Listing Directory: General

  • Pavilion Bar

    The view from the top of this upscale hotel near the City Market can’t be beat. The menu features eclectic appetizers, such as jumbo shrimp satays and duck confit nachos, but there’s also a more traditional array of burgers, salads, and pizzas.

  • Minero Mexican Grill & Cantina

    Minero Mexican Grill & Cantina

    Two years after COVID shuttered the East Bay Street flagship restaurant, Minero returned in a larger format in the building that formerly housed Fat Hen. All the old Minero favorites are still going strong—tacos on heirloom corn tortillas, hefty foil-wrapped burritos, and charcoal-grilled wings tossed tableside with Valentina sauce. Photo credit: Andrew Cebulka

  • Pearlz Oyster Bar

    Pearlz Oyster Bar

    With the feel of an old-school raw bar, Pearlz offers peel-and-eat shrimp, oyster shooters, and baked oysters Rockefeller on a menu headlined by bivalves. The offerings are rounded out by a selection of fresh catches, steaks, and burgers.

  • Moe’s Crosstown Tavern

    Barflies won’t want for great food when they hit this spot near Hampton Park. With a fat menu—the burgers are all winners—plus happy hour snack and drink specials weekdays from 4 to 7 p.m., this tavern is a neighborhood favorite.

  • Peninsula Grill

    Thankfully, time has not changed the luxurious dining experience at Planters Inn. The champagne bar sets the tone with sweetbreads, foie gras, and caviar. The dining room delivers she-crab soup, rack of lamb, and every possible prime cut of steak.

  • MOMO

    MOMO

    New York has long had Tavern on the Green. Now, North Charleston has park-side dining of its own at Riverfront Park. The raw bar’s oysters and ceviche are joined by small plates like roasted-carrot hummus and smoked chicken thighs with peanuts and hot maple sauce. Burgers, fried chicken sandwiches, and a few hefty plates like…

  • Mondo’s

    Like the best of James Island’s restaurants, ­Mondo’s serves good food without any of the fuss of similar cafés found downtown. Join the many regulars at this spot for primo pastas—such as the Italian sausage lasagna and penne with vodka sauce.

  • Pink Bellies

    Pink Bellies

    Chef-owner Thai Phi’s eclectic Vietnamese menu includes bun cha gio (pork noodle salad), spicy lamb dumplings, and the beloved garlic noodles, as well as an In-N-Out “animal-style” double burger. Local brews, such as Westbrook White Thai, and a slew of fun cocktails wash it down. Counter service ensures dishes, and diners, move quickly. Photo credit:…

  • Langdon’s

    Langdon’s

    This Mount Pleasant fine-dining institution from chef-owner Patrick Owens thrills the palate with food that is simple yet exquisitely prepared. Start with the goat cheese gnocchi with prosciutto, roasted tomatoes, spinach, and basil, then move on to an entrée such as the bone-in Berkshire pork chop, rack of lamb, or Hawaiian tuna.

  • Le Farfalle

    Michael Toscano’s Italian osteria offers up memorable meals with standout dishes from start (pork meatballs or calamari fritti) to finish (tiramisu). His excellent house-made pasta—the spaghetti alla puttanesca is heavenly—makes for an outstanding secondi, so save room. Even the warm rosemary focaccia with whipped ricotta is a delight.