Widely known simply as “Rue”, this Downtown eatery has been abuzz since it opened its doors. Inspired by the style of classic French Brasseries, the impeccable flavor and European design lend an air of sophisticated comfort. Rue’s menu incorporates classic French staples with contemporary fare. Sample mussels in your choice of six different preparations followed by Steak Au Poivre, or savor Charleston’s favorite burger, ground in-house and served alongside hand-cut pommes frites. A dining destination for both leisurely lunches and lively dinners, 39 Rue de Jean has become a favorite meeting spot for both locals and visitors. Experience a taste of Paris in Downtown Charleston.
VisitNestled among historic oaks and stately Charleston residences, 60 Bull Café enlivens Harleston Village with bright, interesting offerings in an approachable, relaxed setting. At 60 Bull Cafe guests will enjoy friendly service, numerous wine and beer selections, fresh-made food, great standbys, and new local favorites in regular rotation on the menu. Stroll into the Café for a bite, or linger over a glass of wine at one of our outdoor tables. Come join us soon.
VisitNestled in downtown Charleston’s historic French Quarter for over 31 years, 82 Queen is known for its gracious Southern hospitality and fresh local cuisine. Serving lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch, the restaurant is spread throughout three buildings with eleven quaint dining areas including an 1800’s style courtyard featuring a mammoth Magnolia tree. Executive Chef Steven Stone cooks up traditional Lowcountry Cuisine from the award-winning She Crab Soup to the famous BBQ Shrimp-n-Grits while adding a modern flare to the menu. These dishes are paired perfectly with an awarding winning wine program focusing on a diverse selection of wineries. Consistently called on as a favorite destination for locals and visitors alike, this 300-year-old address represents both the history and the cuisine of the Lowcountry.
VisitNot just a wine bar…Bistro A Vin is located in the quiet corner of Archdale and Market Street. Cozy, sleek, and set in a 1800s building, it has a “home sweet home” feel with brick walls, polished wood floors and tables, a comfortable bar with seating all along and a quiet outdoor patio.
VisitRecognized as an American classic by numerous media outlets and publications, Bowens Island restaurant has been serving the best seafood since 1946. A recipient of the prestigious James Beard Award and ranked #4 in Best Seafood Restaurants by USA today, you won’t have to travel far for casual low country dining and good fellowship at its best. Famous for its legendary locally harvested, roasted oysters and lightly battered shrimp, locals and travelers alike will find themselves immersed in a panoramic view of rivers, abundant wildlife and spectacular sunsets. A simple place with traditional fare and an unforgettable ambiance, come and join Bowens Island Restaurant - an island, a restaurant, a state of mind.
VisitAt Brown Dog Deli, you’ll find cuisine artist, Chef Wes, who brings an experience that reaches far beyond his new hometown. Encompassing his breadth of experience through his travels and career, Brown Dog Deli’s menu is delightfully diverse. Our Muffaletta and Curry Chicken Salad are unparalleled in the city! Re-inventing the traditional deli, at Brown Dog Deli you’ll find an eclectic menu of gourmet classics that always uses fresh, local ingredients.
VisitAt Brown Dog Deli, you’ll find cuisine artist, Chef Wes, who brings an experience that reaches far beyond his new hometown. Encompassing his breadth of experience through his travels and career, Brown Dog Deli’s menu is delightfully diverse. Our Muffaletta and Curry Chicken Salad are unparalleled in the city! Re-inventing the traditional deli, at Brown Dog Deli you’ll find an eclectic menu of gourmet classics that always uses fresh, local ingredients.
VisitAt Cafe Framboise, we offers a tranquil, modern environment where patrons can enjoy our baked on-site, sweet and savory crêpes, quiches, salads, sandwiches on baguette, croissants, egg sandwiches, exquisite French pastries and more. We only use the freshest ingredients for our goods, like locally farmed eggs, cream, and Belgian chocolate, without using any box-mix or preservatives. Offering hot and cold coffee selections, we use a local roaster who truly knows the definition of quality coffee. Cafe Framboise is the perfect place to meet a friend for coffee or sit down and relax while enjoying our tasty treats.
VisitLocated in historic downtown Charleston, SC, Carmella's Cafe and Dessert Bar is an Italian-American dessert boutique cafe specializing in gourmet cakes and pastries, gelato and sorbetto, and ciabatta sandwiches, as well as speciality adult cocktails and milkshakes, fine wine and local beer.
VisitSpecialty market and cafe, Caviar & Bananas delivers a distinctive culinary experience designed to touch all the senses in Charleston, SC. Using only the freshest ingredients sourced locally and from around the globe, offerings are prepared daily, whether made to order salads and sandwiches or chosen from the prepared food case. Additional features include a charcuterie and cheese counter, espresso bar, a boutique wine and beer selection. Open daily for breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch.
VisitCOAST serves up Charleston’s freshest seafood with laid back Lowcountry style. Established in 2002, and housed in what was originally an indigo warehouse, this Charleston fish house redefines “fresh” from the menu to the decor. COAST features 40-ft ceilings, rustic tin roofs, and paintings from around the world, creating an atmosphere reminiscent of an eclectic beach bar. COAST’s chefs meet daily with local farmers and fishermen to procure the freshest seafood and produce in the Lowcountry. At the heart of the restaurant is the hickory and oak custom made wood burning grill, a preparation you will only find at COAST.
VisitColeman Public House, a Mount Pleasant neighborhood haunt since 2010, features upscale-casual cuisine and a tap room devoted to always-rotating selections of the finest ale from the region and beyond! Designed in the public house tradition, CPH’s chef-driven menu honors the tradition of simple food made well, with standard menu items like flatbreads and burgers, along with house specialties including Shrimp & Grits, Asian Glazed Ribs, and Steak Frites. Stop by this local favorite for well-crafted food along with an enticing tap and bottle list designed to highlight the complexity and drinkability of the best of local, regional, and international beers.
VisitSouthern Living Magazine named the Charleston Crab Shack “One of the 10 Best Seafood Spots in South Carolina." We offer overflowing buckets of fresh, local seafood, smiling faces, and cheap to boot! The Crab Shacks have the best fried fish, succulent crab legs and big baskets of shrimp. Come on in and roll up your sleeves for one shell of a good deal! Serving lunch and dinner daily. Three Crab Shacks locations: Coosaw Creek, Folly Beach and West Ashley.
VisitSouthern Living Magazine named the Charleston Crab Shack “One of the 10 Best Seafood Spots in South Carolina." We offer overflowing buckets of fresh, local seafood, smiling faces, and cheap to boot! The Crab Shacks have the best fried fish, succulent crab legs and big baskets of shrimp. Come on in and roll up your sleeves for one shell of a good deal! Serving lunch, dinner and weekend brunch. Three Crab Shacks locations: Coosaw Creek, Folly Beach and West Ashley.
VisitSouthern Living Magazine named the Charleston Crab Shack “One of the 10 Best Seafood Spots in South Carolina." We offer overflowing buckets of fresh, local seafood, smiling faces, and cheap to boot! The Crab Shacks have the best fried fish, succulent crab legs and big baskets of shrimp. Come on in and roll up your sleeves for one shell of a good deal! Serving lunch and dinner daily. Three Crab Shacks locations: Coosaw Creek, Folly Beach and West Ashley.
VisitCru Café - Located at 18 Pinckney Street, in a classic 18th century Charleston single-style home, Cru Café offers the best in upscale comfort food. Guests of the restaurant enjoy indoor and outdoor porch seating; gourmet comfort food; a wine list tailored to the varied menu; and rich, satisfying desserts.
VisitAutenthic Italian restaurant in Mount Pleasant. We are proud to have been serving authentic Italian cuisine to Mount Pleasant residents and visitors for the past eight years.
VisitLocally owned and operated since 2001, East Bay Deli is a popular eatery for locals and tourists alike. Voted the Best Deli in Charleston since 2004, our New York style deli with a Southern twist has a variety of made-to-order sandwiches, soups, wraps, hot dogs, giant potatoes, desserts and fresh salad bar. With a breakfast and kids menu as well, there is something for everyone at East Bay Deli!
VisitLocally owned and operated since 2001, East Bay Deli is a popular eatery for locals and tourists alike. Voted the best deli in Charleston since 2004, our New York style deli with a Southern twist has a variety of made-to-order sandwiches, soups, wraps, hot dogs, giant potatoes, desserts and fresh salad bar. With a breakfast and kids menu as well, there is something for everyone at East Bay Deli!
VisitLocally owned and operated since 2001, East Bay Deli is a popular eatery for locals and tourists alike. Voted the best deli in Charleston since 2004, our New York style deli with a Southern twist has a variety of made-to-order sandwiches, soups, wraps, hot dogs, giant potatoes, desserts and fresh salad bar. With a breakfast and kids menu as well, there is something for everyone at East Bay Deli!
VisitLocally owned and operated since 2001, East Bay Deli is a popular eatery for locals and tourists alike. Voted the Best Deli in Charleston since 2004, our New York style deli with a Southern twist has a variety of made-to-order sandwiches, soups, wraps, hot dogs, giant potatoes, desserts and fresh salad bar. With a breakfast and kids menu as well, there is something for everyone at East Bay Deli!
VisitLocally owned and operated since 2001, East Bay Deli is a popular eatery for locals and tourists alike. Voted the Best Deli in Charleston since 2004, our New York style deli with a Southern twist has a variety of made-to-order sandwiches, soups, wraps, hot dogs, giant potatoes, desserts and fresh salad bar. With a breakfast and kids menu as well, there is something for everyone at East Bay Deli!
VisitLocally owned and operated since 2001, East Bay Deli is a popular eatery for locals and tourists alike. Voted the Best Deli in Charleston since 2004, our New York style deli with a Southern twist has a variety of made-to-order sandwiches, soups, wraps, hot dogs, giant potatoes, desserts and fresh salad bar. With a breakfast and kids menu as well, there is something for everyone at East Bay Deli!
VisitServing Stylishly Southern cuisine that showcases the South’s fresh bounty through bold and flavorful dishes, Gabrielle captures the spirit of Charleston through genuine hospitality, a lively indoor bar and dining room, as well as the city’s finest outdoor dining terrace which overlooks historic Marion Square.
VisitWhen chef Sean Mendes envisioned this restaurant he wanted you to feel like you are at Grandma’s house... a place full of love, warmth, wisdom and a good meal for your soul! Sundays in his family home involved coming in from church, You’d fix up a plate, pull up a seat, bless your food and feed your soul! Soul Food? Our food is all scratch made because Granny wouldn’t have it any other way. From collards, red rice, and meatloaf to our country style ribs and lima beans...everything has been seasoned with love! This is what Soul Food means to us.
VisitWelcome to Handcraft Kitchen & Cocktails in Mount Pleasant, SC.
Our mission is to bring excitement and innovation to American comfort food classics and to the bar experience. Feel the salvages and recycled materials hinting at the history of an earlier time when things were handcrafted with pride and respect as you step through our doors at 735 Coleman Blvd.
VisitHenry’s is centrally located in historic downtown Charleston at 54 North Market Street, across from the Charleston city market. Established in 1932, Henry’s is the oldest continuous restaurant in Charleston and the state of South Carolina.
From 1932 through the 1960’s, Henry’s house was the only place to be in Charleston. “henry’s: famous for seafood” and “In Charleston, it’s henry’s for food” was branded on every menu, postcard, and matchbook in town. The restaurant has undergone many changes throughout the years, and this newest incarnation offers an authentic Lowcountry menu with a modern flair: shrimp and grits, she-crab soup, Carolina cannonballs, and a few twists on the classics. Superb cocktails and desserts compliment your meal perfectly whether seated in our main dining room or enjoying our traditional southern porch and rooftop deck.
Henry’s offers the best of Charleston: a historic, eclectic restaurant and bar featuring live music, a beautiful southern porch and rooftop deck, an exclusive dance lounge, and a classic speakeasy bar. Since 1932, Henry’s is still the place to be. We promise, once you enter our door, you won’t want to leave!
VisitEstablished in 2002 by mother-daughter team, Karen Elsey, and Laura Leppert, Laura Alberts Tasteful Options is a restaurant, wine, beer and gift shop. A short drive from downtown Charleston, LA features two quaint dining rooms, bar, private cellar and relaxing courtyard. Laura Alberts brings fresh, local Southern cuisine to Charleston with a homegrown menu inspired by Laura and named in honor of her and late husband, Albert.
Our farm-to-table menu provides an innovative twist on traditional southern favorites. From fresh shrimp and grits to homemade pies and spreads, Laura Alberts Tasteful Options will make you feel at home and longing for your next visit.
VisitWhere great food and casual dining come together! At Mainland Container Co. we pride ourselves on not only providing excellent food and drink to each and every guest, but also on our hospitality. We strive to make everyone feel welcome, as if you are in our homes. We want to be the place that you return to knowing that you will not only receive some of the best customer service in the lowcountry, but also a great meal at an affordable price!
VisitMaybank Public House, established in 2015, brought the award-winning success of Mt. Pleasant’s Coleman Public House to James Island. MPH features 18 rotating taps along with craft cocktails on tap and a wide array of wines by the glass. With an extensive tap room, dining room, and an outside biergarten, MPH is the spot for lunch, brunch, dinner, and late night eats. Their chef-driven menu honors the tradition of simple food made well, with standard menu items like flatbreads and burgers, along with house specialties including Shrimp & Grits, Asian Glazed Ribs, and Steak Frites, all available until 12:30am seven days a week. Stop by this local favorite for well-crafted food along with an enticing tap and bottle list designed to highlight the complexity and drinkability of the best of local, regional, and international beers.
VisitA hidden garden courtyard illuminated by flickering carriage lanterns provides the enchanting entry to Peninsula Grill, Charleston’s most romantic dining experience. Offering refined American cuisine with a hint of a Southern accent, the swank & service of a 1940s supper club, and an aesthetically stunning yet unpretentious dining room, Peninsula Grill earned a Best New U.S. Restaurant nod from Esquire magazine upon its opening and has since become one of the South’s most beloved restaurants. And no dinner at Peninsula Grill is complete without tasting the famous 12-layer Ultimate Coconut Cake®, called a “slice of heaven” by The New York Times.
VisitAn establishment with a tip the hat-- namely, Capone’s fedora-- to the age of Fitzgerald, flappers, the speakeasy and ragtime kids. We’ve captured the essence of an era when the American Dream flowed as freely as the bathtub gin, when Charleston and its rag were the song and dance of the day. This venue brings the swing back to King Street and downtown Charleston.
VisitIntimate, inventive and absolutely fresh, R. Kitchen delivers a brand new menu every single night. Ignite the five senses, in our open-kitchen where you’re treated to dinner and a show. Five courses are expertly prepared and tailored towards our guests that will always take into account likes, dislikes and dietary restrictions. Deliciously affordable and uniquely immersing, you’ll discover that at R. Kitchen we are not a restaurant, but a kitchen with great, passionate chefs who take pride in ourselves and what we do. At R. Kitchen, you “R” right at home.
VisitIntimate, inventive and absolutely fresh, R. Kitchen delivers a brand new menu every single night. Ignite the five senses, in our open-kitchen where you’re treated to dinner and a show. Five courses are expertly prepared and tailored towards our guests that will always take into account likes, dislikes and dietary restrictions. Deliciously affordable and uniquely immersing, you’ll discover that at R. Kitchen we are not a restaurant, but a kitchen with great, passionate chefs who take pride in ourselves and what we do. At R. Kitchen, you “R” right at home.
VisitCasual, kicked back waterfront restaurant on Shem Creek, with one of the most amazing sunset views in the Lowcountry.
VisitWe're known for high standards in hospitality, casual American cuisine, house-smoked BBQ, and an unforgettable ocean-side dining experience. Dine indoors or alfresco on the inviting dog-friendly patio, home to live music and outdoor flatscreen TVs to watch the big games.
VisitAs you begin to drive down the oak-lined path to Sermet’s Courtyard on Daniel Island, you’ll understand the reasons behind the staff’s smile when you arrive. The atmosphere here on Daniel Island’s River Landing Drive is just a taste of what you’ll find when you take your first bite of one of our freshly created Mediterranean dishes. From our wide selection of wine to our homemade desserts it’ll be hard to resist coming back to try another.
VisitLike neighborhood taverns of old, Tavern & Table on Shem Creek is designed to be that local gathering place where friends and family get together for classic cocktails and spectacular handcrafted food in an atmosphere as comfortable as your living room. The inventive menu, created by Executive Chef Katie Lorenzen-Smith, celebrates the flavors of the Lowcountry using as many local vendors, fishermen and farmers as possible. Tavern & Table is rustic but refined offering familiar flavors presented with a little flair and a lot of fun.
VisitOur Flagship Liquor store offers one of the largest selections in the entire Charleston area. Next to the ABC Store, The Alchemist Beverage Company offers a huge selection of Wine and Beer, or relax with a glass of wine or a beer on tap at our all-new restaurant… Enjoy live music, Charcuterie, Lobster Rolls, Soups, Salads, Paninis, and more!
VisitThe Washout on Folly Beach is your place to relax and get in the Folly frame of mind. A huge patio, tons of tvs and a menu with everything from burgers and wings to kebobs and fried seafood; it’s all at The Washout.
VisitCentrally located on Coleman Blvd with private parking, our complete renovation of a historic landmark in Mt. Pleasant offers an inviting and relaxing atmosphere. Come relax with your friends on our outside patio with sectional sofa and fire pit, enjoy views of the Ravenel bridge and our grand oaks, while listening to our great Spotify music playlists. The food is outstanding, featuring seafood and steak creations that will simply amaze you, such as the Surf and Surf, with lobster, crab, scallops and shrimp. Our cocktails are simple, yet elegant. We put a great deal of care into their ingredients, from a choice of spirits, the squeezing of juices, the recipes for our mixers or the ice that goes in the glass.
VisitWhether you’re on the way to or from the beach, getting off the boat, looking for a casual dinner with family, or meeting friends for a night out, Ty’s Roadside welcomes you, and all adventurous souls, just as you are!
VisitGreat views, good times! Funky, fresh and fun! Opened February 13th, 1999, on the one of the country’s most picturesque locations, Shem Creek, Mount Pleasant, SC. With water on three sides, all tables are good tables at Vickerys. You can stroll outside onto the deck where there is additional seating, the shark bar and telescopic viewers for a closer look at nature. Vickery’s also provides first-come-first-serve public docking for customers. It is Vickery’s intent to serve a variety of dishes, some simple and creative, some complex from various regions and ethnicities, consistently good and fairly priced. All in a friendly, fun and casual atmosphere with attentive, professional service.
VisitGood old-fashioned Italian American fare, celebrating domestic ingredients, handmade pastas, rich homemade sauces and a full-service bar. Vincent Chicco’s boasts sophisticated comfortable surroundings offering dinner nightly with a private banquet room to host up to 100 guests. Step back in time and enjoy classic flavors that were founded in our country.
VisitLocated on scenic Shem Creek, Water’s Edge brings “Downtown Dining” to the Mount Pleasant area. Just minutes from historic Downtown Charleston, we offer both waterfront and outdoor dining where guests can view the local fish and shrimp boats unloading their daily catches.
“Best Happy Hour” 8 Years Running!
Award by the Town of Mount Pleasant
Wine Spectator Award of Excellence
2003-2018
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