Prices: $ – 15 or less | $$ – 15 to 22 | $$$ – More than 22
78° West Atlantic Coast is named for the popular fishing spot on the 78° longitude line. This family-friendly restaurant is new to the area. Enjoy flavors from the Caribbean Islands, Cuba, Jamaica, Southern cuisine and lobsters flown in from Kennebunkport every week. Cuisine: American/Seafood • 2700 N. Highway 17, Unit C 120 • 843-388-2601 • www.78degreeswestsc.com • $ • Indoor/Outdoor Seating, Pets allowed
A Dough Re Mi is a New York style pizzeria with several televisions for viewing. Cuisine: Pizza • 2700 U.S. Highway 17, Suite 100 • 843-881-6989 • www.adoughremi.com • $ • Indoor/Outdoor Seating
Amalfi’s specializes in Italian cuisine, using the finest and freshest products available. Cuisine: Italian • 664 East Long Point Road • 843-793-4265 • www.amalfisofmountpleasant.com • $
Annie’s Bistro Francais is the neighborhood’s taste of France. Everything is fresh with no pre-packaging, and the food is made to order. Cuisine: French • 1795 N. Highway 17, #3 • 843-352-7690 • anniesbistrofrancais.wordpress.com • Indoor/Outdoor Seating
Ardoa Wine Bar provides an innovative way to sample premium wine by the glass. Taste vibrant wines paired with gourmet foods and desserts. Ardoa Wine Bar is French-inspired and offers great food selections. Cuisine: French/Wine Bar • 1960 Riviera Drive, Suite D • 843-416-8262 • www.ardoawinebar.com • $-$$
Bamboo Garden serves delicious Chinese food to take out or dine in, with a wide variety of dishes that include seafood, chicken and beef. Cuisine: Chinese • 553 Belle Station Blvd. • 843-849-8477 • www.bamboogardentogo.com • $
Basil Thai invites you to celebrate refined Thai and an invigorating dining experience in the heart of Mount Pleasant. Gluten free and vegetarian options. Cuisine: Thai/Vegetarian/Gluten Free • 1465 Long Grove Drive • (843) 606-9641 • www.eatatbasil.com • $ • Indoor/Outdoor Seating
Big Game Bar & Grill is where Mount Pleasant watches the big games. There’s a lunch and dinner menu and 18 televisions, including two big screens, to catch your favorite sports. Cuisine: American/Pub • 545 Belle Station Blvd. • 843-388-5711 • www.biggamesc.com • $
Blue’s Local Grill offers fun, casual dining in Mount Pleasant. Cuisine: American/Bar • 1905 Highway 41, Suite 305 • 843-216-3200 • www.blueslocalgrill.com • $
Bougnat is a casual French restaurant where you can gather your family and friends. Chef Bernard Vard comes from the town of Clermond Ferrand in the center region of Auvergne, France. Cuisine: French • 536 Belle Station Plaza • 843-416-4808 • www.bougnatcharleston.com • $-$$$
Bricco Bracco translates to “this and that.” The menu is derived from many years of Italian cooking and building layers of flavor combinations. Cuisine: Italian • 161 Basketweave Drive • 843-416-8290 • www.briccobracco.net • $-$$ • Best Italian Food MPM
Burton’s Grill is passionate about providing gracious, engaging and individualized service as well as delivering exceptional, fresh, high-quality food, inspired by local flavors, in a warm and relaxed atmosphere. Cuisine: American • 1875 North Highway 17 • 843-606-2590 • www.burtonsgrill.com • $-$$$ • Indoor/Outdoor Seating
Cainhoy Cookin Depot gives you down-home food with an uptown taste, at value prices. Cuisine:Southern/soul • 1190 Clements Ferry Road • 843-216-8299 • www.cainhoycookindepot.com • $-$$
Calder’s Buffalo Pub is a friendly neighborhood pub that has the best wings in Charleston, maybe the coldest beer and, of course, plenty of sports on TV. Cuisine: American/pub • 1971 Riviera Drive • 843- 881-0049 • $-$$
Carmen y Juan’s has some of the best home-style Mexican food in the Lowcountry, with handmade tortillas and the freshest salsas. They bring you the authentic cuisine of Mexico. Cuisine: Mexican • 1118 Park West Blvd. • 843-856-0805 • $ • Indoor/Outdoor Seating
Charleston Bagel Company has an experienced baking team that takes great pride in their work and it shows. Using only the finest ingredients, their bakers craft your perfect bagel daily based on traditional New York recipes. Cuisine: Bakery/bagel • 656-A Long Point Road • 843-881-8835
www.charlestonbagel.com • $
Crave Kitchen & Cocktails is located just over the bridge from the Isle of Palms. Crave proudly serves superb dining and classic cocktails. Cuisine: Casual fine dining/classic cocktails • 1968 Riviera Drive, Unit O • 843-884-1177 • www.cravekitchenandcocktails.com • $$-$$$ • Indoor/Outdoor Seating • Best Mac ‘N Cheese winner MPM
Cupcake is South Carolina’s sweet spot. Baked fresh daily, its cupcakes are concocted from the finest all-natural ingredients, like real vanilla beans, sweet cream butter, fresh fruit and rich chocolate. They offer nine favorite flavors daily and over 50 scrumptious taste sensations to sample each year. Cuisine:Bakery/dessert/coffee shop • 644 Long Point Road • 843-856-7080 • www.freshcupcakes.com • $-$$$
Dog & Duck – Pleasing a hungry crowd is no challenge with Dog and Duck’s extensive menu. Featuring a tasty variety of sandwiches, salads, burgers and sandwiches plus apps, this popular joint is a great pick any time of day. Cuisine: American/Spirits • 624 Long Point Road 843-881-3056 • www.dogandduckfamilypubs.com • $ Indoor/Outdoor Seating • Best Dog-Friendly Restaurant MPM winner
East Bay Deli is locally owned and is a popular place to eat for locals and tourists alike. East Bay Deli is a New York style deli but with a distinctive Southern flair. Cuisine: Deli • 1120 Oakland Market Road • 843-216-5423 • www.eastbaydeli.net • $ • Indoor/Outdoor Seating • Pets allowed • Best Deli winner MPM
East Coast Wings & Grill wants you to feel the flavor and taste the heat. Different flavors of the month, such as honey mustard, sweet & sour or garlic parmesan. Cuisine: American/Chicken • 1909 N. Highway 17 • 843-388-0093 • www.eastcoastwings.com • $
Eggs Up Grill serves smiles and good food daily. Check out their delicious menu, with more than 30 new items. Breakfast and lunch are what they do. Family friendly is who they are. Cuisine: American • 2664 Highway 17 • 843-388-3654 • www.eggsupgrill.com • $
Five Guys offers made-to-order burgers with over 250,000 ways to customize your burger. Cuisine:American/burgers • 1795 N. Highway 17, Unit 2 • 843-881-4550 • www.fiveguys.com • $
Fresh Berry Frozen Yogurt Café has exclusive frozen yogurts, with over 25 toppings available. Cuisine:Yogurt • 766 S. Shelmore Blvd., Unit 201 • 843-388-3632 • www.freshberry.net • $
Fuji Sushi Bar & Grill has been providing Mount Pleasant with authentic Japanese cuisine since 2009. Cuisine: Steakhouse/sushi • 644-Q Long Point Road • 843-856-5798 • www.fujisushibarandgrill.com • $$-$$$
Gilligan’s Seafood Restaurant serves the freshest seafood and other ingredients available in a family-friendly, casual atmosphere. Cuisine: American/seafood • 1475 Long Grove Drive • 843-849-2244 • www.gilligans.net • $-$$ • Indoor/Outdoor Seating
Golden Bowl restaurant offers delicious dining and carry-out. The restaurant has been recognized for its outstanding Chinese and Asian cuisine, excellent service and friendly staff. Cuisine: Chinese • 2700 N. Highway 17 • 843-216-8884 • www.goldenbowlmtpleasant.com • $
The Granary features a locally sourced and seasonal menu that embodies the spirit of the Lowcountry and celebrates its abundant resources. Cuisine: American/Southern • 624 Long Point Road • 843- 216-3832 • www.thegranarycharleston.com • $-$$ • Indoor/Outdoor Seating
Great Harvest Bread is America’s farm-to-table bakery. For over 30 years, it have been using traditional methods of baking to create breads that are truly one-of-a-kind. Bakery/sandwiches • 644 Long Point Road, Unit H • 843-881-7310 • www.greatharvest.com $
Great Wall Chinese Restaurant serves high-quality, Hunan and Szechuan cuisine. Every dish includes the freshest ingredients and health-conscious preparation. Cuisine: Chinese/Asian • 1909 Highway 17 North • 843-884-8646 • www.greatwallmtpleasant.com • $
Grimaldi’s Pizzeria is an institution in the world of pizza, with over 100 years of coal-fired brick-oven pizza-making traditions. Cuisine: Pizza • 1244 Belk Drive • 843-971-9368 • www.grimaldispizzeria.com • $
Jack’s Cosmic Dogs was a concept that the owners focused on from their memories of childhood – hot dogs, fresh cut fries, soft serve ice cream, draft root beer and vintage long neck soda. Cuisine:American/Hot Dogs • 2805 North Highway 17 • 843-884-7677 • www.jackscosmicdogs.com • $ • Indoor/Outdoor Seating • Best Hot Dog MPM
Joey’s Bag A Donuts invites you to come for the food and stay for the fun. Cuisine: Bakery/coffee • 1118 Park West Blvd. • 843-987-5639 • www.joey-bag-a-donuts.com • $
Ladles Soup restaurants are owner-operated and locally grown in Charleston. Ladles offers a large selection of homemade soups, salads and sandwiches. Cuisine: Soups/sandwiches • 1164 Basketweave Drive • 843-606-2711 • www.ladlessoups.com • $
Langdon’s Restaurant & Wine Bar is a classic fine dining restaurant that fuses Lowcountry and global flavors and warm hospitality in a refined, contemporary setting. Cuisine: Southern • 778 S. Shelmore Blvd., Suite 105 • 843-388-9200 • www.owensdininggroup.com • $-$$$
Long Point Grill has creative cuisine that speaks volumes in flavor, a neighborhood grill with a variety of entrees. Cuisine: American • 479 Long Point Road • 843-884-3101 • www.dinewithsal.com • $-$$
Mamma Brown’s BBQ utilizes the Gullah way of cooking that was passed down to the Brown family and over time, perfected to what is now secret recipes. We promise you’ll never go home hungry. Cuisine:Southern/BBQ 2840 Highway 17 • 843-849-5522
www.mammabrownsbbq.com • $
Marble Slab Creamery offers homemade ice cream with unlimited mix-ins for one price. Cuisine: Fast food/Ice Cream • 1903 N. Highway 17, Suite 103 • 843-388-0052 • www.marbleslab.com • $
Matt’s Pizza Department offers authentic New York style pizzas that are hand-tossed with freshly prepared dough, specially spiced homemade tomato sauce and freshly grated mozzarella cheese. Cuisine:Pizza/Calzones • 1055 Highway 41, Suite 100 • 843-856-7800 • www.nypizzaonline.com • $
McAlister’s Deli was founded in 1989 and is a fast casual restaurant chain known for sandwiches, spuds, soups, salads, desserts and McAlister’s famous sweet tea. Cuisine: Deli/Sandwiches/American • 644 Long Point Road • 843-284-2288 • www.mcalistersdeli.com • $
Mellow Mushroom is a state of mind, a culture, a way of being. Its mission is to provide delicious food in a fun and creative environment. Cuisine: Classic Southern pizza • 3110 N. Highway 17 • 843-881-4743 • www.mellowmushroom.com • $-$$ • Indoor/Outdoor Seating, Pets allowed • Best Pizza MPM
Mi Xao serves Vietnamese inspired stir fries, big bowls of pho and fresh spring and summer rolls. Cuisine:Vietnamese • 1055 Highway 41 • 843-388-5733 • www.mixaocafe.com • $
Moe’s Southwest Grill has a mission to bring the highest quality ingredients to every guest, every day, everywhere. Cuisine: Southwest/Mexican • 612 Long Point Road, Unit A • 843-216-9885 • www.moes.com • $
Momma Goldberg’s Deli has operated for more than 37 years. Cuisine: Deli • 230 Mathis Ferry Road • 843-352-7939 • www.mommagoldbergsdeli.com • $
O’Brion’s Pub & Grill is a place of great food, good times and new friends. Cuisine: American • 2014 Highway 41 • 843-971-3822 • www.obrionspub.com • $
On Forty One values and celebrates its relationship with South Carolina farmers and purveyors. Through Chef Brannon Flories longstanding relationships, On Forty One is able to offer truly local, fresh and seasonal cuisine. Cuisine: Southern/Backyard Dining • 1055 Highway 41 • 843-352-9235
www.onfortyone.squarespace.com • $-$$ • Indoor/Outdoor Seating, Pets allowed
Opal Restaurant & Bar is a contemporary neighborhood eatery offering California-Mediterranean inspired cuisine in an elegant but convivial atmosphere. Cuisine: Californian/Mediterranean • 1960 Riviera Drive • 843-654-9070 • www.owensdiningroup.com
Pawley’s Front Porch offers appetizers, burgers, wraps and sandwiches. They also serve brunch. Cuisine:American • 608 A Long Point Road • 843-216-5889 • www.pawleysfrontporch.com • $ • Indoor/Outdoor Seating • Pets allowed
Richards Bar & Grill is a restaurant, bar and entertainment locale that keeps it simple. Cuisine: American • 2237 North Highway 17 • 843-881-4861
Rio Chico Mexican Restaurant serves the best Mexican at a comfortable price. Cuisine: Mexican • 660C Long Point Road • 843-388-0465 • www.riograndemtpleasant.com • $ • Indoor/Outdoor Seating
The Rusty Rudder Restaurant & Bar attracts locals and tourists alike. Live entertainment from the best local and regional bands every day. Cuisine: American/Seafood • 3563 North Highway 17 • 843- 388-3177 • www.mtpleasant.therustyrudder.net • $ • Indoor/Outdoor Seating, Pets allowed
Saveurs Du Monde Café is where you can find a wide variety of products in a friendly, busy café. Open for lunch and breakfast. Cuisine: Bakery/French/Deli • 1960 Riviera Drive • 843-352-7498 • www.saveursdumondecafe.com • $
SOL Southwest Kitchen & Tequila Bar blends the bold flavors of the Southwest with Southern culinary influences. Cuisine: Southwest/Fusion • 1101 Stockade Lane • 843-388-4302 • www.solmtpleasant.com • $-$$ • Indoor/Outdoor Seating, Pets allowed • Best Cocktail/Best New Restaurant winner MPM
Square Onion serves gourmet sandwiches, soups and salads, take-and-bake casseroles, daily dinner entrees, desserts, a variety of dips and spreads and a unique beer and wine selection. They are a local, culinary destination in the heart of the Lowcountry. Cuisine: American/Seafood • 18 B Resolute Lane • 843-856-4246 • www.squareonion.com • $-$$$
Sushi Taro is based on the belief that the customer’s needs are of the utmost importance. Cuisine:Japanese/Asian/Sushi • 1171 Basketweave Drive • 843-388-7995 • www.sushitaromtpleasant.com • $ • Indoor/Outdoor Seating • Reservations recommended
Tailgators Grill serves great food, great drinks and a great atmosphere – pastas, wraps, classic sandwiches, chicken wings and awesome bar appetizers. Cuisine: American • 1937 Clements Ferry Road • 843-388-0330 • www.tailgatorscharleston.com • $
Tasi Bites & Blends is the healthy side of fast food, featuring beach food, sweet and savory crepes, fruit smoothies, deli wraps and hoagies. Cuisine: Deli/Vegetarian/Smoothies • 1948 Long Grove Drive • 843-856-4264 • www.tasifresh.com • $
Toffino’s Italian Bakery was established in 1992 and proudly offers authentic Italian pastries, hoagies and pizza. Recipes have been passed down from generation to generation. Cuisine: Bakery/deli/pizza • 1903 Highway 41, Unit 201 • 843-884-9990 • www.toffinositalian.com • $-$$
Tokyo Bistro uses only the freshest and natural ingredients to prepare every dish and ensures its customers a cozy and inviting ambience. Cuisine: Asian • 1501 North Highway 17 • 843-971-0277 • www.tokyobistrosc.com $
Tsunami is a modern Asian cuisine and sushi restaurant with a full bar. Providing an exceptional dining experience is their priority. Cuisine: Sushi/Asian/Japanese • 1909 N. Highway 17 • 843-881-7061 • www.tsunamicompany.com • $-$$ • Best Sushi MPM
Umi Japanese Restaurant offers a variety of delicious sushi rolls, hibachi platters and more. Cuisine:Japanese • 1117 Park West Blvd. • 843-881-2286 • www.umimountpleasant.tripod.com • $-$$
Wild Wing Café has the best wings south of Buffalo in 33 different made-from-scratch flavors, but there is a whole lot more at the Wing. With options for everyone, they’ve got just the one to make ya wild! Cuisine:American/Wings • 1181 Oakland Market Road • 843-849-8646
www.wildwingcafe.com • $-$$ • Indoor/Outdoor Seating, Pets allowed
The Wine Bar offers a unique selection of wines, craft beers, cheeses, charcuterie meats and chocolates. Cuisine: Wine Bar/Cheese/Meats • 664-G Long Point Road • 843-849-5185 • www.thewinebarmtp.com • $-$$
Yamato Japanese Restaurant is the original Japanese steakhouse of South Carolina. Yamato uses only USDA choice beef, tender chicken breasts and the highest quality seafood. All dipping sauces are homemade. Cuisine: Japanese/Sushi • 1993 Riviera Drive • 843-881-1190 • www.yamatoinc.com • $$
Ye Ole Fashioned Ice Cream & Sandwich Café aims to give customers more than they expect with the finest ingredients, large portions and superior service. Cuisine: Deli/Sandwiches/Burgers • 1502 North Highway 17 • 843-849-3698 • www.yeolefashioned.com • $ • Best Ice Cream MPM
Zoe’s Kitchen embraces the Mediterranean way of life: family, good friends, great food and eating wholesome, fresh ingredients. Cuisine: Mediterranean • 1242 Belle Drive, Suite 101 • 843-606-3262 • www.zoeskitchen.com • $
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