47 Best American Restaurants in Mount Pleasant

“I was visiting my daughter in Charleston and we had dinner, the drink menu had great choices and I particularly enjoyed the Gold Rush, the crab stuffed cannoli appetizer was the perfect starter before the outstanding ribeyes we both had! The real star of the show here is the Assistant Manager Jacqueline, she was very accommodating and her smile and pleasant demeanor made you feel right at home. I will be back every visit to Charleston in the future, well done👏🏻“

“We've driven by Burtons a thousand times and never stopped. Then we actually moved to Mt. Pleasant and live close to the restaurant. We have become regulars there.....food is delicious, staff is friendly and service is great. Whether you sit at the bar or bring your family to the table, everything is consistent and delicious!“

“I truly had a great experience this afternoon at lunch“

“Amazing food. Probably the best old fashioned I’ve had. Our server was awesome and so was the manager. My steak was over cooked and they insisted they get me a new one. The one they brought back out was probably the best steak I’ve had in Charleston. We will be back!“

“Another delicious meal drove from Conway to have a slamming burger 🍔 absolutely one of the best burgers around! You will not be disappointed!“

“My business partner and I had an incredible dining experience at Five Loaves Cafe in Summerville last night. As the owner of Forsh & Lofton Logistics LLC, I have a deep appreciation for businesses that prioritize atmosphere, attention to detail, and a 'white-glove' level of service—and Five Loaves delivered on all fronts. The dinner menu was exceptional, and the ambiance in the historic house provided the perfect sophisticated yet welcoming environment for our meeting. It’s clear the team here holds themselves to a high standard of excellence, from the kitchen to the front of house. Whether you're looking for a top-tier dinner spot or a professional setting for a business meal, this is a Lowcountry gem. We will definitely be back!“

“Great food and environment“

“Great food and service. Chef was very accommodating to a food allergy with alternative prep and substitutions. Grace was a great server. Nice decor and design. Atmosphere was hip and comfortable without feeling uptight. Delicious craft cocktails.“

“Yummy food! And affordable.“

“Absolutely delightful! I had the cod sandwich and sweet potato fries, it was the BEST fish sandwich I’ve ever had! My husband and children also loved their meals! $71 for 4 meals is NOT a bad price at all! 10/10 recommend!“

“I threw a surprise birthday party with 30 guests. It was terrific. The upstairs had plenty of room and seating for everyone. The food was excellent with a great selection. Staff and bartenders were very friendly, accommodating and professional. My guest could mingle upstairs or go outside and listened to a very good band. I absolutely recommend having your next gathering here!“

“The food and the atmosphere are equally perfect! WOW! 10 out of 10!👍🏽“

“Staff is very good, super attentive and friendly. Food is decent. Not great, what you’d expect from bar food but expedited very well. Beer list isn’t good but a surprisingly good bourbon list. Want to become a regular for music trivia but the acoustics are just awful. You can barely hear the sound and they rush through the game. Need to address the issue with the sound.“

“Great food! And the atmosphere is outstanding, overlooking the Wando river. Outdoor seating is especially nice and there’s a play area for kids. Highly recommend.“

“Love my workout classes and pool when open“

“We had lunch at the Square Onion today, we loved our turkey sandwiches made with Brie, so tasty, with the most fabulous bread. Very friendly, professional staff. Next time we are in town, lunch at the Square Onion. Carole, Bluffton, S.C.“

“the staff was delightful. I got a terrific burger and amazing brussel sprouts with a whipped feta on top! tasted very original and delicious. Sometimes they have an amazing guitarist named Doug who entertains us with beautiful renditions of Pink Floyd and much more!“

“Was an amazing dinner outside dining with great views ! Service was superb ! Upstairs bar was an amazing atmosphere with a great bartender and amazing service! 5 outta 5 stars for me !!“

“I am not one of those people who post my daily activity or what food I'm eating or rate the places I eat..until now.. I'm from New York so I've had my share of diner muffins.. I go out to breakfast 7 days a week x 365 days a year .. have had my morning meal in several South Carolina establishments..you get the picture. Sunrise Bistro recently hired a a baker, Maddy. I have had a blueberry, lemon, cranberry/orange and nutella/raspberry muffin..I can say without hesitation these are by far the best muffins I have ever had. Maddy is even going to indulge me with a bran muffin. THANK YOU SUNRISE BISTRO .. THANK YOU MADDY!!“

“Kaely and the team at Crush Yard did an excellent job hosting our group social event. Kaely made the scheduling process seamless, and when I needed to reschedule due to circumstances beyond my control, she was understanding and extremely helpful. During the event, the Crush Yard team was attentive, accommodating, and provided professional service throughout. I highly recommend them for any group event.“

“Great food and great service!“

“Our food was delicious. If we visit again from Missouri we will definitely be coming back. Staff was friendly service was great“

“Anniversary Dinner. Great food (Snapper Salad, Skirt Steak, Pompano). Service was excellent and pleasant atmosphere. A pleasant surprise. We had never been here.“

“Sat at the bar during lunch with Red, she was amazing and attentive. I really enjoyed it.“

“Had a baby shower here-food was delicious, outdoor space and room was amazing! Ethan and Chris were absolutely amazing servers and beyond accommodating! Amazing experience!“

“Metto coffee and pastries are excellent.“

“O’Brion’s has the best fish’n’chips I’ve ever tasted, as well as a killer bacon cheeseburger and French onion soup. If I had one criticism is that whenever I go they seem out of Guinness. But Jameson’s whiskey is a suitable alternative.“

“The food and service were great. Thank you for the welcoming and friendly atmosphere...AND a delicious dinner!“

“Arrived in town 6/28 and leaving 7/4. We've been here every night for dinner. Great Sports Pub vibe! Good food and a great staff. I normally don't do reviews but two people stood out to me, Rob and Elena. They both were there every single day we went in. Elena was holding down the food and Rob managing the Pub. I didn't get to know the other staff's names but these two I can't say enough about. They are the reason we came back. I know one thing, they both deserve a day off! They both worked really hard to keep this Pub rocking! Thanks again and hope to see you soon.“

“Enjoyable atmosphere. Food & service was excellent! The Beet salad with sautéed local shrimp was tasty and the fried pickles & okra was delicious! Our server was great, he was fun and friendly! Definitely love that this place is dog friendly, even at the bar area! See comments for photos from our experience!“

“Our food was amazing! The ladies working last night were the best! They were kind and helpful! You can't beat friendly employees!“

“Awesome !!! We always get a ham for the holidays, and they never disappoint.“

“We have been visiting the southern for over a decade, and it remains one of the last few great Mt P dives with an excellent kitchen. The staff has always been amazing and attentive, even when things get a little wild late night. The fresh squeezed grapefruit and orange drinks are some of the cheapest in town, and they make one of the best cheesesteaks in the area. Highly recommend a visit if you like unpretentious spots with that local vibe. It looks like the business is being targeted by trolls who have never visited, but we can clearly say you should trust the locals. I have never been uncomfortable in there, but don’t walk in expecting a Hall’s experience. It’s a bar first, just with good food options.“

“I came in last Tuesday and had such a lovely experience. Kelly went above and beyond as a server and was such a beautiful soul. She recommended the rotisserie chicken which of course did not disappoint and was so attentive. The tzatziki was mouth watering and the Mac and cheese felt like heaven. I don’t have enough kind words in my vocabulary to say how wonderful the service was, specifically kelly. I wasn’t going to get dessert but kelly hyped it up so much that I could not resist getting it. She needs to be given a raise or something cause my dining experience was 1000000/10. I will be coming back all the time for the food but also for the service!“

“my first time was a pleasant greeting ☺ from Philadelphia Pa.“

“Great food, great service!“

“My roommate and I came to First Watch and ordered the steak chimichurri and eggs. They were out of steak, but the manager kindly replaced it with chicken at no charge. Such a thoughtful gesture! Great service and hospitality — we’ll definitely be back.“

“Manhattans is a great place to have a drink with friends, Friday karaoke nights are a blast and they have a great billiards setup. It doesn’t matter what problems there are in the world, you can always count on Manhattans for a great time!“

“We just moved to the area so we already have a favorite restaurant!! Love how it’s so cozy and how the food is amazing and the staff is fast and will check in with you to make sure you are good and happy! Love it! would TOTALLY RECOMMEND!!“

“Delicious food! We came two days in a row on our vacation to Charleston! Would definitely come back!“

“This place was awesome. The food did not take long to order or receive. Our male waiter was extremely polite and prompt to all our service needs. Our steak 🥩 was so tender and juicy, and the lobster 🦞 tail was seasoned so perfectly. The 🥗 was amazing. We will definitely be visiting again.“

“Ashley is the best! We love this place!“

“Short and sweet visit to Charleston found us eating and drinking here 3x over 5 days! Bravo for a great atmosphere, very tasty bar food, especially loved the smashed crab cake, skinny margarita, fish fillets and burgers! Slammed over the Memorial holiday weekend. But these people are pros and just kept it moving. Fun outside rock music - the guy in Saturday night of Memorial weekend was fantastic!“

“Good food. Great service. Live music. Awesome local pub“

“Wanted a hamburger at 2am. IHOP offered it on the menu.
The waitress was very nice and friendly. The food came out of the kitchen quickly. The coffee was hot and the food was great. It hit the spot and addressed my craving for a cheeseburger at a breakfast place.
I would give it 5 stars, but it just does not rise to that level of cuisine.“

“Excellent food and service. Bonus points for allowing pets outside and giving them cute little water buckets!“

“Great food, great service!“