Things To Do
Palmetto Carriage Works
843-723-8145
Farmers Market in Marion Square Park
8am-2pm on Saturday
Tommy Dew's Walking Tour
843-853-8687
Boone Hall Plantation & Gardens
Fort Sumter
Kayaking & Paddle Boarding
843-568-3222
Tidal Marsh Boat Ride
Tideline Tours 843-813-5009 (Departs from Sunset Cay Marina on Folly Beach)
Firefly Distillery
Angel Oak Tree
Charleston Tea Plantation
Restaurants- Mount Pleasant
Page’s Okra Grill (fantastic Southern breakfast with Bloody Mary bar; the wait is worth it) Vicious Biscuit (guilty pleasure colossal breakfast sandwiches) Jack’s Cosmic Dogs (hot dogs, beer & floats in a nostalgic setting) Bistro Toulouse (neighborhood French restaurant) Sesame Burgers & Beer (gourmet burgers with GF, vegetarian & vegan options) Kid Cashew (no freezer, no microwave & no fryer- Mediterranean inspired fresh food) Wood & Grain (wood-fired pizza & raw bar; best octopus dish around) NICO (upscale French seafood brasserie specializing in oysters) Shem Creek Bars & Restaurants (casual waterfront dining with scenic views, amazing sunsets & dolphin watching) Red’s Ice House Tavern & Table Saltwater Cowboys
Restaurants- Folly Beach
Lost Dog Café (cozy café serving all day breakfast plus sandwiches) Taco Boy (funky taqueria by the beach) Snapper Jack’s (local seafood & sports bar with upstairs deck) Wiki Wiki Sandbar (weekly live music & Tropical spot for Tiki drinks & food)
Restaurants- Sullivan's Island
The Obstinate Daughter (inventive new American fare; Erica’s favorite) Poe’s Tavern (known for their burgers; plan on waiting) Home Team BBQ (BBQ restaurant with awesome food & drinks; must get the nachos, wings & frozen Irish coffee)
Restaurants- Isle of Palms
Coda Del Pesce (housemade pasta & Italian seafood dishes; ocean views; reservations needed; date night worthy; Jake’s favorite) Long Island Café (casual seafood with pasta options; reservations needed)
Restaurants- John's Island
Wild Olive (sophisticated but rustic Italian cuisine in a romantic setting) Fat Hen (French-inspired lowcountry cuisine) Low Tide Brewing (a laid back local brewery)
Restaurants- Downtown
Xiao Bao Biscuit (creative take on Asian favorites in a 1940s gas station; must order the okonomiyaki with pork candy) The Macintosh (modern American locally sourced menu; must get bone marrow bread pudding) SNOB (Slightly North of Broad) (Charleston staple low country cuisine) Minero’s (hip authentic Mexican eatery) Pearlz (favorite spot for happy hour oysters) Chez Nous (romantic dining in old house with menu announced daily on social media) Maison (new & highly acclaimed French bistro) Chubby Fish (funky neighborhood seafood restaurant; be there at 5P when they open) Darling Oyster Bar (vintage style oyster bar & seafood restaurant) Edmund’s Oast (avant-garde brewery with interesting seasonal menu) Leon’s Poultry & Oyster Shop (seafood & fried chicken joint in a cool space with patio) Husk (local ingredient-driven cuisine; reservations needed well in advance) FIG (Food Is Good) (Charleston’s original farm to table superstar; reservations needed well in advance)
Restaurants- James Island
Mondo’s Italian Restaurant (hidden local gem) Ellis Creek Fish Camp (rustic creek front setting) Bowens Island Restaurant (old-school oyster shack worth the wait; down & dirty; beautiful views of the Folly River; amazing sunset; family favorite)