4 Best Waterfront Restaurants in James Island

4 restaurants available nearby

1. The Establishment

4.8

Exceptional(2666)

Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown Charleston

Booked 11 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.

2. The Kingstide

4.5

Awesome(1521)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Daniel Island

Booked 19 times today

The Kingstide is Daniel Island's first and only waterfront restaurant. Boasting a pristine setting along the Wando River's meandering waterways, the beautifully appointed two-story space features an abundance of windows that maximize natural light and picturesque views. Envisioned and executed by renowned Charleston-based Cortney Bishop Design, The Kingstide's rustic yet refined interiors offer a nautical nod that goes beyond coastal expectations The menu offers a variety of seafood dishes thoughtfully presented in both raw and wood-fired preparations. Inspired by the beautifully simple flavors of the sea, The Kingstide partners with local and regional fisheries, farmers, and purveyors to showcase the Lowcountry's bounty through fresh, seasonally driven cuisine.

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3. Boathouse at Breach Inlet

4.7

Exceptional(5426)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Isle of Palms

Booked 10 times today

Boathouse at Breach Inlet is indeed a waterfront restaurant, as described in its description and numerous reviews. It's a favorite spot for enjoying seafood meals, coupled with stunning sunset views and balmy ocean breezes of the Isle of Palms. Reviews often mention the restaurant's 'waterfront location', 'water views', and 'beautiful view of the waterway'.

A photo of The Bistro - Courtyard Charleston Waterfront restaurant

4. The Bistro - Courtyard Charleston Waterfront

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Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown Charleston

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4 restaurants available nearby

1. The Establishment

2. The Kingstide

3. Boathouse at Breach Inlet

4. The Bistro - Courtyard Charleston Waterfront

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