Restaurants in Johns Island

“Good food, good service. Quite a few gluten free options which I was very happy about; they also have a rice pasta that can be substituted in most dishes. Tasty cocktails. Enjoyed the ambiance. Definitely plan to return.”

“the food is delicious and different from other restaurants. the staff is so friendly and the outdoor atmosphere is wonderful. I highly recommend this restaurant for dinner or a nice night out at the bar.”

“I have coined a phrase “I’m Loyal to Royal”. As a foodie, when it comes to quality food, fresh seafood , great ambiance and amazing staff they have no equal! In the past two years my mission was to try every item on the menu. Finally accomplished that feat and Royal Tern is still a 5 star rating. They also have non-menu specials that knock it out of the ballpark”

“Great food and atmosphere!”

“Always a wonderful experience, the food and service are excellent”

“Thank you for supporting The Point help local charities make a difference in the community. We couldn’t do it without you .”

“The best place on Johns Island to hang out, hands down.”

“So yummy. Friendly, helpful staff!”

“Absolutely love this new cafe!!. It is in such a great location on the way to Kiawah Island. To Go options, smoothies, brunch options, coffee, alcohol, picnic options, indoor sit down dining, and outdoor air down dining options. Atmosphere is super fresh, clean, everyone is so friendly and kind. We were a bit nervous stopping at a new place but absolutely fell in love. We also have two little boys and we did not feel uncomfortable or a nuisance. We often times run into that feeling when eating but that was not the case. They also had a refrigerator full of all local business products from local alcohol to local bagels to local ice cream. We will be definitely stopping by next time we go to Kiawah and also we will be bringing all of our local friends. Such a nice warm welcome change when it comes to places to eat in the Kiawah area.”

“Awesome!! Had a taco with just vegetables - simply amazing”

“KISS Cafe is truly a hidden gem that has captured our hearts. From the moment you walk in, you’re treated like family—by the warm, welcoming staff, Chef Tim, and the incredible Ms. Leslie. The food is consistently phenomenal, the atmosphere is cozy and inviting, and the love they show to our children (and everyone else’s) is something you just don’t find everywhere. Their dinner club nights are a highlight for us—perfect for a spontaneous date night with an amazing menu and vibe. We’re proud to be regulars and even prouder to support such a special local spot that brings so much heart to everything they do. KISS Cafe is more than a cafe—it’s a community.”

“Wonderful fresh food and great service”

“My partner stopped in and got me a beverage to help me feel better. He said the staff explained every beverage and were so helpful getting the best drink for the given situation. The beverage is not only delicious but healthy and hydrating. When you have an immunity crisis and need a boost I highly suggest stopping in and grabbing a tropical detox tea with an immunity supplement shot. It is so refreshing! I'm feeling better all ready! Thank you Johns Island Nutrition!”

“Excellent food friendly service”

“had a wonderful lunch there. the sortayed shrimp and salad were so delicious. everything looked and smelled fresh. the people were so kind and friendly. when your on John's island a must to go to .”

“Great local coffee shop. better prices and better product than Starbucks. I stop by at least once a week for a cold brew and a pastry.”

“Fast service when your very hungry and the food is spot on. Wait staff are very friendly and attentive. I take my family there once a week to catch up with each other and Cabana always facilitates wonderfully.”

“I normally do not like shrimp and grits but theirs was delicious! Also the pasta salad, squash, butter beans, and tomato pie were yummy as well. I hate sugared cornbread so that was a no for me. The crab cake wasn't bad but I personally don't think it's worth that price. Great service, location, and food overall!”

“Great food!! Me and my family got the double patty cheeseburgers, chicken philly, and covered and loaded fries. Aye man, it’s cooked to order and definitely deserves the name Da Hot Box 😋 check comments for the rest of the review!”

“the best food on John's island. everything you eat is great!”

“Incredible place!! The cocktails, food, and owners were top tier!! Moscow mule and The Bees Knees were so freaking good. Steak, taters, and cabbage were delicious. Even the key lime cheesecake was perfect! The owner also took time to give me suggestions for other places to check out while I'm here. I will be back!! Thank you for the hospitality!”

“One of our favorite local breweries”

“Sure, they have frozen yogurt, and it's good. But those sandwiches! The panini's are freakin' amazing. The Italian, the Roast Beef, the Vermonter... stupid good.”

“Southern Brews is at a VERY convenient location, they have a very large variety for a little coffee shop, their coffee is GREAT, and their customer loyalty reward system is top notch.”

“Small plates were great especially the delicious asparagus risotto. Friendly bar staff.”

“chicken tortillas soup is amazing,!!”

“We dined in the first day. We took out thereafter. The food was so yummy! The crabby shrimp and grits oh my lawd!!!! It was supper busy but they still got the food out in a timely manner. Service was excellent. We will be back.”

“Sports bars aren’t my typical environment of choice because I don’t drink and I don’t watch sports. I do like watching people in new environments, though. I was craving a steak salad, and having recently moved back to Johns Island, I wanted to try somewhere new. I saw The Natural pop up in my search results and decided I’d give it a try.

The salad was fresh and delicious with crisp greens, juicy tomatoes, and hot yet tender steak. I wish I’d taken a photo then, but I ate it probably too quickly. I decided to drink one of their delta 9 seltzers and definitely felt its effects a little too long for my comfort. I was grateful that the waitress didn’t hurry me to leave once I finished my food.

Still feeling the effects heavily, I told the host I didn’t feel comfortable driving yet, so I moved to a bar hightop table. I was grateful that I could sit here until I felt sober enough to go home. I’m not sure how long I was there for, but definitely nearing 2-3 hours. It gave me a chance to capture my surroundings and observations. Thought I would share here since I took advantage of sitting somewhere for so long.”

“We adored this place! We accidentally found the downtown Charleston location during our stay there at a close AirBNB! We visited 3 times in our 2.5 days there. Then, we passed by the John’s Island location on our way to Kiawah and decided to make the 25 min drive the next morning for our coffee and pop tart fix! Great coffee, service, pastries, toasts and local drink and food finds!”

“Went last night with my GF to grab some food. We were seated right away by a guy that looks like he could have been the manager? Jarred was our server and he was great. Super nice and knew about the beers on the menu and made some recommendations. He was very attentive and made sure we had everything we needed.

We have been numerous times since open and will continue to go back.”

“This is an amazing restaurant! The atmosphere and service is top notch and the chef is amazing. We had the pimento chitin start followed by the fried chicken with cheese Mac and collard greens and finished it off with banana pudding. Simple dishes but to prepare them correctly takes great talent, to prepare them the way they did takes great talent. My compliments to the chef!!!”

“This is a great store they have fast and friendly service basically anything you buy from the store they will prepare for you all you have to do is ask authentic Hispanic food taste delicious the owner is awesome and Kimberly is a very sweet girl if I could give this store more stars I ”

“First time visiting today and Co-Op was slammed with customers given the holiday. Staff was working really hard to get orders out. Appreciated them being up front about the wait time and our food came out within that window. Sandwiches were delicious (egg salad and Cali turkey). Enjoyed the Frozé as well. I can see why it's a popular place!”

“Good coffee. Friendly staff. Wide selection of baked goods. Indoor and outdoor seating. The line can be long on peak weekends so be prepared. Public restroom available.”

“So good! Really enjoyed the pastor tacos! Definitely will come back.”

“The pizza is always cooked to perfection and we love the veggie lasagna It is amazing. BUT first and most important, the staff is the BEST!!!Highly recommended ,makes you feel like your family.!!! Thanks Guys!!!”

“Good food, friendly service. Enjoyable atmosphere. Had a very filling chicken quesadilla. Definitely worth coming too.”

“JI has a message saying you can't place online orders and there not answering the phones . they keep a problem. it's a shame because the pizza is good. The business is just not being ran right.”

“One of our favourite spots on the island”

“The atmosphere was amazing for a fundraiser that I recently attended. The staff was friendly and worked hard to help make our event successful. I would highly recommend for an event or just a nice place to relax.”

“It was nearly freezing outside and they tried sitting us next to an open window, thankfully they were understanding and moved us to a different table. Our server was a little slower and less attentive than other servers at the tables around us, we had to wait several times for refills on our drinks. All of the food tasted great and everything but the soup was an appropriate temperature. When it is near freezing I want soup that warms me up from the inside, the she-crab soup did NOT do that. The soup was not hot at all, I'm pretty sure the rest of the food was hotter than the soup, it still tasted good but was a little disappointing.”

“Breakfast and lunch, eat in or take out!”

“The loaded hot dog is my favorite anywhere! The drinks are perfect and the atmosphere is terrific! You need to check this out!!”

“We ordered the hibachi steak/chicken and steak/shrimp. Both meals were delicious, cooked perfectly, and very generous portions. We have eaten at this grill several times over the years and we have enjoyed every experience. Definitely recommended and appreciated in the community!”

“We are not from the US and wanted to have a waffle house experience. This location was very clean, the service was fast and helpful and the food was yummy.

They have a great section for adults and kids with really good kids prices. They even gave our kids some little paper hats to wart that added to the experience.

Vegetarian options: There seemed to be lots of vegetarian options

Parking: There is a large parking lot right outside with plenty of spaces

Kid-friendliness: They had about 5 menu options for kids that were $6 with the option to add a drink for $1”

“I love Tolli's on Johns Island often drive from
James Island to grab dinner there. The garlic cheese bread is out of this world, the pizza is good and I have loved every sandwich I have ever got here!”

“Love sitting outside and watching the boats come in and go out… ♥️”