The best restaurants in Mount Pleasant
88 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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O'Brion's Pub & Grille
RestaurantsWhen wing night calls, O'Brion's Pub & Grille answers with jumbo wings in award-winning house sauces, a legit Proper Fish & Chips, and…
O'Brion's Pub & Grille
RestaurantsVintage Coffee Cafe
RestaurantsVintage Coffee Cafe keeps Mount Pleasant properly caffeinated with an expansive coffee and tea lineup, plus avocado toast crowned with…
Vintage Coffee Cafe
RestaurantsMondo's Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsMondo's Italian Restaurant has been a James Island staple for over two decades, now with a shiny new bar, more space, and the same cozy…
Mondo's Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsSlightly North of Broad Restaurant
RestaurantsSlightly North of Broad Restaurant is the kind of eclectic bistro locals claim as their own, farm to table for over 30 years. Check it out…
Slightly North of Broad Restaurant
RestaurantsThe Griffon
RestaurantsIf your week needs crisp fish 'n' chips, a proper burger, and a pint from a smart craft list, The Griffon delivers, with walls of signed…
The Griffon
RestaurantsHeavy's Barburger
RestaurantsHeavy's Barburger is the neighborhood spot for smashburgers hot off the flat top, Shorty Margaritas, and house-made onion rings that…
Heavy's Barburger
RestaurantsHome Team BBQ
RestaurantsCasual, family-oriented eatery serving barbecue staples like pulled pork and brisket with sauces and sides.
Home Team BBQ
RestaurantsIndaco
RestaurantsRustic eatery starring Italian fare & wood-fired pizzas, hand-crafted pasta, cured sausages & wines.
Indaco
RestaurantsHusk
RestaurantsAn ever-changing menu of locally sourced Southern dishes served in a restored Victorian-era home.
Husk
RestaurantsWild Common
RestaurantsChef-helmed tasting menu eatery featuring seafood, steaks, wine pairings and cocktails.
Wild Common
RestaurantsEli's Table
RestaurantsHigh-end bar/eatery with artful decor & locally sourced Southern fare for breakfast, lunch & dinner.
Eli's Table
RestaurantsSorghum & Salt
RestaurantsRustic spot serving à la carte & tasting menus of creative American cuisine with local ingredients.
Sorghum & Salt
RestaurantsFIG
RestaurantsElevated takes on Southern classics with seasonal ingredients served in an upscale-bistro setting.
FIG
RestaurantsAnjo’s Pizza & Pasta
RestaurantsFamily-owned pizzeria serving comfort food such as pizza and chicken parm sandwiches in a casual setting.
Anjo’s Pizza & Pasta
RestaurantsPost House
RestaurantsPolished, historic inn offering old-world rooms and posh dining, plus free Wi-Fi & breakfast.
Post House
RestaurantsOrlando's Pizza Mt Pleasant
RestaurantsCasual spot featuring crispy brick-oven pies, Greek salads and cozy seating.
Orlando's Pizza Mt Pleasant
RestaurantsCuoco Pazzo Trattoria
RestaurantsTrattoria offering traditional Italian dishes & a wine list in an intimate atmosphere.
Cuoco Pazzo Trattoria
RestaurantsFuji Sushi Bar & Grill
RestaurantsSleek venue featuring signature sushi rolls & hibachi entrees, plus a full bar & daily happy hour.
Fuji Sushi Bar & Grill
RestaurantsSunrise Bistro Mount Pleasant
RestaurantsHomey diner whipping up breakfast and lunch offerings in a family-friendly setting.
Sunrise Bistro Mount Pleasant
RestaurantsHugh-Baby's BBQ & Burger Shop
RestaurantsCasual eatery known for its burgers, BBQ, and milkshakes, plus a kids' menu.
Hugh-Baby's BBQ & Burger Shop
RestaurantsHachiya Ramen - Mt. Pleasant
RestaurantsLaid-back eatery where you order meals (ramen, onigiri) at a kiosk before sitting at your table or the counter.
Hachiya Ramen - Mt. Pleasant
RestaurantsSea Biscuit Cafe
RestaurantsA bright, cozy cafe with nautical touches serving a simple menu of homestyle breakfast & lunch.
Sea Biscuit Cafe
RestaurantsCome Back Shack
RestaurantsQuick-service burger, chicken, and fries joint with drive-thru service.
Come Back Shack
RestaurantsLa Pizzeria
RestaurantsBrick-oven pizzas & other Italian comfort fare from a cozy, low-key family-run Italian spot.
La Pizzeria
RestaurantsDukes Barbecue
RestaurantsCasual restaurant dishing up Southern barbecue classics at a buffet or via a drive-thru.
Dukes Barbecue
RestaurantsFive Loaves Cafe
RestaurantsA mini-chain with soup, salad, sandwiches & entrees from as many housemade ingredients as possible.
Five Loaves Cafe
RestaurantsBlind Tiger Pub
RestaurantsUpscale bar food in an alehouse dating back to 1803, featuring a charming, brick-walled courtyard.
Blind Tiger Pub
RestaurantsEVO Pizzeria
RestaurantsBustling, casual outfit serving wood-fired pizza made using seasonal, locally sourced ingredients.
EVO Pizzeria
RestaurantsLewis Barbecue Charleston
RestaurantsTexas-style house-smoked meats served in an industrial-hip space with a bar & outdoor tables.
Lewis Barbecue Charleston
RestaurantsSaltwater Cowboys
RestaurantsSmoked meats, local seafood & a robust drink menu in a sprawling locale directly on Shem Creek.
Saltwater Cowboys
RestaurantsMi Xao
RestaurantsCasual Vietnamese restaurant offering noodle dishes, spring rolls, and fried rice, plus beer and wine.
Mi Xao
RestaurantsTIERRA AL MAR
RestaurantsChef Patrick Owen's eatery puts a fresh twist on Latin American-inspired fare, including inventive tacos.
TIERRA AL MAR
RestaurantsThe Shellmore
RestaurantsCozy wine bar with a raw bar & daily changing menu of salads, cheeses, sandwiches & small plates.
The Shellmore
RestaurantsCoastal Crust
RestaurantsPizzas, including gluten-free options, in a casual venue featuring a play area.
Coastal Crust
RestaurantsWoodhaven Pizza MP
RestaurantsCasual, Italian, kid-friendly pizza place offering a menu of pies, heroes, pastas and salads.
Woodhaven Pizza MP
RestaurantsBay Street Biergarten
RestaurantsRustic-chic spot for Southern pub grub with Bavarian flair, plus craft beer with pour-your-own taps.
Bay Street Biergarten
RestaurantsSAVI Cucina + Wine Bar
RestaurantsCozy, informal eatery for traditional Italian fare, plus wine and cocktail flights at the bar.
SAVI Cucina + Wine Bar
RestaurantsFratello's Italian Tavern
RestaurantsSeasonal Italian comfort food served in a loft-like dining room with unique decor & a stylish bar.
Fratello's Italian Tavern
RestaurantsCalifornia Dreaming
RestaurantsRelaxed restaurant & bar chain serving steak & seafood, plus signature nachos, sandwiches & pasta.
California Dreaming
RestaurantsMario's Italian Ristorante
RestaurantsEasygoing Italian establishment with exposed-brick walls offering pasta, pizzas & desserts.
Mario's Italian Ristorante
RestaurantsSaveurs du Monde Cafe
RestaurantsCrêpes, tartines, quiches & elegant French-style pastries offered in a bright, modern space.
Saveurs du Monde Cafe
RestaurantsLittle Jack's Tavern
RestaurantsClassic tavern with wood floors & checkerboard tablecloths for comfort food, cocktails & burgers.
Little Jack's Tavern
RestaurantsFrannie & The Fox
RestaurantsRelaxed Italian restaurant offering wood-fired pizzas & happy hours, plus homey decor & a courtyard.
Frannie & The Fox
RestaurantsSOL Mt. Pleasant
RestaurantsMexican plates with Southwest flair & margaritas are the draw at this stylish outpost with a patio.
SOL Mt. Pleasant
RestaurantsAmalfi's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria
RestaurantsFamiliar specialties, plus housemade bread, pizza dough & sauces, at this casual Italian operation.
Amalfi's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria
RestaurantsColeman Public House
RestaurantsChill haunt featuring rotating craft brews on tap, plus burgers & inventive pub fare.
Coleman Public House
RestaurantsHeavy's Barburger
RestaurantsCasual, family-run spot for burgers, onion rings, fries and chili dogs, plus a range of beers.
Heavy's Barburger
RestaurantsGene's Haufbrau
RestaurantsClassic pub fare & a long list of beers on draft at this lively tavern with pool & other games.
Gene's Haufbrau
RestaurantsLoLA Mt Pleasant
RestaurantsCasual eatery offering a menu of Louisiana- and New Orleans-style dishes such as gumbo, jambalaya and etouffee, plus cocktails and beer.
LoLA Mt Pleasant
RestaurantsCommunity Table
RestaurantsCasual eating spot for burgers and other comfort classics, plus beer, wine and cocktails.
Community Table
RestaurantsGrimaldi's Pizzeria
RestaurantsCasual, Brooklyn-based pizzeria chain serving brick-oven pies & calzones, plus wine & beer.
Grimaldi's Pizzeria
RestaurantsWood & Grain
RestaurantsRelaxed, modern setting for locally sourced seafood & creative pizzas prepared in a wood-fired oven.
Wood & Grain
RestaurantsSwig & Swine
RestaurantsHouse-smoked meats & creative sides served in a funky BBQ spot with outdoor seating, beer & bourbon.
Swig & Swine
RestaurantsHome Team BBQ
RestaurantsBustling tavern serving generous portions of smoked meat & Southern sides, plus frequent live music.
Home Team BBQ
RestaurantsBurtons Grill & Bar
RestaurantsUpscale bar & grill chain featuring an extensive menu of American fare in a stylish dining room.
Burtons Grill & Bar
RestaurantsDog and Duck
RestaurantsRelaxed, dog-friendly pub serving a wide menu of American comfort foods as well as craft beer and cocktails.
Dog and Duck
RestaurantsGrace & Grit
RestaurantsCreatively flavored grits accompany the surf 'n' turf at this area-sourced Southern specialist.
Grace & Grit
RestaurantsLocals Sushi & Sports Pub - Mt Pleasant
RestaurantsLaid-back, late-night hangout offering sushi, cocktails, beer & a roster of live entertainment.
Locals Sushi & Sports Pub - Mt Pleasant
RestaurantsThe Flying Biscuit Cafe
RestaurantsBranch of a laid-back chain known for Southern food & all-day breakfast selections.
The Flying Biscuit Cafe
RestaurantsMainland Container Co. Kitchen & Bar
RestaurantsLaid-back outpost with ample outdoor seating, serving seasonal tacos, sandwiches, salads & seafood.
Mainland Container Co. Kitchen & Bar
RestaurantsThe Shelter Kitchen + Bar
RestaurantsLocally sourced menu in a dog & family-friendly hangout with an outdoor deck, live music & sports.
The Shelter Kitchen + Bar
RestaurantsBig Gun Burger Shop & Bar
RestaurantsCompact hideaway with creative burgers, craft drafts, classic cocktails & Southern small plates.
Big Gun Burger Shop & Bar
RestaurantsEstadio
RestaurantsRelaxed spot for Spanish tapas such as patatas bravas, plus sangria, vermouth and paella.
Estadio
RestaurantsVicious Biscuit
RestaurantsComfy spot for creative breakfast & lunch comfort foods with biscuits as the base & craft cocktails.
Vicious Biscuit
RestaurantsBenny Palmetto's, Pizza
RestaurantsIndustrial-style counter-serve pizzeria dishing out ample slices & pies in a quick fashion.
Benny Palmetto's, Pizza
RestaurantsToni's Detroit Style Pizza
RestaurantsLaid-back pizzeria serving Detroit-style pies and salads alongside beer and wine.
Toni's Detroit Style Pizza
RestaurantsRoomy sports pub with English grub & global beers, plus weekend brunch & a game room with billiards.
Poogan's Smokehouse
RestaurantsIndustrial-chic hot spot serving locally sourced, traditional Southern BBQ & stylish cocktails.
Poogan's Smokehouse
RestaurantsMalagón
RestaurantsCozy restaurant dishing up Spanish cuisine including a popular lamb, plus wine and beer.
Malagón
RestaurantsTokyo Bistro
RestaurantsSushi is served alongside familiar Japanese dishes & Chinese specialties at this informal eatery.
Tokyo Bistro
RestaurantsIron Rose
RestaurantsContemporary Southern fare and creative cocktails in a fashionable restaurant in the Mills House courtyard.
Iron Rose
RestaurantsO-Ku
RestaurantsHappening Japanese eatery & lounge with trendy environs sporting exposed brick & high ceilings.
O-Ku
RestaurantsSorelle
RestaurantsItalian eatery, bar and cafe specializing in pasta, pizza and seafood.
Sorelle
RestaurantsMartin's Bar-B-Que Joint
RestaurantsWest Tennessee-style barbecue joint dishing up ribs, pulled pork, and brisket, plus sides, beer, and cocktails.
Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint
RestaurantsHigh Cotton Charleston Restaurant
RestaurantsSpacious, refined eatery featuring Lowcountry fare cooked using ingredients from nearby farms.
High Cotton Charleston Restaurant
RestaurantsKonnichiwa
RestaurantsCasual, modern-interiored eatery for Japanese dishes including hibachi, bento boxes and sushi.
Konnichiwa
RestaurantsLe Farfalle
RestaurantsBright & airy neighborhood osteria for thoughtfully sourced, reimagined Italian cuisine & cocktails.
Le Farfalle
RestaurantsKing BBQ
RestaurantsChinatown-chic spot offering Chinese-inspired Southern BBQ dishes.
King BBQ
RestaurantsLegami
RestaurantsUpscale venue for Italian staples such as handmade pasta, plus cocktails and wine.
Legami
RestaurantsThe Junction Kitchen & Provisions
RestaurantsRustic-chic kitchen offering creative comfort fare, including tacos, sandwiches & all-day breakfast.
The Junction Kitchen & Provisions
RestaurantsSesame Burgers & Beer
RestaurantsGourmet burgers with a long list of available toppings plus gluten-free, vegetarian & vegan options.
Sesame Burgers & Beer
RestaurantsBricco Bracco
RestaurantsClassic pastas & other homestyle Italian dishes served in a comfortable setting with a full bar.
Bricco Bracco
RestaurantsSushi Taro Japanese Restaurant
RestaurantsJapanese eatery serving creative rolls, hibachi & bento box entrees in a stylish space with a patio.
Sushi Taro Japanese Restaurant
RestaurantsTavern & Table
RestaurantsCasual, rustic-chic restaurant with a waterfront deck offering a locally sourced New American menu.
Tavern & Table
RestaurantsAbbracci Italian Cuisine & Cocktails
RestaurantsCozy eatery for Italian dishes (including gnocchi) and cocktails, plus wine.
Abbracci Italian Cuisine & Cocktails
RestaurantsMelfi's
RestaurantsUpscale Italian restaurant serving small plates and pizzas, plus beer, wine, and cocktails.
Melfi's
RestaurantsPaisano's Pizza Grill
RestaurantsCasual option dishing up custom pizzas, calzones, cheesesteaks, and more in a family-friendly setting.
Paisano's Pizza Grill
RestaurantsPage's Okra Grill
RestaurantsGenerous portions of casual Southern-focused home cooking are served all day at this lively eatery.
Page's Okra Grill
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