Restaurants near Kiawah Island

“We had Preston as our server. Although my kids have had sushi before, it was their first time at a sushi restaurant. He handled it wonderfully & we ate every bite! Highly recommend 😄”

“Food was perfect! Plan to return.”

“If you have kids and you are staying on Kiawah, this is the area you want to be in. We were there for Thanksgiving and this place was action packed.. lots of events and energy. The resort does an amazing job. Cafe/store is also fantastic.”

“10 out of 10 ! This is a must for anyone who is able !”

“Was visiting the Sanctuary with my husband and we had a great dinner at the ocean room celebrating our honeymoon. Services was fabulous, thank you JT! I would say my two favorite dishes were the wedge salad and the brussel sprouts! We split the NY strip which was very good. Definitely a great spot for a celebration dinner.”

“Each time I come down to stay at our family’s home in Kiawah, we always end up walking down the beach to The Sanctuary’s Bar to end our evening. This year the staff was A++++. I have to give a special shoutout to Nel, Britney & Mr. Wesley for going above & beyond the entire week, each night we visited. From seeing some of us waiting in line & before we even got to the front of the line, knowing & having our drinks ready or to helping my grandmother onto our golf cart as she is handicap. They made our family have the most fun we have had in years down here in Kiawah. We look forward to being back over Easter. Thanks for everyone who took care of us throughout the week!”

“Awesome Dining Room!! Wonderful food Great Atmosphere!”

“I grew up in a small town north of Boston. Each weekend the kids went to The Marblehead Sub Shop where the bread was freshly baked, the meat, cheese and veggies were sliced (not chopped) and the Sub was loaded and topped with oil and vinegar.
Thanks to the great friendly crew at Freshfields Village for letting me live my childhood again. You're the Best.”

“The ice cream is really good. The chocolate was rich and buttery. I don’t understand the lower reviews due to pricing. Being at a 5 star resort, right on the beach, what do you expect? I guess people always have something to complain about.”

“Some YUMMY for my TUMMY!!! My milkshake fix was satiated!”

“Worth the wait! Get there on time for seating. Great flights and pizza offerings.”

“Excellent food, service and decor.”

“This was our first visit to Cantina 76 on Kiawah Island and we really enjoyed the bartender, the atmosphere & the delicious, well presented cuisine! Highly recommend that you eat here if you’re visiting Kiawah Island. Kudos ⭐️⭐️⭐️”

“Awesome Peaceful and Cozy”

“Couldn’t have imagine a better place to celebrate my aunt and uncles anniversary. Best homemade Italian dishes and atmosphere we could ask for!”

“The sausage bagel was well made and delicious. Fast, too. Smoothie was good. Lots of Kiawah shirts to look at. There are also pizzas and other foods you can buy to cook at home.”

“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!”

“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.”

“We recently visited Charleston and forgot to make dinner reservations, that’s when we happed on to The Royal Tern. Despite no reservations, they gladly seated us at a great table. The food was exquisite, everything from the Raw Bar, the fried shrimp, to the halibut. The halibut was prepared perfectly and was so unique; the ingredients worked together in delicious synergy. My cocktail was on-point, too. As a home cook, being able to watch the chefs prepare the meals was fascinating. Mad respect for their craft. Met one of the owners as he was making his rounds in the dining room, and he was a lovely person. He even printed a map w/shortcuts for us since traffic is so bad in the Charleston area. Highly recommend, will definitely be back next time we’re in town.”

“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.”

“Great food and atmosphere!”

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

“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.”

“So there are 2 locations. This little location is in Folly Beach and kinda hidden, but it is so cute! The decor is awesome and our bartenders were great. Folly beach and Charleston SC are our favorite places to be for summer. The Charleston location is the big location, and also awesome. We just frequented this spot because it was across the street from our apartment.”

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

“Amazingggg. First time here on our trip at there twice wish it was open for dinner too. Best restaurant on folly. Farm to table fresh can bring your pup. Food and coffee bar amazing as well.”

“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.”

“Dropped by the night of Christmas after trying and leaving two other Folly Beach bars/restaurants because it seemed we’d never get food. Walked in, asked if we could order food and were told “No, but we are having a ‘pot luck’ and you could eat for free.” What a Christmas present! The food was great and plentiful, the drinks were good and affordable, and the service (we were served by the young woman bartender) was incredibly friendly, especially considering we are not locals. I cant recommend enough.”

“Atmosphere, food, staff, great place!”