4 Best Restaurants in Mount Pleasant, Charleston

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Although most of the region’s best-known eateries are within the city limits, you won’t have trouble finding a great meal when you’re traveling to the more far-flung destinations. Mount Pleasant, in particular, is a foodie favorite.

The Grit Counter

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A DIY spin on the South's signature grain, grits here can be topped with pimento cheese or butterbeans, among other options.

320 Wingo Way, Charleston, SC, 29464, USA
843-698--4748
Known For
  • Customizable grit bowls
  • Enormous portions
  • Surprisingly good salads
Restaurant Details
Closed Sun. and Mon.

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H & R Sweet Shop

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In Lowcountry vernacular, "sweet shop" has nothing to do with confections: It refers to a type of building. But everyone agrees H & R is very sweet indeed, with three-quarters of a century of history of serving homestyle plates and a terrific burger.

102 Royall St., Charleston, SC, USA
Known For
  • Classic griddled cheeseburgers
  • Charmingly gruff service
  • Fried okra
Restaurant Details
Closed Sun.

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Jack's Cosmic Dogs

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The Galactic, Krypto, Orbit City, and Blue Galactic hot dog varieties at Jack's Cosmic are otherworldly excellent, with blue-cheese slaw, spicy mustard, sauerkraut, zippy onion relish, and Jack's own sweet-potato mustard, all swaddled in Pepperidge Farms split-top buns. Akin to a diner, Jack's serves milkshakes and sundaes, real custard soft-serve ice cream, draft root beer, and hand-cut fries. This place is a favorite among kids.

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Pitt Street Pharmacy Soda Fountain

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South Carolinians have been flocking here for egg salad sandwiches and ice cream for close to a century.

111 Pitt St., Charleston, SC, 29464, USA
Known For
  • Hot dogs topped with Jerusalem artichoke relish
  • Spinning seats at the counter
  • Thick milkshakes
Restaurant Details
Closed Sun.

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