Lowcountry comfort defines Mount Pleasant: creamy grits, fried seafood, she-crab soup, and biscuits that taste like home.
These spots deliver coastal warmth and Southern hospitality in equal measure.
Page’s Okra Grill
Beloved by locals, Page’s is classic Lowcountry comfort from breakfast through dinner.
Shrimp and grits are rich and buttery, chicken and waffles hit that sweet-savory balance, and the meatloaf with brown gravy eats like a hug.
Sides shine—cheese grits, collards, fried okra—and biscuits are fluffy and generous. Brunch gets busy, but service stays warm and fast.
The Wreck of the Richard & Charlene
A no-frills seafood institution, The Wreck serves platters that taste like the dock.
Fried shrimp are sweet and crisp, oysters are briny and golden, and the hushpuppies are lightly sweet with a tender crumb.
She-crab soup is rich and comforting, and the view over Shem Creek adds to the laid-back charm. Come hungry, leave happy.
Red Drum Restaurant
Combining Southern soul with Southwestern accents, Red Drum leans upscale-cozy.
Wood-grilled meats and fish anchor the menu; the wood-fired ribeye and the roasted chicken with jus both deliver deep comfort.
Grits and greens, pimento cheese, and skillet cornbread bring the Southern backbone, while chile-laced sauces add warmth and personality. Cocktails are balanced and classic.
Acme Lowcountry Kitchen
For beach-town comfort, Acme’s shrimp and grits lineup is iconic—multiple versions with bacon, sausage, or crab—and the fried green tomatoes and pimento cheese are perfect starters.
Breakfast here is a local ritual: crab cake Benedict, biscuits and gravy, and fluffy pancakes that set the day right.
Home Team BBQ
Smoked meats meet Southern sides in this lively, family-friendly spot. Pulled pork is tender, turkey is surprisingly juicy, and the dry-rubbed wings have a cult following.
Mac and cheese, hash and rice, and collards round out the plate.
The Gamechanger (frozen cocktail) is a fun nod to island vibes, but sweet tea works just as well with a heaping tray.
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