Listing Directory: General

  • Coastal Crust

    At this casual wood-fired pizza spot, diners order pies, salads, and bites from the walk-up window then seat themselves for alfresco dining. Be sure to check out nearby sister restaurant Vintage Coffee Café for breakfast and lunchtime fare.

  • El Mercadito & Taqueria

    Faithful patrons enjoy plates of carnitas, carne asada, and chile verde at this Mexican eatery. And with perhaps the best tacos de pescado this side of Puerto Juarez, it’s easy to become a regular.

  • Coastal Crust at Wild Dunes

    Expect the same wood-fired pizzas as at the Mount Pleasant location, but with more variety, including The Islander with shrimp and the vegetarian Health Nut. Pasta and antipasto round out the offerings.

  • El Pincho Taco

    El Pincho Taco

    Mexican-owned and-run, El Pincho offers dishes you likely will not find elsewhere, such as burritos filled with campechano (carne asada and crumbly, unctuous chorizo sausage), huaraches (crisp masa filled with refried beans), or cochinita pibil (Yucatan-style pork, slow-roasted in banana leaves).

  • Coastal Provisions

    Pick up a pass at the Wild Dunes gate and head to the Boardwalk Inn for a breezy dining spot. This full-service restaurant strikes a balance between upscale American cuisine and its casual no-tie-or-jacket-required beachy setting.

  • élevé

    élevé

    At the Grand Bohemian Hotel’s rooftop restaurant and bar, you’re looking at the stars. Arrive in time for happy hour, sit in the airy dining room, and sample the charcuterie, carpaccio, or a Southern Caesar with its corn-bread croutons and Comte cheese. Or dine on what may be the fanciest shrimp and grits in town.

  • Coda Del Pesce

    Chef Ken Vedrinski named his beachfront restaurant “tail of the fish,” perfect for a spot right on the coast. Look out over the water while enjoying an Italian-leaning menu heavy with local catch. Meat lovers worry not; you’ll also find dishes such as veal scallopini and tender ricotta gnudi with house-made duck sausage.

  • Ellis Creek Fish Camp

    Ellis Creek Fish Camp

    Ready for a casual night on the water? There’s a mix of salads, tacos, and seafood galore that can be enjoyed alfresco with views of the marsh and creek. Dogs are welcome here, and even have a menu of their own.

  • Community Table

    Community Table

    Cozy up on the deck or retire to the fetching dining room, outfitted with wooden tables and pale pistachio walls. Then order any number of excellent dishes, ranging from steak frites to pork shoulder and local fish to mussels. Photo credit: Justin Morris

  • Estadio

    At this Spring Street Spanish spot, the ambience matches the fare. Lively interpretations of tapas, paellas, and Spanish tortillas make Estadio worthy of repeat visits, as do its sherry and vermouth selections, and an outstanding gin and tonic program. Standing at the communal table, snacking on manchego and olives, drink in hand, is all part…