Where To Eat In Mount Pleasant With Waterfront Views
There are plenty of restaurants to choose from in the Lowcountry, and everyone wants that gorgeous waterfront view! Mount Pleasant is the Charleston area’s primary waterfront dining destination with a dozen restaurants offering panoramic views, delicious dishes, refreshing drinks, and wow-ing wildlife watching. Check it out below!
Charleston Harbor Fish House
The Charleston Harbor Fish House has 3 seating areas to please everyone; indoor/outdoor, the main dining room, and the Harbor Room for parties. Enjoy your favorite South Carolina cuisines, such as shrimp & grits, peel-and-eat shrimp, and more while taking in views of the USS Yorktown, the Cooper River Bridge, and the Charleston Harbor.
The Mill Street Tavern
Located from the “other” side of Coleman Boulevard on Shem Creek sits Mill Street Tavern, a culinary escape on the water. Their varied menu has something for everyone ranging from oysters on the half-shell and salads, to sushi rolls and classic southern dishes. Relax by the water with their indoor seating by large windows, or on the rooftop overlooking the creek.
Red’s Ice House
Red’s Ice House is a Mount Pleasant classic with no frills but is still bustling. A friendly spot for fresh local seafood and cold drinks, Red’s often has live music and events. Take in the Shem Creek views on the docks or their landmark platform!
Saltwater Cowboys
Seafood, barbeque, drinks, and happiness. Nothing more needs to be said – but we will keep going! Overlooking Shem Creek, Saltwater Cowboys is a staple social spot in Mount Pleasant. With special events happening nearly every day, you will be sure to get your fill of food and fun!
Shem Creek Crabhouse
In the same restaurant family as the Charleston Crab House, the Shem Creek Crabhouse offers everything you love about their sister locations with all the Shem Creek views. Also located on the “other” side of Shem Creek, take your fill of crab-a-tizers, world-famous steampots, sandwiches, burgers, and more!
Sunsets Waterfront Dining
Named after one of the best things about Shem Creek, Sunsets Waterfront Dining offers just that! No matter what your day calls for – raw oysters, a fried shrimp po boy, or cold drinks, this spot hits the spot with food and perfect coastal views!
Tavern & Table
Follow the lighthouse! You will know you are in the right spot when you find the infamous Tavern & Table lighthouse and the spectacular views! This restaurant excels at offering a welcome place for people to gather in a beautiful and comfortable setting. Tavern & Table celebrates the food and beauty of the Lowcountry!
The Reel Bar & The Bridge Bar
Attached to the Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina, The Reel Bar & The Bridge Bar showcase amazing scenes of the Charleston Harbor and the Charleston skyline. Whether you are hungry for a quick bite or thirsty for a refreshing drink, both will put you in a Palmetto State of mind!
The Wreck of the Richard & Charlene
Mount Pleasant’s most straightforward barebones seafood establishment! Named after a trawler boat damaged by Hurricane Hugo in 1989, this restaurant is the epitome of fresh local seafood with southern hospitality. Reminder, “The Wreck” is first come first serve and only serves dinner.
Vickery’s Bar & Grill
A Shem Creek relaxed hangout, their claim to fame is great views and good times! With 2 outdoor bars, a shaded deck, and floor-to-ceiling glass windows, you will have a full waterfront dining experience! Be hungry for Cuban-inspired southern dishes.
Wando River Grill
The Wando River Grill is the Wando’s only waterfront restaurant. It offers indoor and outdoor patio dining in a spectacular setting. The Grill features a seasonal menu, including fresh and local seafood, an assortment of small plates, soups, salads, and other entrées in a casual environment. Boating visitors can eat in or take their meals to go for enjoyment on the water!
Water’s Edge
Elegant dining on the waterfront with an open-air cabana bar, the Water’s Edge menu appeals to every taste bud with local fish, steaks, and classic Lowcountry dishes. Perfect for watching boats come in and unload their daily catch!
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