Restaurants in Mount Pleasant
A large suburban town like Mount Pleasant, SC, which is surrounded by creeks and farms, will naturally have fresh produce and ingredients at the ready. So, the farm to table concept thrives in Mount Pleasant and it benefits not only the diners, but the local farmers and fishermen as well. With this kind of dynamics, the dining scene is a community affair.
With over 300 restaurants, Mount Pleasant offers a diverse food scene for the hungry locals and visitors. Here are the 10 best restaurants in Mount Pleasant, SC so you’ll know where your next food trip will be.
Vickery's
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Vickery’s has its roots in Atlanta, but found its home in Mount Pleasant, SC. With tables overlooking the still waters of Shem Creek, Vickery’s 1313 Shrimp Boat Lane Bar & Grill is a place to enjoy a variety of dishes inspired by various culinary influences from other regions and ethnicities.
Lowcountry cooking still runs deep at Vickery’s with shrimp and grits and seared crab cakes as staples. But the Cajun influences are strong in their fried crawfish tail and seafood jambalaya. With a variety of sumptuous dishes, it’s not uncommon to try a couple more to satisfy your culinary curiosity.
Vickery’s also flexes their lengthy list of alcoholic beverages. There’s always something to quench your thirst, from local brews to big brands to craft beer to fine wine. With an amazing view, good food, and awesome drinks, nothing beats the experience of dining at Vickery’s.
Grace & Grit
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Grits is a quintessential South Carolina dish popular among locals and out-of-towners alike. In the capable hands of a creative chef, the humble grits transforms into a delectable gourmet treat. Chef Frank Kline of Grace & Grit adds flavor and excitement to grits by using ingredients that highlight the local seafood and produce. No one tinkers with grits the way Chef Frank does and the result is a burst of flavorful grits creation that’s comforting and exciting. Get started with the Grit Flight and you’ll be a grits believer (if you aren’t one yet).
But grits is not the only thing going at Grace & Grit. Their menu is packed full of seafood and Lowcountry cuisine cooked with passion and flair. What’s great about ordering the Chef’s Creations is that you choose the seafood you want and how you want it cooked and presented. Pan-roasted, blackened, Dijon-glazed, “succotashed” or Rockefeller style—just take your pick!
The Specials change daily, so that’s something to look forward to. And it’s never dry in Grace & Grit because of their extensively curated bourbon. Enjoy a drink or two on their landscaped patio or their impeccably designed indoor dining room.
Coleman Public House
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Coleman Public House comes across as an upscale pub with fancy food, but there’s nothing uppity about it. While it may not be your typical noisy pub, it still has friendly and casual atmosphere where you can chill and enjoy some of the best burgers in all of Mount Pleasant. The food is not only visually appealing but it’s also lip-smacking delicious.
You can never go wrong with their California burger and Caprese burger, but if you want some Lowcountry grub, the shrimp & grits, Po’Boy sandwich, and fried green tomato Benedict are highly recommended. They also offer vegetarian and vegan options. In fact, you can substitute beef with vegetarian patty.
The beer selection has a diverse mix of local brews, strong hoppy beers, and international ales. The wine list is limited but pretty much all the great wine countries are represented and that’s all that matters. We’re more of the frozen pina colada kind of drinkers anyway. If you go on a pub crawl in Mount Pleasant, don’t skip Coleman Public House or you’ll regret it later.
Red's Ice House
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Cold beer and fresh seafood are a combo that rarely disappoints. At Red’s Ice House, it gets even better. They bring their seafood “A” game to the table and put a new twist on old-time favorites. Start with BBQ bacon wrapped scallops or smoked BBQ pork nacho to whet your appetite. Then sink your teeth in their legendary smokehouse sandwich and lobster mac and cheese. We guarantee you’ll be doing chef kisses all around.
If you’re not in the mood for pulled pork or beef burger, you can always make your burger a chicken sandwich. Better yet, feast on The Bubba—a two-dozen shrimp fare served in four savory flavors. That, or 10 pieces of smoked wings with lip-smacking sauce. If you can’t decide, try their smoker sampler where you can try little nibbles of pulled pork, smoked wings, and sausage served with pineapple slaw and fries.
And because there’s always room for desserts, cap off the delicious meal and dig into their key lime pie and Hershey bar pie dessert jar. Everyone leaves Red’s Ice House with a full stomach.
Page's Okra Grill
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When simple Southern dishes are done right, they become legendary. Page’s Okra Grill cooks their Southern-inspired cuisine from scratch using the freshest ingredients from local farms and seafood purveyors. They have perfected the art of simple cooking that’s why every dish that comes out of the kitchen tastes so good.
Ashleigh’s famous shrimp and grits are so good that they have been featured in magazines and travel shows. With fried cheddar cheese, smoked andouille sausage cream sauce, and pan seared jumbo shrimp, it’s not hard to see why the dish has a reputation on its own.
Their beverage menu consists of refreshing cocktail creations using locally produced vodkas, mixers, and spirits. The house Bloody Mary is voted “Charleston’s Best”. Now you know what you’ll order when you come for a visit.
Locals
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It makes perfect sense to put up a sushi bar in a place known for its fresh seafood. Fresh ingredients make for the best tasting sushi rolls in all of Mount Pleasant. The sushi list is long and there’s not enough time in the day to try them all, so go for the sushi competition winners so you’ll get the ultimate sushi experience from the get-go.
Of course, you can play it safe and stick to the classic rolls, but where’s the fun in that? Try the dancing eel, the red dragon, and the firecracker and you’ll never order California rolls ever again.
Locals is not just a sushi bar, it’s also a sports bar and a pub, so there’s tacos and “not sushi” meals to satisfy your craving for pub grub. Wash them all down with an ice-cold beer, a cocktail, or wine while you watch a sports game or a live band. At Locals, it’s always a win-win sushi situation.
Toni's Pizza
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Detroit-style pizza is in Mount Pleasant, SC to give pizza-loving South Carolinians a taste of the authentic American classic. Does it meet the discerning taste of the locals? Let’s put it this way, how can you not like a pizza with a crispy deep dish crust topped with melted brick cheese and cooked in 500 degrees in blue steel square pans? That’s right, you can’t not like Detroit-style pizza in all its cheesy glory.
The classic pepperoni is always a safe pizza flavor choice, but Margarita is just bursting with basil, garlic, and oregano flavors. It’s hard to beat. For more hefty toppings, the meat deluxe and the meatball varieties will satisfy your meat cravings. Additional toppings are available, so yes, pineapple pizza lovers out there will not feel left out.
For pasta, kids can have their mac & cheese while the adults can have their mostaccioli. Toni’s Pizza adds another dining option to the already diverse culinary scene at Mount Pleasant. Detroit pizza will always have a special place in this food-loving town.
Tavern & Table
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Tavern & Table celebrates all the delightful flavors of Lowcountry cuisine by using ingredients sourced from local farmers and fishermen. You’re guaranteed that you’re getting the freshest ingredients every single time. The place has a rustic feel to it and it’s reminiscent of a family get-together with lots of food and drinks.
Tavern & Table has a diverse menu and an impressive selection of alcoholic beverages. Snacks and small plates are designed for table sharing so big groups can enjoy the communal tavern experience. The place is big on flatbread and they are served hot off the brick oven. The Italian Flatbread is packed with sausage, pepperoni, Italian cheeses, and basil with thick robusto sauce. For a heartier meal, the prime rib sandwich and the brick chicken will definitely satisfy your meat craving.
For seafood choices, you can’t go wrong with shrimp & grits and grilled swordfish. Tavern & Table not only puts a flavorful spin to classic dishes, but it also introduces exciting new dishes that expand the culinary experience of the locals and visitors alike.
Vicious Biscuit
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Biscuits are king in this family-run restaurant specializing in, well, biscuits! The biscuit choices are fun and creative, and the Vicious Benny will always have a special place in our heart and in our stomach. For those who want their biscuits extra spicy, the Flame Thrower is waiting to scorch your tongue with jalapenos and Frank’s Red Hot.
Flaky, buttery biscuits are a Southern comfort food that go well with gravy. They don’t need much else. The biscuits are perfect as they are. But Vicious Biscuit manages to convince us that the humble biscuit can have its modern twist and still taste as good and just as comforting as the biscuits of old. Arguably, the best biscuits place in all of Mount Pleasant. Fight us!
Burton's Grill & Bar
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Burton’s Grill & Bar first opened its door to the hungry public in Hingham, MA and it found its way to Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Burton’s can be described as upscale dining because of the amazing food they offer, but clearly, it has a casual environment that’s very warm and welcoming.
Steaks and seafood are their specialties and we’re particularly smitten by their pistachio salmon, Reuben sandwich, and the famous softshell crab. The hefty portions will leave you full and satisfied.
Even on repeat visits, the food is consistently delicious, the service is excellent, and the plating enhances the appearance of the dishes. Burton’s consistency is what makes people come back for more.
