50 Best American Restaurants near Folly Beach

“By far one of my favorite places for breakfast or lunch! Everything on the menu is excellent and the staff is super wonderful. I would recommend it over and over!! Love it!!!Parking: Sometimes hard to park on a busy day, you can park on center street or any of the side streets. If you have a golf cart it is easier to squeeze into a spot. If your staying on island and can walk that is perfect or ride a bike they have a bike rack also.Kid-friendliness: Lots of options with two patios and inside space to support kids .. both doggie kids and people kids“

“Me & my girlfriend was just in town for a couple hours & we stopped by the restaurant cause the food was smelling good. When we got to the restaurant we ordered smoke wings, mussels & shrimp po Boy. The food came out on time, great presentation & the food was amazing. I rate this place 10/10….. we will be back“

“I had walked past the night before and the place was packed. We went for lunch the next day. It was quiet and the food was good. I had a hamburger with a nice crisp outside. The fires were cooked just right. My wife had shrimp tacos which she was pleased with. It was one of the better eateries we went to in Folly Beach. It is dog friendly.“

“Stopped by because of the vibes. Nice dining atmosphere. They have a good mix of indoor and outdoor type of seating.Some items were great. And some of the items were ok. Seems like it can be hit or miss with their food offerings.Service was good.Tenders = 5/5Crab cakes = 3.5/5Grouper bites = 5/5“

“Had lunch today-superb! Had fried avocado-shrimp appetizer and shrimp tacos. Both delicious! And as good as the food was, it was far surpassed by the service and hospitality we received from Elizabeth! She made our time there very special and memorable! I hope the management at the Blu knows and recognizes what a jewel she is!“

“The food is delicious! The best she crab soup in Charleston“

“Had a spectacular lunch at another restaurant and went over the top with dinner at FIG. Arugula salad + ricotta gnocchi with lamb bolognese + desert of strawberry profiteroles with greek yogurt. Off-the-chart meal capped off an unbelievable food day in Charlestown. If I eat another meal this good in this city I may never leave Charlestown. Wow!“

“Amazing food. Beautiful ambiance. Good service! Highly recommend!“

“This review is LONG overdue. My sister & I visited Charleston July 2023. The night we flew in from Seattle we had Chasing Sage for dinner - what a delight! From the atmosphere to the food to the incredible staff and chef, it was an amazing experience. My sister and I still randomly bring up our experience at Chasing Sage, and how delicious the food was. Honestly, we'll probably be back to SC and this place is a decent part of the reason why. Cannot express enough how much we enjoyed this place! *edit to add that at the time there was some sort of a seasonal drink on the menu that included peas and my sister thought it was to die for!“

“Beautiful propertyGreat barClean facilityFriendly serviceI have been dreaming to eat at one of Sean Brocks restaurants for a long time. Finally found myself in Charleston for business and made my move.Man am I glad I did! It did not disappoint.I wanted to try everything, but one can only eat so much ?I wish I could come back with 3 hungry friends, so we can order everything on the menu and go family-style.If you are in town, do not miss the opportunity to eat at Husk!“

“This is a down home funky southern restaurant serving primarily oysters and fried chicken in a converted garage. So for that reason they get 5 stars. The food was good, the roasted oysters were great, beer was cold, sides were enough to share service was attentive. They don’t take reservations for party less than six so you can expect to wait if you go at prime time. It a pretty popular place.Parking: Primarily a residential neighborhood so parking can be sparse. They do have a free parking lot but it’s small. Neighborhood not the best so be aware walking at night“

“This was an incredible find on our East Coast trip. The best gumbo we've ever had. I'm glad this was my first shrimp and grits It was a perfect balance of creamy and toothy with delicious pink shrimp. The service and attention to detail was spot on.“

“Came for lunch today and the food, service and portions were great! Highly recommend the Buttermilk Catfish Sandwich with the sauce that comes with truffle fries instead of mayo!“

“We LOVED our lunch visit a few weeks ago! great service, excellent food, loads of fun!“

“Best meal we had in Charleston. Definitely not old school Charleston - which is a good thing! The vibe is fun, the food is flawless and creative - a kitchen that respects and integrates vegetables rather than treating them as an afterthought! Unique wines and incredibly knowledgeable front of house staff. This is what great dining is all about!“

“Tried Swig & Swine for the first time and hands down the best BBQ on the beach. Portion size was huge, service was excellent and very affordable. absolutely will be back!“

“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..“

“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!“

“Had a solo intimate birthday dinner here, while visiting SC. Wonderful dining experience, service, and atmosphere. To top it off my server told me my whole tab was covered by a complete stranger, who did not want to reveal themselves. If you ever see this review…THANK YOU!“

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

“Out of this world. If you are looking for the best spot in Charleston for a wonderful dinner with your partner, this is the only option. The varied dining locations provide plenty of reason to go back for round 2 as well.All of the staff are super professional and knowledgeable. We were greeted with champagne, a rose, and a card since it was our first anniversary. We dined on the back patio which was nice and secluded with only three tables. Every course was top notch and we paired it with a different one of their phenomenal cocktails for each.Seriously this place can't be beat. Stay at 86 Cannon and go here for as many meals as you can.“

“I could not write this review fast enough. We had the pleasure of having Eric as our server last night. What an incredible guy. He greeted us by name, went over the entire menu page by page, offered recommendations for food and drink. We did the chef’s experience tasting menu and it was incredible. Eric went over each course and explained how it was prepared. Our bill after some drinks and tip was a bit over $400 but truly the best money I have ever spent for food and experience. Again, thank you to Eric for making our time in Charleston so memorable and if we are ever back we will be requesting him by name, he was truly wonderful. -The Fees“

“More than courteous servers ! The food was good.“

“Being recently diagnosed w/ Celiac's, I was having a challenging finding great food that was gluten free and sage from cross contamination. This place is it! The food....AMAZING! The staff...equally amazing! I would give it 10 stars if I could. It's a cool, funky little restaraunt, w/ delicious food options. You will not be disappointed!“

“The James is a throwback to great American eateries of the past, and it nails it! Great ambiance, stellar service from our waitress Sommer, and a menu that says these things are good so we’re going to serve them just like they should be.Lisa and I had a post vacay decompress date, so we decided to knock this James place off our list of recommended restaurants. I will say after visiting once we will definitely go back. Being so conveniently located for us, and with such an enticing menu how could we not?I had a Hemingway daiquiri and tuna tare tare to start, and Lisa had the mushroom soup with a cloudesque puff pastry atop it. The soup was delicious but could have had a pinch of salt to take it to the best ever level. The tuna was so good I considered ordering more.With starters behind us we popped a bottle of Cab and tucked into a Spicy Caesar salad, Chicken Piccata, Parker house rolls, and Prime Rib with whipped potatoes. Classic right!? The salad dressing was perfect, the prime rib was excellently seasoned and the Parker house rolls were better than rolls from the actual Parker house in Boston!Finished with a creme brûlée and commenced to loosen belt one notch lolDefinitely give it a try next time your on JI!“

“We came last year for the first time and loved it. Wanted to return this year for our 35th anniversary weekend. Did not disappoint. Had filet steakhouse style and market fish which was tile fish. Both delicious! They even gave us a complimentary truffle dessert for our anniversary.“

“Excellent coffee excellent service“

“Amazing food, cozy atmosphere and wonderful. friendly staff!! Highly recommend!!“

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

“Awesome atmosphere and food!“

“Not just a meal, but an experience. My taste buds are still craving everything at Wild Common. I would go back in a heartbeat. The food, wine som, creative cocktails, and atmosphere are 5 stars!“

“Amazing food and the owners are great. Drove 800 miles just to eat there and would do it again“

“Had brunch today. Food was good. The chicken and waffle was really tasty.“

“We love Edison! There has not been one thing that we have had that wasn't amazing! Half price wine night is our fav!“

“WOW!!! YUM! YUM! YUM! Not only does Wes and his crew make some OUTSTANDING food, but their service is top notch as well! I got in touch with Wes at Brown Dog Deli months ago to cater a 200 person conference and I am so glad I did!! Everyone LOVED the food and Wes was on time and delivered everything as promised! I fortunately had the chance to stop by the deli the day before my conference. I told Wes that after viewing their menu so many times online, I couldn't wait until Saturday! So, I went by (and the space itself is so cool......old metal lunchboxes hanging on the wall....old games......such nostalgia!) and ordered the Paradise Panini along with their fries. OH MY GOODNESS!!! So much food (enough for two meals, but I ate all of it at once!) and it was absolutely perfect!!! And those fries?!?! WOW!!! I'm just glad I don't know the calorie count on those! :0) I had the "Folly Beach Crunch Wrap" in my bag lunch at the conference and that was just as delicious! I was able to grab a spare "Rosemary's Baby Daddy" for later and AGAIN.......absolute perfection!! THANK YOU, Wes for working with me and making my conference lunch a success! PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE open a Brown Dog Deli in Greenville, SC! I think it would be a HIT!“

“Great food and service. Our waiter offered suggestions and was attentive. We ordered the smoked fish dip and bread as appetizers, she had the pasta and I had the rice dish. We also had cocktails and wine. All were terrific.I only have one suggestion, to expand or add more variety to the beer list. Not a big deal as everything else was amazing.“

“Stopped in for a few drinks after dinner and this place was perfect for our girls night.Live music was being played in the corner by a solo musician that set a quiet tone while an old Mel Gibson flick played on the wall on the opposite side of the bar. The mood was quiet , quirky and sophisticated. It was refreshing from the “college kid vibe you get from most places after 9pm DT .“

“Great bar/lounge in a relaxed setting on King's St. Nice ambiance to kick back with friends over modern cocktails. They take pride in their house made infusions and unique cocktail recipes. Over the top mixtures and formulas make up some of their wild flavorful concoctions! Bartenders are nice as well as the wait staff.“

“Fabulous Service, staff, atmosphere. Food is excellent..“

“Everything was delish. Grilled sourdough bread was wonderful. Maybe the best she-crab soup I ever ate. The creamed corn with Benton's Bacon was AMAZING (iykyk). The Velvet Elvis dessert with yet MORE Benton's Bacon was to-die for.Shout out to server Haley for being awesome.“

“Excellent old time bar and restaurant. Killer food and great atmosphere!“

“I thought it was very good and staff was very helpful and friendly but the staff or servers could have been much more faster bringing out the food it was slow and took a while but other than that it was great food was very good“

“We had a great lunch today. service and atmosphere also wonderful! 5 stars!!!“

“Tried this place out on the recommendation of a colleague. Best kept secret in Charleston! We were entertained and fed a fantastic meal! Such a great discovery, we’ll certainly be back when we’re in town!“

“Excellent food and service!“

“The food was excellent and the service was great! I highly recommend!!“

“yes I highly recommend it it was wonderful very great and fast service the food was amazing and the menu was amazing and I highly recommend it please check it out“

“Everything was awesome! Food, drinks and dessert! Our waitress, Grace, was top notch! So friendly and attentive! Loved her! Great restaurant!“

“Great customer service and great food!“