James Island Activities & Food
Food Scene
Food scene on James Island and surrounding areas.
The best southern soul food on James Island! One of my favorite places for a great, fresh & homemade meal! Outdoor seating available. Tell them Jen sent ya.
25 locals recommend
Gillie's Soul Food
805 Folly RoadThe best southern soul food on James Island! One of my favorite places for a great, fresh & homemade meal! Outdoor seating available. Tell them Jen sent ya.
Toast
155 Meeting StDelicious food in two locations; West Ashley & Downtown
My favorite pizza place on James Island! I love the dry rubbed ranch wings, bacon ranchero pizza & philly cheese steak sandwiches!!
42 locals recommend
Paisano's Pizza Grill
1246 Camp RdMy favorite pizza place on James Island! I love the dry rubbed ranch wings, bacon ranchero pizza & philly cheese steak sandwiches!!
Baguette Magic
792 Folly RdVery close to me and a great quick bite
A short drive away with excellent food and a fun atmosphere! Big Tap beer selection and other selections with outdoor seating and games.
79 locals recommend
Bohemian Bull
1531 Folly RdA short drive away with excellent food and a fun atmosphere! Big Tap beer selection and other selections with outdoor seating and games.
Osaka Asian Bistro
100 Folly RdJapanese and Chinese foods with sushi bar seating as well!
The best Chicago style pizza around town! A short 5 minute drive away. Outdoor bar and seating. Nice atmosphere. I loved the fried cheese curds!
33 locals recommend
Fam's Brewing Co.
1291 Folly RoadThe best Chicago style pizza around town! A short 5 minute drive away. Outdoor bar and seating. Nice atmosphere. I loved the fried cheese curds!
New Mexican place a short drive from my place. Large portions that are delicious. A little better then your normal Mexican restaurant.
7 locals recommend
Rio Chico Mexican Restaurant
1724 State RdNew Mexican place a short drive from my place. Large portions that are delicious. A little better then your normal Mexican restaurant.
Fresh, local seafood with a view of the water! One of my favorite seafood places and a short drive away! The hush puppies and dinner grits are awesome!
54 locals recommend
Charleston Crab House
145 Wappoo Creek DrFresh, local seafood with a view of the water! One of my favorite seafood places and a short drive away! The hush puppies and dinner grits are awesome!
Fine dining in a casual atmosphere right on the water! Ask for a window seat for the best view. Buttered croissants, steak, seafood and the best salads! Everything here is superb!!
36 locals recommend
California Dreaming
1 Ashley Point DrFine dining in a casual atmosphere right on the water! Ask for a window seat for the best view. Buttered croissants, steak, seafood and the best salads! Everything here is superb!!
Starbucks
730 Coleman BlvdThere's a cut through in the neighborhood to get there!
Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint
1622 Highland AveEverything is delicious and right in my neighborhood!!
Just a short drive to Mt Pleasant is Reds on the water. Popular place with outdoor seating and delicious seafood.
171 locals recommend
Red's Ice House
98 Church StJust a short drive to Mt Pleasant is Reds on the water. Popular place with outdoor seating and delicious seafood.
Mondo's Italian Restaurant
915 Folly RdItalian restaurant very close to me on Folly Road.
Two locations, Folly Road and Downtown. Soups, salads and sandwiches made fresh.
Ladles Soups James Island LLC
Folly RoadTwo locations, Folly Road and Downtown. Soups, salads and sandwiches made fresh.
Only delicious seafood including fresh local oysters right on the water. This place has been around for a long time!
171 locals recommend
Bowens Island Restaurant
1870 Bowens Island RdOnly delicious seafood including fresh local oysters right on the water. This place has been around for a long time!
Fast food chicken and biscuits right in the front of my neighborhood!
7 locals recommend
Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits
740 Folly RdFast food chicken and biscuits right in the front of my neighborhood!
Dunkin
8507 Dorchester RdDunkin Donuts coffee and breakfast items right in my neighborhood!
Swig & Swine
1217 Savannah HwyDelicious bbq restaurant with a cool atmosphere in West Ashley.
Muddy Waters Coffee Bar
1739 Maybank HwyCasa Fiesta
808 Folly RoadMexican Restaurant a few blocks away!
Barberitos Southwestern Grille & Cantina
1739 Maybank HwyMaple Street Biscuit Company
1739 Maybank HwyThe Five and Dime is so delicious!!
Dukes Barbecue
331 Folly RdBest buffet on James Island
Yous Guys Sandwich Shop
827A Folly RoadJersey Mike's Subs
520 Folly RdCook 'em Up, Eat 'em Up - Ellis Creek Fish Camp
1243 Harbor View RdCrust Wood Fired Pizza
1956 Maybank HwyMelvin's Barbecue
538 Folly RoadLa Carreta Mexican Restaurant
335 Folly RdWest Ashley Mexican food
Charleston Crab House
145 Wappoo Creek DrDelicious seafood restaurant right on the water
Now named SMOKY YOLK Excellent breakfast, brunch or dinner only 5 minutes away!!
6 locals recommend
Dills & Camp
1234 Camp RoadNow named SMOKY YOLK Excellent breakfast, brunch or dinner only 5 minutes away!!
Charleston Sports Pub - James Island
1989 Maybank HighwayGrumpy Goat Seafood Cantina
1023 Harbor View RdCool hangout with good eats
Crust Wood Fired Pizza
1956 Maybank HwyLocal pizza shop
Jalisco Taqueria & Tequila
1271 Folly RdLocal Mexican food
Marco's Pizza
1909 N Hwy 17Pizza
Dukes Barbecue
331 Folly RdAwesome food in large portions
Dills & Camp
1234 Camp RoadExcellent new place for breakfast and lunch
Melvin's Barbecue
538 Folly RoadIt's all good!
Gillie's Soul Food
805 Folly RoadOutstanding Southern food & Seafood across the street
Bagel Nation
520 Folly RdBagel Shop about 5 minutes away
Kanji Sushi Hibachi - James Island
807 Folly RoadNew Sushi & Habachi place across Folly Road
Millers All Day - James Island
Awesome food and just a 8 minute drive.
Randall's Curbside Griddle
Only a few blocks away!
Locals Sushi & Sports Pub-James Island
Jalisco Taqueria & Tequila
1271 Folly RdMexican food
Jack's Cosmic Dogs
Practically across the street!
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Short 5 minute drive from my place.
Smoky Yolk
Awesome food just a short drive from my place.
Drinks & Nightlife
I love everything on the menu! Nice variety of meals and bar food. Great drinks and outdoor seating available!
10 locals recommend
Obrions Pub
520 Folly RdI love everything on the menu! Nice variety of meals and bar food. Great drinks and outdoor seating available!
The Break
778 Folly RdLocal bar within walking distance! Bar games, food and live music!
Crowds gather for live shows by local and touring bands at this popular, no frills concert hall and tavern. Outdoor bar and good bar food. Only about an 8 minute drive away!
177 locals recommend
The Charleston Pour House
1977 Maybank HwyCrowds gather for live shows by local and touring bands at this popular, no frills concert hall and tavern. Outdoor bar and good bar food. Only about an 8 minute drive away!
Rustic-chic gastropub serving lunch, dinner and brunch with tap beers and cool reclaimed wood & art. Happy hour specials and late night food.
43 locals recommend
Maybank Public House
1970 Maybank HwyRustic-chic gastropub serving lunch, dinner and brunch with tap beers and cool reclaimed wood & art. Happy hour specials and late night food.
Bar games, live music, great beer selection and fast service! Casual no frills bar right on Folly Road. Beautiful sunsets and pet friendly. New owners of our famous Folly Boat that washed up during Hurricane Hugo.
47 locals recommend
The Barrel
1859 Folly RdBar games, live music, great beer selection and fast service! Casual no frills bar right on Folly Road. Beautiful sunsets and pet friendly. New owners of our famous Folly Boat that washed up during Hurricane Hugo.
Fun bar with great cocktails, live music, sports, happy hour food and drinks near the water.
10 locals recommend
Salty Mike's Deck Bar
9 Lockwood DrFun bar with great cocktails, live music, sports, happy hour food and drinks near the water.
The Hideout
1006 Folly RoadLocal bar and grill on James Island
Smoke 'N Brew
815 Folly RdSightseeing
You have to take a tour of Downtown if you come to Charleston! So many historic places to tour. Plenty of shops, bars, food, ghost tours, etc. Beautiful houses everywhere!
34 locals recommend
Downtown Charleston Historic District
Quarrier StreetYou have to take a tour of Downtown if you come to Charleston! So many historic places to tour. Plenty of shops, bars, food, ghost tours, etc. Beautiful houses everywhere!
Beautiful park in downtown with a water fountain to cool off in, swings and a waterfront view!
321 locals recommend
Waterfront Park
Concord StreetBeautiful park in downtown with a water fountain to cool off in, swings and a waterfront view!
Take a stroll and admire the beautiful historic houses along the Battery!
627 locals recommend
The Battery
Take a stroll and admire the beautiful historic houses along the Battery!
An absolute must see if you're visiting Charleston! It's an incredible sight!
440 locals recommend
Angel Oak Tree
3688 Angel Oak RdAn absolute must see if you're visiting Charleston! It's an incredible sight!
South of Broad
Tourist area
Rainbow Row
83-107 E Bay StPopular scenic view downtown
Old slave houses and cotton field right off Folly Road a short drive from my home.
72 locals recommend
McLeod Plantation Historic Site
325 Country Club DrOld slave houses and cotton field right off Folly Road a short drive from my home.
St. Michael's Church
71 Broad StHistoric Church and Cemetery downtown you can tour.
Boone Hall Plantation
1235 Long Point RoadPlantation home and grounds for touring in Mt Pleasant.
Drayton Hall
3380 Ashley River RdHistoric Museum
Aiken-Rhett House
48 Elizabeth StHistoric home Downtown for tours.
Parks & Nature
Take a tour of these beatiful gardens! There's a small petting zoo too. You can take a boat tour or explore the Nature Center.
395 locals recommend
Magnolia Plantation & Gardens
3550 Ashley River RdTake a tour of these beatiful gardens! There's a small petting zoo too. You can take a boat tour or explore the Nature Center.
Take a boat over to Fort Sumter and step back in history
501 locals recommend
Fort Sumter National Monument
Take a boat over to Fort Sumter and step back in history
Folly Beach
East Ashley AvenueOur local beach only 6 miles away! Unique Island and entertaining!
Take a nice walk and learn about the settlers and SC history. There's a zoo too with buffalo, coyotes, otters etc
123 locals recommend
Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site
1500 Old Towne RdTake a nice walk and learn about the settlers and SC history. There's a zoo too with buffalo, coyotes, otters etc
Boone Hall Plantation
1235 Long Point RoadJames Island County Park
871 Riverland DrMcLeod Plantation Historic Site
325 Country Club DrEntertainment & Activities
South Carolina Aquarium
100 Aquarium WharfYou gotta check out our Aquarium on the water!!
Our unique little local movie theater. Food and adult beverages sold here!
118 locals recommend
The Terrace Theater
1956d Maybank HwyOur unique little local movie theater. Food and adult beverages sold here!
Regal Cinebarre Mt. Pleasant
963 Houston Northcutt BlvdCitadel Mall IMAX Stadium 16
2072 Sam Rittenberg BoulevardMy favorite movie theater by Citadel Mall.
Historic Mansion downtown that you can tour. Part of The Notebook was filmed inside!
34 locals recommend
The Williams Mansion
16 Meeting StHistoric Mansion downtown that you can tour. Part of The Notebook was filmed inside!
You can tour our old city jail. It's especially fun at night!!
11 locals recommend
Old Charleston Jail
21 Magazine StYou can tour our old city jail. It's especially fun at night!!
Isle of Palms Beach
Another beach in Mt Pleasant with bars and restaurants.
Community Yoga
815 Savannah HwyYoga place for advanced and beginners in West West Ashley.
Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon
122 E Bay StAn historic building you can tour downtown
One of many beautiful historic homes on the battery that you can tour.
24 locals recommend
Edmondston-Alston House
21 E BatteryOne of many beautiful historic homes on the battery that you can tour.
Tour the old fighter ship the USS Yorktown. Unique experience I've been touring since I was a child. It's over the Ravenel Bridge in My Pleasant.
452 locals recommend
Patriots Point
40 Patriots Point RdTour the old fighter ship the USS Yorktown. Unique experience I've been touring since I was a child. It's over the Ravenel Bridge in My Pleasant.
This bridge connects Downtown Charleston with Mt Pleasant and it's walkable! Bring your camera for beautiful pictures.
282 locals recommend
Arthur Ravenel Junior Bridge
This bridge connects Downtown Charleston with Mt Pleasant and it's walkable! Bring your camera for beautiful pictures.
Another historic home downtown Charleston that you can tour.
40 locals recommend
Nathaniel Russell House
51 Meeting StAnother historic home downtown Charleston that you can tour.
The Terrace Theater
1956d Maybank HwyUnique movie theater near by
Wild Blue Ropes Adventure Park
1595 Highland AveJust a few streets away
The Terrace Theater
1956d Maybank HwyCute local theater
Arts & Culture
The Charleston Museum
360 Meeting StI've been going here since I was a child.
Gibbes Museum of Art
135 Meeting StGibbes Museum of Art
135 Meeting StArt Museum
Shopping
Walmart Supercenter
1231 Folly RdWalmart is about a 8 minute drive
Tanger Outlets Charleston
4840 Tanger Outlet BlvdPopular city market downtown. Unique souvenirs and shopping.
364 locals recommend
Historic Charleston City Market
188 Meeting StPopular city market downtown. Unique souvenirs and shopping.
Smoke 'N Brew
815 Folly RdHead shop with assorted beers and edibles 🤪
Stop in for a free sample of Pecan Pralines while touring downtown Charleston! Yummy selection.
6 locals recommend
Charleston's Candy Kitchen
32 N Market StStop in for a free sample of Pecan Pralines while touring downtown Charleston! Yummy selection.
Sea Star Nails & Spa
915 Folly RdSame shopping center in a new building a mile away!