Top Best American Restaurants in Isle of Palms

"James Beard award-winning HUSK features an ever-changing seasonal menu of locally sourced Southern dishes served in a gorgeous restored Victorian-era home. At Husk, there are some hard-and-fast rules about what can go on your plate – if it doesn’t come from the South, it’s not coming through the door. While supper at the iconic Husk is unbelievable and a destination dining experience for travelers worldwide, it can be hard to get a reservation, and the real locals secret is that the Bar at Husk is just next door and just as good – the bar features a similar ingredient-driven food menu, and a drink menu full of beautiful cocktails and 50+ bourbon choices that will knock you right off your rocking chair."

"Husk is a local restaurant that’s complete with an ever-changing menu of locally-sourced, crafted, and authentic Southern dishes all served in a restored Victorian-era home."

"FIG takes "locally sourced" and "farm-to-table" to an all-new level, using local ingredients at their peak and preparing them minimally to capture the flavor of the season. This laidback bistro’s simple approach is felt in the ambiance with its unpretentious "neighborhood café" vibe."

"It’s a big deal when a chef wins a James Beard Award for “Best Chef: Southeast.” It’s an even bigger deal when that chef’s successor wins the same award a few years later, but that’s exactly what happened at..."

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"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"

"Just over the Ravenel Bridge in Mount Pleasant, Page’s Okra Grill is a staple restaurant for any Charleston trip. If you arrive early for Sunday Brunch they have a Bloody Mary and Mimosa bar outside. Make sure you order the chicken & waffles – the sweet maple syrup and waffles goes perfectly with their juicy fried chicken."

"This place is awesome, especially the shrimp and grits. The grits are fried into 'grit cakes' and topped with a fabulous andouille sausage gravy." — s4f6ba4855. 302 Coleman Blvd. (Mt Pleasant)"

"A collection of family recipes and Southern cooking traditions, this Lowcountry dining spot specializes in upscale Southern cuisine prepared with the freshest, local ingredients. The classic Charleston influenced interior and the aromas of home cooking inspire all of the comforts of a traditional Southern kitchen. At the heart of Virginia’s you will find gracious hospitality along with all of the flavors of the Lowcountry, from Shrimp & Grits, to Fried Chicken and Collard Greens."

"At this home-cooking eatery, pop some fried okra with spicy aïoli while waiting for your country fried steak with mashed potatoes and traditional squash casserole. But if you’re there for ­dinner, tread lightly with appetizers, because the entrées are big enough for the whole family."

"Virginia’s on King is one of the best breakfast spots Charleston has to offer. Located on King Street, in the heart of Downtown, it’s an upscale and chic dining spot that blends th..."

"Middleton Place's restaurant serves up she-crab soup, which makes for a lovely lunch after touring Middleton's gardens. The dinner menu sports fancier fare and sustainable seafood dishes that incorporate local catches."

"The Middleton Place Restaurant offers menu items reflecting the finest Low Country and Southern culinary traditions, including produce grown at the on-site Organic Farm."

"Located within Middleton Place, a National Historic Landmark, the menu is inspired by traditional Southern cuisine.All dishes are out of this world!"

"What has happened to this store; I used to be a frequent diner and I'm back in town for the weekend?. Started off by the fact that the indoor dining ..."

"Trendy and whimsical bar on the rooftop of the Grand Bohemian Hotel Élevé looks like it belongs in an Alice in Wonderland fever dream instead of in the middle of Downtown Charleston, but the art deco-look of the rooftop bar makes for a fun and unique ambiance not found elsewhere in the Holy City. The menu is pretty upscale -- though not terribly pricey, despite its location in the Grand Bohemian Hotel -- and it offers a healthy list of wine and specialty cocktails. It's a great spot for happy hour with friends or coworkers."

"At the Grand Bohemian Hotel's rooftop restaurant and bar, you just might feel like you're on vacation. Arrive in time for happy hour, sit in the airy dining room, and order the addictive fries. Then sample a seasonal salad, the fire-roasted oysters, or consider entrées like the grilled Australian lamb chops."

"It’s hard to beat Eleve Restaurant and Rooftop Bar, located on the rooftop of the Grand Bohemian Hotel on Wentworth Street. The setting is urban with a heavy dash of wonderful arti..."

"Mellow Mushroom is simply one of the best pizza joints, and lunch spots, in the greater Charleston area. Conveniently located on King Street, Mellow Mushroom boasts a colorful, laid-back interior, welcoming staff and a unique combination of freshly tossed and topped pizzas. The extensive Mellow menu offers more than just their signature ultra-cheesy, chewy-dough pizzas creations: fresh salads, pretzel bread apps and build your own pies also share the menu spotlight."

"Prepare yourself: Mellow Mushroom pizza is unlike any other pizza you've had before. The distinctive Mellow Mushroom style is a unique (and perhaps perfect) blend of chewy dough baked in a stone hearth, with an impressive array of topping ingredients available. There's a dozen or so pre-imagined pizza offerings on the menu, including the Magical Mystery Tour, Kosmic Karma, and Mighty Meaty, alongside calzones, pretzel knots, salads, and hoagies."

"As well as a 3,600-square-foot ceramics gallery open to the public throughout the week, Cone 10 Studios offers classes and workshops in the various art forms which are on show and produced on-site. The porcelain and stoneware comes in traditional, functional forms which can be bought for your home or kitchen, and also in more conceptual, abstract forms which are both thought-provoking and aesthetically pleasing. Weekly classes are held in wheel-throwing, hand-building and teapot-making, in addition to a dedicated children’s program."

"Located in the Council Chamber of Charleston City Hall (1801), the gallery contains portraits of many important leaders, including one of George Washington by John Trumbull."

"Nestled in the College of Charleston, Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art aims at encouraging budding and experienced artist to explore and take their artistic acumen to a new level. This art gallery in Charleston is a non-profit organisation that focuses on specific subjects by actively participating in events and holding programmes where it sets a common stage for discussion through lectures, films, panels and symposia. The subjects of discussion mainly revolve around history and culture."

"The Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art at the College of Charleston is the city’s only fully-free art museum, showcasing the contemporary art of emerging and mid-career artists from the southeast and across the world. The Halsey Institute has no permanent collection. Instead, its two galleries host rotating special exhibitions (usually about 6 per year), with additional free lectures, film screenings and other programs exploring the art and its broader context."

"The Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art at the College of Charleston School of Arts features two interlinked museum quality exhibition spaces showcasing numerous works of art by emerging artists. The Institute also hosts a year-round schedule of screenings, panels, lectures and exhibitions."