50 Best Southern Restaurants near Johns Island

“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!!!“

“Amazing food with unique variations. Friendly professional staff in a Charleston casual atmosphere.“

“Charming southern fare in a beautiful Victorian setting! The shrimp dumplings are a standout—perfectly seasoned and bursting with flavor. The cozy, historic ambiance adds to the experience, making it a must-visit spot in Charleston. Great service and a menu that truly captures the essence of Southern cuisine. Highly recommend!“

“Love coming here for the Catfish Sandwich and frozen Cin and Tonic!“

“I have mixed feelings. Our first visit was over a decade ago and it was wonderful. Our anniversary was yesterday and it was an ok experience. We sat in the courtyard AB’s was placed under the above heater. We started smelling gas and the heat never reached the table area. So we were freezing. The appetizers were wonderful. The couple got seated next to us ten minutes after us and received their food first. Was told about different and best food options and a dessert menu. We were not given either. Bbq in the shrimp and grits was over powering any other flavor. Husband got fish and grits and it was excellent. Not a 0 but I’m in no hurry to go back or recommend to anyone else. Ruined my anniversary to be honest….“

“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“

“Jason was amazing! Fritters even better than Jason!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“We stopped by for brunch as walk-ins and were told there’d be a 30-minute wait. True to their word, our table was ready right on time. We ordered a Bloody Mary with pepper vodka (cucumber vodka was also an option), the crab soup, and the brunch burger. The flavors were outstanding, and the portions were generous—so much so that we didn’t have room for dessert. The staff were friendly, the atmosphere was vibrant, and the turnover of tables kept the energy fresh. No complaints—just a fantastic brunch experience!“

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

“Great little place. I enjoyed my vegan sandwich. Garrett is very pleasant, made my day.“

“WOW! Very pleasantly surprised! The food was amazing! Daniel was the perfect host, explaining all the different foods and we were never rushed! We were visiting our son, his family and we’re from Florida. We’ll be back! I wish I could give it 10 Stars!“

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

“My favorite birthday cake is coconut. My daughter got me one of your 12 pound coconut cakes for my 70th birthday. Absolutely the best coconut cake I’ve ever had. Highly recommend !“

“Delicious meal & friendly staff“

“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 took my family on a daycation today. We stopped in and ate. The food was very delicious. The only problem was one of their workers would not stop staring at us to the point of it being creepy. Not ever going back there again. A family should be able to enjoy their meal without the gaulking.“

“Amazing food and drinks with great service.“

“a fun new experience with good food.“

“This is a tradition for my family every time someone comes to visit my fiancé and I in Charleston. We love the food. We love being able to wander around the boat as we go along. It’s fun, it takes its time on a fantastic route through the harbor and the food is always great, specifically the she crab soup and the salmon!“

“Wonderful fine dining - great atmosphere and some of the best food ever.“

“The food was incredible and our server, Courtney B was outstanding!! Courtney helped us select the perfect items and she made it fun!! Awesome!“

“Jenn was the best waitress I have ever had and I go to restaurants for fun. She was caring and was passionate! The buffalo Brussels sprouts were amazing and the shrimp Gnocchi was to die for!!! 10/10 would recommend and ask for Jenn!!!“

“Brunch was Fantastic! Had Scallop Benny & Shrimp & Grits. Outdoor & indoor seating. Great service & atmosphere!!“

“At at Toast All Day!! Teri was an awesome bartender and took care of all our needs. Great food and atmosphere.“

“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.“

“Delicious brunch. Wonderful friendly staff. Warm atmosphere.“

“just a great experience, food , wine and service.“

“Yet another great experience at Charleston Grill. We try to come here whenever we visit Charleston. The service is always awesome and the food is great. You get what you pay for... it's not inexpensive. The Crab Cake is always a great appetizer. And the scallops are beautiful prepared. We'll be back!“

“Wow! This is by far the BEST fried chicken I've ever had! And let me tell you, I despise lemonaid but I tried theirs once and ordered a giant cup and loved it! Highly recommend coming here. The staff is very friendly and efficient. I'll definitely be returning next time I'm in town!“

“Outstanding meal from the drinks to the she crab soup to the delicious entrees. The key lime pie was a great ending to the meal. Sara was fantastic and made wonderful suggestions for food - she had perfect timing and had just the right amount of conversation with us. Truly a memorable meal and reasonably priced, especially for Charleston. Will be back next time we are in town.“

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

“Best bbq I’ve ever had. Brisket was perfect. Even the side dishes shined and were delicious in their own right. Coleslaw had some jalapeño kick to it. Lived up to the hype! Highly recommend.

Parking: Plenty of parking across the street in the shopping complex.“

“Yesterday treated my parents to what they both said was the best restaurant meals they have enjoyed in the wider Charleston area - soft shell crab and grilled seafood trio in many attempts. Outside on the patio with an incredibly gracious and attentive server (Kathy Lynn? - a recent transfer from Phoenix) made the experience all the more remarkable. We’ll be back and as this review attests - will recommend to others. Thanks for your successful efforts.“

“Typische Südstaatenküche. Gute Qualität. Wir hätten etwas mehr Pep/Würze erwartet. Wir hatten sehr freundliches Personal. Leider aber auch zwei sehr laute Nebentische (die Amerikaner kommunizieren halt immer etwas lauter). Preis/Leistung passt.“

“You order at the counter here which we didn’t realize. The girl working the counter was not super friendly. The food was actually very good - both of us got the retro plate with berry jam for the biscuit. It was phenomenal. Sadly both of our eggs were overcooked but other than that it was really good“

“Great meal and awesome waitress“

“Omar and the chef were great. Wings are incredible! Service Top Notch !it has been a long time since we have been able to say that !!“

“I was craving turkey wings but didn’t feel like cooking, quick Google search led me here and I beyond happy I found them.

I’ve been here twice and both times the food has been delicious!!! The turkey wings were fall off the bone tender, the lima beans were good and the mac and cheese reminded me of my grandmas.

To get 3 sides and meat for $10.90 is unheard of these days but that is exactly what I paid.

They have a customer for life!!!“

“amazing food , great staff, and a killer atmosphere. we come back each and every year.“

“Duke’s has the best Southern food in Charleston! The BBQ, fried chicken and sides encompass what’s been served on tables throughout South Carolina for centuries. They have a great buffet and dining room as well as outdoor tables. The staff is very welcoming and friendly. This is where the locals eat. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“amazing food amazing staff get the fried chicken“

“We visited for the first time this evening. It was Absolutely Delicious! Best Ribs Ever! Mac and cheese balls were pretty awesome too! Husband said his Prime Rib sandwich was excellent also. We will Definitely be back!“

“Delicious biscuits! I had a sausage, egg, and cheese biscuit - it was flaky and flavorful. The lady at the counter was friendly, sweet, and kind; she even gave me a sticker, and a card to entice me to come back. I also bought some mixes, and a package of their sausage biscuits (for later). We even went to a nearby Publix store for their pimento cheese (they were out at the shop). Yum!“

“Great place to dine with a large or small group. Delicious food with great service. We had a group of 34 and everything went smoothly. Highly recommended!!“

“Nice bartender. Good location and it was little uncomfortable early part but as it got darker it cooled off. I had flat bread but wish there are better choices to spend a full evening vs going to different place for real dinner. Overall, it is good experience.“

“Today was our first trip to O'Charleys. We had lunch at the Henry Tecklenberg Dr. location. We were surprised at the high quality and reasonable cost for the two of us.. We had a salmon plate and chicken strip salad for around 25.00 total. But the star of the meal was our waitress Jessica M. She was cheerful, very attentive and all smiles. When we asked how she stays like that in such a tough job she said she had been there some time. She's tried other careers and keeps coming back because she enjoys meeting customers and feels appreciated there. To customers and management we say the food is great and this young lady definitely deserves a shout out.“

“We were pleased to find this food hall when we needed lunch and so many restaurants nearby were overpriced and/or were busy. We all decided on Taco Art. Service was very friendly and efficient. Food was good. Easy to get cold water from the fountain machine. We weren’t crazy about the atmosphere to eat upstairs, but that isn’t the fault of this food stall in a food hall.“

“Was very good and moist for smoked meats. The greens were delicious and perfect. Potato salad was good and a hint of spice. Turkey was great, although only 2 slices.

Dietary restrictions: They were educated on gluten contamination and foods to avoid in their facility.“

“We visited Taco Boy during our vacation in Charleston. Taco Boy was recommended to us by one of the vendors at the city market. Our food was insanely good. Their queso is amazing. I also recommend the birria tacos, I loved them! We had great service here and the look of the restaurant is spot on!“