Guidebook for Mount Pleasant

John David
John David
Guidebook for Mount Pleasant

High End Dining

Pricier and nicer dining options. May not all be expensive, but they are all good.
Great location for a dinner out. One of my personal favorites in town with a wide variety of quality food, including a raw bar.
443 locals recommend
The Obstinate Daughter
2063 Middle St
443 locals recommend
Great location for a dinner out. One of my personal favorites in town with a wide variety of quality food, including a raw bar.
Quality restaurant in the charming old village neighborhood of Mt. Pleasant. Walkable but not quick from the house.
61 locals recommend
Old Village Post House Inn
101 Pitt St
61 locals recommend
Quality restaurant in the charming old village neighborhood of Mt. Pleasant. Walkable but not quick from the house.
Consistently some of the best seafood in town, a great whiskey selection, and you can probably get in.
37 locals recommend
Grace & Grit
320 Wingo Way
37 locals recommend
Consistently some of the best seafood in town, a great whiskey selection, and you can probably get in.
One of my favorite restaurants in town. Uber eats or go sit down. Consistently great.
212 locals recommend
Xiao Bao Biscuit
224 Rutledge Ave
212 locals recommend
One of my favorite restaurants in town. Uber eats or go sit down. Consistently great.
There are three versions of 167 Raw. All are good and worth the trip.
154 locals recommend
167 Raw
193 King St
154 locals recommend
There are three versions of 167 Raw. All are good and worth the trip.
On the short list for best chefs in Charleston. Get a reservation if you can!
Kultura Charleston
On the short list for best chefs in Charleston. Get a reservation if you can!
Quite possibly the best restaurant in town. No reservations and line up starts before 5.
50 locals recommend
Chubby Fish
252 Coming St
50 locals recommend
Quite possibly the best restaurant in town. No reservations and line up starts before 5.
Spectacular and intimate restaurant in a trendy downtown neighborhood. Highly recommended, but big parties are going to be hard to accommodate.
Vern's
Spectacular and intimate restaurant in a trendy downtown neighborhood. Highly recommended, but big parties are going to be hard to accommodate.
37 locals recommend
NICO | Oysters + Seafood
201 Coleman Blvd
37 locals recommend
Maybe not the same level of high dining as others in the list, but very good with quality presentation.
Spice Palette Indian Cuisine
Maybe not the same level of high dining as others in the list, but very good with quality presentation.

Breakfast

Quality breakfast spots
Great coffee shop and breakfast place that also has a top notch pizza place, Coastal Crust, out back. Playground for kids and both indoor and outdoor seating.
57 locals recommend
Vintage Coffee Cafe
219 Simmons St
57 locals recommend
Great coffee shop and breakfast place that also has a top notch pizza place, Coastal Crust, out back. Playground for kids and both indoor and outdoor seating.
Quick stop local coffee shop.
24 locals recommend
BROWN FOX COFFEE
307 Simmons St
24 locals recommend
Quick stop local coffee shop.
Ruby's New York Style Bagels, LLC
37 locals recommend
Vicious Biscuit
409 W Coleman Blvd
37 locals recommend
109 locals recommend
Kudu Coffee and Craft Beer
4 Vanderhorst St
109 locals recommend
47 locals recommend
Sea Biscuit Cafe
21 J C Long Blvd
47 locals recommend
84 locals recommend
Acme Lowcountry Kitchen
31 J C Long Blvd
84 locals recommend

Easy or casual dining

Easier lunch and dinner options
Family friendly spot that is nearby.
21 locals recommend
Coastal Crust
219 Simmons St
21 locals recommend
Family friendly spot that is nearby.
Restaurant / Bar. I suggest the nachos and chicken wings.
265 locals recommend
Home Team BBQ
2209 Middle St
265 locals recommend
Restaurant / Bar. I suggest the nachos and chicken wings.
The best food on the creek. Right next to Reds. Don't eat at Reds.
138 locals recommend
Tavern & Table
100 Church St
138 locals recommend
The best food on the creek. Right next to Reds. Don't eat at Reds.
Local favorite of mine for Thai food. Frequently get take out food from here.
Tasty Thai & Sushi of Mount Pleasant
320 W Coleman Blvd
Local favorite of mine for Thai food. Frequently get take out food from here.
Relatively new seafood restaurant. My personal favorite in Mt. P.
37 locals recommend
Grace & Grit
320 Wingo Way
37 locals recommend
Relatively new seafood restaurant. My personal favorite in Mt. P.
Service is slow, but the view is great. Newest restaurant on the creek!
83 locals recommend
Saltwater Cowboys
130 Mill St
83 locals recommend
Service is slow, but the view is great. Newest restaurant on the creek!
Top notch Texas style brisket.
186 locals recommend
Lewis Barbecue
464 N Nassau St
186 locals recommend
Top notch Texas style brisket.
A la carte tacos and mexican food. Indoor and outdoor seating.
17 locals recommend
Cantina 76
819 Coleman Boulevard
17 locals recommend
A la carte tacos and mexican food. Indoor and outdoor seating.
One of my favorite spots, great salads and sandwiches.
191 locals recommend
Five Loaves Cafe
43 Cannon St
191 locals recommend
One of my favorite spots, great salads and sandwiches.
Great views from the rooftop dining area. Better than average food for the creek!
12 locals recommend
The Mill Street Tavern
504 Mill St
12 locals recommend
Great views from the rooftop dining area. Better than average food for the creek!
Quick and easy salad spot.
25 locals recommend
Verde
730 Coleman Blvd
25 locals recommend
Quick and easy salad spot.
The system for ordering can be hectic, I suggest calling ahead, but it is close and delicious.
35 locals recommend
Mozzo Deli
730 Coleman Blvd
35 locals recommend
The system for ordering can be hectic, I suggest calling ahead, but it is close and delicious.
41 locals recommend
Wreck of the Richard & Charlene
106 Haddrell St
41 locals recommend
My Big Fat Greek Trailer
Probably nicer or more expensive than most spots in this category, but close and casual.
Ty's Roadside Coastal Kitchen
Probably nicer or more expensive than most spots in this category, but close and casual.
Consistent Americanized Mexican food. Easy and convenient.
Señor Tequila's
612 Coleman Blvd
Consistent Americanized Mexican food. Easy and convenient.

Parks & Nature

Harbor front town operated reception hall and children's playground. Nice spot to add to the running route.
25 locals recommend
Alhambra Hall
131 Middle St
25 locals recommend
Harbor front town operated reception hall and children's playground. Nice spot to add to the running route.
The Pitt Street Bridge is the old route to Sullivan's Island before the Ben Sawyer Causeway was constructed. Now it is a park with great views of Charleston Harbor, Sullivan's Island, and Fort Sumter.
287 locals recommend
Pitt Street Bridge
Pitt Street
287 locals recommend
The Pitt Street Bridge is the old route to Sullivan's Island before the Ben Sawyer Causeway was constructed. Now it is a park with great views of Charleston Harbor, Sullivan's Island, and Fort Sumter.
Shem Creek Park is a short bike ride away, great spot for the breeze, dolphin spotting, boardwalk walking and potentially acceptable food.
328 locals recommend
Shem Creek Park
Shrimp Boat Lane
328 locals recommend
Shem Creek Park is a short bike ride away, great spot for the breeze, dolphin spotting, boardwalk walking and potentially acceptable food.
Head anywhere, this island is great.
48 locals recommend
Sullivans Island
48 locals recommend
Head anywhere, this island is great.
Historical Fort Moultrie, a key piece of our nation's independence and beautiful sights too.
284 locals recommend
Fort Moultrie
284 locals recommend
Historical Fort Moultrie, a key piece of our nation's independence and beautiful sights too.
Waterfront park, pier, and children's playground with access to the Cooper River Bridge walking path.
19 locals recommend
Mount Pleasant Pier
71 Harry M. Hallman Jr Blvd
19 locals recommend
Waterfront park, pier, and children's playground with access to the Cooper River Bridge walking path.
Angel Oak is a Southern live oak (Quercus virginiana) located in Angel Oak Park on Johns Island near Charleston, South Carolina. The tree is estimated to be 400-500 years old. It stands 66.5 ft (20 m) tall, measures 28 ft (8.5 m) in circumference, and produces shade that covers 17,200 square feet (1,600 m2). Its longest branch distance is 187 ft in length.
440 locals recommend
Angel Oak Tree
3688 Angel Oak Rd
440 locals recommend
Angel Oak is a Southern live oak (Quercus virginiana) located in Angel Oak Park on Johns Island near Charleston, South Carolina. The tree is estimated to be 400-500 years old. It stands 66.5 ft (20 m) tall, measures 28 ft (8.5 m) in circumference, and produces shade that covers 17,200 square feet (1,600 m2). Its longest branch distance is 187 ft in length.
154 locals recommend
White Point Garden
2 Murray Blvd
154 locals recommend
Beautiful classic park maintained by the Charleston Parks Conservancy.
40 locals recommend
Colonial Lake
40 locals recommend
Beautiful classic park maintained by the Charleston Parks Conservancy.
501 locals recommend
Fort Sumter National Monument
501 locals recommend
Hampton Park Gazebo
30 Mary Murray Dr
248 locals recommend
Boone Hall Plantation
1235 Long Point Road
248 locals recommend

Essentials

32 locals recommend
Publix Super Market at North Point
1435 Ben Sawyer Blvd
32 locals recommend
111 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
923 Houston Northcutt Blvd
111 locals recommend
Name is pretty self explanatory.
12 locals recommend
Bottles Beverage Superstore
610 Coleman Blvd
12 locals recommend
Name is pretty self explanatory.
Local ABC store. Friendly people and a great selection!
Dante's Spirts LLC
1220 Ben Sawyer Blvd
Local ABC store. Friendly people and a great selection!

Drinks & Nightlife

286 locals recommend
Westbrook Brewing Co
510 Ridge Rd
286 locals recommend
Not necessarily the nicest neighborhood, but still a cool spot for the early evenings.
150 locals recommend
Revelry Brewing
10 Conroy St
150 locals recommend
Not necessarily the nicest neighborhood, but still a cool spot for the early evenings.
Right off of Shem Creek. Doesn't have the views, but has the best bar food the area has to offer.
63 locals recommend
The Shelter Kitchen + Bar
202 Coleman Blvd
63 locals recommend
Right off of Shem Creek. Doesn't have the views, but has the best bar food the area has to offer.
The Windjammer on IOP is a Charleston Classic, however don't count on a family friendly environment.
352 locals recommend
The Windjammer
1008 Ocean Blvd
352 locals recommend
The Windjammer on IOP is a Charleston Classic, however don't count on a family friendly environment.
Bar with spectacular views.
32 locals recommend
Citrus Club
334 Meeting St
32 locals recommend
Bar with spectacular views.

Sightseeing

467 locals recommend
Rainbow Row
83-107 E Bay St
467 locals recommend
Marion Square hosts farmers markets, festivals, and is one end of the "Second Sunday" festival every month.
379 locals recommend
Marion Square
379 locals recommend
Marion Square hosts farmers markets, festivals, and is one end of the "Second Sunday" festival every month.
The USS Yorktown on Charleston Harbor.
141 locals recommend
USS Yorktown CV-10
40 Patriots Point Rd
141 locals recommend
The USS Yorktown on Charleston Harbor.
Stop on the Mount Pleasant side (at the park) and walk to the top. Beautiful views of the city!
64 locals recommend
Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge
64 locals recommend
Stop on the Mount Pleasant side (at the park) and walk to the top. Beautiful views of the city!