38 Best American Restaurants in Mount Pleasant

“Although I have never stayed at one of the PH rooms, I have dined there a number of times since they’ve been open. Each time has been such a memorable experience. Staff always goes above and beyond to make you feel welcome, at home, and catered to. The environment of PH (both indoor and outdoor) is immaculate. PH is curated with beautiful southern decor which makes you feel right at home in The Old Village. But I have to say, I experience just as good of hospitality at their Basic Kitchen location. Basic Projects seemingly always go the extra mile in training their staff to deliver the true southern experience. I cannot recommend this restaurant enough to anyone local or visiting Charleston.Nearby activities: Walking distance of Old VillageSafety: In safe Mt. Pleasant, Old Village neighborhood.Walkability: Walkable to Shem Creek.Food & drinks: Clean and upscale eats.Noteworthy details: Curated southern decor.“

“We had the best drinks ever made by the bartender Gage! He was so sweet & made such delicious drinks. We had the lavender sunset, blackberry smash, and a Kentucky mule. He even made up a delicious mocktail for my 10 year old niece. We’ll definitely come back! ?“

“Came here on a very rainy Sunday in December and was sat immediately (I think the heavy rain played a roll; few people were venturing out). Came here specifically to have a Christmasy festive brunch bc I heard the hype about the decorations. Very well decorated: tree, stand up Santa, moving Grinch, lights, festive drinks... small typical brunch menu. Husband had steak and eggs which he very much enjoyed and I had the stuffed French toast (the vegetarian options were all sweet: pancakes or French toast). It was very tasty but like a big dessert. I'd love to see avocado toast make it to their menu one day. Husband had the Bloody Mary that he enjoyed. I had a basic mimosa... basic. I ordered the snowball old fashioned bc I thought I had seen it on socials as the old fashioned that they create a white bubble on giving it its snowball name. It was just a regular old fashioned. Kid friendly: they do have a kids menu but at brunch it's ONLY buttered noodles. High chairs availableOverall I would go back for a trivia event or holiday decor (if they put the same effort into Halloween I'd see what they do for that) but probably later in the day for just simple apps and beers, not cocktails.“

“Our son's wedding rehearsal dinner at Red Drum was truly exceptional, and I can't praise it enough. Every aspect of the evening exceeded our expectations. The staff was not only professional but also warm and friendly, ensuring that every guest felt welcomed. The food was outstanding, receiving numerous compliments for both its variety and quality. The manager went above and beyond to accommodate our requests, making us feel at ease throughout the entire event. Words can't express how pleased we were with our experience. Red Drum has certainly won us over as lifelong patrons, and I'll confidently recommend it to anyone looking for a memorable dining experience.Parking: Not a ton of parking at the restaurant, but plenty of on street parking in the surrounding neighborhood.“

“The staff was exceptional. They not only served well, they would take the time to speak to all of their customers. I started with the She Crab Soup which was amazing! Then I had the salmon which was served on a plank and was excellent! My husband ordered the French Onion Soup which wasn't very good. He said it tasted like it was made with beef bouillon. He ordered the Chicken Marsala which he described as fine but nothing special. I would have like a few more seafood entrees on the menu. We will definitely return but we would not order the French Onion Soup, the She Crab is far superior!“

“This was our first dinner in the area to celebrate my daughter's 16th birthday. We were seated on the patio. Our server was excellent and the food was fantastic! We had all appetizers and a couple bottles of wine. Both desserts on the menu were great too! We will most definitely dine here next time we are in Charleston.“

“This restaurant was so cute and the food was delicious! The staff were so kind and friendly. The kids keep asking to go back which is rare for everyone to agree on the same place! We highly recommend the creamy polenta, it was so good we ordered a second round!Kid-friendliness: Great kids options, friendly staff“

“Sat at the bar during lunch with Red, she was amazing and attentive. I really enjoyed it.“

“The oysters were Local and Canadian, very tasty. Menu is limited and posted on Instagram. We ordered the Halibut and pasta dish, both freshly made. They were delicious!!!Service was excellent. This is a quaint restaurant with a nice bar and sound system. Outstanding selection of wines as well.The staff brought out a scrumptious pastry for dessert as it was our Wedding Anniversary.If you're looking for something special, this is the place to visit!!!I would recommend making a reservation so you are not disappointed“

“Amazing isn’t even the word to begin with!! I had my son’s 16th birthday party on March 24 and from beginning to end, the level of professionalism and accuracy was astounding. Summer one of the event coordinators has been such a huge help from start to finish! I can’t brag enough on how amazing everything was! Will definitely be coming back to celebrate my birthday next! The food was amazing I didn’t even get a chance to snag a plate hahaa!“

“My family was in town for vacation and wanted to find somewhere for breakfast other than the usual chains. We stumbled upon Sunrise Bistro and couldn't have had a better experience. I don't remember the last time I've encountered such genuinely kind and friendly people in the service industry. On top of the exceptional service, the food was amazing! My son loved his chicken and waffles! My other son had a chorizo breakfast burrito and inhaled every bite! My husbandoved the self serve coffee bar. We will definitely be back the next time we're in town. Don't miss this place!“

“Visited Coleman Public House on Sunday afternoon. Great burger and Beet Salad. Great beer selection.Service was great too.I like a clean restaurant but my eyes were watering from the cleaning solution they use and the smell of it made it hard to enjoy the meal.Also, I can't help but mention that the silverware was what you might expect at Golden Coral not at an upscale Public House.“

“Ordered the soft shell crab special… it was HUGE! Got two of them along with risotto and broccoli. We had good service but witnessed a few customers coming up to staff saying they needed service at their table. Otherwise we were just fine. Husband got the new Tuna bowl… which was also amazing. I will say my soft soft crab special, being $49.95, should have been disclosed ahead of time (the cost.) I probably would have still ordered as the dish was a ton of food but for others, maybe something to consider. I wish I snapped a pic of it. Broccoli was cooked PERFECTLY and the risotto was sooo good. It had corn and asparagus cuts in it. Amazing. Overall, great experience, with friendly staff.“

“A month ago, was able to reserve dinner for a big group of 20.Arrived this past Tuesday and Travis Parys (G.M.) did a great job in helping coordinate the 2 tables, staff (our server was Whitney and she did fantastic-sadly I can't remember the name of other gentleman at 2nd table). Everyone was thrilled with the drinks, service and excellent food. All stated they would return. Thanks for helping me make the start of our 3 day adventure in Charleston so perfect.“

“The food here is insanely fresh and made so well. Flavors were really on pointe and made humble classics like the grilled cheese taste new and exciting, same with their daily soup options. My husband and I were passing through on our way to Charleston, and we're definitely stopping here on our way back home! We got the pimento grilled cheese, peppercorn/horseradish/coriander rare roast beef sandwich, ceasar salad, and tomato/tarragon/crab soup. All of it was shockingly good, and if you're a bit of a snob about good ceasar dressing like I am (has to have anchovies somewhere in the recipe), you will be delighted by this salad! If I would give any criticism, I would say with a full house it can get loud and make some conversation indoors a bit difficult, but we were pretty focused on eating our great food anyways haha.Parking: Clearly a popular spot because parking was hard to come by in the small lot they're located in.“

“I showed up at 7 minutes before closing time with a special needs adult and a toddler. Server Kelly looked at us as we poked our heads in, looked at the clock, and said "sure, come on in." She proceeded to serve us like we were VIP's and the best thing to happen to her all day. What's more, the food is awesome. Really good. Huge menu for a breakfast place. I'm a fan.“

“What can I say? My friends and I love this place. We are here more often than we are anywhere else. The owner-employee's friendliness and the feel of the space are welcoming. It's a bar but with many 'homemade' reasons to visit. Let me start with the freshly squeezed citrus. Sorry, but my powers of observation are keen, and I do not see many other places doing what The Southern does. They squeeze both fresh grapefruit and fresh oranges continuously -- as in, it never stops. They take pride in serving their signature cocktail, A Freshy, made with vodka, fresh grapefruit, and a splash of cranberry. It's $7 during happy hour, and the grapefruit juice alone is worth that price. I seem to always gravitate to the carbs when I visit. Homemade potato skins and homemade, hand-battered GIANT onion rings. The skins start as baked potatoes that are lightly scooped and filled with plenty of cheese and bacon. I make a point of saying 'very lightly scooped' because these skins are meaty! There is quite a lot of potato left here before they add the cheese, so it's a meal I can barely finish -- four to a serving with green onions and heaps of sour cream for $10. The onion rings are finished with the tiniest bit of sea salt right when they come out of the fryer. They may just be the best original recipe onion rings I have tasted, and you get quite a pile for $8. The service is great, and there are always bartenders hustling drinks and hustling food to all the tables. They are the hardest group of owner-employees out there, and the way they care about what goes out to customers shows. Again, this is a bar. But it is also a gathering place for locals. I've never walked in and not known somebody already enjoying themselves. If you know, you know ;-)“

“We thoroughly enjoyed our experience at this coffee shop. The coffee had a wonderfully smooth, nutty flavor. Our top picks were the honey iced latte and the caramel iced latte. We're looking forward to visiting again next time we're in town.“

“Absolutely amazing! Adam our server was awesome and very knowledgeable! The hostesses were very welcoming! The bone in ribeye, the wine suggestions from Adam, the green beans, whipped potatoes, soft shell crab, and the wedge salad were all absolutely perfect!! I don’t think you can go wrong here and would come back regularly if I lived here. If I had one complaint at all was the bartender could have been more friendly, but we all have bad days. Great job overall!“

“Cute little spot in Mount Pleasant! Went because I had a gift card and really enjoyed the overall experience. Was surprised that there was no wait on a Saturday night, which was good for us because they don't take reservations. Overall the burgers and salad were delicious, service was good and we enjoyed the atmosphere and appreciated the clean ingredients.“

“We had an incredible dining experience yet again on Valentine's Day. Michelle is always such a wonderful server and the food is always spectacular. I had the ribeye special with red rice, broccolini, and crawfish sauce and my husband had the tuna entrée, medium rare. Both were phenomenal the oyster appetizer was also delicious! Can't wait to go back soon!“

“Always have a good time at Mainland. On the most recent visit, it was pretty crowded and they may have been understaffed so service was a little slow. But service staff was very friendly and helpful.I ordered the grouper bites which were ok. Not a fan of the breading/batter they used but the fish was good and great sauce to accommodate.They usually have some live music on the weekends and the outdoor space is where it’s all at! Usually they have decent amount of seating unless it’s an oyster roast day.The best part is the dogs love it.“

“The place to go for some good breakfast, brunch, and lunch. The food here is always good, and the portion sizes do fit the price tag. The drinks here are also good with their variety of breakfast cocktails and spiked coffees, and they do not skimp on the alcohol. The dining area is clean, and the service was pretty quick. The staff were very helpful and friendly to make sure our table was taken care of. I'd definitely recommend this place for brunch.Parking: Free strip mall parking lot.Kid-friendliness: Good place to take the kids and family.“

“I love this restaurant. Wonderfully inviting atmosphere to enjoy a great relaxing food experience. First, let's start with the fresh baked bread. Not sliced, but a whole loaf to enjoy.Cocktails, of course. Then on to the mouth watering steaks.Juicy, cooked to perfection with side dishes, so very good.We go to Longhorn Steakhouse at least two times per month. Always outstanding!“

“I love Art's - it may easily be one of the best burgers in South Carolina (just a plain cheeseburger, yes!), and the rest of the food should be tested very soon. Art's apparently serves mean chicken wings (happy hour on Wednesdays!). Service is great, atmosphere classic ...“

“Arrived in town 6/28 and leaving 7/4. We've been here every night for dinner. Great Sports Pub vibe! Good food and a great staff. I normally don't do reviews but two people stood out to me, Rob and Elena. They both were there every single day we went in. Elena was holding down the food and Rob managing the Pub. I didn't get to know the other staff's names but these two I can't say enough about. They are the reason we came back. I know one thing, they both deserve a day off! They both worked really hard to keep this Pub rocking! Thanks again and hope to see you soon.“

“Overall: A delicious yet expensive lunch.The good: The sandwiches were absolutely delicious. The focaccia bread might as well have been from Italy. The sandwich was Thanksgiving-themed, with cranberry, turkey, stuffing, dressing, and more. It definitely hit the spot and I felt full afterwards. It's nice to be able to sit outside with the tables and enjoy the neighborhood.The not-so-good: Expensive. The sandwiches were great, but charging for as much as they did is a bit much. The prices aren't on the menu so unless you explicitly asked for prices you are bound to get sticker shock. They also took awhile to come out on a relatively normal lunch hour. The side pasta salad was small.“

“Just your little neighborhood Pizza joint serving up fresh ingredients on an awesome crust. Lunch Specials can't be beat. Their Meatball Appetitizer is the bomb, but only get 2 per order. Slices are Very Big. Their down side is the Wings Rock, but at Market Price, it's pricey. I had 12 wings. Med Buffalo and $25.00, way too high over their competition in the Mt. Pleasant Area.“

“The food we ordered was pretty good, although there isn't much to choose from as vegetarians I was happy with my order. The atmosphere is casual and reminiscent of a late 70s diner with a crowd of mostly local high school students. The staff was very friendly and proficient. This is not a location I would have thought to choose, but after giving it a try, I'll quite likely go again sometime.Vegetarian options: Although there are very few vegetarian options, the food that we did order was surprisingly good. I recommend the waffles and hashbrowns.“

“Great food! And the atmosphere is outstanding, overlooking the Wando river. Outdoor seating is especially nice and there’s a play area for kids. Highly recommend.“

“I only put one star for food because every time I go they are not serving food but the service is excellent the bartender there she is amazing. Atmosphere for me is also a plus there's sometimes you go in theaters about a handful of people which is great because that gives me easy access to get my bmarriages you can sit at the bar are at the table also there are 2 pool tables which when it's not too crowded you can always get to play there's also sitting outside“

“Really liked eating here. My server was awesome! The food was absolutely phenomenal. This is in a really upscale neighborhood called Ion. I will definitely eat here again. It was just the right size building. Nice people too.Wheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair accessible.“

“We had a great experience with a large group following a baseball game. They moved tables to accommodate us and our server Brittany was excellent! Food came out fast and was excellent. We ordered fish and chips, nachos, wings, and burgers amongst our group and everyone enjoyed immensely!! Highly recommend and we will definitely be back!“

“This is a very nice spot for breakfast (all day.) Clean and nice environment inside and also has come comfortable booths. We had an omelet, pancake, egged benedict, and sweet tea. Kasita was a wonderful waitress. They have booster seats and high chairs. Parking in back.Parking: Park in back parking free lotKid-friendliness: Have booster seat, high chair coloring paper Nd crayons.“

“Had brunch with my mom today & it was delightful. Simple, fresh, food & refreshing cocktails. My mom said it was one of the best Bloody Mary’s she has had! The service was amazing & Malcom is always super accommodating. Definitely recommend this location!“

“Enjoyable atmosphere. Food & service was excellent! The Beet salad with fresh local shrimp was tasty and the fried pickles & okra was delicious! Our server, Cotton was great, he was attentive and friendly! Definitely love that this place is dog friendly, even at the bar area inside!“

“I really like the new MTP Bohemian Bull! Great atmosphere and outdoor patio plus bocce ball! The food and staff are so good too! They also have large TV screens to watch sports at the bar.Kid-friendliness: Kids are very welcome and they have a kid's menu.“

“Everything was fantastic,. The beignets were better than Cafe du Monde in New Orleans if you ask me. Aisha was the perfect waitress and explained the menu thoroughly. The general manager was also walking around asking about how the service was. Pro tip get the shrimp and grits and add the fried oysters...thank me later.“