50 Best American Restaurants near Daniel Island

“This restaurant is a wonderful place to go. Jen, our server, was so friendly and fun. She made you feel so welcome. The food was delicious. They play fun music while you’re enjoying your meal. Definitely put it on your list of places to go.“

“My daughter and I had an amazing dinner last night! Our view was perfect and our server, John was honestly one of the very best servers we’ve ever had anywhere! I highly recommend this top notch restaurant. Request John if you want to be treated like royalty! We will be back for sure!“

“Best restaurant in Charleston! It really is a must!“

“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!“

“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!“

“Best meal, service, and atmosphere we've had in Charleston! All our food was delicious, but the shrimp and grits was out of this world! Best decision we made was to eat there.“

“We LOVED our lunch visit a few weeks ago! great service, excellent food, loads of fun!“

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

“Excellent food and service!“

“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.“

“Yummy vegan options!, great service, and cute decor.“

“We had the most amazing night celebrating our 10th anniversary. The entire team went above and beyond and we left feeling so filled with joy—and OUTSTANDING food. Flavors that we never will forget and memories for a lifetime. WC team, thank you for making our first night in Charleston one we will never forget.“

“Great music, happy hour, and staff!“

“We had a lovely dinner at The James. I have a restricted diet and they wendy out if their way to make sure I was accommodated. There were 4 of us and everyone enjoyed our evening. Our server, Jessica was first class as were everyone we came in contact with. Would highly recommend The James.“

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“Yummy food served up hot and quick. Super excellent service.“

“I have no clue on who the owners are, but I can tell you that all of their food is made with Love ❤️. You can see it and you can taste it. Everything I have ever had has always been so delicious. This place is a Charleston Gem and I pray this little place continues to Thrive and Prosper. Charleston Loves You❤️❤️“

“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!“

“Food was excellent! Our server was excellent as well. We will be back!“

“Lunch at the Charleston location on 17 was off the hook good! Go get some.“

“This place is at different level than any other place on the IOP or Charleston area! The food and drinks are top notch and definitely worth the wait to be seated. Definitely a coastal gem in SC!“

“I truly had a great experience this afternoon at lunch“

“Great service and even better FOOD HIGHLY. RECOMMEND“

“Fun atmosphere, cool decorations throughout, and good service“

“An entertaining chef, creative and exceptionally well-executed cuisine, a pleasingly funky ambience, and the delight at watching a fine chef at work, which equals a terrific experience.“

“Another delicious meal drove from Conway to have a slamming burger 🍔 absolutely one of the best burgers around! You will not be disappointed!“

“Excellent place to get a meal. We had a party of 12 and they did amazing with such a large crowd. Food was excellent. Service was friendly and prompt. Would go again. I had the crab cakes. So fluffy and sweet with a great sauce. My wife had the beet tower salad and she said it’s one of the best she’s had. Firecracker shrimp app was amazing as well.“

“Great food and service. Chef was very accommodating to a food allergy with alternative prep and substitutions. Grace was a great server. Nice decor and design. Atmosphere was hip and comfortable without feeling uptight. Delicious craft cocktails.“

“best drag show/brunch EVER! and our server Kahlil was amazing! 🤩“

“Amazing food. Probably the best old fashioned I’ve had. Our server was awesome and so was the manager. My steak was over cooked and they insisted they get me a new one. The one they brought back out was probably the best steak I’ve had in Charleston. We will be back!“

“First time here! Lunch on Thursday and it was an amazing experience. This place oozes with charm! I had the fish and chips and it was really great. I love the lighting the decor the menu and the service. I would love to come here in the evening and have a Cabernet and taking the charm. Love this place!“

“the food and the staff are all amazing! thoroughly enjoyed it!!“

“Mill Street Tavern is a great place for gluten free people as well as for the ambiance for anyone. We had an amazing night here on the upstairs patio with views of the sunset and creek. The food was delicious, the drinks were great and the staff was exceptional, especially Lisa! Highly recommend!“

“Great food, service and friendly atmosphere! Love this place!“

“Yummy food! And affordable.“

“excellent food and service.very friendly employees. Great choices for vegetarian. Portabella sandwich excellent.“

“Had brunch today. Food was good. The chicken and waffle was really tasty.“

“Got the Quesdilla wirh chicken it was perfect and the tortilla was butter and grilled for light crisp bite. Got 6 barbecue wings decent size and really good I love wings and critical of my wings and I'm impressed. Staff was very nice with quick service and cook time. Ita little pricey but better then ording pizza or fast food to hotel“

“Great food and environment“

“Great burgers and drinks. Staff is wonderful!“

“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 staff is very friendly. Food was delicious.“

“Shout out to Candice and team for a great event. The planning was easy and the staff was really great. It is hard to manage 200 for luncheon. I did it for many years and there are always little additions or changes the day of and this team handled it all with speed and grace. Events here will not be disappointed. It’s a well oiled machine. Thanks to all! David, Renee, Candice - everyone.“

“amazing food amazing staff get the fried chicken“

“I'm still pinching myself after dining at Grandma's Kitchen! This soul food haven is a game-changer, and I'm not just saying that because the food is out of this world (although it totally is). The real magic happens when you step inside and are enveloped by the warmth and love of the three grandmas running the show. From the moment we walked in, we were treated like family. The grandmas greeted us with big hugs and smiles, and it felt like we were sitting down to Sunday dinner at our own grandma's house. The service was top-notch - attentive, friendly, and with just the right amount of sass. But let's get to the food - oh. my. goodness. The fried chicken was crispy perfection, the mac and cheese was creamy heaven, and the collard greens were so tender they just melted in my mouth. And don't even get me started on the cornbread... it was like a taste explosion in every bite. What truly sets Grandma's Kitchen apart, though, is the love and care that goes into every dish. You can taste the difference when food is made with heart, and these grandmas clearly pour their hearts and souls into every meal. If you're looking for a dining experience that'll make you feel like you're sitting on the porch with your favorite grandma, look no further than Grandma's Kitchen. Trust me, you won't be disappointed!“

“Dinner was very good & everyone was so very nice. Had reservations & they seated us at 5. It was Mothers Day& graduation week so they were really busy BUT no one made us feel rushed. We will definitely come back..“

“Nice lunch with family, everything tasted great! The staff is so kind, truly a family atmosphere. Will visit again when in town. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Excellent service! The atmosphere was an amazing place to grab a drink and/or eat for the evening while socializing.“

“The food and the atmosphere are equally perfect! WOW! 10 out of 10!👍🏽“