Listing Directory: General

  • Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint

    You could fill up on pit standards like the brisket, pulled pork, or turkey at this barbecue outpost from West Tennessee. But don’t miss the outliers, like the fried catfish “Redneck Taco” served on a hoecake, smothered in slaw. The hickory baked beans are just one of many stellar sides.

  • 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.

  • Maya Del Sol Kitchen

    Three days a week, chef Raul Sanchez’s lunch service features tacos, burritos, and tortas at a simple diner-style counter. At night, that counter is transformed into a chef’s table for a fixed price, five-course dinner with a creative array of Mexican-themed plates that blend comfort food and fine dining, like pot roast with mole.

  • 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.

  • Meeting at Market

    Charleston Place may not have previously come to mind when choosing a spot to grab beers, upscale pub snacks, burgers, or even a Cobb salad while watching the game, but that changed with Meeting at Market, a highbrow sports bar overlooking the City Market.

  • Lenoir

    Lenoir

    Vivian Howard’s eatery may be located in the Renaissance Hotel and named for her North Carolina home county, but it feels like a neighborhood spot. Patty melts, cornmeal-dusted catfish, and sticky-sweet blueberry barbecue wings grace the menu; and the cocktail list is fresh and fruit-forward—try the blood orange and mezcal “Above Your Raisin.”

  • Melfi’s

    This classy little Italian restaurant caters to adult diners (i.e, it’s not your children’s pizza place). Melfi’s specializes in simple pasta and creative thin-crusted pies like The Mr. Wally, its vodka-based sauce topped with salami, mushrooms, pickled fresno peppers, and mozz. Love osso bucco? Find your veal shanks here.

  • Leon’s Fine Poultry & Oyster Shop

    Housed in a former auto shop on Upper King Street, this retro restaurant ranks high as an ideal neighborhood hangout. There’s fried chicken, peel-and-eat shrimp, oyster rolls, and crab Louie salad, but don’t miss the chargrilled oysters—they’re a trademark.

  • Melvin’s BBQ

    Serving up the chopped pork barbecue just like that of its Mount Pleasant branch—as well as the “favorite cheeseburger” of Emeril Lagasse—this James Island icon is the perfect place to stop for lunch on your way to Folly Beach. And for hash and rice aficionados, Melvin’s is the best around.

  • Lewis Barbecue

    This counter service-only restaurant stays packed with a long line of carnivores eagerly awaiting their fill of ribs, pulled pork, hot sausage, and the almighty smoked brisket (owner John Lewis’s specialty). Just add a side of green chile corn pudding.