50 Best Vegan Restaurants near James Island

“My husband and I are huge fans of Asian food and this is hands-down one of our favorite places in the whole city. The bar and cocktails are fantastic, we usually order dirty martinis which are always spot on - so much so that we asked them for the exact dry vermouth they use and have tried unsuccessfully to replicate. We almost always order the delish dumplings in the black vinegar sauce. We also tried some of the items off of their new menu. But the best part about this place is the atmosphere - music is on point and curated by the owner and we always sit at the bar and chat with the manager and the bartender who always remember us even if it has been a few months, ask us questions about our lives, and give us fabulous service. Highly recommended.“

“I got the bacon cheeseburger with a gluten free bun. It was amazing!“

“FABULOUS smoked brisket/turkey ...sides are southern at its best...Local favorite....can't wait to go back!!!!!“

“Great experience,fast friendly service“

“What a quaint place!! From the food to the service, everything was great! Servings were generous & the Orange juice was yummy!! Can’t wait to go back next time I’m on the Island. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Tried and true for 20 years. Absolutely best restaurant in Charleston. Food always incredible, service always perfect.“

“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!“

“The service was impeccable! Suzanne and I had one of the best experiences during our weekend in Charleston. Suzanne loved her Shrimp and Grits, and I opted for a Ribeye Sandwich. I'm glad I did as it was perfect. Suzanne's birthday brunch was enhanced by the live Gospel music lofting through the building. I could go on and on about our brunch it was that much of an experience.“

“Fantastic atmosphere. Saturday brunch with Beth, server as pleasant as con be. Highly recommend Shrimp and grits with Bloody Mary. A must when visiting Savannah.“

“Hands down the best food and best server we have ever had. I can’t remember his name but his wife works there as well. I ave recommended anyone that is visiting the area to go there for the food ,the service We had shrimp and grits (best in the country ) grilled shrimp and Mac & cheese fried okra and the key lime beignets 🤤🤤🤤🤤all the food looked good that we saw come by“

“Best vegan desserts I’ve had“

“We went for lunch, there were so many great choices! We had the Pimento Cheese for an appetizer and it did not disappoint. My friend and I shared the Chicken Tenders and Classic Vegetarian plate full of great southern veggies. Delish! The atmosphere was inviting and the service was great. Definitely highly recommend!“

“To say we’ve been sleeping on this culinary gem would be the understatement of the year 🫠 Unbelievable meal and wonderful service by Kim tonight!“

“Exceptional wine selections in self serve machines and an owner that is extremely knowledgeable about wines throughout the world! Great service and a wonderful positive vibe. I can't wait to go back!“

“Delicious meal & friendly staff“

“We hosted our daughter and son in law's wedding dinner reception. We live in Virginia and planning this event from two states away was daunting, but Eli made planning flawless and easy, answering every nervous mother of the bride question promptly with so much interest and attention to detail. We had some food allergies that were handled with ease. The food was delicious, the private dining area was perfect, the patio cozy. The service was impeccable. This was such a memorable experience from planning to the bride and groom's send off. Perfect in every way!“

“What an amazing place! Went without reservations..told them it was my 70th birthday! Got a great table for 2 in back dining room…food was amazing! Our waiter Brian was the best! When I was disappointed that the didn’t have an apple dessert I wanted he had someone go across the street to get me one with a candle on it! And Josh brought us a glass of champagne… they didn’t know us …just met us.. and treated us to make my night extra special! Try High Cotton you will love it! ( we had the Filet and crab cakes)“

“Great food and service. Highly recommend.“

“literally everything we had here tonight was fantastic. the calamari strips are some of the best calamari I have ever had. the drinks were wonderful. I had this seard fish with the succotash which was so good. my boyfriend had the pot roast melt and loved it. the owner was absolutely fantastic. we will definitely be back repeatedly!“

“When you go sit at the kitchen counter. Loved watching the cooks.“

“Bro come on, because like in the morning is she hears one of us she made no noise yeah none at all in like to the point where like we were really like trying to figure it out like where do you have this dog to ask that it was good I liked it I like campus a lot I think Leo likes Clemson better but I like campus better it's weird though it's like you don't know when you're on campus you're not really creeps up on you yeah I mean all obviously a lot of that has changed I was like yeah they have one of those in in Nashville too like we ended that Legends Legends sub shop though that was pretty good it's right there okay that place that used to be throwback Jack's okay there's this place called throwback Jack's but it's closed and like we only know that because it's kind of bored it up and it is throwback Jack's on it there's some sub shop next there called Legends sub shop it's really good yeah it was extremely busy so like it appear to be very popular like and it was definitely like everybody was about like getting in and getting their food they're doing high volume it is a relatively new a new place no it's not really Italian I mean they do have like that sort of subset of the menu it's more like a like fusion type like you do rats and stuff too I mean I guess it makes sense is next to a college but like yeah we're goodI know you know people“

“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..“

“I would definitely recommend S.N.O.B. for the quality of their food only. My friends and I were there on March 24, 2025, during an unexpected cold snap. We're from Florida and the weather was cold, windy and brutal. The four of us were seated at a table that was almost smack dab in front of the entrance door. Thus, people were constantly coming in and out. The manager should have had enough forethought to not place a table there, let alone sit people there in low fifty degree weather and high winds. We just wanted to get our food and get out.“

“Amazing food, cozy atmosphere and wonderful. friendly staff!! Highly recommend!!“

“absolute best sushi and sashimi I've ever had“

“Amazing food and drinks! Stopped while passing through and highly recommend. Delicious!“

“The food is wonderful. Perfect experience ❤️“

“First time visit recommended by nephew. Great food, great server and prompt service. Always try to be considerate in not overstaying our welcome when people are waiting to be seated. We finished our lunch having been there a total of one hour , enjoying talk with nephew who we hadn’t seen in months when another employee rudely and abruptly said “so, are you ready to settle up?” Never have we felt like we were being ejected from a restaurant! And the real rub is there were at least 3 empty tables and a booth in our seating area. We three were so stunned by her rude manners, we politely gave her our card, (and she took the liberty of pre-selecting a 22% tip which we gladly gave our server)paid our bill and left - NEVER TO RETURN!“

“This food was absolutely amazing! I split the scallion oil noodles with my friend (who is non-vegan and from China) and she was really impressed with how authentic the dish was. The portions of king pao mushrooms and general tso’s tofu were great too; I ended up with enough leftovers for lunch the next day. Updated from previous review on 2026-03-23“

“Great food awesome atmosphere. Service was awesome. Ate at the bar and it was perfect“

“Absolutely 💯 💯 💯 We pride ourselves on finding the perfect breakfast spot any time we are out of town... and Vicious Biscuit did not disappoint 🙌“

“The food was amazing the crystal was an amazing server prompt attentive ever though the whole restaurant was slammed 10 out of 10 would ear here again“

“The food was pretty good.“

“Thank you for having Charleston Society of Horror yesterday for our monthly meeting! We had a wonderful time. The food was great, service was even better and we will be back.“

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

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

“Can't wait to visit! Looks amazing!“

“We visit Le Farfalle every time we visit Charleston, as it is a tradition for me and my son. We love the food and the atmosphere. We can’t wait to have many more trips together to enjoy there.“

“Amazing food! Great environment!“

“Such a great little joint to visit while in Charleston! Plays the best music! And awesome food and drinks!!!“

“Big Shout Out to Tina our server today at Metro Diner ! She was Wonderful! She came right over with a beautiful smile and took our beverage order. We told her we knew what we wanted. She had no problem taking our food order. She even made a suggestion to my husband that saved him a few cents. She was a ray of Sunshine. She was very attentive. She checked on us several times. The food is great! The staff is great! Their cooks know what they are doing!! You can aee they all work as a team ! We have never had a bad meal there!!“

“Delicious food, great atmosphere and unique drink options. Highly recommend.“

“Super cute cozy cafe with ample seating. I ordered their popular butter me up biscuit sandwich and it was delicious! Service was quick and friendly. Highly recommend this to all those who love breakfast foods and they also have a huge selection of drinks to choose from. I devoured my food so there aren’t any pics.“

“Just left and felt compelled to post a recommendation. We sat outside with our puppy. A bowl of water was immediately brought to him. The grit bowl was so good. But let me tell you about this pineapple upside down cake cocktail 🤤. The best drink I’ve had in my 43 years! We will definitely be back!“

“Home team was a pleasure to work with! Great with responding and getting answers to me quickly, they arrived on time to cater a wedding I coordinated, set up on time, and the food was delicious! Extremely friendly and easy to work with staff who were very helpful! As a planner I appreciate a great catering team and they’ve got it! Highly recommend!“

“The best Indian food in the area! So delicious! Super safe for people with food allergies. I am gluten- and dairy-free and have always been safe eating here. We love it here!“

“Popular, bustling cafe that offers indoor and outdoor seating and always aims to please. Fresh, original, creative dishes along with the usual fare. The staff is wonderful and cares about your experience.. A Johns Island original.“

“Delicious coffee with attentive service. Will be back next time I’m in town!“

“Best ice cream and waffle cone! 😊“

“Good food, beautiful place“