Kiawah Island Guidebook
Food Scene
Upscale modern cuisine. Dress the part if you go to dinner here, and don't be afraid to part with some cash!
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The Ocean Room
1 Sanctuary Beach Dr Upscale modern cuisine. Dress the part if you go to dinner here, and don't be afraid to part with some cash!
Jasmine Porch at The Sanctuary
1 Sanctuary Beach Drive Classic Southern Fare in a gorgeous setting.
This is an amazing spot. Asian Street food. Post fine dining, innovative menu with equal attention to delicious cocktails.
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Xiao Bao Biscuit
224 Rutledge AveThis is an amazing spot. Asian Street food. Post fine dining, innovative menu with equal attention to delicious cocktails.
This is a place only locals go. Cheap pizza, great experience. Check it out!
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D'Allesandro's Pizza
229 St Philip StThis is a place only locals go. Cheap pizza, great experience. Check it out!
My favorite place in Charleston. Humble and delicious French dishes. Romantic a very special way.
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Gaulart & Maliclet Fast and French Inc.
98 Broad StMy favorite place in Charleston. Humble and delicious French dishes. Romantic a very special way.
McCrady's
155 E Bay StEasily one of the best places to eat on the East Coast.
This is probably one of the best hidden gems in Charleston. Minimalist menu with maniacal attention to detail.
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Chez Nous
6 Payne CtThis is probably one of the best hidden gems in Charleston. Minimalist menu with maniacal attention to detail.
When you start driving here, you'll wonder to yourself, "am I going to get robbed?" The answer is no. Way off the beaten path but well worth the journey. This place serves incredible Mexican fare.
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Santi's
1302 Meeting Street RdWhen you start driving here, you'll wonder to yourself, "am I going to get robbed?" The answer is no. Way off the beaten path but well worth the journey. This place serves incredible Mexican fare.
Want a little spice during your beach stay? This casual Kiawah joint serves versatile, contemporary Mexican fare like Peruvian shrimp tacos, barbecue chicken quesadillas, and a loaded “dirty queso” dip, plus bespoke margaritas crafted from market-fresh ingredients; high-top tables, ample TVs airing sports and an open floor plan create a convivial atmosphere.
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Cantina 76
819 Coleman BoulevardWant a little spice during your beach stay? This casual Kiawah joint serves versatile, contemporary Mexican fare like Peruvian shrimp tacos, barbecue chicken quesadillas, and a loaded “dirty queso” dip, plus bespoke margaritas crafted from market-fresh ingredients; high-top tables, ample TVs airing sports and an open floor plan create a convivial atmosphere.
La Tela Pizzeria
133 Village Green LnBudget friendly pizza at Freshfields.
Fuji Sushi Bar & Grill - Kiawah
205 Farm Lake View RdGet your sushi fix at Freshfields!
(Indefinitely closed due to COVID)
After a long day out in the sun, NOTHING beats some fresh shrimp, local oysters, and a crisp glass of wine or a delicious cocktail. Nestled in Bohicket Marina, you've got a beautiful view in front of you. Most summer nights you'll see heat lightning off the shore. Not too pricy, but romantic in a low country way.
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Lokal Seabar
1886 Andell Bluff Blvd(Indefinitely closed due to COVID)
After a long day out in the sun, NOTHING beats some fresh shrimp, local oysters, and a crisp glass of wine or a delicious cocktail. Nestled in Bohicket Marina, you've got a beautiful view in front of you. Most summer nights you'll see heat lightning off the shore. Not too pricy, but romantic in a low country way.
At The Grocery Charleston executive chef and owner Kevin Johnson has created a gathering place of warmth and familiarity, with a menu based on seasonal ingredients available from local and regional farmers and fishermen he knows and has worked with for many years.
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The Grocery
4 Cannon StAt The Grocery Charleston executive chef and owner Kevin Johnson has created a gathering place of warmth and familiarity, with a menu based on seasonal ingredients available from local and regional farmers and fishermen he knows and has worked with for many years.
Beautiful restaurant. Great for groups, or a romantic night out. If you like fresh seafood, go no further. Great cocktails and alcohol.
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The Darling Oyster Bar
513 King StBeautiful restaurant. Great for groups, or a romantic night out. If you like fresh seafood, go no further. Great cocktails and alcohol.
The Sanctuary is a majestic, beautiful hotel complete with three on-site restaurants, not including the lobby bar, the ice cream shop, and the pool restaurant. Check it out! I recommend Jasmine's Porch!
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The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort
1 Sanctuary Beach DrThe Sanctuary is a majestic, beautiful hotel complete with three on-site restaurants, not including the lobby bar, the ice cream shop, and the pool restaurant. Check it out! I recommend Jasmine's Porch!
This is a WONDERFUL place to get a meal in Charleston, SC. Fantastic seafood. Simple, clean set in an old bank. We love this spot!
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The Ordinary
544 King StThis is a WONDERFUL place to get a meal in Charleston, SC. Fantastic seafood. Simple, clean set in an old bank. We love this spot!
This is a gorgeous course for those who love golf. Similarly - there's a great little Italian joint in the clubhouse. Great pizzas - I love eating in the bar area after a long day out in the sun.
Tomasso at Turtle Point
1 Turtle Point LaneThis is a gorgeous course for those who love golf. Similarly - there's a great little Italian joint in the clubhouse. Great pizzas - I love eating in the bar area after a long day out in the sun.
This is the best Italian food you can get without spending ages in the car. Situated off Maybank Highway this is about a 20 minute drive from Kiawah but boy is it worth it. We recommend trying the ravioli doppio (chef's kiss).
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Wild Olive Restaurant
2867 Maybank HwyThis is the best Italian food you can get without spending ages in the car. Situated off Maybank Highway this is about a 20 minute drive from Kiawah but boy is it worth it. We recommend trying the ravioli doppio (chef's kiss).
This place is ADORABLE. Great spot for a latte, breakfast, or a glass or bottle of wine. Affordable and a neat ambiance. Just off the island.
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The Hemingway
4430 Betsy Kerrison PkwyThis place is ADORABLE. Great spot for a latte, breakfast, or a glass or bottle of wine. Affordable and a neat ambiance. Just off the island.
Love this little wine spot. Great small bites and delicious wine. Either buy a bottle to go, or have a seat. You're sure to wind up with a new friend if you sit at the bar.
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FortyEight - Wine Bar & Kitchen
547 Freshfields DrLove this little wine spot. Great small bites and delicious wine. Either buy a bottle to go, or have a seat. You're sure to wind up with a new friend if you sit at the bar.
Long before Freshfields Village this was the place to go for dinner. Touting a few more casual, less expensive restaurants, this is a great place to eat on the water, and catch a heat lightning show.
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Bohicket Marina & Market
1880 Andell Bluff BlvdLong before Freshfields Village this was the place to go for dinner. Touting a few more casual, less expensive restaurants, this is a great place to eat on the water, and catch a heat lightning show.
Parks & Nature
Ocean Park
brand new park in one of the most beautiful locations on the island.
Great large park. There's basketball courts, a place to play soccer, a pool, nature center, and even Frisbee golf.
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Night Heron Park
Kiawah Island ParkwayGreat large park. There's basketball courts, a place to play soccer, a pool, nature center, and even Frisbee golf.
Entertainment & Activities
Outrageously beautiful golf course. Beautiful marsh views. Closest course to the property.
Cougar Point at Kiawah Island Resort
12 Kiawah Beach DrOutrageously beautiful golf course. Beautiful marsh views. Closest course to the property.
This is a great place to ride your bike to. We call this area Alligator Alley. Definitely walk behind the club house to see multiple Alligators laying in the sun. Don't get too close! There's also a BBQ place in the clubhouse if you're feeling hungry1
Osprey Point Golf Course
700 Governors DrThis is a great place to ride your bike to. We call this area Alligator Alley. Definitely walk behind the club house to see multiple Alligators laying in the sun. Don't get too close! There's also a BBQ place in the clubhouse if you're feeling hungry1
This is one of the best golf courses in America and was featured in the film Bagger Vance. It also was the home of the 2021 PGA. There's a wonderful restaurant in the club house. Even if you don't golf, bike here, it's GORGEOUS. There are two restaurants onsite, the Ryder Cup bar, and the Atlantic Room.
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The Ocean Course At Kiawah Island
1000 Ocean Course DrThis is one of the best golf courses in America and was featured in the film Bagger Vance. It also was the home of the 2021 PGA. There's a wonderful restaurant in the club house. Even if you don't golf, bike here, it's GORGEOUS. There are two restaurants onsite, the Ryder Cup bar, and the Atlantic Room.
We love an evening dolphin cruise and there's no one better than Captain Jack's. Call (843) 343-1772 for more details!
Captain Jack's Kiawah Sailing and Dolphin Watching
1880 Andell Bluff BlvdWe love an evening dolphin cruise and there's no one better than Captain Jack's. Call (843) 343-1772 for more details!
Drinks & Nightlife
I love this place. They take their cocktails seriously. Step back in time and don't show up here unless you're dressed well.
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The Belmont
511 King StI love this place. They take their cocktails seriously. Step back in time and don't show up here unless you're dressed well.
local hipster bar. off the beaten path, but such a great place.
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Recovery Room Tavern
685 King Stlocal hipster bar. off the beaten path, but such a great place.
You won't find anyone but locals here. No frills, but an institution.
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Moe's Crosstown Tavern
714 Rutledge AveYou won't find anyone but locals here. No frills, but an institution.
Sometimes you just want bar food, and a beer. This no frills restaurant serves up the standards. Cheeseburgers, wings, you name it. Kid friendly.
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King Street Grille
679 Freshfields DrSometimes you just want bar food, and a beer. This no frills restaurant serves up the standards. Cheeseburgers, wings, you name it. Kid friendly.
Essentials
Harris Teeter, Bookshop, Sports Outfitter, Restaurants, Spa, Banks, Wine Bar, Liquor Shop. This is where you load up.
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Freshfields Village
165 Village Green LnHarris Teeter, Bookshop, Sports Outfitter, Restaurants, Spa, Banks, Wine Bar, Liquor Shop. This is where you load up.
Want great fresh produce and to support a local family that's name is woven into low country history? Stop by Rosebank where there's always something delicious in season!
3951 Betsy Kerrison Pkwy
3951 Betsy Kerrison ParkwayWant great fresh produce and to support a local family that's name is woven into low country history? Stop by Rosebank where there's always something delicious in season!
This is a place where you can buy small odds and ends. There's also a food court inside.
Town Center Market
4000 Sea Forest DriveThis is a place where you can buy small odds and ends. There's also a food court inside.
This is the local grocery store you'll go to. Abundant parking and a pretty good selection. During on-season they'll even shell and steam fresh local shrimp for you, which we highly recommend! Beware - this place can get busy during peak season.
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Harris Teeter
515 Freshfields DrThis is the local grocery store you'll go to. Abundant parking and a pretty good selection. During on-season they'll even shell and steam fresh local shrimp for you, which we highly recommend! Beware - this place can get busy during peak season.
Forgot your beach read? Check out indigo books at Freshfields. This shop has been around since I was a kid visiting Kiawah.
Indigo Books LLC
472 Freshfields DrForgot your beach read? Check out indigo books at Freshfields. This shop has been around since I was a kid visiting Kiawah.
Everything Else
Absolutely stop by on the way in or out of Kiawah. This is a national treasure and a wonderfully kept secret. Admission is free and a great spot for pictures.
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Angel Oak Road
Angel Oak RoadAbsolutely stop by on the way in or out of Kiawah. This is a national treasure and a wonderfully kept secret. Admission is free and a great spot for pictures.
Getting Around
Call ahead and let them know the address of my property, they'll deliver the bicycles to the unit before you get into town!
(843) 768-6001
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Night Heron Park
Kiawah Island ParkwayCall ahead and let them know the address of my property, they'll deliver the bicycles to the unit before you get into town!
(843) 768-6001