Restaurants near Kiawah Island

“Exactly the type of service you would expect from a high-end restaurant! The view of the Atlantic only added to the atmosphere of a romantic dinner with my wife.”

“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 😄”

“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!”

“My kids will never again be able to vacation at a resort with a “regular” pool! This complex is amazing with everything you need for a fun vacation. Besides the pools with kid-friendly water features and slides, the park also has a playground, market and cafe, poolside restaurant with great food and drinks, and fitness center. There are plenty of complimentary towels, lounge chairs, and shaded tables for having a meal. There are family activities throughout the week, and the highlight is the festival every summer Wednesday evening with games, entertainment and $3 ice cream!”

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

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

“Food was perfect! Plan to return.”

“Mainly 5 stars because I came up here from the beach on my 30th birthday and they delivered with cold beer and the best Crispy Chicken Salad I’ve ever had. Crispy fried chicken, halved figs, candied pecans, hearts of palm, a delicious truffle dressing over some romaine. I mean good gawd almighty.”

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

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

“Inside of The Santuary lobby.We stop in for ice cream or hot chocolate, but no longer. The prices are ridiculously expensive now! We just paid $14 for 2 small hot lukewarm chocolates!”

“When we visit the area, we always dine at this location. The restaurant is clean; the staff are always friendly and helpful; the food is always fresh and delicious. Thank you!”

“Awesome Peaceful and Cozy”

“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 ⭐️⭐️⭐️”

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

“I am giving a combined 4 stars because while this place was good, it is definitely overpriced. I paid $25 for 2 coffees and that just seems outrageous to me. I love coffee and I've tried a lot of different places, none as costly as this. The coffee was also just fine, it wasn't anything special.

The area is very nice though! There's a nature center nearby that had a baby gator, opossum, and much more. While I recommend, just don't plan on finding anything reasonably priced.”

“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!”

“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”

“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.”

“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!”

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

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

“We ate brunch here on vacation with our dog!
Food was awesome
Drinks were awesome
Waitress was sweet
We also had a great experience with our pup!”

“So yummy. Friendly, helpful staff!”

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

“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.”

“I LOVE Lowlife bar!! The servers and bartenders are incredible! I came by for lunch and the server brought me all the different dipping sauces for the shrimp sandwich. The customer service is 1000/10 and the food and drinks tasted amazing. Highly recommend!”