THE DINING GUIDE
Where the table becomes the plan.
A short list for family celebrations, long lunches, and unhurried evenings for two.
AT THE RESORT
Dining at Wild Dunes.
Signature, casual, and seasonal dining, all a golf-cart ride from home.
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Oystercatcher
Seafood-focused, globally inspired small plates and shareable dishes with lively resort views.
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Coastal Provisions
Refined coastal dining designed by Charleston’s culinary talent, with natural, elevated flavors.
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Laughing Gull Bar & Grill
Poolside bites and drinks—an easy stop between the beach and the pool.
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Coastal Crust
Wood-fired pizzas and easy, shareable plates — a favorite for casual nights in.
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Huey’s
An easygoing grill for burgers, sandwiches, and a cold drink between rounds.
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The Nest Rooftop Bar
Seasonal rooftop cocktails and small plates atop the Sweetgrass Inn, with sweeping island views.
Coffee & sweets
Start the morning at Hudson’s Market & Café for coffee and grab-and-go breakfast, then swing by The Sweet Shoppe for ice cream and treats—both an easy golf-cart ride from home.
Also on property, for something quick:
Hudson’s Express — 24-hour grab-and-go
Beachside Burgers & Bar — poolside at the Grand Pavilion
Duney’s Grab & Go — boardwalk ice cream & hot dogs
Tacos & Tequila — seasonal Airstream, street tacos & margaritas
Saltworks Dockside Deli — marina sandwiches
ISLE OF PALMS
Isle of Palms & Wild Dunes.
A short golf-cart ride off the resort for beachfront tables, raw bars, and island institutions.
Coconut Joe’s Beach Grill
Rooftop views, tropical drinks, and toes-in-the-sand energy — an easy oceanfront stop after a beach day. The rooftop is also home to Tequila Ted’s Rooftop Bar, with live music Wednesday through Sunday in season.
Coda del Pesce
Contemporary Italian seafood from Chef Ken Vedrinski, served with floor-to-ceiling ocean views. Reservations recommended.
Islander 71 Fish House and Raw Bar
Southern-inspired seafood and a raw bar on the Intracoastal, built for golden-hour sunsets.
Acme Lowcountry Kitchen
A local favorite for East Coast seafood and Lowcountry classics, from shrimp and grits at breakfast to dinner.
The Dinghy
A laid-back tap room and kitchen with a wide beer selection and live music on the patio.
Sea Biscuit Café
An Isle of Palms institution since 1986 — cozy, cash-only, and the island’s go-to for breakfast and brunch.
Long Island Café
A quaint seafood-centric bistro and Isle of Palms mainstay for over 30 years, now with a raw bar.
The Boathouse at Breach Inlet
Upscale seafood on the water since 1997, known for sunset views and a lively raw bar.
The Windjammer
Charleston’s longtime beachfront live music venue — casual eats, cold drinks, and a stage that’s hosted local and national acts for 50+ years.
Lawrence’s Seafood Company
A casual, beachy seafood spot for a relaxed bite and a drink with a view.
DATE NIGHT
Stay out a little longer.
For a drink, a great plate, and the kind of conversation that doesn’t need a schedule.
Downtown Charleston
FIG
Seasonal Lowcountry cooking, an intimate room, and the kind of service that turns dinner into an occasion.
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CHARLESTON
Charleston Restaurants.
Worth the drive downtown for a proper night out in the Holy City.
CHARLESTON
Oak Steakhouse
A classic American steakhouse inside a grand 1848 bank building, known for prime cuts and an extensive wine list.
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O-Ku
Sleek, modern sushi and sake on King Street — a Charleston favorite for creative rolls and fresh fish.
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High Cotton
Acclaimed Lowcountry cuisine and classic Charleston hospitality on East Bay Street.
Also in Charleston
Brasserie La Banque — Classic French brasserie fare in a restored former bank on Broad Street. Visit restaurant
Edmund’s Original — House-brewed beer and seasonal New American fare. Visit restaurant
Indaco — Rustic Italian, wood-fired pizzas and handmade pastas on Upper King. Visit restaurant
Shokudô — Japanese izakaya centered on the robata grill. Visit restaurant
Halls Chophouse — Steaks and Southern hospitality, live music, historic dining room. Visit restaurant
Slightly North of Broad (S.N.O.B.) — Eclectic Lowcountry bistro, fresh local ingredients. Visit restaurant
Stay close to the coast.
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