In an area known for its beautiful weather and fabulous food, it’s no wonder so many eateries offer outdoor seating where people can wine and dine while capitalizing on our warm climate.
We’ve compiled a list of family-friendly restaurants that provide outside dining in Mount Pleasant, Sullivan’s Island, Isle of Palms, and Daniel Island.
With 76 spots — serving everything from pizza to ice cream to upscale seafood — there are plenty of options to please a variety of palates.
So pick a place that appeals to you, then take the family to sit outside and enjoy the lovely Lowcountry weather, sample delicious cuisine, and support local businesses.
76 Places to Eat Outside (East of the Cooper)
*Because restaurant hours and availability can change, be sure to call in advance.
SHEM CREEK
Vickery’s Bar & Grill: 1313 Shrimp Boat Ln, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464; 843-884-4440; vickerysmtp.com
Tavern & Table: 100 Church St, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464; 843-352-9510; tavernandtable.com
Red’s Ice House: 98 Church St, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464; 843-388-0003; redsicehouse.com
NICO: 201 Coleman Blvd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464; 843-352-7969; nicoshemcreek.com
Shem Creek Bar & Grill: 508 Mill St, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464; 843-884-8102; shemcreekbarandgrill.com
Saltwater Cowboys: 130 Mill St, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464; 843-856-0700; saltwater-cowboys.com
Water’s Edge: 1407 Shrimp Boat Ln, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464; 843-884-4074; waters-edge-restaurant.com
The Mill Street Tavern: 504 Mill St, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464; 843-884-1177; themillstreettavern.com
MOUNT PLEASANT
PAM’S PICKS
Vintage Coffee Cafe: Favorite outdoor space for kids to roam. Great coffee, sandwiches, kids menu, and wine put this local spot on top. 219 Simmons St, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464; 843-352-7552; vintagecoffeecafe.com
Saveurs du Monde Cafe: Adore this French bakery, coffee, and gourmet sandwiches. 1960 Long Grove Dr, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464; 843-352-7498; saveursdumondecafe.com
Page’s Okra Grill: Always good service, accommodating for larger parties. 302 Coleman Blvd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464; 843-881-3333; pagesokragrill.com
Boxcar Betty’s: Our go-to for fried chicken sandwiches, salad, and chicken strips. 1701 Shoremeade Rd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464, Indigo Square; 854-227-5198; boxcarbetty.com
Jack’s Cosmic Dogs: Funky vibe, hot dogs aplenty. 2805 N Hwy 17, Mt Pleasant, SC 29466; 843-884-7677; jackscosmicdogs.com
Tasi Bites and Blends: We love their smoothies and crepes as an after-school treat! 1948 Long Grove Dr #5, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464; 843-856-4264; tasifresh.com
LUNCH
East Bay Deli: 1120 Oakland Market Rd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29466, Oakland Market; 843-216-5423; eastbaydeli.com
Bon Bahn Mi Southeast Asian Kitchen: 1440 Ben Sawyer Blvd #1404, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464; 843-388-7080; bonbanhmi.com
Five Loaves Cafe: 1055 Johnnie Dodds Blvd #100, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464; 843-849-1043; fiveloavescafe.com
Zoes Kitchen: 1242 Belk Dr #101, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464, Mount Pleasant Towne Centre; 843-606-3262; zoeskitchen.com
Dog and Duck: 624 Long Point Rd A, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464, Belle Hall Shopping Center; 843-881-3056; dogandduckfamilypubs.com
Flying Biscuit Cafe: Breakfast also served. 794 Coleman Blvd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464; 843-352-9400; flyingbiscuit.com/locations-2/mtpleasant
DINNER
Crave Kitchen & Cocktails: 1968 Riviera Dr, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464; 843-884-1177; cravekitchenandcocktails.com
Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe: 320 W Coleman Blvd, Mount Pleasant; 843-352-6215; tazikiscafe.com
Kickin Chicken: 349 W Coleman Blvd, Mt Pleasant, SC, 29464; 843-881-8734; kickinchicken.com
Wando River Grill: 133 Nautical Lane, Mt Pleasant, SC 29466; 843-856-1267; wandorivergrillsc.com
Basil: 1465 Long Grove Dr, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464; 843-606-9641; eatatbasil.com
Eleven81: 1181 Oakland Market Rd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464; 843-849-8646; eatateleven81.com
Swig & Swine: 2379 SC-41, Mt Pleasant, SC 29466; 843-416-7368; swigandswinebbq.com
Community Table, 148 Civitas St, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464; 843-910-6111; communitytablechs.com
Locals Mount Pleasant, 1150 Queensborough Blvd Suite B, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464; 843-388-5114; localssushi.com
Butcher & The Boar: 730 Coleman Blvd Suite C, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464; 843-868-8000; butcherandtheboar.com
Kid Cashew: 1440 Ben Sawyer Blvd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464; 843-352-7585; kidcashewcharleston.com
Grace & Grit: 320 Wingo Way #100, Mount Pleasant; 843-698-4748; gracegrit.com
King Street Grille: 1136 Hungry Neck Blvd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464; 843-216-7272;
thekingstreetgrille.com
Cantina 76: 819 Coleman Blvd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464; 843-388-7717; cantina76.com
Bricco Bracco: 1161 Basketweave Drive, Mt Pleasant, SC, 29466; 843-416-8290; italiano.briccobracco.net
Seewee Restaurant: 4808 N Hwy 17, Awendaw, SC 29429; 843-928-3609; seeweerestaurantinc.com
SULLIVAN’S ISLAND & ISLE OF PALMS
Acme Lowcountry Kitchen, 31 J C Long Blvd, Isle of Palms, SC 29451; 843-886-3474; acmelowcountrykitchen.com
Poe’s Tavern, 2210 Middle St, Sullivan’s Island, SC 29482; 843-883-0083; poestavern.com
Home Team BBQ: 2209 Middle Street, Sullivan’s Island, SC, 29482; 843-225-7427; hometeambbq.com
Mex 1 Coastal Cantina, 2205 Middle St, Sullivan’s Island, SC 29482; 843-882-8172; mex1can.com
The Co-op, 2019 Middle St, Sullivan’s Island, SC 29482; 843-882-8088; thecoopsi.com
The Obstinate Daughter, 2063 Middle St, Sullivan’s Island, SC 29482; 843-416-5020; theobstinatedaughter.com
Papi’s Taqueria, 1012 Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms, SC 29451; 843-926-7274; papisiop.com
High Thyme, 2213 Middle St C, Sullivan’s Island, SC 29482, 843-883-3536, highthyme.com
DANIEL ISLAND
Dockery’s: 880 Island Park Dr, Charleston, SC 29492; 843-471-1130; dockerysdi.com
Agaves Cantina: 885 Island Park Dr, Charleston, SC 29492; 843-971-6790; agavescantina.com
Daniel Island Grille: 259 Seven Farms Drive, Charleston, SC 29492; 843-377-8750; dighospitality.com/daniel-island-grille
Wasabi: 194 Seven Farms Drive, Charleston, SC 29492; 843-388-8828; wasabirestaurantgroup.com/di
PIZZA
Mellow Mushroom, 3110 N. Highway 17, Mt Pleasant, SC, 29466; 843-881-4743; mellowmushroom.com
Coastal Crust, 219 Simmons St, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464; 843-936-3199; coastalcrust.com
Luke ’n Ollie’s Pizzeria, 1101 Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms, SC 29451; 843-242-8121; lukenollies.com
Vespa Pizzeria, 224 Seven Farms Drive #101, Daniel Island, SC, 29492; 843-881-0101; vespapizzeria.com
Grimaldi’s Pizzeria, 1244 Belk Dr, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464, Mount Pleasant Towne Centre; 843-971-9368; grimaldispizzeria.com
Steel City Pizza, 1440 Ben Sawyer Blvd #1301, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464; 843-856-2525; steelcitypizza.com
SOUTHWEST/MEXICAN
SOL: 1101 Stockade Ln, Mt Pleasant, SC 29466; 843-388-4302; solmtpleasant.com
San Miguel Mexican Grill & Bar: 1711 Shoremeade Rd Suite 110, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464, Indigo Square; 843-352-2997; sanmiguelmenu.com
Santi’s: 1471 Ben Sawyer Blvd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464; 843-388-3146; santisrestaurantemexicano.com
La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant: 3050 S Morgans Point Rd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29466; 843-338-7636; lahaciendamexrestaurants.com
COOL TREATS
Izzy’s Scoops & Sweets: 1960 Riviera Dr. Suite E, Mt Pleasant, SC, 29464; 843-981-9177; www.izzys-scoopsandsweets.com
Beardcat’s: 2063 Middle Street, Sullivan’s Island, SC, 29482; 843-416-5025; beardcatsweetshop.com
Ye Ole Fashioned Ice Cream & Sandwich Cafe: 1502 N Hwy 17, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464; 843-849-3698; yeolefashioned.com
TCBY Mount Pleasant Square: 1440 Ben Sawyer Blvd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464; 843-884-3001
Marble Slab Creamery: 1903 N Hwy 17 Suite 103, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464; 843-388-0052; order.marbleslab.com
Baskin-Robbins: 280 W Coleman Blvd, Northcutt Plaza, Mount Pleasant, SC; 843-881-6741; baskinrobbins.com
GOOD OUTDOOR PLACES WITHOUT KIDS
It would be remiss not to include some great local places that have outdoor seating just because they’re not kid-friendly. (I’m not saying you can’t take your kids here, I’m just saying these places are more enjoyable in the company of adults.)
House of Brews: Spacious outdoor area with a great selection of craft beers. 1537 Ben Sawyer Blvd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464; 843-416-8094; houseofbrewsmtp.com
Binky’s Seaside Oyster & Liquor Bar: Huge outdoor bar and seating area with ocean views and seafood menu. 1130 Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms, SC, 29451; 843-242-8470; binkysbar.com
SAVI Cucina + Wine Bar: Attentive staff, yummy menu, good for girls’ night. 1324 Theater Dr, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464, Mount Pleasant Towne Centre; 843-606-1856; savicucina.com
Dunleavy’s Pub: 2213 Middle St # B, Sullivan’s Island, SC 29482; 843-883-9646; dunleavysonsullivans.com
The Windjammer: 1008 Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms, SC 29451; 843-886-8596;
the-windjammer.com
Art’s Bar and Grill: 413 Coleman Blvd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464; 843-849-3040; artsbarandgrillsc.com
My Father’s Mustache: 1405 Ben Sawyer Blvd #103, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464; 843-884-2425; myfathersmustache.com
Coconut Joe’s Beach Grill: 1120 Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms, SC 29451; 843-886-0046; coconutjoesbeachgrill.com
Charleston Sports Pub: 1909 N. Highway 17, Mt Pleasant, SC, 29464; 843-732-3334; charlestonsportspub.com
Handcraft Kitchen + Cocktails: 735 Coleman Blvd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464; 843-972-8060; handcraftmtp.com
The Boathouse: 101 Palm Blvd, Isle of Palms, SC 29451; 843-886-8000;
boathouserestaurants.com
