Best Restaurants in Mount Pleasant, SC: 2026 Local Guide

Best restaurants in Mount Pleasant, SC at a glance

Where is the best coffee in Mount Pleasant?

• Brown Fox Coffee: 2026 Best Locally-Owned Coffee Shop, with a walk-up window and a pastry case. 📍 307 Simmons St · Check current hours before you go · Checked Oct 21

• Second State Coffee: roasts its own beans. Go for a single-origin pour-over. 📍 766 S Shelmore Blvd (plus Oyster Park) · Shelmore: weekdays 7–5, weekends 8–5 · Checked Oct 21

• Metto Coffee & Tea: the early opener on Coleman, around since 2006. Order the Spicy Ginger Latte. 📍 354 W Coleman Blvd · Mon–Sat 6–4, Sun 7–4 · Checked Oct 21

• Tidal Grounds Coffee: open latest, until 7 PM Monday–Saturday. 📍 1039 Hwy 41, Suite 200 · Mon–Fri 6:30–7, Sat 7–7, Sun 8–3 · Checked Oct 21

• Lodi Coffee: the local drive-thru, right off I-526. 📍 1518 N Hwy 17 · Daily 6–4 · Checked Oct 21

Need a spot to work? The Washington Cafe on McKnight Rd built one side as a lounge for remote workers. See all 12 local coffee shops in our full coffee guide →

Where is the best brunch and breakfast in Mount Pleasant?

• Page's Okra Grill: 2026 Best Brunch and Best Shrimp 'n Grits. Brunch Saturday and Sunday from 8 AM, breakfast weekdays from 7. Order Ashleigh's Shrimp & Grits ($22) or the Crab Cake Eggs Benedict ($22). 📍 302 Coleman Blvd · Checked Oct 21

• Grace & Grit: 2026 Best Grits. Weekend brunch: Shrimp & Grits with smoked gouda grits ($24), plus a mimosa flight ($28). 📍 320 Wingo Way · Brunch Sat 9:30–2, Sun 9:30–2:30 · Checked Oct 21

• Post House: a slower, sit-down brunch in the Old Village. Get the Baked French Toast ($22). 📍 101 Pitt St · Brunch Sat–Sun 10–3 · Checked Oct 21

• Water's Edge: Sunday brunch on Shem Creek with a breakfast buffet ($21 adults, $14 kids 12 and under) and a build-your-own Bloody Mary bar. Or order the Deviled Crab Cake Benedict ($20). 📍 1407 Shrimp Boat Ln · Sunday 10–2 · Checked Oct 21

• Vicious Biscuit: 2026 Best Biscuits. Stacked biscuit sandwiches for breakfast, brunch and lunch, and it started right here in Mount Pleasant. 📍 409 W Coleman Blvd · Daily 7–2:30 · Checked Oct 21

• Ruby's NY Bagels: 2026 Best Bagels, and the easy weekday breakfast. 📍 280 W Coleman Blvd (plus Park Ave Blvd in Carolina Park) · Coleman: daily 7–2 · Checked Oct 21

Breakfast with a view: Charleston Harbor Fish House at Patriots Point serves breakfast daily 7–10:30 AM. See the full breakfast & brunch guide →

Where should I eat lunch in Mount Pleasant?

• Mozzo Deli: 2026 Best Locally-Owned Deli, and the fast, cheap answer. Order The Coleman (roasted turkey, fontina, roasted red peppers, arugula pesto, $12) or the Cuban ($12.50). 📍 730 Coleman Blvd (plus Carolina Park) · Coleman: Mon–Sat 6–4, Sun 7–2 · Checked Oct 21

• Boxcar Betty's: the fried chicken sandwich spot (a 2026 Best Fried Chicken finalist). The Boxcar comes with pimiento cheese, peach slaw, house pickles and spicy mayo. 📍 1701 Shoremeade Rd (Indigo Square) · Daily 11–8 · Checked Oct 21

• Melvin's BBQ: a 2026 Best Barbecue finalist on Houston Northcutt. Get the Big Joe chopped pork with Melvin's Golden sauce. 📍 925 Houston Northcutt Blvd · Mon–Sat 10:30–9, closed Sundays · Checked Oct 21

• Graze: the sit-down or client lunch. Order the Prime Rib sandwich ($18.50) or the citrus-chili short rib tacos. 📍 863 Houston Northcutt Blvd · Lunch Mon–Sat 11–3, closed Sundays · Checked Oct 21

• Carmen y Juan Homestyle Mexican: family-owned for 13 years, out in Park West. 📍 1118 Park West Blvd · Tue–Sat 11–9, Mon 4:30–9 (dinner only), closed Sundays · Checked Oct 21

Also great: Square Onion in I'On for gourmet sandwiches (Mon–Fri 10:30–5, Sat until 4:29, closed Sundays). See the full lunch guide, with prices and Sunday hours →

Where is the best Italian food and pizza in Mount Pleasant?

• Amalfi's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria: 2026 Best Italian. Family-owned, and every entrée comes with soup or salad. Order the Penne alla Siciliana ($18.50) or Lobster Ravioli ($20.50). 📍 664 Long Point Rd · Daily from 11 AM · Checked Oct 21

• SAVI Cucina + Wine Bar: 2026 Best Wine Restaurant Selection and Best Happy Hour co-winner. Aperitivo runs daily 3–6, and dinner starts at 5. Lunch Rigatoni Bolognese is $17. 📍 1324 Theater Dr (Towne Centre) · Daily from noon · Checked Oct 21

• Abbracci Italian Cuisine: 2026 Best New Restaurant finalist in north Mount Pleasant. Rigatoni al Ragu ($28), Lobster Spaghettoni Neri ($41). Happy hour at the bar Tue–Sun 4–6. 📍 1146 Muhlenbergia Dr, Ste 103 · Dinner Tue–Sun 5–9, closed Mondays · Checked Oct 21

• Iggy's Pizza Shop: 2026 Best Locally-Owned Pizza Place. Get the Notorious F.I.G. (16", $29). 📍 1220 Ben Sawyer Blvd, Ste H · Tue–Thu 4–9, Fri–Sat 4–10, closed Sun–Mon · Checked Oct 21

• Woodhaven Pizza: 2026 Best Budget-Friendly Meal, Best Takeout and Best Restaurant Service. NY-style pies and Sicilian squares. 📍 1701 Shoremeade Rd, Ste 620 · Daily from 11 AM · Checked Oct 21

See the full Italian guide →

Where is the best seafood in Mount Pleasant, SC?

• The Wreck of the Richard & Charlene: 2026 Best Seafood. No-frills fried, grilled or boiled seafood on the creek. The Fried Seafood Platter is $29.95, and the deviled crab is $20.95/$27.95. No reservations, and a 4% fee on card payments. 📍 106 Haddrell St · Kitchen Tue–Sun 5–8:30, closed Mondays (and closed Halloween 2026) · Checked Oct 21

• NICO Oysters + Seafood: 2026 Best Raw Bar and Best French. Roasted Oysters ($20), Flounder Meunière ($34), Bouillabaisse ($32). Half-off oysters on Mondays. 📍 201 Coleman Blvd · Dinner nightly, lunch Fri–Sat from noon, Sunday brunch 11–2:30 · Checked Oct 21

• Saltwater Cowboys: 2026 Best Place to Dine Outdoors. On Shem Creek since 2017, with seafood, smoked barbecue and live music on a big deck. 📍 130 Mill St · Mon–Sat from 11 AM, Sun from 10 AM · Checked Oct 21

• Charleston Harbor Fish House: harbor views instead of creek views. Charleston Shrimp and Grits ($26), Crab Cakes ($36). 📍 32 Patriots Point Rd · Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily · Checked Oct 21

Eating on the water? Water's Edge, Red's Ice House (2026 Best Bar Outside) and Tavern & Table are all on the creek. See our Shem Creek guide for parking and the sunset spots, and our Happy Hours guide for the creek's $2.75–$3 beers.

Where should families eat in Mount Pleasant?

• Home Team BBQ: the big winner of the 2026 poll (Best Barbecue, Best Ribs, Best Wings, Best Kid-Friendly Restaurant, and Best Restaurant to Take an Out-of-Town Guest). First come, first served. 📍 3563 Hwy 17 N · Daily 11 AM–midnight (full menu until 10) · Checked Oct 21

• Also kid-approved: Woodhaven Pizza and Coastal Crust (2026 Kid-Friendly finalists). At Coastal Crust, all seating is outdoors, first come, first served. 📍 219 Simmons St

What's the best date night restaurant in Mount Pleasant?

• Post House: an inn and tavern in the Old Village. Try the Confit Duck Leg ($38), and walk Pitt St after. 📍 101 Pitt St · Dinner nightly 5–10 · Checked Oct 21

• Langdon's Restaurant & Wine Bar: chef Patrick Owens' special-occasion spot (2026 Best Chef and Best Steak finalist). Shrimp over stone-ground grits ($32), Prime NY Strip ($59). 📍 778 S Shelmore Blvd · Dinner nightly from 5 · Checked Oct 21

• Opal Restaurant & Bar: 2026 Best Place for Charcuterie Boards, with house-made pasta. Get the Ricotta Gnocchi with local shrimp ($31). 📍 1960 Riviera Dr, Ste C · Dinner nightly from 4 · Checked Oct 21

What are the best hidden gem restaurants in Mount Pleasant, SC?

• Nick's German Kitchen: schnitzel and spaetzle near the IOP Connector. Jägerschnitzel is $28, and schnitzels are $5 off on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. 📍 1150 Hungryneck Blvd · Tue–Thu 4–9, Fri–Sat 4–10, closed Sun–Mon · Checked Oct 21

• Philosophia: Greek cooking on Houston Northcutt. Pastitsio and keftedes are what it's known for. 📍 909 Houston Northcutt Blvd · Tue–Sun 11:30–8:30, closed Mondays · Checked Oct 21

• Mì Xào Vietnamese Cafe: pho without the downtown parking, plus Banh Mi Day every Thursday. Lemongrass Chicken is $15.50. 📍 1055 Hwy 41 (at N. Hwy 17) · Mon–Sat lunch 11:30–2:30, dinner 4:30–9 · Checked Oct 21

Where is the best sushi and Mexican food in Mount Pleasant?

• Locals Sushi & Sports Pub: 2026 Best Sushi. Half-price rolls Mondays from 3 PM and 25% off rolls Thursdays (dine-in only). 📍 1150 Queensborough Blvd · Daily from 11 AM · Checked Oct 21

• Crafthouse North: 2026 Best New Restaurant. A craft-beer bar with a full sushi menu from Max Sushi. 📍 901 Warrior Way · Closed Mondays · Checked Oct 21

• Agaves Cantina: 2026 Best Mexican Restaurant. Order the Chile Verde (pork carnitas in green sauce). 📍 320 W. Coleman Blvd · Daily from 11 AM · Checked Oct 21

• San Miguel Mexican Grill & Bar: 2026 Best Mexican finalist. Get the Chilaquiles ($13). 📍 1711 Shoremeade Rd · Daily from 11 AM · Checked Oct 21

Where can I get Southern and Lowcountry food in Mount Pleasant?

• Page's Okra Grill (above) serves supper nightly from 3 PM, too.

• Red Drum: Lowcountry cooking on Coleman Blvd (2026 Best Happy Hour finalist). Thick Cut Pork Chop ($42), Smoked Short Rib Ragu ($34). 📍 803 Coleman Blvd · Dinner Tue–Sat, Sunday brunch 10:30–2 and dinner · Checked Oct 21

• Coleman Public House: a neighborhood pub with Shrimp 'N Grits in bourbon cream ($26). 📍 427 W. Coleman Blvd · Tue–Sun from 11:30 AM, closed Mondays · Checked Oct 21

New in 2026: recent openings in Mount Pleasant

• Revolving Sushi Kingdom (opened September 2026): conveyor-belt sushi at Mount Pleasant Towne Centre, $4.95 a plate, with iPad ordering and train delivery. 📍 1594 Palmetto Grande Dr. Source: Post and Courier, Oct 12, 2026. Check current hours before you go.

• Bloom & Bean Flower Cafe (opened April 10, 2026): coffee, matcha and a build-your-own flower bar in Oyster Park. 📍 1421 Shucker Circle, Ste 1122. Source: Charleston Daily and Post and Courier. See the coffee guide.

• 2026 Best New Restaurant: Crafthouse North (Warrior Way) was named a 2026 Best New Restaurant, with Abbracci and Mezcal as finalists.

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Mount Pleasant restaurant FAQs

What is the best restaurant in Mount Pleasant, SC?

It depends what you're after. In the 2026 Best of Mount Pleasant reader poll, The Wreck of the Richard & Charlene won Best Seafood, Page's Okra Grill won Best Brunch, Amalfi's won Best Italian and Home Team BBQ won Best Barbecue and Best Kid-Friendly Restaurant. For a special night out, Langdon's and Post House are the local picks.

What are the best hidden gem restaurants in Mount Pleasant, SC?

Nick's German Kitchen on Hungryneck Blvd (schnitzel, dinner Tuesday–Saturday), Philosophia on Houston Northcutt Blvd (Greek, closed Mondays) and Mì Xào Vietnamese Cafe on Hwy 41 (pho, closed Sundays).

Where is the best seafood in Mount Pleasant, and where can I eat on the water?

The Wreck of the Richard & Charlene on Shem Creek won Best Seafood in the 2026 reader poll, and NICO Oysters + Seafood won Best Raw Bar. For waterfront tables, Saltwater Cowboys, Water's Edge, Red's Ice House and Tavern & Table are all on Shem Creek, and Charleston Harbor Fish House at Patriots Point looks out at the Charleston skyline.

Where is the best brunch in Mount Pleasant?

Page's Okra Grill on Coleman Blvd won Best Brunch in the 2026 reader poll and serves it Saturday and Sunday from 8 AM. Grace & Grit and Post House also do brunch both weekend days, and Vicious Biscuit (2026 Best Biscuits) serves daily 7–2:30 on W Coleman Blvd. Water's Edge on Shem Creek has a Sunday buffet and a Bloody Mary bar from 10 to 2.

Where should I eat lunch in Mount Pleasant?

Mozzo Deli on Coleman Blvd (2026 Best Locally-Owned Deli, sandwiches about $12) for fast and cheap, Boxcar Betty's for chicken sandwiches, Melvin's BBQ for barbecue, and Graze on Houston Northcutt Blvd for a sit-down lunch (Monday–Saturday 11–3).

What is the best Italian restaurant in Mount Pleasant?

Amalfi's on Long Point Rd won Best Italian in the 2026 reader poll and is open daily from 11 AM. SAVI Cucina on Theater Dr is the date-night pick, and Iggy's Pizza Shop won Best Locally-Owned Pizza Place.

Where is the best coffee in Mount Pleasant?

Brown Fox Coffee on Simmons St won Best Locally-Owned Coffee Shop in the 2026 reader poll. Lodi Coffee (drive-thru, N Hwy 17) and Metto (W Coleman Blvd) open earliest at 6 AM, and Tidal Grounds on Hwy 41 stays open until 7 PM Monday–Saturday.

Which Mount Pleasant restaurants are open on Monday?

Open Mondays: Amalfi's, SAVI, Page's Okra Grill, Home Team BBQ, Mozzo Deli, Boxcar Betty's, Melvin's, Graze, NICO, Saltwater Cowboys, Water's Edge, Langdon's, Opal, Agaves and Locals Sushi. Closed Mondays: The Wreck, Iggy's, Abbracci, Nick's German Kitchen, Philosophia, Red Drum, Coleman Public House and Crafthouse North. Hours checked October 21, 2026.

What are the newest restaurants in Mount Pleasant?

Revolving Sushi Kingdom opened at Mount Pleasant Towne Centre in September 2026, and Bloom & Bean Flower Cafe opened in Oyster Park in April 2026. Crafthouse North was named a 2026 Best New Restaurant in the reader poll.

What about chains?

This guide sticks to locally owned restaurants. Some chains did well in the 2026 poll, and Big Bad Breakfast and Eggs Up Grill both have Mount Pleasant locations, but for a local breakfast, start with Page's Okra Grill, Vicious Biscuit or Ruby's NY Bagels.
How we pick: local knowledge, reader tips and Mount Pleasant Magazine's 2026 Best of Mount Pleasant reader poll. Locally owned restaurants only. Addresses, hours, prices and dishes come from each restaurant's own website or menu, checked October 21, 2026. They change, so check before you go. Spot something out of date? Reply to any Scoop email and tell us.