid-Friendly = KF, Outdoor Seating = O, Casual = C, R= Romantic, Upscale = US
- The Southern (W, NB, O, C) - This is about as divy as a You won't find a more local spot in Mt Pleasant. Where locals go after work. Live, homegrown music a few nights/week. Better than average bar food. Very short walk, especially from Kickback Cottage.
- Leeah's Old Village Wine Shop (W, NB, O, C/US, R) - Quaint one room wine shop in the heart of Old Village serving wine and bubbly by the glass. Great stop for couples or a group of girlfriends.
Charleston
Outdoor Seating = O, Casual = C, R= Romantic, Upscale = US
- The Vendue (O, R, US) - Charleston's #1 rooftop bar with views of the historic rooftops and the harbor.
- Vintage Lounge (R, US) - Located in the streak of lounges and restaurants on Upper King in Charleston, this is our favorite. Superior cocktails and service.
- Edmund's Oast (O, KF, C/US, R) - Brewery + restaurant on the north end of the peninsula (where many local breweries are) offering rich, flavorful food and beers. Kid-friendly, casual and occasionally romantic :-).