Best Restaurants for Foodies in James Island

8 restaurants available nearby

1. Bearcat

4.6

Exceptional(240)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • West Ashley

Booked 9 times today

Discover a culinary journey like no other in Avondale, where modern American flavors meet casual sophistication. Chef/Owner George Kovach has over 15 years of experience working in the service industry, including eight years working in Michelin-starred restaurants, he and his team are excited to provide a neighborhood gathering place in the heart of West Ashley. At Bearcat, every bite is an adventure. Your dining experience begins here, where exceptional food meets unforgettable memories. **Please note that our menu does change frequently as we source food locally and seasonally.- Please call if you are running later than 10 minutes after your reservation time.- Last seating for reservations are 9:30pm for Main Dining. - Our Menu is available until 10pm. - Bar seating is available Tuesday-Thursday 10pm and Friday-Saturday 11pm.

2. Indaco

4.8

Exceptional(3775)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Downtown Charleston

Booked 35 times today

Located on Charleston's Upper King Street, Indaco (Italian for "indigo") serves rustic Italian cuisine. Wood-fired pizzas, hand-crafted pastas, housemade salami and cured sausages fill the restaurant's menu which can be enjoyed family-style or a la carte. With community tables, an open kitchen, and a comfortable atmosphere, Indaco can accommodate 100 guests for a casual night of food and drinks. The wine list is focused on affordable Italian varietals, the Negroni cocktail is on tap, and the fresh sodas are made in-house. The massive wooden doors on Upper King Street are your first indication that Indaco is different from the typical Charleston restaurant. Rustic details continue inside with butcherblock tables, lime-wash walls, and white brick. An open kitchen with nearby community tables lets interested diners keep an eye on the action inside the kitchen. Outside, a patio puts you streetside to watch Upper King Street's vibrant nightlife scene.

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3. Church and Union - Charleston

4.5

Awesome(8500)

Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown Charleston

Booked 132 times today

A 5th Street Group Concept. Modern-American cuisine served in a casual yet refined atmosphere. Menu by Executive Chef Doug Watson & Bravo Top Chef Alum Chef Partner Jamie Lynch.

4. The Establishment

4.8

Exceptional(2628)

Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown Charleston

Booked 38 times today

Everything at The Establishment begins with well-sourced ingredients from sea and field. Through developing relationships with local farmers and fishermen, our ingredients will be consistently seasonal, fresh, and pure. Chef Elliott Howells' menu will always reflect a clean, focused, and balanced approach, delivering a selection of thoughtful and refined cuisine.Located in Charleston’s historic French Quarter a few blocks away from Rainbow Row, Charleston City Market, and Waterfront Park, The Establishment features an award-winning wine cellar, over 150 bourbon and whiskey offerings, and a lively bar scene complete with daily happy hour. We feature Live Music every Friday and Saturday starting at 8:00 PM, featuring multiple local artists performing an array of musical genres. Our private dining rooms are perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, or business meetings. We look forward to hosting you for a casual night out or an elevated dining experience.

5. Maison

4.9

Exceptional(1689)

Price: Expensive

• French • Downtown Charleston

Booked 19 times today

Maison is a French Bistro located in downtown Charleston, SC. Our concept is food forward with bright, balanced beverages to compliment. Maison's cuisine is inspired by classic French fare recreated with a breath of modernity and local influence. Tradition meets au courant innovation. The space is intimate and paralleled with energy.

6. O-Ku

4.8

Exceptional(2712)

Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Downtown Charleston

Booked 37 times today

O-Ku, a Japanese restaurant in Charleston, South Carolina, is a triumph of execution and concept. The restaurant's menu is a modern take on traditional Japanese cuisine, and it features fresh, seasonal ingredients that are prepared with care. The dishes are beautifully presented, and the flavors are both complex and delicate. Focused on incorporating authentically Japanese flavors into the fare, O-Ku's menu is comprised of signature contemporary Japanese entrées and traditional sushi of the season reflecting the uniquely designed space. Guests can enjoy chef specialties including kurobuta pulled pork don-buri, braised short rib with shiso pesto, coconut curry, and hakozushi a box-style sushi. A wide variety of nigiri, sashimi and crudos are also available. The beverage program at O-Ku is a sophisticated blend of specialty cocktails, premium sake, bubbles, red and white wines and unique beer selections.

7. Peninsula Grill

4.7

Exceptional(7948)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Downtown Charleston

Booked 33 times today

This AAA Four-Diamond restaurant located in the very heart of Charleston’s famed Historic District has been recognized by Departures, Condé Nast Traveler, Food & Wine, The New York Times, Southern Living, Travel + Leisure, Wine Spectator, and others for serving the finest and freshest ingredients sourced locally and globally. With velvet-lined walls in shimmering oyster tones, woven seagrass, and indigenous cypress molding, the Peninsula Grill Dining Room ambiance is supper club sumptuousness. The Peninsula Grill Champagne Bar is an intimate jewel box space that offers several outstanding champagnes by the glass and a delicious bar menu.Peninsula Grill is a proud member of Relais & Châteaux, an exclusive collection of restaurants and hotels in romantic destinations around the world. Business casual attire, Collared Shirts are required for Gentleman in the Dining Room.

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8. Burwell's Stone Fire Grill

4.9

Exceptional(3586)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown Charleston

Booked 27 times today

Diners Choice Ten years running, aligned with extraordinary cocktail bar, make this 14 N Market Street stop a must for steak and seafood lovers. Burwell’s is a true leader in progressing hospitality, from use of the entire resource to local ingredients not harmful to our communities or environment. From shrimp to beef, you’ll only taste the best at Burwell’s. One of a kind, unlike any steakhouse back home, and one of the must visits in Charleston. Visit while in the historic Market Distirct. You can expect a casual, thoughtful design features highlighting Charleston and its rich history throughout. Burwell’s takes great pride in being approachable to all, with high craft memorable food, ensuring guests a warm and welcoming Charleston visit. Don't miss the Wagyu!Best place to dine in the low country - South MagazineOne of Charleston’s “local favorites” - bon appetit grub crawlWalk-ins welcome, Burwell’s popular bar is available for full menu diningPlenty of parking near by

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Katie
South Carolina •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
First up: Nathan. Fantastic hospitality, attentive and great personality. Worth his weight in gold. Second: if I only had one meal for the rest of my life it would be the current Wagyu Tartare on the menu. The kimchi Caesar??? Incredible. 12/10 I’m a Tartare girlie and that was the best. Second and a half: the tuna crudo. I’m so white Jalapeños are spicy to me, but that was a divine dish. Third: the hostess staff is efficient, warm and welcome. Bonus: they laughed with me not at me when I couldn’t figure out how to open the front door. All around great experience, thank you for knocking it out of the park.
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The EstablishmentPrice: Very Expensive• Seafood• Downtown Charleston
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4.8
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Jana
Sacramento / Sacramento Valley •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Our table of 8 ordered these delicious items: Southern Salad, Braised Bacon & Melon, Fried Chicken, Maryland Crab Cake, Handmade Braided Ravioli w/ Italian Sausage, Crished Yukon Potatoes, Chocolate/Vanilla Gelato
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Church and Union - CharlestonPrice: Expensive• American• Downtown Charleston
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4.5
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Lynnvip
Chicago / Illinois •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Ravioli appetizer wonderful. Wednesday is burger night-fantastic. Chicken great . Server Neal on top of things!
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MaisonPrice: Expensive• French• Downtown Charleston
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4.9
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Grace
South Carolina •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Very amazing and relaxing experience!! The dishes were absolutely beautiful. I really enjoyed our server describing them after placing the dishes on the table. It really rounded the experience and made it so interesting.
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BearcatPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• West Ashley
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4.6
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Lauravip
South Carolina •19 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
The focaccia was so good. We will make it with the ricotta and apple butter at home. The pastas were really good as well.
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IndacoPrice: Moderate• Italian• Downtown Charleston
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4.8

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8 restaurants available nearby

1. Bearcat

2. Indaco

3. Church and Union - Charleston

4. The Establishment

5. Maison

6. O-Ku

7. Peninsula Grill

8. Burwell's Stone Fire Grill

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