Guidebook for Mt Pleasant
Drinks & Nightlife
Red's is a good place for a beer overlooking Shem Creek though the food isn't great. When it's busy the smoking in outdoor areas can be bothersome.
171 locals recommend
Red's Ice House
98 Church StRed's is a good place for a beer overlooking Shem Creek though the food isn't great. When it's busy the smoking in outdoor areas can be bothersome.
Fun local hangout on Sullivan's Island. Also serves food...good burgers and tacos.
205 locals recommend
Poe's Tavern - Sullivans Island
2210 Middle StFun local hangout on Sullivan's Island. Also serves food...good burgers and tacos.
Great eclectic beers on tap. They also serve food...best known for their burgers and amazing truffle mac 'n cheese!
26 locals recommend
Coleman Public House
427 W Coleman BlvdGreat eclectic beers on tap. They also serve food...best known for their burgers and amazing truffle mac 'n cheese!
Food Scene
BACCO
976 Houston Northcutt BlvdFantastic Italian restaurant. Elegant atmosphere and super nice owner.
Mozzo Deli
730 Coleman BlvdGreat sandwiches and deli selections. Enormous menu!
JuJu
604 Coleman BlvdMost excellent sushi and trendy atmosphere. The outdoor bar area is pretty nice as well.
Fantastic higher-end restaurant in Mount Pleasant. Entrees range from 18 to 25 dollars. Reservations recommended.
73 locals recommend
Red Drum Restaurant
803 Coleman BlvdFantastic higher-end restaurant in Mount Pleasant. Entrees range from 18 to 25 dollars. Reservations recommended.
Fantastic burger place. Also has great draft beer selection and awesome milkshakes.
102 locals recommend
Sesame Burgers and Beer
4726 Spruill AveFantastic burger place. Also has great draft beer selection and awesome milkshakes.
One of the best seafood restaurants in Mt Pleasant. Located on Shem Creek with great views. Also has a great Happy Hour at the Tiki Bar downstairs.
76 locals recommend
Water's Edge
1407 Shrimp Boat LnOne of the best seafood restaurants in Mt Pleasant. Located on Shem Creek with great views. Also has a great Happy Hour at the Tiki Bar downstairs.
Great local Mexican restaurant. Indoor and outdoor seating. Perfect place to grab a meal coming back from the beach.
64 locals recommend
Santi's
1302 Meeting Street RdGreat local Mexican restaurant. Indoor and outdoor seating. Perfect place to grab a meal coming back from the beach.
Nice local coffee shop. Also has a drive-thru and makes delicious paninis.
23 locals recommend
Metto Coffee & Tea
354 W Coleman BlvdNice local coffee shop. Also has a drive-thru and makes delicious paninis.
Popular waterfront seafood restaurant and bar on Isle of Palms. Nice atmosphere during the cooler months.
35 locals recommend
Morgan Creek Grill
80 41st AvePopular waterfront seafood restaurant and bar on Isle of Palms. Nice atmosphere during the cooler months.
Opened in mid-2014; a popular new restaurant with an eclectic menu.
443 locals recommend
The Obstinate Daughter
2063 Middle StOpened in mid-2014; a popular new restaurant with an eclectic menu.
Taco Mamacita
2213 Middle StGreat tex-mex food and drinks.
Home Team BBQ
2209 Middle StKnown for its good local BBQ.
British pub feel with great food and drinks and even pool tables.
18 locals recommend
My Father's Moustache
1405 Ben Sawyer BlvdBritish pub feel with great food and drinks and even pool tables.
Jack's Cosmic Dogs
2805 N Hwy 17Best hot dogs around, and the owners are good friends of mine.
La Pizzeria
976 Houston Northcutt BlvdCozy family-owned pizzeria nearby.
Essentials
It's nice having one of these so close. The prepared food area is great for a quick, healthy meal.
111 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
923 Houston Northcutt BlvdIt's nice having one of these so close. The prepared food area is great for a quick, healthy meal.
Great pre-packaged salads, juices, dried fruits and nuts, and of course the cookies and candy!
88 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
401 Johnnie Dodds BlvdGreat pre-packaged salads, juices, dried fruits and nuts, and of course the cookies and candy!
Harris Teeter
920 Houston Northcutt BlvdOpen 24-hours and very close.
The nicest full-scale grocery store on this side of Mt Pleasant.
17 locals recommend
Publix Pharmacy at Queensborough Shopping Center
1000 Johnnie Dodds BlvdThe nicest full-scale grocery store on this side of Mt Pleasant.
Arts & Culture
Mike's Bikes
808 Folly RoadGreat place to rent bikes for your vacation.
Best local place to rent kayaks and paddleboards. They also host guided tours if you'd rather someone else show you around. Very friendly local business owners.
35 locals recommend
Nature Adventures
1 Shrimp Boat LnBest local place to rent kayaks and paddleboards. They also host guided tours if you'd rather someone else show you around. Very friendly local business owners.
Catch the latest flick on the big screen while eating delicious food or a drink from the full bar. Wait service during the movie.
57 locals recommend
Regal Cinebarre Mt. Pleasant
963 Houston Northcutt BlvdCatch the latest flick on the big screen while eating delicious food or a drink from the full bar. Wait service during the movie.
The best local beach park. Although IOP is more built-up and touristy, the park offers nice amenities like easy parking, showers, concessions, and lifeguards.
63 locals recommend
Isle of Palms County Park
1 14th AveThe best local beach park. Although IOP is more built-up and touristy, the park offers nice amenities like easy parking, showers, concessions, and lifeguards.
Everything Else
Just on the other side of the frontage road from CVS is the nearest bus stop for getting downtown.
9 locals recommend
CVS
1676 N Hwy 17Just on the other side of the frontage road from CVS is the nearest bus stop for getting downtown.
Another fantastic public park in Mt Pleasant. Shem Creek Park features a long boardwalk along Shem Creek including a nice gazebo with views of Charleston Harbor.
328 locals recommend
Shem Creek Park
Shrimp Boat LaneAnother fantastic public park in Mt Pleasant. Shem Creek Park features a long boardwalk along Shem Creek including a nice gazebo with views of Charleston Harbor.
Sightseeing
Take a stroll on the 1,000 ft pier on Charleston Harbor, grab a sandwich or milkshake at the gift shop, and stroll the grounds of this nice park.
343 locals recommend
Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park
99 Harry M. Hallman Jr BlvdTake a stroll on the 1,000 ft pier on Charleston Harbor, grab a sandwich or milkshake at the gift shop, and stroll the grounds of this nice park.
Take a boat tour out to Capers Island to walk on this pristine beach and spot dolphins along the way. The sunset tours are the best.
29 locals recommend
Barrier Island Ecotours
50 41st AveTake a boat tour out to Capers Island to walk on this pristine beach and spot dolphins along the way. The sunset tours are the best.
An inexpensive tour of an old military installation run by the National Park Service.
79 locals recommend
Fort Moultrie
1214 Middle StAn inexpensive tour of an old military installation run by the National Park Service.
USS Yorktown and other navy ships on exhibit. Lots to see here...worth the admission price if you haven't seen it.
452 locals recommend
Patriots Point
40 Patriots Point RdUSS Yorktown and other navy ships on exhibit. Lots to see here...worth the admission price if you haven't seen it.