Top Best American Restaurants in Folly Beach

"Located in a historic building on Queen Street in downtown Charleston, Husk was conceived by James Beard Award-winning Chef Sean Brock, who opened the restaurant to showcase Southern food created with locally sourced ingredients. The menu is updated twice daily and showcases creative dishes such as Cornmeal Dusted Catfish with sweet corn, peas, smoked tomato and charred squash. While the food is modern in style and innovation, the décor echoes the historic building’s heritage, with rustic walls and a large chalkboard listing the delectable daily specials."

"Husk is the latest establishment from James Beard Award-winning Chef Sean Brock, and it’s certainly no secret – the place is packed and everyone recommends you go there. And you should – the cal their dishes “new lowcountry” and really push tastes to a new level."

"Pastry chef Katy Keefe keeps it classic at McCrady's Tavern. Now that the weather is crisp, it's time to cozy up in a booth with a slice of Lady Baltimore cake or a rum caramel chocolate soufflé."

"FIG’s dining room is welcoming and unpretentious, keeping the focus squarely on the food and drinks (and the latter is no slouch—FIG's wine program was named most outstanding in the country in 2018 by the James Beard Foundation). The menus are chef Jason Stanhope's daily improvisations, based on the finest ingredients from local farmers and fishermen: rendered bone marrow salsa verde deepens the flavor profile of freshly caught fish, while the veggie plate highlights what's growing this season. End with a Nardini amaro—one of the many fine digestivos on an extensive list."

"Despite its relatively small size, Charleston is blessed with an abundance of critically praised, seasonally obsessed, farm-to-table restaurants. If you're a locavore Charlestonian who's meeting foodie friends for dinner and drinks—or you have some kind of grudge match with local hero Sean Brock—then FIG, aka Food Is Good, is probably where you're headed. FIG occupies a modern, spacious room (across the street from old-school Jestine's; see below), where the weekend bar scene is as lively as the kitchen."

"This cafe & bakery is all about fresh ingredients and made from scratch foods. The modern location offers indoor and outdoor seating where you can relax and enjoy an incredible meal or baked goods. Their menu changes often based on the local ingredients they can source but consistent favorites are their sandwiches and cinnamon rolls."

"The name of this restaurant is a bit contradictory to the vegan lifestyle. However, it has a number of delicious vegan-friendly items. Located on Upper King in downtown, this Charleston restaurant is the second branch of this brand."

"Healthy and light but always satisfying, this local favorite has grown into new digs and expanded its lunch and dinner menus. The seasonal menu...Read More"

"The menu is diverse and filled with signature dishes like the Hell Burger, DIY burgers or classics like country-fried steak. Come for breakfast, lunch or dinner, but whenever you come make sure you are hungry, as portions are generous and options are many. The setting is simple, with wooden furniture and dining booths indoors and a lovely terrace outdoors with an all-embracing friendly vibe."

"Page's on Coleman Boulevard has the down home thing down pat. Folks head to their patio for shrimp and grits, okra gumbo and, yes, chicken and waffles. They're slightly newer to the scene, but they still serve blue plate specials and plenty of pies, cakes and puddings for dessert."

"Combining simple Southern cuisine with the casual elements of traditional coastal seafood. Fresh, seasonal, local ingredients in our made-from-scratch dishes wherever we can."

"A favorite neighborhood tavern where locals gather to watch their favorite teams, listen to live music, and play bar games on patio. Kitchen is open until 1am every night."

"Love to eat here when I visit my daughter and son-in-law in Mt. Pleasant!. Delicious chicken strips and you get quite a bit of food especially for the pri..."

"Opened in 1942, American Theater really captures the architectural trends of the time – Art Deco meets Hollywood glam. The result is a clean façade with an all-American signage, great for some kitschy photos!"

"Charleston’s first Professional Equity Musical Theatre Company. Featuring Broadway actors, members of the union, and professional local talent in top-of-the-line productions."

"The Charleston Gaillard Center is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to developing and operating a state-of-the-art performing arts center in downtown Charleston."

"After the Revolutionary War, Federal architecture began to make its way through Charleston from the late 1700s to 1830s. Marked by several chimneys, staircases, balconies, shutters, narrow windows framing the front door, arched Palladian-style windows, and fanlights (usually above the front door with a semicircle window), this style was inspired by Britain and the temples of ancient Rome."

"While it's not a traditional Charleston ice cream parlor, Belgian Gelato is well worth mentioning on the best of the best creamy treats. Owned and operated by a daughter/father team from Belgium, the smooth gelato crossing the counter here is authentic in every aspect. Customer favorites lean towards the white chocolate praline, pistachio, apple pie and peanut butter gelato flavors."

"Another place to get your gelato fix is Belgian Gelato near Waterfront Park at 6 Vendue Range in downtown Charleston. Along with flavors such as chocolate peppermint and pistachio, the menu includes gelato parfaits, espresso drinks and Belgian waffle toasts. For more info, go to facebook.com/BelgianGelato."

"See the opulent luxury of the late 19th century in all its vintage glory at the Calhoun Mansion on Meeting Street. The twenty-four thousand square foot mansion is the biggest single-family residence in Charleston and still used as a family home even though it’s open daily for public viewing. Take a tour through its three magnificent floors with thirty-five rooms full of period furniture."

"This all-vegan, organic café offers a variety of healthy, delicious smoothies, wraps, sandwiches, and more. Fresh off the grill yesterday!. #Organic #vegan tacos!"

"The gist: Frequent diners at Workshop have long loved the fresh, homestyle Vietnamese cuisine inspired by owner-chef Janice Nguyên Hudgins mother’s cooking. Its new standalone location opened earlier this year and has already become a go-to of Mount Pleasant diners. The food: Classic Vietnamese foods you’ve come to expect, and dammit, each one is better than the last."

"Inspired by her mother’s cooking, Janice Hudgins started a catering business focused on traditional Vietnamese dishes. Named after her mom, Little Miss Ha is now a brick-and-mortar eatery in Mount Pleasant. The restaurant serves banh mi, steam buns, pho, Saigon salad, and more."