Guidebook for Wando
Food Scene
If you're looking for good seafood and a locals' restaurant, look no further than SeeWee Restaurant. The seafood is fresh, the sides are superb, prices are reasonable, and the location is historic.
14 locals recommend
Seewee Restaurant
4808 N Hwy 17If you're looking for good seafood and a locals' restaurant, look no further than SeeWee Restaurant. The seafood is fresh, the sides are superb, prices are reasonable, and the location is historic.
Stop by Acme after a long day of tanning at the beach. It's a popular favorite for many reasons. You'll love their varieties of shrimp and grits.
84 locals recommend
Acme Lowcountry Kitchen
31 J C Long BlvdStop by Acme after a long day of tanning at the beach. It's a popular favorite for many reasons. You'll love their varieties of shrimp and grits.
Coast is one of my favorite restaurants in Charleston. It's pricier than most, but the food never disappoints. The atmosphere is great, with puffer fish pendant lights in the bar area.
58 locals recommend
Coast Bar and Grill
39D John StCoast is one of my favorite restaurants in Charleston. It's pricier than most, but the food never disappoints. The atmosphere is great, with puffer fish pendant lights in the bar area.
Fleet Landing is another one of our favorites. We love the pimento cheese ribeye and the fried flounder with apricot glaze. You can't get a better view of Charleston Harbor and the bridge.
149 locals recommend
Fleet Landing Restaurant & Bar
186 Concord StFleet Landing is another one of our favorites. We love the pimento cheese ribeye and the fried flounder with apricot glaze. You can't get a better view of Charleston Harbor and the bridge.
Bowens Island never disappoints. This place has the freshest seafood in town. This is a no frills seafood joint that's been featured in Southern Living. Be on the lookout for porpoises!
171 locals recommend
Bowens Island Restaurant
1870 Bowens Island RdBowens Island never disappoints. This place has the freshest seafood in town. This is a no frills seafood joint that's been featured in Southern Living. Be on the lookout for porpoises!
This restaurant is a great place to have dinner, lunch or a few brews in the warmer months. It's located close to our house, and our neighbors own it. It's received great reviews, so don't miss out!
6 locals recommend
On Forty-One
1055 SC-41This restaurant is a great place to have dinner, lunch or a few brews in the warmer months. It's located close to our house, and our neighbors own it. It's received great reviews, so don't miss out!
If you consider yourself a foodie, then this restaurant is for you. Providing local and seasonal foods is its specialty. They even have a Charcuterie program and great drinks.
15 locals recommend
The Granary
835 Coleman BlvdIf you consider yourself a foodie, then this restaurant is for you. Providing local and seasonal foods is its specialty. They even have a Charcuterie program and great drinks.
Home Team BBQ is a local favorite. You'll enjoy its pulled pork and southern cooking. And if you want to spark conversation, ask the locals which type of sauce they prefer. ;)
265 locals recommend
Home Team BBQ
2209 Middle StHome Team BBQ is a local favorite. You'll enjoy its pulled pork and southern cooking. And if you want to spark conversation, ask the locals which type of sauce they prefer. ;)
Morgan Creek has amazing views. Whether you're having drinks on one of its decks or eating dinner, this place never disappoints. Spend your time people watching and waving at the boaters.
35 locals recommend
Morgan Creek Grill
80 41st AveMorgan Creek has amazing views. Whether you're having drinks on one of its decks or eating dinner, this place never disappoints. Spend your time people watching and waving at the boaters.
If you're craving fancy southern-style food, then this is your place. Poogan's is a downtown favorite, so make sure you get your reservations early.
92 locals recommend
Poogan's Porch
72 Queen StIf you're craving fancy southern-style food, then this is your place. Poogan's is a downtown favorite, so make sure you get your reservations early.
With two locations in Charleston, Basil is your go-to place for Thai food. Stop by the Mt. Pleasant location on your way to Isle of Palms.
102 locals recommend
Basil
460 King StWith two locations in Charleston, Basil is your go-to place for Thai food. Stop by the Mt. Pleasant location on your way to Isle of Palms.
DIG is a popular favorite, and one of the closer bars and restaurants to our house. You'll love the laid-back atmosphere and the outdoor bar.
16 locals recommend
Daniel Island Grille
259 Seven Farms DriveDIG is a popular favorite, and one of the closer bars and restaurants to our house. You'll love the laid-back atmosphere and the outdoor bar.
If you're looking for upscale sushi and Japanese food, then this is your place. The atmosphere is great and the food never disappoints.
10 locals recommend
Wasabi of Daniel Island
194 Seven Farms DriveIf you're looking for upscale sushi and Japanese food, then this is your place. The atmosphere is great and the food never disappoints.
If you love burgers and organic, then this is your place. Try the Memphis Burger — burger, bacon, bananas and homemade peanut butter. There's one in Mt. P, but Park Circle is the best.
102 locals recommend
Sesame Burgers and Beer
4726 Spruill AveIf you love burgers and organic, then this is your place. Try the Memphis Burger — burger, bacon, bananas and homemade peanut butter. There's one in Mt. P, but Park Circle is the best.
Another great restaurant on Sullivan's Island. This locals' favorite has some of the best she crab soup I have ever had. If you've never tried she crab soup, then this will be a treat!
8 locals recommend
Sullivan's Restaurant
2019 Middle StAnother great restaurant on Sullivan's Island. This locals' favorite has some of the best she crab soup I have ever had. If you've never tried she crab soup, then this will be a treat!
Boathouse is another great restaurant with great views. Enjoy a quiet dinner with your sweetheart or sip a few drinks on their rooftop deck. Their collard greens are delish!
64 locals recommend
Simply Fresh Seafood - The Boathouse at Breach Inlet
101 Palm BlvdBoathouse is another great restaurant with great views. Enjoy a quiet dinner with your sweetheart or sip a few drinks on their rooftop deck. Their collard greens are delish!
This place has amazing pizza and Italian sandwiches. It's located close to our house (with another in Myrtle Beach), and has become a personal favorite. Don't pass on the dessert — simply amazing!
1903 SC-41
1903 South Carolina 41This place has amazing pizza and Italian sandwiches. It's located close to our house (with another in Myrtle Beach), and has become a personal favorite. Don't pass on the dessert — simply amazing!
Drinks & Nightlife
Don't be fooled with the category "bar." Locals has been named Best Sushi in Charleston for many years. The prices are great, the portions are huge, and the sushi is fresh.
31 locals recommend
Locals Mt Pleasant
1150 Queensborough BlvdDon't be fooled with the category "bar." Locals has been named Best Sushi in Charleston for many years. The prices are great, the portions are huge, and the sushi is fresh.
Head on over to Poe's for lunch or drinks after tanning on the beach. They'll serve you cold drinks on their porch and the burgers never disappoint!
205 locals recommend
Poe's Tavern - Sullivans Island
2210 Middle StHead on over to Poe's for lunch or drinks after tanning on the beach. They'll serve you cold drinks on their porch and the burgers never disappoint!
One of our favorites for pick-up and lunch. Their chicken fingers are very meaty, and their salads are huge. Spice it up a notch by tossing your chicken fingers or wings in their leaping lizard sauce.
TailGators Sports Pub
1937 Clements Ferry RoadOne of our favorites for pick-up and lunch. Their chicken fingers are very meaty, and their salads are huge. Spice it up a notch by tossing your chicken fingers or wings in their leaping lizard sauce.
Everything Else
This is the closest beach to our house and has the easiest access to the beach. Sullivan's tends to get over crowded and parking can be hard to find.
220 locals recommend
Isle of Palms
This is the closest beach to our house and has the easiest access to the beach. Sullivan's tends to get over crowded and parking can be hard to find.
Sullivan's Island is the second closest beach to our house. It has a great downtown area to grab a bite to eat and a beer. Make sure you go early during the summer months, as parking can be a pain.
346 locals recommend
Sullivan's Island
Sullivan's Island is the second closest beach to our house. It has a great downtown area to grab a bite to eat and a beer. Make sure you go early during the summer months, as parking can be a pain.
Splash Island is tucked away in Mt. Pleasant's Palmetto Islands County Park. Spend the day splashing in one of the water park's many rides.
15 locals recommend
Splash Island Waterpark
444 Needlerush PkwySplash Island is tucked away in Mt. Pleasant's Palmetto Islands County Park. Spend the day splashing in one of the water park's many rides.
If you love to run, bike or spend time outdoors, then you definitely want to put Waterfront Park on your list. Enjoy views of the water as well as the Copper River Bridge.
321 locals recommend
Waterfront Park
Concord StreetIf you love to run, bike or spend time outdoors, then you definitely want to put Waterfront Park on your list. Enjoy views of the water as well as the Copper River Bridge.
Essentials
Harris Teeter is the closest grocery store to our house. This place is very clean, is open 24 hours, and has all you need (even online and curbside grocery pick up). It also boasts a Starbucks.
2035 SC-41
South Carolina 41Harris Teeter is the closest grocery store to our house. This place is very clean, is open 24 hours, and has all you need (even online and curbside grocery pick up). It also boasts a Starbucks.
Stop by Mt. Pleasant seafood to pick up fresh fish, shrimp, or oysters. Use our full kitchen or cook your food on our grill. They have a great selection and the seafood is reasonably priced.
7 locals recommend
Mt. Pleasant Seafood
1402 Shrimp Boat LaneStop by Mt. Pleasant seafood to pick up fresh fish, shrimp, or oysters. Use our full kitchen or cook your food on our grill. They have a great selection and the seafood is reasonably priced.
If you're looking for booze, James Boys has you covered. Just a short drive from our house, and his selection is superb.
James Boys Liquors
1937 Clements Ferry RoadIf you're looking for booze, James Boys has you covered. Just a short drive from our house, and his selection is superb.
Sightseeing
Angel Oak Tree is perhaps the Oldest Live Oak in North America if not the World. Dated at 1500+ years this Tree is truly majestic.
440 locals recommend
Angel Oak Tree
3688 Angel Oak RdAngel Oak Tree is perhaps the Oldest Live Oak in North America if not the World. Dated at 1500+ years this Tree is truly majestic.
With a group or by yourself, Irvin House hosts wine tasting. You'll also love their sweet tea vodka.
109 locals recommend
Firefly Distillery
4201 Spruill AvenueWith a group or by yourself, Irvin House hosts wine tasting. You'll also love their sweet tea vodka.
Under construction as BON HOMME RICHARD, this new Essex-class carrier was renamed YORKTOWN in honor of YORKTOWN (CV-5), sunk at the epic Battle of Midway (June 1942). It's just a short drive away.
141 locals recommend
USS Yorktown CV-10
40 Patriots Point RdUnder construction as BON HOMME RICHARD, this new Essex-class carrier was renamed YORKTOWN in honor of YORKTOWN (CV-5), sunk at the epic Battle of Midway (June 1942). It's just a short drive away.
Rainbow Row
83-107 E Bay StRainbow Row is one of the most famous sights in Downtown Charleston.