Upon entering Locals in Mount Pleasant, most patrons are intrigued at the concept of a sports bar serving sushi and tacos – two seemingly opposite types of food. “I hear people saying things all the time like, ‘Man, what is going on here. Sushi, tacos, sports,” said operating partner Shawn Sherman. “It takes people a…
Mt Pleasant SC Restaurants
Melvin’s Barbecue: Fresh Look, Classic Techniques
While Melvin’s Barbecue has been a staple for locals in Mount Pleasant for years, their new sign – and wood-fired only techniques – are beckoning old friends and new to enjoy one of the hottest barbecue destinations in the nation. With a new logo and freshly designed label, the look may be different, but the…
Wando River Grill: Good Food, Good Times
I arrived a bit early for my appointment with Stephen Annibale, general manager of Wando River Grill. Situated on the Wando River Marina right off of Highway 41, the gorgeous scenery and warm spring day prompted me to pull up a chair and read a few pages of a novel before sitting down with Stephen…
Rivertowne Public House: A Sense of Community
I arrived at Rivertowne Public House absolutely starving after a day chock-full of meetings – no surprise there, right? – and was pleasantly surprised at the wide variety of lunch menu choices. Stumped about what to order, I sought advice from Brandon Burke, general manager, food enthusiast and expert on this new North Mount Pleasant…
Fuji, Your Neighborhood Japanese Restaurant
Honestly, where does the time ago? Eight years ago, Fuji opened up in Mount Pleasant in the Belle Hall shopping center, and yours truly was one of the first lunch customers. I remember sitting at the bar top with my bento box (still one of their most popular items), loving every bite, before I headed…
Ember Wood Fired Kitchen: Combining Upscale and Casual
A new restaurant combining upscale and casual to create the quintessential date night hot spot is now open on Long Point Road. Ember Wood Fired Kitchen is the latest brainchild of Glowfisch Hospitality, known for Five Loaves Café and Sesame Burgers & Beer, and has transformed the previous casual pizza restaurant space into the new…
Dog & Duck: Food and Lowcountry Flavor
For over a decade, Dog & Duck has provided residents with stellar comfort food in an environment that lends itself to long conversations, shared belly laughs and memorable meals. With an extensive menu that provides everything from fried clam strips to oven-roasted chicken salad, it’s no wonder so many make it a point to dine…
MidiCi Pizza in Mount Pleasant: Personalized Pies
Everyone loves a good pizza. Whether it’s a thin crust, thick crust, deep dish or even the fold-itover- and-walk-while-you-eat kind, everyone loves that go-to favorite. But what could make great pizza even better? How about a place specifically designed to bring people together for fresh, authentic, great-tasting food while enjoying those dining with you? One…
Asian Flavor: Still There With New Flair
At the same location but under new ownership, Asian Flavor’s loyal customers enjoy a varied menu. Owner David Musselwhite entered this new venture in February 2017, bringing his and his family’s own flair to Asian and Thai fare. Musselwhite views his first foray into the restaurant business as an investment in his family’s future –…
Grace & Grit: Rooted in Southern Abundance
It was 10 a.m. as I slid into a chair at the “chef’s table” inside Grace & Grit, Mount Pleasant’s highly anticipated new restaurant, salivating as I considered the prospect of what owner and chef Frank Kline might have in store. Was it late breakfast? Early lunch? Whatever the nomenclature, it was about to be…
