Restaurants near James Island

“Zak and the team at Lwei Fei are the best.
Great food, drinks and atmosphere.
The fish special is delish.
A must do if you’re in CHS”

“I got the bacon cheeseburger with a gluten free bun. It was amazing!”

“Visited last Sunday for first time… cheesesteak hoagie… fantastic… ordered another to go…I will return”

“The sub was out of the world - I had the Big Kahuna Chicken

Though it took time it was totally worth waiting

Would come back if I could”

“ok folks, they need help. You want a job see them. they have been overwhelmed with business and no applicants.”

“Dairy Queen serves up great burgers hot dogs and more. DONT FORGET THE TREATS, NOT only that, they have great deals when you download the DQ app.. I LOVE DAIRY QUEEN ON JAMES ISLAND SO BRIGHT SO CLEAN .STAFF is unbelievably friendly...”

“Fantasia, is a bright star in this store, very pleasant and smart. Very attentive and knows the product. And then Jeff the store manager is just as pleasant. I’m a quite regular customer at this location. And the turnover seems often. But the value and service make it my favorite. And I come from a huge pizza market. Thanks folks keep up the good work!!”

“FABULOUS smoked brisket/turkey ...sides are southern at its best...Local favorite....can't wait to go back!!!!!”

“Great experience,fast friendly service”

“Leon's is literally in my dreams! My boyfriend and I went there for the first time three years ago. It blew our minds! Affordable, delicious food, and such a fun atmosphere. We returned a couple of times on the same trip. We live in NJ... and set up a trip last year JUST to go to Leons. I am actually scared to post a review because I selfishly want to keep it a secret for my boyfriend and I. Man, if you like chicken and oysters... you cannot go wrong. Damn, now I need to set up another trip. :)”

“The best place in downtown Charleston to stop for a cocktail!! Adam welcomed our group of 7 with wonderful hospitality. We tried several different cocktails from the menu including the Bourbon and Clyde(this drink is a must if you visit Charleston), Manhattan, Sazerac, Ticket to Paradise, and Running Sraight. We enjoyed our top notch cocktails with the popcorn that was gourmet. Will make Doar Bros a place to stop every time we are in Charleston!! Well done establishment!”

“The best, freshest seafood! Best fish taco i ever put in my mouth. And love the atmosphere!”

“We enjoyed oysters, yellowfin tuna, clam chowder, steak and the fish basket plus some delicious drinks! Service was amazing as well as the entire experience. Highly recommend!”

“DOPE very well thought out menu, top notch ingredients, top to bottom an amazing experience. 10/10 wait in line it's worth it”

“To say we’ve been sleeping on this culinary gem would be the understatement of the year 🫠 Unbelievable meal and wonderful service by Kim tonight!”

“One of my top 5 restaurants in Charleston. Quality and taste is EPIC and getting to chat with Kazu and Chris just makes the experience so much more intimate. Such a fantastic value for the quality and quantity of food - my main recommendation is to keep a running list of the dishes served because at the end of the meal, you get to order more of whatever you liked a la carte. If you ever get the chance for a hard to get reservation here, TAKE IT!!!!”

“Always amazing!! Cooking class with Chef Tyler was so fun!! Zero George is our go to in Charleston!”

“Vern’s Restaurant in downtown Charleston truly exceeded our expectations and left us with an unforgettable dining experience. The food was exceptional—quite possibly the best meal we have ever had.”

“Hipster joint in the North King area. Hipster who handed us menu’s at the bar “We’re a Rum forward bar”. Absolutely need the oyster sliders in your life. We had 6 between the two of us.”

“Simply perfection! The oyster selection is otherworldly. The chargrilled oysters the best Ive had in my life. (Florida born an culinary chef.) The peel & eat shrimp so plump and served ice cold I have craved them since I had them. The service was above and beyond. The atmosphere encouraged private chatter but also conversation with next table easily. Friendly and cheerful and above all excellent food served with smiles, suggestions, and ease. I will never visit Charleston again without making sure to dine here. (Do not eat the soup. I actually sent it back to the kitchen. Never have I had to do that. ) Highly recommend again and again for everything else.”

“Great food, prompt service. The polenta was wonderful!”

“We didn’t have reservations, but were able to sit at the bar! We had the best food, craft cocktails and dessert! The staff was amazing, especially Kiersten, K-WOW, the bartender! Highly recommend!”

“We booked this as our first Michelin Star experience for our anniversary. It surpassed all our other top favorite dining experiences. They were super kind in accommodations for our allergies. The flavors of each dish were outstanding! Thank you chef for offering this experience in Charleston. The staff and atmosphere were amazing.”

“Stepped out of our typical places to eat to try Azur and we were really impressed. Food, drinks, and service were all top tier. Pedro and Chris were great bartenders who made sure our experience was absolutely excellent.”

“OMG, The food, service and overall experience was amazing. Dan and the guys behind the bar made sure it was an excellent experience. Will be going back every year on St. Patrick’s day.🍀”

“I absolutely love this place. The baked goods are truly upscale—beautifully made, consistently delicious, and clearly crafted with care. The service is warm and thoughtful, and the atmosphere is calm and inviting. I also deeply respect Welton’s values and political stance and support them wholeheartedly. A place that does things the right way—through and through.”

“The staff was amazing. It was our anniversary and the GM personally came to our table and poured us a glass of Champaign to celebrate. They also gave us a free dessert. The hostess, wait staff, and GM all took time to wish us a happy anniversary. The food was amazing as well! Overall it was a great dining experience!”

“Delicious meal & friendly staff”

“Edmund’s Original is one of our favorite restaurants in Charleston. It’s the perfect mix of quality and price, with a team that always makes us feel right at home. I can’t speak highly enough of this place. Whenever someone comes to visit from out of town, we bring them to EO so they can get a taste of what we’re fortunate to enjoy regularly. The food is phenomenal - from the fried chicken to the burger to the steak, and everything in between. The beer selection is top notch. In-house developed cocktails are creative, while the classics are on point if that’s more your speed. The chocolate cake and an espresso martini are the perfect touch to finish it all off! Oh, and don’t sleep on the special events they host! When the chef teams up with other chef’s from around the state, they always deliver a unique and delicious experience!”

“We went for lunch, there were so many great choices! We had the Pimento Cheese for an appetizer and it did not disappoint. My friend and I shared the Chicken Tenders and Classic Vegetarian plate full of great southern veggies. Delish! The atmosphere was inviting and the service was great. Definitely highly recommend!”