Area Restaurants

Charleston is known for offering some of the best dining along the east coast, and it’s not hard to figure out why. The charming, historic city is bustling with activity, which attracts some of the top chefs in the world. And, the close proximity to the ocean provides a seemingly unlimited supply of fresh seafood.
Guests wishing to stay near the inn will find no shortage of great local dining options. The downtown Folly Beach area offers several convenient options to appease any of your cravings. From south of the border favorites and fresh margaritas at Taco Boy to succulent seafood selections at Folly Beach Crab Shack, there really is something to please even the pickiest palate.
Guests seeking a more worldly selection or who are in the mood for an extravagant night out on the town will want to venture north into Charleston. From upscale southern cuisine to creative farm to table concepts, and everything in between, Charleston cuisine offers something that can’t be found anywhere else in the world.

167 Sushi Bar

289 E Bay St.
(843) 625-3031
167sushibar.com

From 167 Hospitality Restaurant Group, fresh seafood is highlighted in traditional Japanese-style cuisine at 167 Sushi Bar. 

82 Queen

82 Queen St.
(843) 723-7591
82Queen.com

A swanky bar and intimate courtyard make this refined Southern spot a special occasion favorite. 

Alfredo’s on Folly

106 W Hudson Ave.
(843) 633-0225
AlfredsonFolly.com

Alfredo’s is a counter-service Italian eatery designed to give our guests a fast, casual dining experience focusing on quality ingredients for families relaxing or just on the go!

Brasserie La Banque

1 Broad St.
(843) 779-1800
BrasserieLaBanque.com

Neighborhood restaurant with a menu featuring a selection of traditional French dishes alongside more innovative fare in a lively and welcoming setting. 

Bumpas

5 Cumberland St.
(843) 952-7565
Bumpas-CHS.com

Locally sourced comfort food is paired with an extensive drink menu at this classic Irish pub. 

Chico Feo

122 East Ashley Ave.
(843) 906-2710
ChicoFeos.com

Folly Beach’s spot for the laid-back, taco-eating crowd. 

Church & Union

32B N Market St.
(843) 937-8666
ChurchandUnion.com

A posh, new American dining destination and cocktail bar in a former church with dramatic decor. 

Circa 1886

149 Wentworth St
(843) 853-7828
Circa1886.com

Succulent assortment of dishes, utilizing local produce and fresh seafood.

Coterie

17 Warren St.
(854) 222-3201
CoterieCHS.com

Hip American restaurant offering contemporary dishes & cocktails, plus a leafy patio with seating. 

Cru Cafe

18 Pinckney St.
(843) 534-2434
CruCafe.com

Upscale comfort foods in a charming 18th century Charleston home.

Edmund’s Oast

1081 Morrison Dr.
(843) 727-1145
EdmundsOast.com

Hip spot offering New American fare, beer brewed on-site & craft cocktails, plus a patio. 

Fig

232 Meeting St.
(843) 805-5900
EatAtFig.com

High-quality seasonal cuisine focusing on sustainability and local farms.

Husk

76 Queen St.
(843) 577-2500
HuskRestaurant.com

Local free-range meats and local produce. The menu changes daily.

LoLo’s

2293 Folly Rd, Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 377-6255
LoLosFolly.com

Waterfront restaurant offers a great view, fresh seafood, sandwiches, and more. Locally owned and operated for 7 years. Has outdoor seating · Serves vegetarian dishes · Has Wi-Fi

Lowlife Bar

106 E. Hudson Ave.
(843) 377-6255
LowLifeBar.com

Fun, laid-back vibe, nightly specials & friendly bar staff. We offer fresh ingredient cocktails, tasty food, and a beach casual atmosphere. We also serve brunch every day from 10-3pm and happy hour from 4-7pm.

Muse

82 Society 
(843) 577-1102
CharlestonMuse.com

Homemade pasta, steaks, & seafood with distinctive Mediterranean flavors.

O-Ku

463 King St.
(843) 737-0112
O-KuSushi.com

Happening Japanese eatery & lounge with trendy environs sporting exposed brick & high ceilings.

Peninsula Grill

112 N Market St
(843) 723-0700
PeninsulaGrill.com

A renowned hotel eatery serving elevated, boldly flavored dishes spiced up with Lowcountry accents like collard greens, hushpuppies, grits, and black-eyed peas in a roomy, posh space.

Pier 101 Folly

101 E Arctic Ave.
(843) 633-0246
Pier101Folly.com

Chill, waterfront pub with casual seafood options, also offering live music and weekend brunch. 

R. Kitchen

212 Rutledge Ave
(843) 789-0725
RutledgeKitchen.com

Features five course tasting menu is recreated every day by combining seasonal ingredients with the inspiration and imagination of our chefs.

Roasted Marketplace

1 Center St.
(843) 633-5418
(Located inside Tides Folly Beach)

A coffee shop located in an oceanfront hotel on Folly, serving Starbucks coffee, espresso creations, smoothies, Frappuccinos, and more, alongside grab-and-go food and drink options for your pre-beach trip fuel. 

Sand Dollar Social Club

7 Center Street

Sand Dollar Social Club Facebook

Drink next to bikers and CNN’s Sanjay Gupta, meet attorneys and fishermen, and mingle like a local! The Sand Dollar gets its name from their dollar Budweiser cans, but your hangover the next day will be worth at least a hundred. (Just remember, the $1 membership requires a 24 hour wait, but chances are they’ll let you in.)

Sorelle

88 Broad St.
(843) 974-1575
SorelleCharleston.com

Brings a modern spin on classic southern Italian cuisine made with Lowcountry ingredients, with delicious pizza & pasta dishes alongside a vast wine & cocktail selection. 

Taco Boy

106 E Ashley Ave.
(843) 588-9761
TacoBoy.net

Folly Beach’s favorite Mexican food, margaritas, and live music.

The Bounty Bar

15 Center St.
(843) 633-0355
The Bounty Bar

Local bar, restaurant, and concert venue, with great seating, food and drink options, and occasional live music. 

The Ordinary

 544 King St
(843) 414-7060
 EatTheOrdinary.com

This 1920s bank now houses an upscale seafood restaurant with high ceilings, large windows & a bar.

The Rarebit

474 King St.
(843) 974-5483
The Rarebit

For classic cocktails and comfort food done right, look no further than The Rarebit.

The Washout

41 Center St.
(843) 633-0143
FollyWashout.com

Relaxed local restaurant offering Southern seafood cuisine, burgers, wings, and more, with good times and great food just a quick walk from the beach. 

Vern’s

41 Bogard St A.
(843) 509-4104
VernsCHS.com

A charming neighborhood restaurant serving a variety of fresh, rotating dishes.

167 Sushi Bar

289 E Bay St.
(843) 625-3031
167sushibar.com

From 167 Hospitality Restaurant Group, fresh seafood is highlighted in traditional Japanese-style cuisine at 167 Sushi Bar. 

82 Queen

82 Queen St.
(843) 723-7591
82Queen.com

A swanky bar and intimate courtyard make this refined Southern spot a special occasion favorite. 

Alfredo’s on Folly

106 W Hudson Ave.
(843) 633-0225
AlfredsonFolly.com

Alfredo’s is a counter-service Italian eatery designed to give our guests a fast, casual dining experience focusing on quality ingredients for families relaxing or just on the go!

Brasserie La Banque

1 Broad St.
(843) 779-1800
BrasserieLaBanque.com

Neighborhood restaurant with a menu featuring a selection of traditional French dishes alongside more innovative fare in a lively and welcoming setting. 

Bumpas

5 Cumberland St.
(843) 952-7565
Bumpas-CHS.com

Locally sourced comfort food is paired with an extensive drink menu at this classic Irish pub. 

Chico Feo

122 East Ashley Ave.
(843) 906-2710
ChicoFeos.com

Folly Beach’s spot for the laid-back, taco-eating crowd. 

Church & Union

32B N Market St.
(843) 937-8666
ChurchandUnion.com

A posh, new American dining destination and cocktail bar in a former church with dramatic decor. 

Circa 1886

149 Wentworth St
(843) 853-7828
Circa1886.com

Succulent assortment of dishes, utilizing local produce and fresh seafood.

Coterie

17 Warren St.
(854) 222-3201
CoterieCHS.com

Hip American restaurant offering contemporary dishes & cocktails, plus a leafy patio with seating. 

Cru Cafe

18 Pinckney St.
(843) 534-2434
CruCafe.com

Upscale comfort foods in a charming 18th century Charleston home.

Edmund’s Oast

1081 Morrison Dr.
(843) 727-1145
EdmundsOast.com

Hip spot offering New American fare, beer brewed on-site & craft cocktails, plus a patio. 

Fig

232 Meeting St.
(843) 805-5900
EatAtFig.com

High-quality seasonal cuisine focusing on sustainability and local farms.

Husk

76 Queen St.
(843) 577-2500
HuskRestaurant.com

Local free-range meats and local produce. The menu changes daily.

LoLo’s

2293 Folly Rd, Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 377-6255
LoLosFolly.com

Waterfront restaurant offers a great view, fresh seafood, sandwiches, and more. Locally owned and operated for 7 years. Has outdoor seating · Serves vegetarian dishes · Has Wi-Fi

Lowlife Bar

106 E. Hudson Ave.
(843) 377-6255
LowLifeBar.com

Fun, laid-back vibe, nightly specials & friendly bar staff. We offer fresh ingredient cocktails, tasty food, and a beach casual atmosphere. We also serve brunch every day from 10-3pm and happy hour from 4-7pm.

Muse

82 Society 
(843) 577-1102
CharlestonMuse.com

Homemade pasta, steaks, & seafood with distinctive Mediterranean flavors.

O-Ku

463 King St.
(843) 737-0112
O-KuSushi.com

Happening Japanese eatery & lounge with trendy environs sporting exposed brick & high ceilings.

Peninsula Grill

112 N Market St
(843) 723-0700
PeninsulaGrill.com

A renowned hotel eatery serving elevated, boldly flavored dishes spiced up with Lowcountry accents like collard greens, hushpuppies, grits, and black-eyed peas in a roomy, posh space.

Pier 101 Folly

101 E Arctic Ave.
(843) 633-0246
Pier101Folly.com

Chill, waterfront pub with casual seafood options, also offering live music and weekend brunch. 

R. Kitchen

212 Rutledge Ave
(843) 789-0725
RutledgeKitchen.com

Features five course tasting menu is recreated every day by combining seasonal ingredients with the inspiration and imagination of our chefs.

Roasted Marketplace

1 Center St.
(843) 633-5418
(Located inside Tides Folly Beach)

A coffee shop located in an oceanfront hotel on Folly, serving Starbucks coffee, espresso creations, smoothies, Frappuccinos, and more, alongside grab-and-go food and drink options for your pre-beach trip fuel. 

Sand Dollar Social Club

7 Center Street

Sand Dollar Social Club Facebook

Drink next to bikers and CNN’s Sanjay Gupta, meet attorneys and fishermen, and mingle like a local! The Sand Dollar gets its name from their dollar Budweiser cans, but your hangover the next day will be worth at least a hundred. (Just remember, the $1 membership requires a 24 hour wait, but chances are they’ll let you in.)

Sorelle

88 Broad St.
(843) 974-1575
SorelleCharleston.com

Brings a modern spin on classic southern Italian cuisine made with Lowcountry ingredients, with delicious pizza & pasta dishes alongside a vast wine & cocktail selection. 

Taco Boy

106 E Ashley Ave.
(843) 588-9761
TacoBoy.net

Folly Beach’s favorite Mexican food, margaritas, and live music.

The Bounty Bar

15 Center St.
(843) 633-0355
The Bounty Bar

Local bar, restaurant, and concert venue, with great seating, food and drink options, and occasional live music. 

The Ordinary

 544 King St
(843) 414-7060
 EatTheOrdinary.com

This 1920s bank now houses an upscale seafood restaurant with high ceilings, large windows & a bar.

The Rarebit

474 King St.
(843) 974-5483
The Rarebit

For classic cocktails and comfort food done right, look no further than The Rarebit.

The Washout

41 Center St.
(843) 633-0143
FollyWashout.com

Relaxed local restaurant offering Southern seafood cuisine, burgers, wings, and more, with good times and great food just a quick walk from the beach. 

Vern’s

41 Bogard St A.
(843) 509-4104
VernsCHS.com

A charming neighborhood restaurant serving a variety of fresh, rotating dishes.