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Where to Eat
Our favorite cafés, seafood spots and bars on Folly Beach.
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Lost Dog Cafe
A popular breakfast, brunch and lunch spot known for hearty portions, Benedicts, French toast and a dog-friendly patio.
Best for: A full brunch close to the inn. Expect a wait at peak times.
Center Street Coffee
Locally roasted coffee, espresso drinks and in-house baked goods, plus frozen mimosas and frosé on the patio.
Best for: Specialty coffee, pastries and a relaxed patio break.
Dead Low Cafe
A veteran-owned daytime cafe with locally roasted coffee, breakfast and lunch, smoothies, açaí and baked goods.
Best for: A quieter coffee or breakfast away from the Center Street bustle.
Loggerhead’s Beach Grill
A casual beach grill with a big outdoor deck, seafood, oysters, burgers and regular live music.
Best for: A breezy deck and a laid-back dinner near the inn.
Folly Beach Crab Shack
Crab cakes, fried seafood baskets, steams and boils and Lowcountry favorites, with porch seating and live music.
Best for: Crab dishes and a classic beach-town dinner.
Bowens Island Restaurant
A no-frills Lowcountry seafood spot right on the marsh, known for locally harvested oysters in season.
Best for: Steamed oysters, fried seafood and marsh sunsets.
Koko’s on the Pier
Panoramic ocean views from the pier with tropical cocktails, coastal comfort food and live music.
Best for: Sunset cocktails and a memorable pier experience.
Coconut Joe’s Beach Grill
A high-energy beach grill with seafood, burgers, tropical drinks and a rooftop bar.
Best for: Rooftop drinks, weekend brunch and a festive night out.
Chico Feo
An open-air local favorite with tacos, sandwiches, curries and island-inspired specials in a casual yard.
Best for: Live music, open-air seating and island-style atmosphere.